BARGOED 39-20 MERTHYR
Bargoed gained revenge
for their only league loss of the season 25 days earlier by Merthyr as they
added the Worthington Mid District Cup at Sardis Road, Pontypridd, to their
earlier Championship success.
It has been the
best-ever season by both the Bargoed and Merthyr clubs, who had finished first
and third respectively in league play but it was the Blues of Bargoed who were
clear and deserved winners over the Ironmen of Merthyr.
The opening quarter saw
Bargoed lead 14-0 but Merthyr were still in it as the interval...
Friday, 29 May 2015
Falcons win the Worthington Cup
ABERTYSSWG FALCONS 23-16 HAFODYRYNYS
Abertysswg Falcons gained
the Worthington Gwent and District (Cyrus Davies) Cup for the third successive
year when they saw off a depleted, but brave, Hafodyrynys side at Glan Yr Afon
Park, Blackwood.
The Falcons gave their
departing coaches a great send off as both head coach Leigh Meddlicott and his
assistant Gareth Richards are both moving onto new ventures to join the
coaching set-ups at the under 16 sides of the Cardiff
Blues and Newport Gwent Dragons respectively.
Meddlicott said “This is my
last game...
Worthington Newport and District Cup Final: Hartridge 34-10 Caldicot Athletic
Hartridge RFC became the Worthington Newport and
District Cup winners after defeating Caldicot Athletic in the final at the
Whiteheads Ground in Rogerstone.
Though Hartridge scored 4-2 on the try-count and dominated the game
territorially, the Caldicot side scored the first and last tries and tackled
manfully throughout.
As it was, Hartridge had too much weight up front and their
charging forward rushes were hard to stop, yet Caldicot managed to do so for
much of the 80 minutes, but they suffered a cruel blow just on the interval
when a totally...
Worthington Mid-District Bowl Final: Porth Quins 29-23 Caerphilly
The aptly-named Will
Worthington scored the first and last tries of a splendid Worthington
Mid-District Bowl final at Mount Pleasant, Beddau, but he still finished on the
losing side.
Porth came from 10-9
down at the interval to lead 26-10 with their pack going strongly but the
Cheesemen plugged away gallantly and shaded the final quarter of the game.
It was an excellent try
by Porth captain and No 8 Gareth Lewis that took them ahead after 47 minutes
and it was a lead they never lost. Lewis tore for the corner going left,...
Wales Students to take on Aber Valley Wolves on Tuesday
Wales Students take on Aber Valley Wolves at Senghenydd
RFC on Tuesday 2nd June in their final warm up game before their Four Nations
campaign (kick-off 7.15pm).
The Students have already beaten Cardiff City RL and a
North Wales Select XIII in their preparations but this, a game against last
season’s Welsh Conference league leaders, will be their toughest test yet.
Wales coach Latham Tawhai will use this game to see who
makes the squad for the games in Ireland where the Welsh will take on England
and Scotland as well as the...
Death of Wales Rugby Cap- Anthony O'Connor
Former Wales and Lions scrum-half Anthony O’Connor has died,
aged 81.
Tony O’Connor won his first of five Welsh caps against South
Africa in 1960. He also toured with the British & Irish Lions to South
Africa in 1962, playing in ten matches, although he did not appear in a Test.
O’Connor played his club rugby for Aberavon, who he
skippered during the 1957/58 season. He played for the combined Neath-Aberavon
side against Australia in 1957, South Africa in 1961 and New Zealand in 1963.
Born in Neath, O’Connor attended Duffryn Grammar...
Sunday, 3 May 2015
Rugby Development at Bedwas RFC
For 125 years rugby football has been played at the former mining village of Bedwas. Currently the club is unique in the Welsh Premiership Division. It is playing to a highly competitive standard in Wales’ top league while remaining true to its roots as a “community club”, owned and run by its members and serving the whole rugby community from Under 7s upwards and can even boast a newly formed girls Under 15 side.
According to Club Chairman, Mark Lewis, the club is now embarking on an exciting new phase in its...
Friday, 1 May 2015
Glamorgan Wanderers 2nds 43 St Joseph's (Cardiff) 2nds 20
Glamorgan Wanderers captured the Worthington East District Seconds Cup by defeating St Joseph's 43-20 in a spirited match at Taffs Well RFC.
The Wanderers took full advantage of a strong wind and slight slope in the first half to build up a 29-3 lead scoring five tries in the process.
It was one-way traffic as their powerful pack denied their opponents any good ball and No 8 Owain Thomas, lock Aaron Canter, prop Joe Russell, scrum half Rhys Griffiths and flanker Evan Phillips scored tries and centre Mike Hurley converted two against a Scott...
