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The Oval Zone The rugby magazine for North and Mid Wales - Issue 17, September 27th, 2013 All the latest rugby news, pictures, tables and views from North and Mid Wales

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The Oval ZoneThe rugby magazine for North and Mid Wales - Issue 17, September 27th, 2013

All the latest rugby news, pictures, tables and views from North and Mid Wales

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PICTURE

PARADE

Thanks to Lynne Owen

(COBRA)

BALA v

COBRA

21st Sept

2013

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Welcome to Issue 17 of The Oval Zone.

Almost the end of the fi rst month and some of the leagues are starting to show us defi nite splits in those likely to be push-ing for promotion and those who appear to have a long season ahead if they don’t start picking up a few points. It’s one of the reasons we love this game, so unpredictable. At the end of next month, I’ll probably be reporting that the situation’s completely changed.

You will see that this week is a reduced edition (time ran away with me) and in the next couple of editions we intend to get to grips with all the results received so far and ask for your help in checking them out.

GaryEditors: Gary Williams/Barry WilliamsEmail: [email protected]

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RGC

NEWS

RGC 12 v Cardiff Met 26

The new RGC Supporters’ Club website is launched

The New RGC Supporters Club Web-site is now up and running, and is the place to go to discuss all things RGC.

If you are looking for an RGC Forum then this is the place to go.

http://www.gogogogs.co.uk/.

Students too good for North Walians as Horsman’s men slip to second home loss

RGC were taught a tough lesson by Cardiff Met at Parc Eirias on Satur-day as their tough baptism to life in the Championship continued.

Despite last weeks victory at Narberth, RGC went into Saturday’s contest as underdogs against a side who have claimed a bonus point win in their opening two encounters and were sitting on top of the early standings.

With the sun out both teams wanted to run the ball with pace and ur-gency from the start, and while the opening fi ve minutes were spent in the Cardiff Met half the danger signs were all too clear when the visitors broke away down the wing with their fi rst attack.

The pressure soon switched onto the RGC defence and the opening try came after a tap penalty from Cardiff as they passed the ball wide for James Beal to touch down.

RGC began to regain a foothold in the game with scrum-half Josh Leach going over the gain line and bring the Gogs backs into the play. The tempo of the game began to slow as the heat took its toll on both sets of players after an exhilarating opening 20 minutes.

RGC kept the ball, went through the phases with Leach, Rhodri Carlton-Jones and Harri Evans linking up for sub Huw Grundy to collect a pass and race over for a try.

RGC were struggling to build a platform from the lineout on a number of occasions which added to the frustration in the half.

The ball and territory was back in the Gogs favour with RGC looking for their second score, and the chance came for Tom Blackwell but he couldn’t keep hold of the ball with the try line in sight. It was a harsh les-son in Championship rugby as Cardiff Met got a try minutes later after a couple of breaks through defence with Garyn Smith scoring, Cooke adding the extras, and the all important third try came before half time

after quick feet from scrum-half Baird passing to Cooke who scored and converted.

RGC needed a score early in the second half but it was the visitors ran in under the posts with Baird scoring with an individual run to stretch the lead and gain the bonus point.

From that point on RGC did step it up in regards to keeping the ball and trying to get over the gain line as they spread the ball about making inroads towards the visitor’s line. At one point they when through 20 phases with Bryn Williams, Kelvin Davies and Carlton-Jones all being held up on the line which showed the well drilled defence of Cardiff Met.

Huw Grundy also went close to his second try after a kick from Carlton-Jones bounced into his hands but was pounced on from the Cardiff backs. Harri Evans also had a go with some quick feet and power but once again the line couldn’t be crossed.

If the line out proved disappointing then the highlight from a Gogs perspective had to be the scrum in the second half, with debutant prop Thabiso Mgomezuw looking impressive. It was the power of the pack that led to a penalty try after Cardiff were penalised after three scrums on the away teams line with Carlton-Jones converting.

As the whistle went the RGC crowd knew that even though their team was beaten it was down to some clinical fi nishing for the visitors and a below par RGC performance which defi nitely can be improved on.

Head coach Chris Horsman was honest in his appraisal of the teams display, saying: “It was disappointing, but credit to Cardiff Met who took their chances well.

“We had four or fi ve gilt edged chances to score and we didn’t take them. We weren’t accurate in places but I think the second half once again showed a better RGC in regards to a performance.”

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RGC

NEWS

WEAR YOUR RGC COLOURS WITH PRIDE

Perspective in PerformancesAs we are three games into the season and have come up against

two teams that will be near the top of the Championship at the end

of the campaign I thought it would be a good time to take stock of

where RGC are as a club.

To some, last season seems like an age ago but it is important to

remember at this time last year we had only played three league

games in our history. That said we can’t really even now call our-

selves “established” with our record of playing competitive league

and cup games standing at 26!!

Talking of numbers we are a young in a history sense but also in

squad age with some stats from our game versus Ebbw Vale – 9

teenagers, 8 Academy Graduates and only 3 players 25 or over!

While we all want to watch us win at Fortress Eirias, the place

where we remained unbeaten all last season, the step up in

league has given us tough openers and as far as teams with his-

tory it doesn’t get much wider between us and our next visitors

Pontypool.

Of course it is not just the players that are on a learning curve but

us supporters as well. Many would not have seen RGC defeated

until this past month and we have to give ourselves a reality check

that unlike last season we aren’t going to win games with the same

margins as we did in Division 1 East.

It is important that we as supporters take a step back and look at

the bigger picture, and if someone asked you at the start of last

season “Would you like to watch us play Pontypool in the Champi-

onship at Eirias in September 2013” you would have snapped their

hand off!!!!

So as we watch the players run out next time, we should look back

and see how far we have come and look forward to how far we

can go as the journey continues.

Above report kindly supplied by Scott Lawson, RGC webmaster

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LATEST NEWS

FROM THE WELSH

RUGBY UNION

WRU Wednesday league kicked off this week with Llandrillo fl ying the fl ag for North WalesThe WRU Wednesday Under 18 league returned this week with 11 teams hoping to emulate the suc-cess of last year’s winners Coleg Sir Gar.

This year’s tournament sees Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Newport High School and Llandrillo College joining the tournament for the fi rst time, with the inclusion of the schools meaning a name change from the WRU Colleges League to the WRU Wednesday Under 18 League.

