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 …
There were 75 entries into the competition in which you had to name the winners, runners up, third placed and fourth placed countries at the end of the tournament. Total prize money is £150 The person who is nearest to forecasting the correct finishing order will take the prize. In the event of a tie …
THE CLUB IS RUNNING A RWC COMPETITION IN WHICH ENTRANTS MUST FORECAST THE WINNERS, RUNNERS UP, 3 RD PLACED AND 4 TH PLACED COUNTRIES. THE WINNER WILL BE HE OR SHE WHO FORECASTS THE FINISHING POSITIONS OF THE COUNTRIES IN EXACT ORDER. PRIZE SHARED IF ONE OR MORE CORRECT FORECASTS. IN THE EVENT OF NO …
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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 …