Llandovery RFC 2006/07 Athletic, Youth and Junior Drovers Fixtures

Athletic, Youth and Junior Drovers
2006/07 Fixtures

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Athletic XV (Captain: xxxxxx)

Opponents

Type

Venue

Date

Result

Score

League Pos'n/10

Whitland

L

H

2/9/06

L

14 - 35

Whitland got off to a flying start after producing a superb 35-14 victory at Llandovery. "It was the best start we've had for several seasons. We went 14-0 up with the wind in the first half and never looked back," said delighted Whitland boss Arwyn Thomas.

Scrum-half Matthew Bailey and full-back Arwel Davies hit the try line for two late Llandovery tries after Whitland had produced touchdowns from full-back Anthony James, No. 8 Ryan Michael, flanker Josh Ritchie and replacement No. 8 Cerith McNally.

Wing Ross Michael also scored and fired over five conversions in windy conditions.

Tries: Matthew Bailey, Arwel Davies; Cons: ? (2)

Kidwelly

L

H

9/9/06

-

-

Waunarlwydd

L

A

16/9/06

L

18 - 12

Llandovery were in action at Waunarlwydd where they failed to overcome the home side, who won 18-12. Lock Dylan Davies scored for Llandovery in the first half while No. 8 Ken Hughes grounded the ball for a pushover try in the second half. His try was converted by full-back Rhys Davies. ''It was a disappointing result as we all knew that we could and should have won the game,'' said Llandovery boss Geraint Williams.

Wing Dafydd Pritchard scored twice for Waunarlwydd, with replacement scrum-half Andrew Sanbury adding a third. The remaining points came from a penalty by fly-half Lee Jones.

Tries: Dylan Davies, Ken Hughes; Con: Rhys Davies

Bonymaen

L

H

23/9/06

W

26 - 17

Bonymaen led their opponents with a 17-8 half-time advantage but saw it turn into a 26-17 defeat at Llandovery. ''It was a good win for us and one that I thought we deserved. Bonymaen always provide tough opposition,'' said Llandovery boss Geraint Williams. Wing Jonathan Morgan sped over for two first-half tries for Bonymaen, with fly-half Paul Warlow adding both conversions and a penalty. Llandovery replied with tries by prop Arwel Davies, scrum-half Aled Jenkins and wing Dylan Williams. All the tries were converted by fly-half Alun Richards who also landed a penalty for good measure.

Tries: Arwel Davies, Aled Jenkins, Dylan Williams; Cons: Alun Richards (3); Pen: Alun Richards

Dunvant

L

A

30/9/06

L

33 - 25

8

Dunvant recovered from a 12-10 half-time deficit to beat Llandovery 33-25 in an entertaining game. No. 8 David Williams crossed for a hat-trick of tries for Dunvant and followed up with two conversions. Wing John Bennett and scrum-half Ieuan Evans also scored as did prop Paul Salter who dropped on the ball in a pushover try. Llandovery put their points on the board through tries by hooker Dylan Jones, centre Arwel Davies and fly-half Alun Richards who also fired over two penalties and a couple of conversions. "We were still in the game until the last ten minutes when our defence let in two tries by Dunvant. The boys played well in what was a very good game of rugby," said Llandovery spokesman Geraint Williams.

Tries: Dylan Jones, Arwel Davies, Alun Richards; Cons: Alun Richards (2); Pens: Alun Richards (2)

Kidwelly

L

H

14/10/06

W

101 - 12

5

Kidwelly are really having a tough time of it this season but fulfilled their fixture at Llandovery, where the home side ran up a 101-12 scoreline.

Flanker Ken Hughes grabbed four tries for Llandovery, with wing Dyfed Watkins picking up three more.

''We can only praise Kidwelly for their efforts in keeping going this season. I'm sure they will bounce back before too long,'' was the view of Llandovery boss Geraint Williams.

Waunarlwydd

L

H

28/10/06

W

12 - 5

Llandovery made amends for losing 18-12 at Waunarlwydd when the teams last met by recording a 12-5 success in the return fixture.

Wing Dylan Williams sped over for the first Llandovery try, converted by fly-half Andy Webster, while lock Hywel Richards barged his way over for the Drovers with the only try of the second half.