With WRU broadcast partner S4C again on board, the tournament continues to grow year on year. The Welsh language broadcaster has committed to showing one live match per round on s4c.co.uk and is launching a new television programme, Rygbi Pawb which will show extended highlights of the live games plus highlights of other league games and Principality Pre-miership highlights and features. The new Under 18 league kicks off this Wednesday with newcomers Newport High School taking on Bridgend College at the Brewery Field. The match can be watched live via s4c.co.uk/rygbi.

WRU national performance man-ager Gethin Watts said: “The WRU Wednesday Under 18 league is an exciting competition which is grow-ing year on year.

“We’re delighted to welcome Newport High School, Cowbridge Comprehensive and Llandrillo College into the tournament this year. All three have demonstrated a desire to join the league and im-prove their standards with Llandrillo also ensuring representation from north Wales.

“An 11-team tournament not only increases competition but drives up the standards of the other teams. That’s what this league is all about, creating an environment and op-portunity for the best young players in Wales to be able to play at the highest possible level.”

S4C’s Director of Content, Dafydd Rhys said: “On S4C we pride ourselves on the depth of sporting coverage we offer, and this new programme will supplement the

higher profi le competitions which we associate with today’s profes-sional era.

“There is a great amount of support and interest out there in the players who are coming through the ranks and who could be the next big name to appear at regional or even national level. Our Principality Pre-miership and Under 18 competition are where that emerging talent often appears fi rst. We’re really looking forward to seeing all that action in one place on S4C.”

WRU Group Chief Executive, Roger Lewis, added: “We con-gratulate S4C for deciding to open this broadcast window to such an exciting and vibrant level of Welsh rugby which shows viewers the true extent of young talent we have moving along our pathway structures.

“Schools and colleges are so important to the future of our game and by webcasting live games and broadcasting a wide range of weekly highlights, S4C is helping us build interest and increase all important participation.

“I know how hard the teams and coaches are working to ensure that what the viewers get to see is a highly skilled and competitive brand of rugby which all our fans will enjoy.”

Ahead of their fi rst season in the competition, Dai Flanagan, Director of Rugby at Newport High School, is looking forward to seeing how his side fare.

“It’s an exciting league. We watched it last year and wanted to get into it,” he said.

“The school have worked really hard and now it’s a chance to prove we can compete in the league. There aren’t going to be any easy games. Every school in this league prioritises rugby so it’s a big oppor-tunity for our players to develop.”

Gareth Nicholas, Director of Rugby at Bridgend College, said: “It’s a great event. The backing this league is receiving is fantastic - it’s very exciting.

“The diversity of the new teams coming in means we’re bringing the standard up which is always good for Welsh rugby. If you look at the groups, I think they’re all tough groups. None of the teams are going to be pushovers and there was very little between the sides last year.

“That’s good for the competition and the development of the teams.”

The Wednesday Under 18 league sees 11 teams compete in two groups of four and one of three. The top two teams from each group then progress to stage two with play-off matches to follow.

The rest of the teams also compete in stage two but in a different pool.

Josh Leach, Director of Rugby at Llandrillo College, is hoping his side can compete at the top of group two. They face Coleg Gwent, Llandovery College and Cowbridge Comprehensive in the fi rst round of fi xtures.

“We’re looking to step things up as a college and our aim to start with has to be to top the group stage,” said Leach.

“We want to be playing at the best standard possible throughout the year and the great thing about this competition is that the players and teams will test each other.”

Matt Silva, Director of Rugby at Cowbridge Comprehensive, added: “A lot of work has gone in over the past three or four months, the boys have been training four times a week through the summer and we’ve played two friendly games.

“Things are going really well and the boys are coming to school with smiles on their faces, they’re really enjoying it.”

Cowbridge captain Dan Holder said: “The boys are really excited. Playing against the best rugby boys in the country brings you on as a player.”

WRU Wednesday Under 18 League Stage One Fixtures (all kick-offs 2.30pm unless otherwise stated, check wru.co.uk/facebook and @welshrugbyunion for regular updates)

Group 1 - Sir Gar, Bridgend, Pembroke, Newport HSGroup 2 - Llandovery, Gwent, Cowbridge, LlandrilloGroup 3 - Cymoedd, Neath Port Talbot, Gower

Round 1 - Sep 25:Sir Gar v PembrokeBridgend v Newport HS(live on s4c.co.uk)Llandovery v CowbridgeGwent v Llandrillo (2pm)Cymoedd v Gower

Round 2 - Oct 2:Bridgend v PembrokeNewport HS v Sir GarGwent v CowbridgeLlandrillo v LLandoveryNeath PT v Gower (live on s4c.co.uk)

Round 3 (Oct 9):Sir Gar v BridgendPembroke v Newport HSLlandovery v GwentCowbridge v Llandrillo(live on s4c.co.uk)Cymoedd v Neath PT

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LATEST NEWS

FROM THE WELSH

RUGBY UNION

WRU invests a record £22m in to Welsh rugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union Limit-ed (“WRU”) this week published its Annual Report which shows it invested a record £22.1m into Welsh Rugby in the last fi nancial year.

The WRU closed the year with its overall turnover remaining above £60m for the second fi nancial period in succession.Figures in the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2013 show that the WRU allocated £4.0m into the community game throughout Wales which was up from a fi gure of £3.8m in the previous year.

The sum spent on the costs of elite rugby went up 2% to a fi gure of £4.2m which primarily represents the sum for manag-ing the National Centre of Ex-cellence, the age-grade struc-tures and the National Sevens squad. Included within the £22.1m are one-off investments of £1.3m into the community game, mainly through facilities grants, and £1.0m made avail-able to the four Regions to fund player recruitment, retention and development.

The overall spending and re-in-vestment levels were achieved in a year which the Group Chief Executive had forecast, in last year’s Annual Report , would be fi nancially tougher than 2012.By the close of the fi nancial year 2013, the WRU Group achieved a turnover of £61.0m

which was down from £63.2m the year before, however earn-ings and allocations were up.

The net repayable bank debt of the WRU also remained below £20m at £19.5m and remains on target to be cleared by 2021.

There were also signifi cant executive changes announced during the year with World Cup winner Josh Lewsey joining as Head of Rugby and Lieutenant Colonel Mark Williams as Mil-lennium Stadium Manager.

