South Wales Scorpions coach Mike Grady says that he will be a proud man this Sunday when his side run out at Maesteg RFC for the opening Kingstone Press Championship 1 game of the season against Oldham Roughyeds (kick-off 3pm).
Following founder and original chairman Phil Davies’ departure from the club late last year, the Scorpions were in limbo for a short period of time before Wales Rugby League were able to take the club over.
Because of this, the Scorpions didn’t start training until late in January so Grady says that win,...
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
BUCS Rugby: Swansea Uni Women 12-24 Bristol Uni Women
Two late tries from Bristol University Women's RFC ensured they snatched
a 24-12 victory over Swansea University at a sun-drenched Sketty Lane.
In an open but scrappy match, it was ultimately the visitors’
pacey backline that proved the difference in the end.
It was the Green and Whites, however, that got off to the
better start with full-back Meg Griffiths touching down early on.
Swansea continue to have the upper hand in the opening
quarter, with Chante Lee and Morgan Simpson each making inroads with powerful forays.
But a lapse...
Division One West: Weekend Review
Kidwelly continued their recent run of fine form to cut Glynneath’s lead at the summit to seven points as they recorded their first ever win at Builth Wells, with a hard-fought 32-22 victory at the Groe.
The Black and Ambers boasted eight youth team members from last season in their starting line-up, and the youngsters didn’t disappoint as they bagged their ninth success of the season.
Kidwelly quickly got over their loss in the Plate last weekend as they crossed four times through Jonathan Williams, Luke Thomas, Andy Francis and Callum Williams,...
Rhiwbina back on top
Grant Fitzgerald crosses for Rhiwbina’s opening try at Mountain Ash
In the top of the table Two East showdown, it was Rhiwbina who claimed victory as they ran out 36-8 winners at Mountain Ash
The Old Firm had no answer to the powerful Squirrels scrum and scrum half Harry Trelawney had a commanding game.
Josh Davies opened the Squirrels’ account with a drop goal, and first half tries came from Grant Fitzgerald, Dave Smith and...
Division One East: Weekend Review
High-fliers Heol y Cyw got their One East title challenge back on track with a try bonus 29-22 victory over Treorchy at the Oval.
The recent inclement weather has seen no fixtures played in the Division since the end of January and it showed in a number of matches, with teams taking a while to kick in to gear.
After suffering a disappointing loss against Penallta last time out, the Cockerels produced a determined second half show to fight back from a 15-10 half-time deficit.
Stuart Nation bagged a brace of tries...
Fardre clinch quarter-final place
Llantwit Fardre’s dreams of a day out at the Millennium Stadium continue after the Two East side dumped first division Glamorgan Wanderers out of the competition to book a quarter-final berth against Llangennech.
Fardre fly-half and ex Wanderers player, Jason Pocock, came back to haunt his old club, producing an excellent individual performance at stand-off that saw him claim 16 of his side's points, including a brace, in their 26-18 win at the Memorial Ground. Karl Thomas and Lloyd Morgan also crossed as the visitors outscored their rivals four...
Scorpions skipper looking forward to Sunday's big kick-off
South Wales Scorpions captain Phil Carleton can’t wait for the big kick off on Sunday when his side take on Kingstone Press Championship 1 favourites Oldham Roughyeds at Maesteg RFC (kick-off 3pm).
The northern side missed out on promotion last year after losing in the play-off final to local rivals Rochdale Hornets and the 29-year old forward knows that this will make a tough game even tougher for him and his Welsh team-mates.
“We see Oldham as one of the league favourites and with that obviously see this as a real test,” Carelton said....
Swalec Bowl Weekend Review
Llantwit Major continue to rewrite their club’s history books as the Four South East side booked their place in the last eight of the Swalec Bowl with a 25-13 home win over Beaufort.
The prolific boot of Ryan Evans was once again on song for Llantwit, as Evans bagged 20 of his side’s points through six penalties and also added the extras to Laurence Howley’s second half touchdown.
Darren Joy’s team will now face Pyle in the next round after the Four South West side won a thrilling encounter with league rivals Cwmgors 31-28.
