Llandovery were not in action over the weekend in the 13 team Indigo Premiership but Ebbw Vale’s defeat of Newport means that the Drovers stay top of the league writes Huw S Thomas Newport who trailed the Drovers by four points – 35 to 39 – had a chance of going top with a bonus …
LLANDOVERY COLLEGE 5 MILLFIELD SCHOOL 35 Words and pic by Huw S Thomas Millfield outplayed the College in wet and heavy conditions to rack up one of their best ever wins on Tredegar Close. The fixture between two of Britain’s top rugby playing schools was initiated by the late, great Carwyn James back in the …
Former Llandovery RFC committee man Rex Jones, now living in Dolau Bran, took the £150 prize in the Rugby World Cup forecast competition. Rex, the former manager of Cynghordy Brickworks, served on the club committee for over 40 years and was the driving force behind the hugely popular Llandovery Carnival Out of the 75 entries, …
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Shane Williams and Colin Charvis were the star attractions on Wednesday night when Llandovery RFRC hosted WORTHINGTON WEDNESDAY at their Church Bank clubhouse writes Huw S Thomas. Pic: Derek Jones In an event sponsored and hosted by Coors who took over the Worthington brand in 2002 and compered by well known broadcaster Phil Steele, the …
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There are just eight possible winning entries left in the Llandovery RFC competition after the semi-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Of the remaining entries, 5 have New Zealand to beat South Africa in the final and three have South Africa beating New Zealand Much will depend, of course on people’s choices for third …
Llandovery will be applying for inclusion in the new Elite Domestic Competition which starts in September 2024 writes Huw S Thomas At a specially convened and well-attended meeting at the Church Bank clubhouse on Friday night the club, with the blessing of the WRU, shared the principles and aims of the EDC with its members …
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There are 46 possible winning entries left in the Llandovery RFC competition after the quarter finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The elimination of Ireland and France knocked out nearly 30 entries in the race for the £150 prize money. Of the remaining 46 entries, 24 have South Africa to win, 20 chose New …
This Saturday we have an exciting day of rugby World Cup including Wales vs Georgia kicking off at 2pm. Followed by England vs Samoa then Ireland vs Scotland. Come on down to Llandovery RFC – The Drovers – Y Porthmyn for a great atmosphere of rugby Llandovery RFC Rugby Club Love Llandovery …
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL honoured Llandovery RFC’s achievement of winning the 2022-2023 Indigo Premiership by inviting club representatives to a reception at County Hall, Carmarthen writes Huw S Thomas. The Drovers won the Premiership play off in beating 24-8 Cardiff at the Principality Stadium back in May and received warm congratulations from CCC Chair Louvain Roberts …
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This might help supporters comprehend the poor national and local coverage of Llandovery games in the Indigo Premiership writes Huw S Thomas From this season onwards, Western Mail. South Wales Evening Post, Carmarthen Journal no longer send any reporter to Premiership games as they “cannot afford it” These papers have, sadly, little interest in any …