The fi nancial success of the past year was driven by power-ful international performances on the fi eld including the fourth RBS 6 Nations title in nine years, which included three Grand Slams.

Although the WRU’s perform-ance is cyclical and dependant on set sporting and major event schedules, its Group Chief Executive described the overall performance in the year as remarkable.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the last fi nancial year include:-

A turnover of £61.0m

A record EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, deprecia-tion and allocations) of £29.1m up from £27.6m in 2012

£16.9m distributed to the four Regions from ERC and Rabo-Direct tournament income plus c£6.4m directly from the WRU

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LATEST NEWS

FROM THE WELSH

RUGBY UNION

A record £22.1m allocation to affi liated organisations

A record re-investment of £4.0m into the community game

Net repayable bank debt re-mained below £20m at £19.5m keeping the WRU on target to be debt free by 2021.

The fi nancial success during the year was consolidated with the announcement of a major new media rights agreement with the BBC which secures the broadcast of Wales’ Autumn international series games on network television until 2018.

The strong fi nancial perform-ance during 2012 and into 2013 helped the WRU deliver on its core commercial and operation-al priorities in a range of areas.

The WRU was able to focus on developing schools rugby with a highlight being the launch of its WRU Schools Accredita-tion Scheme recognising their involvement in the game.An arrangement with S4C en-sured U18 schools and colleges rugby featured on television in Wales with the programming continuing into the year ahead.

A WRU Club Operations Team was established to focus on the community level of the game and a WRU Club Funding Tool was launched online to help source fi nancial help.A pro bono legal scheme of-fering free advice to clubs by law students at Cardiff Univer-sity was also put in place with back up support from the Hugh James law fi rm and Civitas bar-risters’ chambers.

Much of the effort and focus on the community game was driven throughout the year by the results of the WRU Club Census which identifi ed the needs and priorities for the WRU’s member clubs.

The level of income and re-investment achieved during a year signposted by challenging fi nancial conditions in the wider UK economy was again under-pinned by acclaimed successes on the fi eld of play.

Amongst these rugby highlight were:-

An RBS 6 Nations Champion-ship title

A record Six Nations win against England by 30 points to 3.

16 players and 7 backroom staff selected for the British and Irish Lions with key Welsh involvement in the Lions series victory

A Junior World Championship fi nal place for Wales U20 in-cluding a historic U20 win over South Africa

Wales Sevens reaching the fi nal of the Hong Kong leg of the IRB World Series

Wales Sevens reaching the knock out stage of the IRB Sevens Rugby World Cup

A total of 100 Welsh qualifi ed players playing international rugby at some level during the month of June 2013

Against this backdrop of rugby achievements the WRU was also informed that eight Rugby World Cup 2015 international games including two quarter fi nals will take place at the Mil-lennium Stadium.

During the year the Stadium also hosted 11 international football games during the Lon-don Olympics 2012.

The Stadium continued to be a major events location - during the year, the Stadium hosted the 2013 Speedway Grand Prix and a concert by Rihanna.

A keynote rugby event during the year was Judgement Day when the Stadium played host to matches between all four of the Welsh Regions for the fi rst time at the same venue on the same day.

A National Sevens tournament was launched during the year and behind the scenes the gov-erning body launched a review of its own governance headed by the distinguished High Court judge Sir Robert Owen.

There was reform within the community league structures and RGC, the north Wales team, successfully completed its fi rst season as a repre-sentative league team winning promotion to the Championship Division

The WRU kept its focus on investment to underpin all de-velopments and a cryotherapy chamber and high altitude training facility were installed at the WRU National Centre of Excellence.

At Regional level there was a continuation of work to improve operational infrastructure with the Regions and the WRU establishing a new Professional Regional Game Board under the independent and non-vot-ing chairmanship of Sir Wyn Williams.

The confi dence expressed with-in the Group also encouraged the WRU to consider bidding to host the Rugby World Cup Sevens competition in 2018.

The WRU Group Chief Ex-ecutive Roger Lewis said: “The results we publish today stand as clear confi rmation that our business is now set on fi rm foundations and we are able to operate successfully even in challenging economic times.

“This displays a direct link with the key changes we have put in place since 2006 with radical reforms of our fi nancial and op-erational practices plus a robust recruitment policy.

“It costs money to fund radical

change and nurture develop-ment so I am delighted that we have again been able to deliver meaningful and record levels of fi nancial support within our priority areas of elite rugby, the community game and the Mil-lennium Stadium.

“It is also a tribute to our suc-cess and our reputation that we are able to attract key execu-tive staff of the calibre of Josh Lewsey as Head of Rugby and Mark Williams to become Mil-lennium Stadium Manager to join our outstanding Executive Board.

“Soon we will welcome the Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony and match-es to the Stadium and we are already beginning to plan for the Rugby World Cup games we will host in 2015. These are great times for Wales and we are delighted to be playing our part in making this a great na-tion to be part of.

The WRU Group Finance Director, Steve Phillips, said: “We entered the fi nancial year knowing the economic pros-pects were challenging so I am delighted at the way we have been able to perform.

“We are now at a stage in our corporate development where we can make decisions based on a real and signifi cant under-standing of how our business model works. We know how to manage the challenges and retain the confi dence to make radical decisions on our opera-tional and investment targets.”

The Welsh Rugby Union

Annual General Meeting

takes place on Sunday,

20th October, 2013 at

Port Talbot Civic Centre

WRU delivers £22.1m back into the game at all levels, up £2m on the year beforeContinued from previous page

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NORTH/MID WALESRUGBY NEWS

All the latest news from around the region - please send your club news to [email protected]

Don’t forget to text 07713 514375 or tweet @midwalesrugby the result from your game on a Saturday evening if you want the

league tables on the web-sites to be kept up-to-date

DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT WITH THE BAD WEATHER...

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Pitch sizes are available in a quarter, half or full size, so you can bring down different mini and junior age groups and get all the kids a game, and hot and cold drinks facilities available for parents!This is the perfect option for any waterlogged pitches and ensure your teams always gets to play at the weekend!

Please get in touch with Colwyn Bay Leisure Centre on 01492 577920 to book your pitch!

