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 …
Read more “DROVERS VISIT CINDERFORD IN OPENING FRIENDLY OF THE NEW SEASON”
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 …
Read more “LANDMARK AGREEMENT BETWEEN SEMI PRO CLUB, SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY”
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 …
Read more “RISK MANAGEMENT SECURITY SERVICES IMPRESSED WITH DROVERS”
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 …
Any Llandovery supporters wishing to come to the 25 Club Dinner should get in touch with Gina Deering at the Church Bank Office. There is still room for a table of six for those interested in attending. Tickets for non members of the 25 Club are on sale at £60 a head to include a …
Pic: John Alder WRU’s new Head of Player Development John Alder who worked with Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Llandovery RFC’s Annual 25 Club Dinner which is to be held at the clubhouse this Friday, April 28 has attracted more than the usual interest writes Huw S Thomas Members of the …
Read more “ANNUAL 25 CLUB DINNER ATTRACTS MORE THAN THE USUAL INTEREST”