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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Glynneath capture Worthington Neath and District (H G Lewis) Cup

WORTHINGTON NEATH AND DISTRICT CUP FINAL   GLYNNEATH 53 BRITON FERRY 16 Report by Howard Evans   An outstanding game of rugby saw Glynneath pull clear in the final quarter to capture the Worthington Neath and District (H G Lewis) Cup for the fourth year in succession. Glynneath celebrate Cup success  It not only produced thrilling running and tackling by both Glynneath and their game opponents Briton Ferry, but saw two...

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WORTHINGTON RUGBY UNION -EAST DISTRICT CUP FINAL

The Worthington East District rugby final will be played between Dinas Powys and St Peter’s at the Glamorgan Wanderers ground on Wednesday, May 6. Dinas Powys gained a hard-earned 18-6 win over Pontyclun in one semi-final as Nathan Williams (2) and James Wiltshire scored tries and Gavin Cooper kicked a penalty against two early penalties from Pontyclun.  St Peter’s ran clear against Barry in nthe other semi-final  though Danny Ryan touched down for Barry and Einan Scott kicked three penalty goals. The ‘Rocks’, coached by former...

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Gowerton clinch Two West title

GOWERTON RFC WINS SWALEC DIVISION 2 TITLE TO SECURE PROMOTION Gowerton RFC has lifted the SSE SWALEC Division 2 West trophy at home, celebrating its place at the top of the league. The Gowerton league win was sealed on Saturday 11 April in a 9-7 victory against Penlan RFC, sealing the club’s third promotion in three years. The team has risen through the ranks of the SWALEC League from Division 5 after another successful season. The match...

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Swansea Beach Soccer festival 2015 is alive and kicking

Calling Swansea Beach Soccer Festival teams old and new!Calling all local Community Groups and Charities! Registration is now open for the May 17th event, if you wish to register your team or community group. Get involved in any - or many shapes or forms, at this not-for-profit community Festival on Swansea Beach, Sunday May 17th - or in the pre-festival Race Night in Swansea Yacht and Sub-Aqua Club on Friday May 1st. ARE YOU ...OR DO YOU KNOW A COMMUNITY SPIRITED: * 　　SOCCER TEAM - OF ANY ABILITY!? * 　　WALKING FOOTBALL TEAM - OF ADULTS &...

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Perfect podium prepares Pryce for Portugal

Welsh rally star Osian Pryce is ready to take on the world following a stunning podium finish at Rally North Wales – despite some of the worst and wettest conditions in the event’s history. The 22-year-old Citroen DS 3 R3T driver was competing on the Welsh event in preparation for next month’s Rally of Portugal, where he begins his rookie year in WRC3. Despite running in conditions which played firmly into the hands of his four-wheel drive rivals, Pryce and co-driver Dale Furniss stunned their opposition in the mid-Wales forests last...

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MONMOUTHSHIRE AT LLANVAPLEY by Brian Lee

Merthyr Mawr's Jonathan Tudor was able to boast that he rode several hat-tricks as a rider. And now, after last Saturday's Monmouthshire Hunt Point-To-Point Steeplechases at Llanvapley, he can boast that he has had a hat-trick as a trainer.  The first leg of Jonathan's treble was initiated when Repeat Business, the odds-on favourite, landed the men's open race by ten lengths from Knockgraffon King.  Owner Jeff Bird was holidaying in Cyprus so Jonathan gave him a running commentary of the final circuit on his mobile phone. Good job he...

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Pocket Rocket gets Wales Call up‏

Ffion Tynan will become the youngest ever female golfer to pick to play for Wales, when the 12-year old travels to Scotland to take part in the Scottish u16 Girls Championships. Tynan will join a six strong team to travel to Strathmore Golf Club April 8-10 to take part in a 36 hole competition which will feature a field of 102 talented golfers from all over Europe.  The YPANT School student who plays off a handicap of 8 is no...

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