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On Friday 5 October the Clwb Rygbi Dinbych veterans team fl y out to Jersey for the 4th year running to take part in the annual ‘ Barclays Wealth’ Super 10’s Rugby tournament. Having improved their position every year and reached the quarter fi nals last year, Dinbych will be looking to go even further this year and mount a serious challenge to bring the trophy home to North Wales. This years team is stronger than ever and is bolstered by the addition of a number of North Wales Hospital veterans.

CLWB RYGBI DINBYCH VETERANS PREPARE FOR ‘BARCLAYS WEALTH’ SUPER 10’s IN JERSEY

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DIVISION ONE NORTHRESULTS

Saturday, 7 September 2013

Bala 14 v Pwllheli 12 (+1)

COBRA 27 v Caernarfon 24 (+2)

Denbigh 16 v Dolgellau 11 (+1)

Nant Conwy 3 (+1) v Ruthin 6

Bro Ffesti 10 (+1) v Bethesda 17

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Bethesda 24 (+1) v COBRA 7

Bro Ffest 12 (+1) v Dolgellau 19

Pwllheli 9 (+1) v Nant Conwy 10

Ruthin 25 (+1) v Denbigh 20 (+1)

Caernarfon v Bala - Postponed

Saturday, 21 September 2013

Bala 34 (+1) v COBRA 3

Bro Ffestiniog 14 v Ruthin 8 (+1)

Denbigh 35 (+1) v Pwllheli 30 (+1)

Dolgellau 13 v Bethesda 23

Nant Conwy 16 v Caernarfon 28

FIXTURES

Saturday, 28th September

Bethesda v Bala

Caernarfon v Denbigh

COBRA v Nant Conwy

Pwllheli v Bro Ffestiniog

Ruthin v Dolgellau

Saturday, 5th October, 2013

Bro Ffestiniog v Caernarfon

Denbigh v COBRA

Dolgellau v Pwllheli

Nant Conwy v Bala

Ruthin v Bethesda

Saturday, 12th October 2013

Bala v Denbigh

Bethesda v Nant Conwy

Caernarfon v Dolgellau

COBRA v Bro Ffestiniog

Pwllheli v Ruthin

Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot

1 Bethesda 3 3 0 0 64 30 34 1 13

2 Denbigh 3 2 0 1 71 66 5 2 10

3 Ruthin 3 2 0 1 39 37 2 2 10

4 Bala 2 2 0 0 48 15 33 1 9

5 Caernarfon 2 1 0 1 52 43 9 2 6

6 Bro Ffest 3 1 0 2 36 44 -8 2 6

7 Dolgellau 3 1 0 2 43 51 -8 1 5

8 Nant Conwy 3 1 0 2 29 43 -14 1 5

9 COBRA 3 1 0 2 37 82 -45 0 4

10 Pwllheli 3 0 0 3 51 59 -8 3 3

If you see any errors

on the results, fi xtures

and tables pages,

please email the

details to

[email protected],

or telephone/text to

07713 514375 so that

they can be amended

and kept

accurate and

up-to-date

- many thanks

WRU CHAMPIONSHIPRESULTS

Saturday, 7th September, 2013

Bargoed 21 v Newbridge 0

Beddau 21 v Pontypool 41 (+1)

Bonymaen 11 v Narberth 37 (+1)

Bridgend Ath 32 (+1) v Bwood 30 (+1)

Llanharan 15 v Cardiff Met 34 (+1)

RGC 1404 16 v Ebbw Vale 31

Tata Steel 22 v Tondu 6

Saturday, 14th September

Blackwood 16 v Llanharan 33

Cardiff Met 41 (+1) v Bonymaen 5

Ebbw Vale 33 (+1) v Bargoed 16

Narberth 18 (+1) v RGC 1404 22

Newbridge 23 v Tata Steel 20 (+1)

Pontypool 31 (+1) v Bridgend Ath 24

Tondu 13 (+1) v Beddau 17

Saturday 21st September 2013

Bargoed 19 v Tata Steel 11

Beddau 19 v Newbridge 8

Bonymaen 13 v Blackwood 34 (+1)

Bridgend Ath 15 (+1) v Tondu 20

Ebbw Vale 41 (+1) v Narberth 3

Llanharan 21 v Pontypool 6

RGC 12 v Cardiff Met 26 (+1)

FIXTURES

Saturday, 28th September 2013

Blackwood v RGC 1404

Cardiff Met v Ebbw Vale

Narberth v Bargoed

Newbridge v Bridgend Athletic

Pontypool v Bonymaen

Tata Steel v Beddau

Tondu v Llanharan

Saturday, 5th October

Bargoed v Beddau

Bonymaen v Tondu

Bridgend Ath v Tata Steel

Ebbw Vale v Blackwood

Llanharan v Newbridge

Narberth v Cardiff Met

RGC v Pontypool

Saturday, 12th October

Beddau v Bridgend Ath

Blackwood v Narberth

Cardiff Met v Bargoed

Newbridge v Bonymaen

Pontypool v Ebbw Vale

Tata Steel v Llanharan

Tondu v RGC

Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot

1 Cardiff Met 3 3 0 0 101 32 69 3 15

2 Ebbw Vale 3 3 0 0 105 35 70 2 14

3 Pontypool 3 2 0 1 78 66 12 2 10

4 Llanharan 3 2 0 1 69 56 13 0 8

5 Bargoed 3 2 0 1 56 44 12 0 8

6 Beddau 3 2 0 1 57 62 -5 0 8

7 Blackwood 3 1 0 2 80 78 2 2 6

8 Bridgend Ath 3 1 0 2 71 81 -10 2 6

9 Narberth 3 1 0 2 58 74 -16 2 6

10 Tata Steel 3 1 0 2 53 48 5 1 5

11 Tondu 3 1 0 2 39 54 -15 1 5

12 RGC 1404 3 1 0 2 50 75 -25 0 4

13 Newbridge 3 1 0 2 31 60 -29 0 4

14 Bonymaen 3 0 0 3 29 112 -83 0 0

DIVISION TWO NORTHRESULTS and FIXTURES

Saturday, 7 September 2013

Colwyn Bay 25 v Shotton Steel 11

Llangefni 31 (+1) v Mold 24

Newtown 13 v Machynlleth 43 (+1)

Rhyl 17 v Llandudno 53 (+1)

Wrexham 14 (+1) v Abergele 17

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Colwyn Bay 29 (+1) v Rhyl 3

Llangefni 43 (+1) v Shotton Steel 17

Machynlleth 20 v Abergele 19 (+1)

