WHIRLWIND YEAR ENDS WITH UNDEFEATED IRONSIDES SWALEC TITLE WIN

What a difference a year makes on the rugby field. At the end of last season, Tredegar Ironsides were relegated from Division 3 East to the bottom Division 6 East. One year on, the Ironsides have clinched the SWALEC Division 6 East trophy (Saturday 26th April 2014), with a 10 -19 away win over Hollybush RFC to also continue their undefeated season in the league. Tredegar Ironsides RFC carried off the SWALEC Division 6 East title...

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Merthyr RFC win SWALEC Division One East trophy‏

A year after narrowly avoiding relegation, Merthyr RFC have clinched the SWALEC Division 1 East trophy today (Saturday, April 26, 2014.) The Ironmen carried off the SWALEC Division 1 East title, winning all but two of the league games that they’ve played this season. Following a wet and windy game, their 22-12 home win over Bedlinog RFC not only continued their undefeated season in the league but also earned them the title. What a difference...

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Glynneath celebrate claiming the Swalec One West trophy

Glynneath RFC have won the SWALEC Division 1 West trophy today (Saturday 26th April 2014) with a 41-12 win against Llangennech RFC at the end of their 125th anniversary season. Glynneath carried off the SWALEC Division 1 West title after winning all but one of the 20 league games that they’ve played this season including today’s home win over Llangennech RFC running in an impressive six tries. Their unblemished record was only...

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BACK-TO-BACK TITLES for ST JOSEPH’S RFC as they win SWALEC DIVISION 4 SOUTH EAST

St Joseph’s RFC have secured the SWALEC Division 4 South East trophy with an away win over Bryncethin RFC today (Saturday 26th April 2014).  The Cardiff based side carried off the SWALEC Division 4 South East title after beating Bryncethin 46-10 points, winning all but two of the league games that they’ve played this season. It’s been a family affair at the club this season with four sets of brothers in their squad. Player Coach...

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New Dock Stars win Swalec Division Five West Title

New Dock Stars RFC have secured the SWALEC Division 5 West trophy with a 32-8 home win over Cefneithin RFC today (Saturday 26th April 2014). The Llanelli-based side carried off the SWALEC Division 5 West title by reaching an unbeatable 89 points, winning all but one of the league games that they’ve played this season and with three games still remaining. It’s been 32 years since the last silverware at New Dock Stars and the Division 5 West...

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11 Year Old Ffion wins in U16 Scottish Championships

11 Year Old Golf Sensation Ffion Tynan got her season off to the perfect start by winning the Murray Donald & Caithness NETT Cup at the Scottish Girls Under 16 Championships, which was held at Strathmore Golf Club in Blairgowrie in Perth. Fearless Ffion carded a fantastic eight under par 136 over the two rounds where she took on a 90 strong field featuring some of the best young Girls Golfers from all over Europe.  After a nervy...

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Rhiwbina to meet Merthyr in Plate final

Merthyr are firm favourites to complete a league and cup double, as the Ironmen emphatically booked their place in the Swalec Plate final with a 66-10 demolition of One West leaders Glynneath at Mountain Ash. The Ironmen proved that west was not best in this case as they inflicted Glynneath’s first defeat in all competitions this season. With both teams top of their respective divisions, a close game was anticipated, but the Ironmen proved...

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One West Weekend Review

Second place Kidwelly capitalised on leaders Glynneath’s involvement in the Plate to reduce the pacemakers' lead to 17 points at the top of One West, thanks to a 34-7 home win over Kenfig Hill. The Ambers crossed five times through Luke Marshall (2), Ceiron John, Andrew Francis and Luke Thomas. Meanwhile, Waunarlwydd heaped more woe on strugglers Ammanford with a 50-19 triumph over the basement boys. Fly-half Josh Hammett notched up 17 of his side’s points through a touchdown and six conversions, while Andrew Rees-Spowart, Dai Evans, Keiron...

