1) FIRST TRY/LAST TRY After the draw for shirt numbers, held at Church Bank, on Friday August 18, members have been allocated the following numbers for the entire season: Paul Adams 20 John Ashcroft 23 Robin Barlow 10 Anthony Barry 1 David Boorer 11 Nigel Clarke 22 Geri Davies 9 Jonathan Davies 5 Kathryn Davies …
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 …
Two friendlies on two consecutive days will help Llandovery coach Euros Evans with his selection for the opening game of the Indigo Premiership season writes Huw S Thomas. The Drovers face Carmarthen Quins on September 2 in the ever-competitive Tywi Valley derby and last week’s games against Llangennech – on Wednesday – and Bridgend Ravens …
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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 …
The draw for shirt numbers for season 2023-2024’s FIRST TRY/LAST TRY competition will take place at Church Bank at 6 15 pm on Friday August 18. All are welcome to attend. There will be complimentary nibbles provided and real ale available.
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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With membership confirmed for season 2023-2024, please note that the draw for first/last try competition numbers will take place at the clubhouse on Friday evening August 18 at 6 15 pm. All members are invited to attend the draw which will be made by Llandovery RFC Chairman Peter Rees. These numbers will first come into …
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 …