Tries: Dylan Williams, Hywel Richards; Con: Andy Webster

Dunvant

L

H

18/11/06

W

19 - 13

The title race remains between at least four clubs with Llandovery doing their chances no harm at all with a hard-earned 19-13 triumph over visitors Dunvant.

Llandovery were awarded a penalty try, converted by fly-half Arwel Davies who also added the extra points to one of the tries by centre Rhys Davies and wing Matthew Bailey.

All the points for Dunvant were supplied by fly-half Mark Williams who converted his own try and kicked a penalty.

Tries: penalty try, Rhys Davies, Matthew Bailey; Cons: Arwel Davies (2)

Whitland

L

A

2/12/06

L

31 - 3

Whitland are going great guns at the moment and there was further proof that they are a force to be reckoned with when they inflicted a 31-3 defeat on Llandovery.

"Whitland are a very good side and played some fine rugby," said Llandovery boss Geraint Williams.

Fly-half Shane Morgan crossed for two tries in the first half before completing his hat-trick with a third score after the interval. The other Whitland tries came from locks Tom Dinan and Carwyn Davies with wing Ross Michael kicking two conversions. Llandovery opened their account with a penalty by fly-half Arwel Davies.

Pen: Arwel Davies

Mumbles

L

H

9/12/06

W

33 - 8

Llandovery beat Mumbles 33-8, courtesy of two tries and four conversions by full-back Celfyn Davies.

Mumbles hit back with a try and penalty by fly-half Adrian Thomas but Llandovery maintained the initiative with further tries by wing Dyfed Watkins, fly-half Aled Jenkins and centre Gareth Augustus.

Tries: Celfyn Davies (2), Dyfed Watkins, Aled Jenkins, Gareth Augustus; Cons: Celfyn Davies (4)

Llangennech

L

H

16/12/06

W

35 - 12

3

Llangennech returned empty-handed from Llandovery where the home side built a 13-0 half-time lead into a 35-12 victory. Wing Arwel Davies, No. 8 Andy Edwards, fly-half Andrew Webster and scrum-half Aled Jenkins scored for Llandovery, with Jenkins kicking three penalties and a hat-trick of conversions.

Llangennech replied with tries by No. 8 Emyr Williams and full-back Eifion Howells, who added one conversion.

Tries: Arwel Davies, Andy Edwards, Andrew Webster, Aled Jenkins; Cons: Aled Jenkins (3); Pens: Aled Jenkins (3)

Llangadog

L

H

30/12/06

W

15 - 0

.

In the only match to survive the elements in the Polypipe Civils Championship, Llandovery ended the year with a 15-0 victory in the derby against neighbours Llangadog.

Llandovery secretary Gareth Jones said: ''It was a very good game, despite the wet conditions. The wind and rain didn't help the players but they made the most of it, with Llangadog never giving up.''

Tries by centre Gareth Augustus and No. 8 Daniel Thomas helped the home side into a 12-0 half-time lead. Fly-half Andrew Webster added a second-half penalty to an earlier conversion.

Tries: Gareth Augustus, Daniel Thomas; Con: Andrew Webster; Pen: Andrew Webster

30/12/06 Athletic v. Llangadog - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
1. The weather conditions are very evident as Rhys Davies passes to Ioan Davies (Penlan)

30/12/06 Athletic v. Llangadog - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
2. Dylan Williams being lifted by Rhys Richards (left) and Anthony 'Tiny' Jones

30/12/06 Athletic v. Llangadog - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
3. Scrum half Aled Jenkins with Rhys Richards looking on

30/12/06 Athletic v. Llangadog - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
4. Outside Half Andrew Webster who contributed a conversion and penalty to the 15-0 score.

Llangennech

L

A

6/1/07

W

0 - 33

2

The 33-0 scoreline in favour of Llandovery at Llangennech suggests a hammering for the home side but the match was far from a one-sided affair.

''I thought that it was a very good game of rugby,'' said Llangennech chief Ieuan Howells. ''Llandovery took their chances at every opportunity but we didn't take ours.''
The Tywi Valley visitors crossed for five tries, four of which were converted by fly-half Andrew Webster. The try scoring was finished off by centres Emrys Evans and Arwel Davies, skipper and No.8 Ken Hughes, scrum-half Aled Jenkins and full-back Ioan Davies.