Merthyr face Bargoed in the Worthington Mid District Cup Final
The WORTHINGTON Mid District Cup Final will be played between Merthyr and Bargoed at Sardis Road, Pontypridd on Wednesday, May 20 and promises to be one of the best-ever matches in this fine competition's history.
In the semi-finals Merthyr defeated Nelson by 49-21 at Abercynon, while Bargoed beat Division One East champions Penallta by 31-0 at Caerphilly.
The final will be more exciting following Merthyr's shock win at Bargoed in the Championship that was the only league loss of the season thus far by Bargoed, who have already won that...
Pembrokeshire goes “Off the Beaten Track” with new cycling CX Sportive
Cyclists from throughout the UK will descend on Pembrokeshire this autumn for one of Wales’ most exciting cycling CX Sportive events.
Off The Beaten Track Pembrokeshire will provide top flight and cycling enthusiasts with an unrivalled route, scenery and challenges on its 40 miles in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park on the 4th October 2015.
Organisers expect over 500 entries for the event which will be based at Bluestone National Park Resort, a luxury short break destination near Narberth, and will include a time trial...
Sunday, 26 April 2015
Tregaron Three West C Champions
Tregaron skipper Gethin Jones receives the SSE SWALEC Division 3 West C championship trophy from WRU Director Anthony John.
"We are all absolutely delighted by the team's success and everyone is looking forward to playing in Division 2 West next season," said Tregaron secretary, Delyth Morgan....
Saturday, 25 April 2015
WELSHMAN MORRIS IMPRESSES DURING CRUCIAL GP3 TEST IN BARCELONA
Status Grand Prix driver Seb Morris
sees himself as a “dark horse” ahead of the opening round of the GP3
Series season in Barcelona next month, following a consistently
competitive maiden outing at the Spanish track this week – where the Welshman notably topped the times on the first afternoon.
Getting
the latest chapter in his rapidly accelerating racing career off to an
impressive start, the Tag Heuer, Serge DeNimes and Oxford Vaughan brand
ambassador has enjoyed a series of strong tests during the last month or
so and continued...
Friday, 24 April 2015
WORTHINGTON RUGBY UNION MID DISTRICT CUP
The Worthington Mid District
rugby final will be played at Sardis Road, Pontypridd on Wednesday, May 20.
Merthyr have qualified after a
49-21 they dispatched Nelson at Y Parc, Abercynon and
await the winners of the Bargoed v Penallta semi-final, which will be played on
Wednesday, April 29 at Virginia Park, Caerphilly.
Meanwhile, Caerphilly themselves
have qualified for the Worthington Mid District Bowl final at Abercwmboi on
Friday, May 15, after defeating Tylorstown in a thrilling encounter by 35-22.
In the Bowl...
Thursday, 23 April 2015
WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS – FIVE TEAMS CROWNED WINNERS OF SWALEC LEAGUES
Five teams were celebrating being crowned champions in the SSE SWALEC
Rugby Leagues and were all presented with their trophies on Saturday 18
April.
Despite losing at home to Penarth, Brecon RFC
were presented with their SSE SWALEC Division 2 East Central trophy
following the match. They clinched the title last weekend when then beat
Pontyclun 22-18 away from home.
Undefeated Llanidloes
RFC have sealed promotion after winning the...
Ystrad clinch Silver Ball final spot
Maesteg 13 Ystrad Rhondda 25
(at the Talbot Athletic Ground, Aberavon)
In an oustanding match that saw 80 minutes of first-class
action. Ystrad Rhondda survived second-half pressure by Maesteg to go
into the Silver Ball final against Penallta that will be played at
Aberavon on Saturday, May 23 (2.30pm).
Both clubs must be applauded for the way they played and though
Ystrad Rhondda scored 4-1 on tries, the gulf was certainly not that
wide.
Powerful right wing Gerwyn Davies was the Ystrad danger-man, but
the experience of...
Sunday, 19 April 2015
Rhiwbina's John Humphreys receives AWS Award
Photo courtesy of Fido Pics
I recently had the pleasure of presenting Rhiwbina's John Humphreys with the All Wales Sport Special Recognition Award, congratulations John! Next stop on the awards tour is Ystradgynlais this Saturday April 2...
Football brings Cardiff communities together
Forget the Six Nations and the FA Cup final, the sporting event of the season is the Cardiff Cohesion Community Cup (CCCC’15), to be held at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on April 30 2015.
Yemeni players celebrate their victory
The community initiative, created by local community organisation, the Horn Development Association (HDA) and supported by South Wales Police, has brought together six Cardiff-based black and minority...
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