Glamorgan County RFC held a successful AGM at Pencoed RFC at which, outgoing President Keith Roberts (South Wales Police) handed the chain of office to the incoming President Howard Jones for the third time, in a County career spanning over 30 years.
Mr Jones is also the Secretary/Treasurer/Match Secretary of the County and the longest serving official. He was congratulated on a healthy balance sheet by the Auditor, Alan Williams.
A total of 101 Clubs entered the Silver Ball Competition last season with the holders Maesteg Quins losing to Glynneath 13-10 in the final at Llanharan. Glynneath last won in 1963, being the first to win in three consecutive seasons.
The County presented cheques of £5,000 to the winners Glynneath, £2,500 to runners up Maesteg Quins, £1,250 to semi-finalists Porth and Kenfig Hill apiece, and £500 each to quarter-finalists Bryncethin, Cefn Cribbwr, Llanishen and Maesteg Celtic.
Three WRU Members Roy Giddings, Aurwel Morgan and Geraint Edwards attended the AGM with Mr Morgan stating that the Silver Ball was ‘The Jewel in the Crown’ and thanked the Committee for this outstanding competition which creates so much interest.
Minute Secretary, Bryan Cuss was presented with a barometer and became a life member after 20 years of service.
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| Bryan Cuss becomes a life member after 20 years of service. |
Dennis Gethin WRU President and County Patron closed the meeting saying he was delighted and thanked all Clubs for their support. “Grass roots rugby is so important to the game, and an unpaid committee keeps it going.”
Mr Roberts stated what a great honour it was to be President and was saddened that his year was finally over. He thanked the Committee for their work and all clubs that he visited for a warm and friendly welcome.
He also stated how much he had enjoyed being involved with the Glamorgan County Worthington’s Silver Ball Competition, which once again was a great success.
Mr Jones thanked all players who represented the County last season.
In their first match to celebrate Nantymoel’s 125th anniversary, the County won by 57-15, but unfortunately, they could not play the annual match against the British Police, who were touring in Ireland.
Maesteg stepped in, however, with the County winning 41-0, before taking a strong team to play Bryncethin to celebrate that club’s entry to WRU status. The match was played at the Brewery Field in front of a large crowd with the County winning 52-5. This coming season’s matches are: August 18th - Aberavon Green Stars; August 25th - Tonna; and November 11th - Pontyclun (all three celebrating 125 years), while on August 22nd, Glynneath meet Bryncethin in the President’s Cup.
Next year, the County will help Pontycymmer and Cefn Cribbwr celebrate 125 years, as well as Baglan's 50th anniversary.
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