Newtown 3 v Mold 56 (+1)

Wrexham 7 v Llandudno 47 (+1)

RESULTS and FIXTURES

Saturday, 21 September 2013

Abergele 5 v Mold 22

Llandudno 45 (+1) v Llangefni 21

Newtown 19 v Colwyn Bay 17 (+1)

Rhyl 24 v Wrexham 22 (+1)

Shotton Steel 25 (+1) v Mach 19

Saturday, 28th September

Abergele v Newtown

Llangefni v Rhyl

Machynlleth v Llandudno

Mold v Shotton Steel

Wrexham v Colwyn Bay

Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot

1 Llandudno 3 3 0 0 145 39 106 3 15

2 Mold 3 2 0 1 102 39 63 2 10

3 Colwyn Bay 3 2 0 1 71 33 38 2 10

4 Machynlleth 3 2 0 1 82 57 25 2 10

5 Llangefni 3 2 0 1 89 86 3 2 10

6 Abergele 3 1 0 2 41 56 -15 1 5

7 Shotton 3 1 0 2 53 87 -34 1 5

8 Rhyl 3 1 0 2 44 104 -60 0 4

9 Newtown 3 1 0 2 38 116 -81 0 4

10 Wrexham 3 0 0 03 43 88 -45 2 2

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DIVISION THREE NORTHRESULTS

Saturday, 7 September 2013

Bangor 24 v Llangollen 14

Bangor University v Harlech - Post

Benllech 28 (+1) v Porthmadog 8

Llanidloes 181 (+1) v Holyhead 0

Rhos 27 (+1) v Flint 22 (+2)

Welshpool 7 v Menai Bridge 25 (+1)

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Bangor 43 (+1) v Bangor Univ21

Flint 12 (+1) v Llanidloes 19

Harlech 54 (+1) v Benllech 0

Holyhead 24 (+1) v Llangollen 29 (+1)

Menai Bridge 35 (+1) v Rhos 10

Welshpool v Porthmadog - Post

Saturday, 21 September 2013

Flint 26 (+1) v Welshpool 25 (+1)

Harlech 30 (+1) v Bangor 10

Holyhead 0 v Rhos 31 (+1)

Llangollen 28 v Llanidloes 17

Menai Bridge 17 v Benllech 5

Porthmadog v Bangor Univ - Post.

FIXTURES

Saturday, 28th September

Benllech v Bangor

Holyhead v Flint

Llangollen v Bangor Univ

Llanidloes v Menai Bridge

Rhos v Porthmadog

Welshpool v Harlech

Saturday, 12th October, 2013

Bangor v Welshpool

Bangor Univ v Benllech

Flint v Llangollen

Harlech v Rhos

Menai Bridge v Holyhead

Porthmadog v Llanidloes

Saturday, 19th October, 2013

Flint v Menai Bridge

Holyhead v Porthmadog

Llangollen v Benllech

Llanidloes v Harlech

Rhos v Bangor

Welshpool v Bangor Univ

Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot

1 Menai Bdge 3 3 0 0 77 22 55 2 14

2 Harlech 2 2 0 0 84 10 74 2 10

3 Rhos 3 2 0 1 68 57 11 2 10

4 Llanidloes 3 2 0 1 217 40 177 1 9

5 Bangor 3 2 0 1 77 65 12 1 9

6 Llangollen 3 2 0 1 71 65 6 1 9

7 Flint 3 1 0 2 60 71 -11 4 8

8 Benllech 3 1 0 2 33 79 -46 1 5

9 Welshpool 2 0 0 2 32 51 -19 1 1

10 Holyhead 3 0 0 3 24 241 -217 1 1

11 Porthmadog 1 0 0 1 8 28 -20 0 0

12 Bangor Univ 1 0 0 1 21 43 -22 0 0

DIVISION ONE WESTRESULTS

Saturday, 7th September 2013

Ammanford 31 (+1) v Kidwelly 30 (+2)

Carmarthen Ath 20 v Crymych 8

Glynneath 29 (+1) v Builth Wells 3

Kenfi g Hill 29 (+1) v Llangennech 23 (+2)

Loughor 34 v Whitland 6

Waunarlwydd 52 (+1) v Cwmllynfell 5

Saturday, 14th September 2013

Builth Wells 27 (+1) v Ammanford 13

Crymych 35 v Kenfi g Hill 29 (+1)

Cwmllynfell 34 (+1) v Loughor 22

Kidwelly 15 (+1) v Waunarlwydd 17

Llangennech 17 (+1) v Glynneath 23

Whitland 22 (+1) v Carmarthen Athletic 24

Saturday, 21st September 2013

Ammanford 19 (+1) v Llangennech 25

Carmarthen Ath 29 v Loughor 21

Cwmllynfell 19 v Kidwelly 16 (+1)

Glynneath 6 v Crymych 0 (+1)

Kenfi g Hill 18 (+1) v Whitland 19

Waunarlwydd 17 (+1) v Builth Wells 21

FIXTURES

Saturday, 28th September 2013

Builth Wells v Cwmllynfell

Carmarthen Ath v Kenfi g Hill

Crymych v Ammanford

Llangennech v Waunarlwydd

Loughor v Kidwelly

Whitland v Glynneath

Saturday, 5th October 2013

Ammanford v Whitland

Cwmllynfell v Llangennech

Glynneath v Carmarthen Ath

Kenfi g Hill v Loughor

Kidwelly v Builth Wells

Waunarlwydd v Crymych

Saturday 12th October, 2013

Carmarthen Ath v Ammanford

Crymych v Cwmllynfell

Kenfi g Hill v Glynneath

Llangennech v Kidwelly

Loughor v Builth Wells

Whitland v Waunarlwyyd

Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot

1 Glynneath 3 3 0 0 58 20 38 1 13

2 Carmar Ath 3 3 0 0 73 51 22 0 12

3 Waunarlwydd 3 2 0 1 86 41 45 0 10

4 Builth Wells 3 2 0 1 51 59 -8 1 9

5 Cwmllynfell 3 2 0 1 58 90 -32 1 9

6 Kenfi g Hill 3 1 0 2 76 77 -1 3 7

7 Llangennech 3 1 0 2 65 71 -6 3 7

8 Ammanford 3 1 0 2 63 82 -19 2 6

9 Crymych 3 1 0 2 43 55 -12 1 5

10 Whitland 3 1 0 2 47 76 -29 1 5

11 Loughor 3 1 0 2 77 69 8 0 4

12 Kidwelly 3 0 0 3 61 67 -6 4 4

Caernarfon ladies were to be congratulated on their wonderful team spirit as they re-grouped to claim a deserved victory at Crumlin following being reduced to fourteen players within the fi rst few minutes.