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One East Weekend Review

Ystrad Rhondda’s One East title aspirations suffered a critical blow as they slipped to their 13th loss of the season, going down 17-11 at Ynysybwl. With league leaders Merthyr in Plate action, it was the perfect opportunity for Ystrad to close the gap at the top of the leader board but Ynysybwl hadn’t read the script. Jonathan Gough was the stand-out player for Bwl with the centre scything through the Rhondda side’s defence twice, while Nathan Ellis added the extras to both and a penalty. All Ystrad could manage was a losing bonus point...

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UNBEATEN YSTALYFERA WIN SWALEC DIVISION 3 SOUTH WEST TITL

Undefeated Ystalyfera RFC have lifted the SWALEC Division 3 South West trophy, securing their promotion.  Ystalyfera RFC’s championship win was sealed last weekend in a hard-fought away 16- 20 victory against closest rivals Brynamman RFC. The club carried off the title with 89 points, winning all of the 19 league games played so far this season.  The squad have consistently finished near the summit of the league since 2009....

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Swalec Plate Semi-Final Predictions

Rhiwbina v Llantwit Fardre at Taffs Well RFC  Two East side’s Rhiwbina and Llantwit Fardre will battle it out in the last four of the Swalec Plate this weekend. With a spot at Swalec finals day at stake, league leaders Rhiwbina will start as slight favourites, though both teams have proved formidable opponents in the Plate so far. Rhiwbina's Dave Smith in Swalec Plate action against Nant Conwy Rhiwbina club official John Humphreys said,...

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Scarlets field experienced side to take on Zebre at the Parc

British & Irish Lion Jonathan Davies will lead an experienced Scarlets side sprinkled with international talent on Saturday evening, 12th April kick-off 6.30pm, as they take on Italian side Zebre Rugby at Parc y Scarlets. Having won the last four games at Parc y Scarlets the West Wales region will be looking to go one further than the 16-all draw game against Zebre at the Stadio XXV Aprile back in October 2013. Scarlets Head Coach Simon Easterby has made six changes, one positional, to his starting line-up for Saturday's clash against...

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Donaldson named European Tour Golfer of the Month for March

Jamie Donaldson’s rise to Number One in The 2014 Race to Dubai entering this week’s Masters Tournament has earned him The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month award for March.Donaldson, who receives an engraved alms dish and a Jeroboam of Moët & Chandon champagne, launched his 2014 campaign by finishing tied second in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa, then rose to the top of The Race to Dubai with an outstanding performance in the WGC-Cadillac Championship in the second week of March.The 38 year old Welshman, winner of...

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South African lock joins Newport Gwent Dragons

Super Rugby player Rynard Landman has signed a three year deal with the men of Gwent. Better known as 'Ligtoring' to his teammates, the 27-year-old lock will join up with the Dragons squad in the summer to bolster Lyn Jones' options in the tight five. The second row who can also pack down as flanker played youth and senior rugby with the Leopards. He then moved onto the Boland Cavaliers in 2011 before making the change to play for Griquas in the 2012 Currie Cup. Strong performances for the Griquas gave Landman the chance to showcase...

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Silver Ball SF: Glynneath 18-17 Ystrad Rhondda

Glynneath remain on course to claim the Silver Ball for a record fifth time, after the One West leaders produced a dominant second half to end Ystrad Rhondda’s Cup bid, at Aberavon’s Talbot Athletic Ground. Ystrad led 17-13 at the interval, but a second half touchdown from Stuart Leach ensured Glynneath were celebrating at the final whistle. With Glynneath facing One East pacemakers Merthyr on Saturday, in the Swalec Plate semi-final Coach David Puckett rotated his squad, but the backs still oozed quality even if their scrum creaked at times. There...

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Ton up Jenkins leads Blues at Edinburgh

Prop Gethin Jenkins will bring up a century of games in the RaboDirect PRO12 as Cardiff Blues travel to Meggetland to face Edinburgh Rugby on Friday evening (kick-off 7.45pm).Jenkins – the most-capped player ever for Wales – brings up another milestone in his career with his 100th game as he captains Blues as they head north looking to keep up the winning habit.The coaching team of Paul John and Dale McIntosh retain exactly the same starting line-up that defeated Ulster Rugby in the last game at the Arms Park last month.However, Wales lock Bradley...

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