BRIDGEND 18 LLANDOVERY 26 The Drovers had recorded three times as many wins as the Ravens in 14 SRC outings but were taken all the way by lively, confident opponents at the Brewery Field writes Huw S Thomas courtesy of Brecon and Radnor Express With just three games remaining, this win keeps Llandovery …
Joe Powell shines as Drovers begin their play-off push with a comfortable but scrappy victory in Bridgend over the Ravens, writes Drovers’ rugby correspondent Harri Beckwith A cagey first 20 minutes saw both teams have attacks in to their opposition’s 22 meter line. Neither side were able to turn attacks into points and a dull …
The SRC Cup is heading east as a late maul try from Kyle Tayler made Newport triumphant. The Drovers denied the retention of the cup but a performance to be proud of against strong opposition in Newport. Written by Seán Richards, Cardiff Met sports media student. A first win in five meetings with Llandovery for …
Pontypool thought they had spoiled one of Lee Rees’ last chance for silverware in a Drovers shirt, but Hughes was the hero. Ioan Hughes stepped up and slotted a difficult pressure-packed penalty to send the Drovers to the final with the last kick of the match. Written by Seán Richards, Cardiff Met sports media student. …
Three six point wins on the bounce for the Drovers as a strong second half performance beat Bridgend. The substitutes were a great impact, with the experience of Hughes and the replacement front row helping to earn victory. Both teams went head to head, but the weather was the real dictator in the way the …
Woe for the Wizards as Cameron Lewis and the Drovers show the real magic in Aberavon to make it 2 wins from 2 in the cup, writes Drovers’ rugby correspondent Harri Beckwith. What ended up being a huge win for the Drovers started off in the worst possible way as Aberavon scored straight from kick-off. …
Llandovery returned to winning ways with a six-point victory in the SRC Trophy. A spectator seated at the clubhouse end would not have seen much action, as a true game of two halves saw both teams dominate towards the far end of the field at different times. A short cameo from George MacDonald produced two …
What started as a snowy morning in South Wales it all cleared up in time for a top of the table clash at Churchbank. Although it remained cold, the travelling Ebbw Vale fans were rewarded with a very valuable 6 points at their top of the table rivals. Known for their solid scrum and pack, …
LLANDOVERY 12 CARMARTHEN QUINS 22 The Quins won this Boxing Day rematch to do a rare but well deserved holiday double over their old Tywi Valley rivals – their first since the 2012-2013 season – writes Huw S Thomas. They were the better side on the day, as they had been the week before, and …
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Drovers dominant in Dunvant as Llandovery secured six vital points on the road to Swansea. Playing some lovely rugby, the Drovers were superior in both defence and attack. In the first half it started with Llandovery opting to play wide instead of kicking, and Swansea couldn’t reply. All but the final touches were there for …