1 day ago | Gary Williams Comment 0 Share 0 Tweet 0 Flanker, Leoni Webster, on her promising debut, had sadly to leave the fi eld with a shoulder injury soon following the fi rst whistle. The high penalty count resulted in Caernarfon being pegged back in their own half, one harshly for a not using good turnover ball within the allotted fi ve seconds. From the chosen scrumage, Rebecca Chivers at number eight picked up and disposed of would be tacklers to crash over beneath the posts. Emily James added the conversion to give the home side a seven-point advan-tage.

At this point Caernarfon were fi nding it diffi cult to adjust to the quick think-ing of their opponents and were made to concentrate on defensive duties for a good twenty minutes. Eventually, after Lauren Hassett had sprinted clear into the home twenty-two things began to change. A fi red seven lady Cofi pack began to dominate the set piece and lineout. A forward rush and feed saw Sera Bailey held up within inches of the try line but prop Emma

Edwards took the released ball at pace to bulldoze her way to the line and record her fi rst try in Caernarfon colours. Bailey brushed herself down to slot the conversion and tie the score.

This newfound belief led to the Cofi s upping their game to prevent the home side from gaining any forward momentum. Such chasing soon paid dividends with the toe of Bailey nudging the loose ball through and then winning the chase to ground out wide. The half closed with Caernarfon twelve points to seven to the good.

Blaenau Gwents initial onslaught at the beginning of the second half was dealt with comfortably with a text book Caryl Hughes tackle nullifying the threat. Caernarfon’s ball retention was improving constantly and after deciding to run a kickable penalty, Rhian Gwawr took good second phase ball, drew the cover and freed stand off Bailey to score her second of the day, an effort she duly converted.

Brea Leung and Rhian Gwawr had similar charges deemed to have been held up over the try line but the pressure was mounting on the home side. Ironically it was a mix up between stand off and scrum half that paved the way for the bonus point try that came to lively scrum half Jess Kavanagh as the fumbled link between them proved a blessing as she sprinted all of thirty meters to put the fi nal score beyond doubt. Bailey again converted and try as they may, with Christie Thompson prominent, Blaenau Gwent failed to trouble the Cofi s further although the fi nal whistle sounded with another failed grounding that their effort had richly deserved.

The Cofi s will host Gwernyfed on the Morfa next Sunday in what will be their equivalent of a local derby.

Blaenau Gwent Ladies 7

v Caernarfon Ladies 26

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District J SecretaryTegid Phillips, Bryn Collen, Vale Street, Denbigh, LL163BW. Tel: 01745 812375 (h) 01248 383047 (b) 07901 973297 (m) Email: [email protected]

AbergeleSec: Simon Hughes, 33, Heol Colwyn, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7UP. Tel: 01745 827023 (h) 07836 604962 (m). Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: John Jones-Davies, 154 Maes Canol, Abergele, Conwy LL22 7PB. Tel: 07786 107341 (m). Email: [email protected]

AberystwythSec: Mr A Jones, Meiros, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 3QN.01970 610167 (h) 01970 622826 (b) (fax) 07761 814868 (m) Email: [email protected]: Plascrug, Aberystwyth, SY23 1HL. 01970 623800 (HQ)Fix Sec: Glanmor Thomas, Pengwern, Commins Coch, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 3BG, Tel: 01970 617787 (h) 01970 823175 (b), 07766 026890 (m).Email: [email protected]

Aberystwyth UniversitySec: Rhys Parry, Rhiwlas Uchaf, Cilcennin, Lampeter, SA48 8RT01570 471545 (h) 01970 622427 (b)HQ: Vicarage Fields, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 1HB. 01970 623036 (HQ)Fix Sec: Nigel Thomas, Cwmcoednerth, Rhydlewis, Llandysul SA44 5SX. Tel: 01970 622480 (b), 01239 851720 (h), 07976 614950 (m)Email: [email protected]

BalaSec: Lois Griffi ths, 17 High Street, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7AG.Tel: 07899 894135 (m). Email: loisgriffi [email protected] Sec: Iolo Jones , Bryn Clochydd , Llangwm , Conwen , LL21 0RA . Tel: 01490 420087 (h) 07803 581106 (m)

BangorSec: David Dunn, 9 Mill Bank, Llandegfan, Anglesey, LL59 5RD. Tel 01248 712068 (h) 07960 391118 (M). Email: [email protected] HQ: Cae Milltir, Llandygai, Nr Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 4AA. Tel 01248 371174 (HQ/f) email: [email protected] Sec: Sean Kelly,15 Caerau Penrallt, Lon Dryll, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 8LA. Tel: 07725 894780 (m) Email: [email protected]

Bangor UniversitySec: Mr. Rhys Dart, Students’ Union, Oswalds, Victoria Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2EN. Tel: 01248 388011 (landline) 07940 429859 (m).HQ: Maesglas, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2EH. 01248 382571 (HQ) 01248 382573 (cf)Fix Sec: Guy Croft, Athletic Union Student Union, Bangor, Gwynedd. Tel: 01248 388010 (b) 01248 388020 (fax) 07980 595461 (m)

Bangor Normal CollegeTegid Phillips, Bryn Collen, Vale Street, Denbigh, LL163BW.Tel: 01745 812375 (h) 01248 383047 (b) 07901 973297 (m). Email: [email protected] HQ: Holyhead Road, Bangor, LL57 2PX. Tel: 01248 383047

BenllechChairman: Derek Hughes, 21 Bron Llys, Gaerwen, Anglesey LL60Tel: 01248 421 105Sec: Mike Davies, The Old School House, Pentraeth, Anglesey. Tel: 01248 450365. Email: [email protected] Sec: David Williams, Gilfach, Llanbedrgoch, Anglesey LL76. Tel: 01248 450 364Ground: Treetops Public House, Bwlch Lane, Tynygongl, AngleseyLL74 8RH. Tel: 01248 853075