Tries: Emrys Evans, Arwel Davies, Ken Hughes, Aled Jenkins, Ioan Davies; Cons: Andrew Webster (4)

Polypipe Civils Table as at 7/1/07

Team P W D L For Ag Diff Pts

Dunvant 12 9 0 3 361 188 1.92 27

Llandovery 13 9 0 4 328 181 1.81 27

Bonymaen 10 9 0 1 242 153 1.58 27

Whitland 12 7 0 5 317 220 1.44 21

Penlan 8 6 0 2 159 88 1.81 18

Mumbles 12 4 0 8 266 327 0.81 12

* Waunarlwydd 11 4 1 6 185 207 0.89 10

Llangadog 11 3 1 7 192 246 0.78 10

* Llangennech 13 3 0 10 290 350 0.83 6

* Kidwelly 10 1 0 9 80 460 0.00 -6

* - pts deducted

Penlan

CC(2)

H

27/1/07

W

29 - 12

Llandovery ended Penlan’s hopes of a league and cup double after last year’s league champions were dumped out of the Polypipe Challenge Cup following a 29-12 defeat.

Trailing 12-10 at the break, Llandovery booked their place in the semi-final draw with a performance that saw them cross the Penlan line on five occasions through flanker Ken Hughes, wings Dyfed Watkins and Gareth Augustus, No. 8 Dan Thomas and centre Aled Davies. Two of the tries were converted by fly-half Arwel Davies.

Penlan replied with tries by flanker Robbie Watkins and lock Richard Griffiths, one of which was converted by fly-half Steve Williams.

Tries: Ken Hughes, Dyfed Watkins, Gareth Augustus, Dan Thomas, Aled Davies; Cons: Arwel Davies (2)

Llangadog

L

A

3/2/07

W

9 - 16

2

In a game that was described by both set of supporters as a credit to local rugby, Llandovery beat Llangadog 16-9 in the Tywi Valley derby. The game was keenly contested – at times ferociously – before the Drovers reserve side edged home.

Bitterly disappointed Llangadog player/coach, chairman and finance director Alun Davies was magnanimous in defeat. “We had our chances in a terrific late onslaught on the Llandovery line” said Davies, “but their defence was magnificent and we cannot complain”.

Tricky Llandovery centre Arwel Davies, brother of Drovers first teamer Ioan Davies, crossed for the only try of the game to help Llandovery into a 10-6 half-time lead. His try was converted by fly-half Andrew Webster, who also landed three penalties. The points for Llangadog came from three penalties by fly-half Adrian Williams, one of five former Drovers in the Llangadog line up.

Up 10-3 and with the pack on top, Llandovery pressed hard, No. 8 Daniel Thomas outstanding in the loose, but the Llangadog defence held firm. Only a determined and at time desperate Llandovery defence kept out the Red Kites in a rousing finale in front of a bumper crowd.

Try: Arwel Davies; Con: Andrew Webster; Pens: Andrew Webster (3)

Bonymaen

L

A

17/2/07

L

17 - 5

3

Llandovery failed to stop Bonymaen taking another step towards the Polypipe Civils Championship title when coming second best in a match that was described by both coaches as a credit to the players on the park.

Needing only seven points from their remaining five league matches to clinch the title outright, Bonymaen turned on the style to produce one of the best matches seen at Parc Mawr this season, with Llandovery more than playing their part in the entertaining fixture. Bonymaen took the honours 17-5.

''It was full of running rugby by both sides,'' said Llandovery coach Geraint Williams. ''I know we lost, but the game was a credit to both teams.''

Prop Ricky James put Bonymaen ahead with a first-half try, converted by fly-half Andrew Cousins. And it was Cousins who put the result beyond doubt when converting his own try in the second half. Llandovery's only score came when flanker Emrys Evans powered his way over.

Try: Emrys Evans

Polypipe Civils Table as at 25/3/07

Team P W D L For Ag Diff Pts

Bonymaen 12 11 0 1 257 156 1.65 33

Dunvant 14 10 0 4 382 241 1.59 30

Llandovery 13 8 0 5 248 195 1.27 24

Whitland 13 7 0 6 284 240 1.18 21

Penlan 11 6 1 4 229 195 1.17 19

* Waunarlwydd 15 6 1 8 276 265 1.04 13

Mumbles 13 4 1 8 291 352 0.83 13

Llangadog 13 3 1 9 168 269 0.62 10

* Llangennech 14 2 0 12 225 447 0.50 3

* - pts deducted

Dunvant

CC(Semi)

A

24/03/07

W

16 - 34

-

Llandovery reached the final of the Polypipe Civils Challenge Cup after beating Dunvant 34-16 at Broadacre.

