BBC radio and tv presenter Phil Steele was the guest speaker at Llandovery RFC’s 25 Club black tie Gala Dinner on Friday night writes Huw S Thomas. The 25 Club into which 25 members pay an annual £1,000 – in return for perks and benefits denied to ordinary members – was formed back in …
Dear 25 Club Member We are looking forward to the end-of-season four-course Gala Dinner and complimentary bar: When: Friday 12 June 2026 Dress: Black tie Time: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm Guest speaker: Phil Steele, followed by a Q & A session with the coaches RSVP: please let Gina …
Dear 25 Club Member I hope you enjoyed last Saturday’s hospitality and the victory that followed. The first try scorer was prop Jamie Hughes (1) giving your correspondent £50. Last try scorer was Harri Doel (14) bringing another windfall to Rob and Helen Salt. Interestingly, Jamie Hughes scored two tries and hooker Cam Lewis …
Dear 25 Club Member Llandovery v Cardiff First try scorer this weekend was Tomi Lewis (15) bringing Jon Ashcroft £50. Last try scorer was Adam Warren (13) bringing Margaret Davies the bonus. We will confirm the dates of the last hospitality event and the Gala Dinner, as soon as possible. Cofion cynnes Robin and Gina …
Llandovery 26 Pontypool 24 Another day to consult the Bumper Book of Rugby Cliches: ‘victory snatched from the jaws of defeat’, ‘last gasp winner’, the game is never over until the final whistle goes’, etc, etc. Having said that, Ioan Hughes’ penalty with the last kick of the game was masterful. The first try was …
Dear 25 Club member, Drovers 38 v Bridgend 17 Three bonus point wins have steadied the ship and put us comfortably at the top of Pool B in the SRC cup. The remaining game is against Ebbw Vale (A) on 21 February, ko 2.00 pm. Bridgend started the game strongly but fell away in the …
Dear 25 Club member, We hope you enjoyed the Six Nations themed hospitality event last Saturday. There is one hospitality event left to be arranged and the end-of-season Gala Dinner. The dates of these will be dependant on the outcome of the league and cup play-offs and we will let you know details as soon …
Llandovery v Ebbw Vale Another game to forget, I fear. However, we do have something to look forward to on Saturday 24th January with the Members hospitality function starting at 12.30 pm. Please let Gina know as soon as possible whether you and guest will be attending. The theme of the day will be ‘The …
Dear 25 Club Member, Sorry for the delay in sending out the details of this week’s try scoring competition. The trauma of losing to the Quins for the second time in a week has prevented this correspondent switching on his computer. The opening try was scored by Rhodri Jones (12) bringing Anthony Wathan/Barry Clement £50. …
Dear 25 Club Member Llandovery 22 v Newport 19 Bring on the clichés: ‘A game of two halves’, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’, ‘never say die’, etc, etc. What a game and a great advert for the SRC. The first try scorer was Evan Sheldon (6), bringing Nigel and Sandra Clarke £50. The last try scorer was …