BethesdaSec: Yvonne Dignam, 4/1 Stryd y Ffynnon, Gerlan, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3TN. Tel: 01248 600056 (h) 07429 116585 (m). Email: [email protected]: Old Station Yard, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3NE 07528 766097 (HQ) email: [email protected] Sec: Mr. Simon Dignam, 4/1 Well Street, Gerlan, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3TN. Tel: 07917 897927 (m) 01248 600056 (h)

Bro FfestiniogSec: Mr R. D Williams, Gwyneddfa, Glanypwll, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwyn-edd. Tel: 01766 830145. Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Adrian Roberts, 3 Dorfi l Road, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3YH.Tel: 07795 259580 (m). Email: [email protected]

Builth WellsSec: Mrs Annie Abraham, 6 Brynawelon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4AA 01591 620455 (h) 07786 674191 (m) Email: [email protected] HQ: 11 Market Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3AG Website: www.builthbulls.com Tel: 01982 552696 (HQ –weekend evenings only)Fix Sec: Tricia Davies ,15 Tyle Heulog , Builth Wells ,Powys, LD2 3FD.Tel: 01982 552266 (h) 01432 270793 (b) 07971 410102 (m)

CaernarfonSec: Mr Alun Roberts, Y Morfa , Lôn Parc, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2YF. Tel: 01286 675140 (h) 07889 075155 (m) Email: [email protected]: Y Morfa, Lon Parc, Caernarfon. Tel 01286 674513 (HQ)Fix Sec: Myfyr Jones, 21 Tyddyn Llwydyn, Caernarfon, Ll55 2LX. Tel: 07900 456534 (m)

COBRASec: Mr. Anthony Evans, Gwel-yr-Afon, Heulfryn, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0BH. Tel: 01938 810432 (h). Email: [email protected] Sec: Andy Evans. Email: [email protected]

Colwyn BaySec: Tanya Michael,68, Pengarth, Conwy LL32 8RP. Tel: 07730 533432 (m). Email: [email protected] HQ: Brookfi eld Drive, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, LL28 4SW. Tel 01492 547538Fix Sec: Mr Peter Rose. Tel: 01492 549246 (h) 07899 706853 (m) Email: [email protected]

DenbighSec: Jeff Jenkins, 12 Pont y Bedol, Llanrhaeadr, Denbigh, LL16 4NF. 01745 890565 (h). Email: [email protected]: Caeau Les Phillips, Ffordd y Graig, Dinbych, LL16 5US Tel: 01745 814060 (HQ)Fix Sec: Tom Williams, 6 Llys Tudur, Denbigh, LL16 4AL. Tel: 01745 812875 (h) 07733 396388 (m) Email: [email protected]

DolgellauSec: Selwyn Goldsworthy, Berwyn, Cae Deintur, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2YS. 01341 421346 (h). Email: [email protected]: Marian Mawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd. LL40 1UU. 01341 423 091Fix Sec: Mr Gareth Roberts, 4 Waterloo Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1DD. Tel: 01341 423060 (h) 07737 738495 (m) Email: [email protected]

FlintSec: David Hughes, The Granary, Chester Rd, Oakenholt, Flint, CH6 5SD. Tel: 077715 63586. Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Russ Smith. Tel: 07816 20270952 (m)HQ: Flint RFC, The Foreshore, Marsh Lane, Flint, Flintshire CH6 5PJ

GwernyfedSec: Brian Jones, 1 Gwernyfed Avenue, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0RT. 01497 847649 (h) 01874 624397 (b) 07800 758622 (m) email: [email protected]: The Malthouse, Trefecca Road, Talgarth, nr Brecon. 01874 711975Fix Sec: Robert East, Twydu, Llangorse, Brecon , Powys, LD3 7UA. Tel: 01874 658335 (h) 01443 483044 (b) 07875 233236 (m) Email: [email protected]

HarlechSec: Robin Boston. Tel: 01691 718416 (h) 07870 626718 (m)Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: ????

NORTH/MID WALES RUGBY CLUBCONTACT DETAILS 2013-14

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HolyheadSec: Shane Webster, Kilwa, Four Mile Bridge, Holyhead LL65 2FB.Tel: 01407 749036 (H), 07528 888769 (m). Email: [email protected] Sec: Emyr Williams, 7 Lon Cedric, Four Mile Bridge, Holyhead LL65 2NL. Tel: 01407 740917 (H), 07786 680627 (m). Email: [email protected]

Llandrindod Wells Sec: Jonathon Duggan, Cwm Farm, Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5UH. Tel: 07810 093422 (m). Email: [email protected] Sec: Jamie Watkins. Tel: 01597 860705 (h), 07766 076093 (m) LlandudnoSec: Heather Thomas, 1 Bryniau Place, West Shore, Llandudno, LL30 2PJ. Tel: 01492 879914 (h) 07890 564298 (m). Email: [email protected] HQ: Maesdu Road, Recreational Ground, Bodnant Road, Llandudno, LL30 1LH. Tel: 01492 876992 (HQ).email: [email protected] Sec: Carol Edwards, 113 Penrhos Avenue,Llandudno, Junction,LL31 9EN. Tel: 01492 572356 (h) 07858 436694 (m) Email: [email protected]

LlangefniSec: Arnold Milburn, Tyn Llwyn, Lon Dywood, Llangristiolus, Ynys Mon, LL62 5PG. Tel: 01248 724400 Email: [email protected]@llangefnirfc.com www.llangefnirfc.com HQ: Cae Smyrna, Llangefni, Ynys Mon, LL77 7EU. 01248 722206Fix Sec: Mr Eirwyn Vaughan, Dolau Gwyrddion, Rhostrehwfa, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7YP. Tel: 01248 723122 (h) Email: [email protected]

LlangollenSec: David Hinchliffe, Whitesmiths, Smelt Road, Coedpoeth, Wrexham LL11 3SH.Tel: 01978 757167 (H), 07793 836532 (M). Email: [email protected] Sec: Geraint Roberts, 7 Pontfaen, Chirk LL14 5LWTel: 07804 943989