''It was an excellent game of running rugby and a credit to both teams,'' said Llandovery coach Geraint Williams.

No. 8 Daniel Thomas powered his way over for two of the Llandovery tries. The others to score were flanker Ken Hughes, centre Aled Jenkins, prop Rhys Richards and fly-half Arwel Davies, who added two conversions.

Dunvant replied with tries by No. 8 David Williams and full-back Lee Tucker plus a penalty by fly-half Andrew Lewis.

Tries: Daniel Thomas (2), Ken Hughes, Aled Jenkins, Rhys Richards, Arwel Davies; Cons: Arwel Davies (2)

Penlan

L

H

31/03/07

W

27 - 10

Llandovery might be out of the hunt for the league title but they continued their preparations for the Challenge Cup final against Bonymaen by defeating Penlan 27-10.

No. 8 Ross Tregembo crashed over for Penlan's only touchdown, converted by fly-half Steve Williams, who also landed a penalty.

Llandovery scored four tries through No. 8 Daniel Thomas, centre Aled Jenkins, lock Iwan Davies and wing Adrian Williams. Fly-half Andrew Webster kicked two conversions and a penalty.

Tries: Daniel Thomas, Aled Jenkins, Iwan Davies, Adrian Williams; Cons: Andrew Webster (2); Pen: Andrew Webster

Mumbles

L

A

7/04/07

W

10 - 29

3

Llandovery are finishing their season strongly and look set to occupy second spot in the final table after beating Mumbles 29-10.

"There was some excellent rugby played by both sides," said Llandovery boss Geraint Williams.

No. 8 Dan West and hooker Tom Kelly scored for Mumbles while the Llandovery tries were down to lock Iwan Davies, full-back Dylan Williams and centres Emrys Evans and Aled Jenkins. Wing Gethin Thomas also scored with two conversions supplied by fly-half Arwel Davies.

Tries: Iwan Davies, Dylan Williams, Emrys Evans, Aled Jenkins, Gethin Thomas; Cons: Arwel Davies (2)

Bonymaen

CC(Final)

Neutral

19/04/07

L

19 - 15

Champions Bonymaen remain on course for a league and cup double as they overcame the strong challenge of Llandovery to bounce back from last week's league defeat to Dunvant.

Paul Warlow stole the show for Bonymaen as he notched up 14 points in their 19-15 win, with Jonny Morrisey adding the try to seal victory.

19/4/07 Athletic v. Bonymaen in the Polypipe Civils Challenge Cup Final - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
1. Dan Thomas

19/4/07 Athletic v. Bonymaen in the Polypipe Civils Challenge Cup Final - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
2. The duel of the scrum halves

19/4/07 Athletic v. Bonymaen in the Polypipe Civils Challenge Cup Final - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
3. The ever-combative Emrys Evans

19/4/07 Athletic v. Bonymaen in the Polypipe Civils Challenge Cup Final - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
4. Dan Thomas, Emrys Evans and Iwan Davies

19/4/07 Athletic v. Bonymaen in the Polypipe Civils Challenge Cup Final - (courtesy Riley Sports Photography)
5. Dylan Williams

F = Friendly

L = Polypipe Civils Championship
CC(Round) = Polypipe Civils Challenge Cup

Youth XV (Captain: xxxxx)

Opponents

Type

Venue

Date

Result

Score

League Pos'n in Div A / 6

Carmarthen Athletic

L

H

30/9/06

L

7 - 15

.

Carmarthen Athletic are off the mark in Division A of the National Youth League after returning 15-7 winners from Llandovery.

There was little to choose between the teams in the first half with the score level at 7-7 before Athletic came up with the goods in the second half.

Fly-half Aled Davies converted a try by prop Gareth Morgan for Llandovery's points while full-back Neil Davies saw his first-half try converted by Athletic fly-half Adam Webber.