Jamie Johns bagged...
Lions centre to return for Scarlets this weekend
Scarlets' backline will be bolstered this weekend as they take on table-toppers Munster at Parc y Scarlets with the return of Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies. Sidelined through injury since November, apart from 40 minutes of regional action in the LV= Cup earlier this month, Davies will make a welcome return to Scarlets action against table-toppers Munster on Saturday evening. A welcome boost for coaches and supporters alike, Davies returns at a crucial time for the Scarlets with the campaign to reach the top...
Friday, 21 February 2014
We have to turn the Parc into a fortress says Barclay
Scarlets' very own flower of Scotland John Barclay says the Scarlets have it all still to play for as they head towards the business end of the 2013-14 RaboDirect PRO12 season. Having made the move from Scotland to West Wales last summer the 27 year old Scottish flanker, a former career Glasgow Warrior player, has made a positive impact at the Scarlets and is looking forward to securing a great run in to the end of the season. Barclay said: "There are 45 points left in the season so we have plenty to focus on. There have been pleasing...
Principality Premiership and Swalec Cup Weekend Preview
Carmarthen Quins will be hoping to extend their advantage at the summit of the Principality Premiership tomorrow when they host Bedwas at Carmarthen Park.
With title rivals Pontypridd having to play their re-arranged Cup match against Newport, Quins’ Team Manager Steff Thomas sees this as an important opportunity to stretch their lead.
“If we can get the win, it will be nice to steal a march on Ponty and get the points on the board.”
However, Thomas admits that Bedwas will pose more of a test to the team the Quins comfortably beat at the...
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Joining golf clubs is what friends are for
The friendliness of a golf club is the main reason for bucking the current trends and boosting membership numbers in Wales, according to a new survey.
The Golf Development Wales study emphasises the importance of clubs providing a friendly welcome to new members and the contribution of existing friend/family relationships to new member recruitment.
Those two factors were named as the main reasons for joining the club in a survey open to nearly 2,000 people who have been through the GDW's New2Golf scheme. They were even more important reasons...
Sunday, 16 February 2014
Carmarthen Quins 61 Bridgend Athletic 6
After a slow start the
rampant Quins exposed the huge gulf in class as they swept aside the gallant Athletic
to march into the Swalec Cup quarter-finals.
Flanker Ellis Lloyd bagged a hat-trick for the Premiership leaders.
Photos courtesy of AlfiePics
Athletic,
raced into a 6-0 lead at Carmarthen Park thanks to two Steven Lewis penalties,
but any hopes of a famous victory were quashed as the Premiership leaders turned on the style.
Sitting...
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
BUCS: Swansea University RFC 16 - 11 Bath University RFC
Swansea University moved out of the BUCS Premier South A
relegation zone thanks to a gritty and determined victory over Bath
at a windswept Sketty Lane.
Conditions were atrocious with a severe gale hampering any
efforts of expansive rugby. However, it was the hosts that handled the weather
better with Swansea fly half Jack Shields firing home two pressure kicks late
on in proceedings.
With the wind in their faces, the Green and Whites put in
the hard graft before the break and limited the visitors to a 6-5 advantage,
despite being pinned...
Ladies at the double in taking up golf
Ladies are taking up golf at a rate of almost two to one
compared to men, through one of the new schemes set up in Wales thanks to the
Ryder Cup.
The Golf Development Wales New2Golf results shows that as
some golf clubs experience the tough economic times, they have to adapt,
promote new opportunities to the community and change in line with different
circumstances.
In the two years New2Golf has been running, around 1800 new
people...
Scorpions sign four new players
South Wales Scorpions have boosted their squad with four new signings in preparation for the big kick off on Sunday 2nd March when they host Oldham Roughyeds at The Old Parish in Maesteg (kick-off 3pm).
Experienced dual code winger Ian Newbury signs after a strong campaign with the Valley Cougars and Wales Dragonhearts Rugby League sides last year.
The 27-year old started playing League with Cardiff Demons in 2007, going on to play for former Scorpions feeder side South Wales Hornets before ending up with the Cougars...
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