LlanidloesSec: Elaine Jones, 25 Smithfi eld Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EJ. Tel: 01686 413002. Email: [email protected] HQ: Smithfi eld Street, Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6EJ. 01686 413254 (HQ) www.llanidloesrugby.co.ukFix Sec: Geraint Jerman, Oerffrwd, Clatter, Caersws, Powys SY17 5NP. Tel: 01686 420634 (h) 07989 130548 (m) Email: [email protected]

MachynllethSec: Mr Steven Nicholas, 94 Tregarth, Machynlleth, SY20 8HY. Tel: 01654 702719 (h) 07517 009761 (m). Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Mike Green, Leicester House, Doll Street, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8AJ. Tel: 07522 785105 (m)

Menai BridgeSec: Sion Hughes, 20 Bryn Adda, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2LJ. Tel: 01248 361374 (h). Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Rob McGuffi e, 17 Bryn Eithinog, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2LATel: 07876 617222

MoldSec: Sian Griffi ths, Pen y Graig, Village Road, Maeshafn, Mold, CH7 5LU. Tel: 01352 810612 (h) 07940 293481 (m). Email: [email protected] HQ: The Clubhouse, Chester Road, Mold, CH7 1UF 01352 755635Fix Sec: Colin Hughes, The Clubhouse, Chester Road, Mold, CH7 1UF. Tel: 01352 758022 (h) 01614 192506 (b) 07770 822079 (m) Email: [email protected]

Nant ConwySec: Ifor Glyn Efans, Y Graig, Capel Curig, Conwy, LL24 0EL. Tel: 01690 720217; mobile 07773 309382. Email [email protected]. website: www.nantconwy.orgHQ: Pant Carw, Trefriw, Llantrwst Fix Sec: Wyn Roberts, Rhandir Garage, Trofarth, Abergele, LL22 8BW. Tel: 01492 650449 (h) 07818 400259 (m) E-mail: [email protected]

NewtownSec: Dai Davies, Awelfryn, 8 Bryn Meadows, Newtown, Powys SY16 2DS. Tel: 01686 626267 (h) 07939 309862 (m) 01686 624054 (b) Fax 01686 624064. Email: [email protected]: The Recreation Ground, Pool Road, Newtown, Powys 01686 626433 (HQ) 01686 624064 (f) Fix Sec: Derek Murray, 14 Hawthorn Close, Barnfi elds, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2QJ. Tel: 01686 625380 (h) 07970 969844 (m) Fax: 01686 624064

PorthmadogSec: Mr Gareth Connick, Tai Lon, Penmorfa, Porthmadog, LL49 9SL. Email: [email protected] Sec: Emrys Owen, Bull Hotel, Llangefni, AngleseyTel: 01248 722119 (h), 07805 208271 (m)

PwllheliSec: Bryn Martin, Pant y Wennol, Llannor, Pwllheli LL53 5UR 01758 613307 (h) 01758 612042 (b) 01758 613815 / 701869 (f) Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] HQ: Parc Bodegroes, Efainewydd, Pwllheli, LL53 5TH01758 613676 (HQ) 01758 701751 (HQ fax)Fix Sec: Kenneth Davies, Rhos-Bach, Llannor, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 5UG. Tel: 01758 614478 (h) 01758 704763 (b) 01758 704777 (f)

RhosllanerchrugogSec: Mr Richard Caldecott. Tel: 01978 843920 (h) 07999 319761 (m) Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Martin Ellis, 17 Ty Wesley, Australia Street, Ponciau, Wrexham LL14 1EB. Tel: 01978 846957 (h), 07929 714632 (m). Email: [email protected]

RhayaderSec: Mr A Pugh, Pont Ffordd, Nantmel, Llandrindod Wells, PowysLD1 6EL. Tel: 01597 823518 (h) 07867 532306 (m). Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Haydn O’Reilly. Tel: 07544 171878. Email: [email protected]

Rhyl and DistrictSec: Mr Tony Evans, 19 Westminster Avenue, Rhyl, DenbighshireLL18 4HE. Tel: 01745 343371 (h). 07833 664967 (m) Email: [email protected] HQ: The Clubhouse, The Waen, Rhuddlan, Nr Rhyl LL18 5RS. 01745 337174 (HQ)Fix Sec: Bob E. Jones, 28 Llys-y-Tywysog, Rhyl, DenbighshireLL18 4HJ. Tel: 01745 337331 (h) 0151 252 4770 (b)

RuthinSec: Mr Pat Birkhill, Rhydyfen Bach, Corwen,LL21 0EN01490 460306 (h). Email: [email protected], Cae Ddol, Lon Fawr, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1LB. 01824 702457 (HQ)Fix Sec: John Hughes, Erw Las, Mold Road, Ruthin. Tel: 01824 702618 (h) Email: [email protected]

Shotton SteelSec: Helen Worall, 4 Hafod Park, Connahs Quay, Flintshire, CH5 4XT. Tel: 01244 815834 (h) 07725 039816 (m). Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Alan Leamon. Tel: 07748 963425Youth/Junior Fix Sec: Peter Lyth. Tel: 07828 621431Mini Fix Sec: Becky Lyons. Tel: 07525 753796

TrefyclawddSec: Simon Dodd. Tel: 01547 520871 (h), 07788 940676 (m). Email: [email protected] Sec: Scott Graham. Tel: 01547 528291 (h), 07790 479068. Email: [email protected]

WelshpoolSec: Gary Williams, Wylfa Westwood Park, Welshpool, Powys SY21 7QP. Tel: 01938 553286 (h) 07713 514375 (m) 01938 552260 (b). Email: [email protected] Clubhouse, Maesydre Recreation Grounds, Welshpool. 01938 553274Fix Sec: Dai Griffi ths, 10 Croft Road, Welshpool, PowysTel: 07713 335810 (m). Email: [email protected]

WrexhamDeborah Parry – Edwards, Glanrynd, Hill Street, Pentre Broughton, Wrex-ham, LL11 6DA. Tel: 01978 759540 (h). 07873 2508 22 (m). Email: [email protected]: Bryn Estyn Lane, Wrexham, LL13 9TY 01978 261215 (HQ) website: www.wrufc.org.ukFix Sec: Kevin Davies, Swnaderyn, Mold Road, Caergwrle, Nr Wrexham, LL12 9HA. Tel: 01978 760140 (h) 01978 760238 (b) 07742 826714 (m)

RGCWill Morcombe (Team Manager), Eirias Parc, Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL29 7SP. Tel: 07969 989626 (m). Email: [email protected]

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