With the kind permission of Huw S Thomas and the Brecon and Radnor Express The ever popular Aberaron 7s return to action this week-end after a covid-hit hiatus of four years. The organisers are delighted that 2023 Premiership champions Llandovery have promised to bring a competitive side to add sparkle to what is always a …
A 17-player Wales Rugby League Physical Disability Rugby League squad has been named to take on England at Church Bank, Llandovery on Saturday 2 September (kick-off 2pm). This will be the first fixture since the inaugural PDRL World Cup with Wales coming third after beating Australia in the third-place play-off. The two nations met in …
The pre-season plans of Llandovery coach Euros Evans were dealt a big blow in the week when the fixture against Cinderford had to be called off at the last moment writes Huw S Thomas. On Saturday, the team bus travelling to Forest of Dean club Cinderford broke down midway and a replacement bus could not …
Indigo Premiership champions Llandovery play the first of three pre-season friendlies on Saturday when they travel to Cinderford writes Huw S Thomas. The Forest of Dean side who finished last season in seventh position in England National One – the third tier of English rugby – will be difficult opponents for the Drovers but past …
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By Huw S Thomas Indigo Premiership champions Llandovery are looking forward to defending their title in the face of a huge challenge from the other 12 clubs that will compete in this year’s campaign. The two promoted clubs from the Championship – Pontypool and Neath – will make the season even more competitive despite the …
By Huw S Thomas, with thanks to Brecon and Radnor Express May 21, 2023, will go down as the greatest day in the 145 year history of Llandovery RFC – the Drovers. At Cardiff Arms Park they won the Indigo Welsh Premiership title with a convincing 24-8 win over high flying Cardiff. The capital club …
Here is Huw S Thomas’s Team of the Year in the Indigo Welsh Premiership followed by his second choice, as published by Rugby Universe Full back: Jack Maynard (Llandovery) – (Dan Fish,Cardiff) Wing: Harri Doel (Llandovery) – (Teri Gee, Merthyr) Centre: Adam Warren (Llandovery) – (Arron Pinches, Cardiff) Centre: Rhodri Jones (Llandovery) – (Joe Thomas …
The Urdd Eisteddfod was the setting for a new partnership agreement between Llandovery RFC, Llandovery College and University of Wales Trinity St David writes Huw S Thomas. The launch was attended by WRU Chairman Ieuan Evans, visiting the Maes in his official capacity as well as being a life-long supporter of Urdd Gobaith Cymru. The …
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RISK MANAGEMENT SECURITY SERVICES OF HIGH WYCOMBE HAVE TOPPED UP AN EARLIER DONATION OF £5,000 WITH ANOTHER £5,000 TO LLANDOVERY PLAYERS AND COACHES IN CELEBRATION OF THE CLUB’S STUNNING 24-8 WIN OVER CARDIFF IN THE INDIGO PREMIERSHIP PLAY OFF FINAL. RISK MANAGEMENT SECURITY SERVICES WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1976 AND IS STILL PRIVATELY OWNED BY ITS …
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The next few weeks will decide who will be crowned Indigo Premiership champions for 2023 writes Huw S Thomas. What we do know at this stage is that the winners will come from one of four teams – Cardiff, Llandovery, Merthyr or Newport, incidentally all founder members of the WRU back in 1881. Llandovery have …