Lock Dafydd Thomas crashed over to put the Athletic ahead after the break with Webber extending the lead with a penalty.

Try: Gareth Morgan; Con: Aled Davies

Newcastle Emlyn

L

A

14/10/06

L

50 - 15

6

Newcastle Emlyn powered to a 50-15 triumph against Llandovery, lock Tomos Wilson crashing over for two of the seven tries. The rest of the tries came from flanker Gethin Jones, centre Rhun Wilson, prop and skipper Llyr Jones, hooker Rhidian Harries and prop Nathan Squires.

Fly-half Aled Davies kicked a penalty and converted one of the two tries for Llandovery by flanker Paul Oakley.

Tries: Paul Oakley (2); Con: Aled Davies; Pen: Aled Davies

Brynamman

L

H

28/10/06

W

13 - 12

Brynaman came back from 10-0 down at one stage, only to lose 13-12 in the end.

Centre Aled Davies kicked a penalty and converted a try by flanker Emyr Richards to put Llandovery ahead, but Brynaman's fly-half showed his skills with a try from a neat chip and chase. Rees added the conversion and Brynaman took a deserved 12-10 lead when wing Kiaran James crossed. But the last word came from Llandovery fly-half Glyn Jones, who dropped a goal with the last kick of the game to give his side the narrowest of wins.

Try: Emyr Richards; Con: Aled Davies; Pen: Aled Davies; Drop goal: Glyn Jones

Carmarthen Quins

L

A

9/12/06

Aband.

5 - 5

4

The Division A match between Carmarthen Quins and Llandovery was heading for a 5-5 draw when a head injury to a Quins forward forced the referee to call a halt to the proceedings late in the second half.

Flanker Adam Jones had scored for the Quins, with lock Daniel Oakley replying. It looks as if the game will have to be replayed even though there was less than five minutes to play.

Try: Daniel Oakley

WRU National Youth League, Scarlets Region, Div A Table as at December 17

Division A	P	W	D	L	Pts
Newcastle Emlyn	3	3	0	0	9
Carmarthen Quins	4	2	1	1	9
Carmarthen Athletic	3	2	0	1	7
Llandovery	4	1	1	2	7
Llangennech	3	1	0	2	5
Brynamman	3	0	0	3	3

Carmarthen Athletic

L

A

6/1/07

L

17 - 10

4

There wasn't much between Carmarthen Athletic and Llandovery, with the Athletic taking it 17-10 after leading 10-5 at the interval.

Flanker Peter Richards scored twice for the Athletic, his second try coming after a superb break by full-back Dafydd Lewis. Scrum-half Nicholas Rees added a third try for the home side, converted by half-back partner Adam Webber. The Drovers' points came from tries by lock Gavin Orson and prop Rhys Jones.

Tries: Gavin Orson, Rhys Jones

Dan Oakley

Llandovery Youth and Coleg Powys lock Dan Oakley played a big part in the Welsh Colleges win over the Scottish Exiles on 28 January. He scored the opening Welsh try after a series of forward drives had opened up the Scottish defence and worked hard throughout in the Welsh boiler room.

Newcastle Emlyn

L

H

3/2/07

L

5 - 22

4

Injury-hit Welsh League Scarlets Region division A leaders Newcastle Emlyn showed rustiness after a three-week lay-off, but did enough to retain their unbeaten record.

Coach Tudor Harries did not know where to turn as he tried to put together a team and, with 10 players unavailable, he was left with only a bare 16.

Coming in for his first outing, lock Rhydian Williams, who has also been plagued by injuries, provided the power that has been missing from the scrum of late, and his engine-room colleague Luke Kendall provided ample support.

The visitors led by a solitary score after the opening 40 minutes. From third-phase possession the ball was spun out and full-back Gareth Davies came bursting into the line to cross for a cracking try.

After the break Emlyn flanker Gareth Jones scooped up a loose ball, drew his man and sent left wing Guto Crompton racing in for a try for fly-half Rhidian Harries to convert. Llandovery replied with a first-rate handling move that culminated in right wing Gareth Davies crossing for a try.
Harries increased the visitors' advantage with a penalty before completing the scoring with a superb score. When Llan lost the ball inside their opponents' 22, Harries won a kick-and-chase for a try that he converted.

Try: Gareth Davies

Brynamman

L

A

17/2/07

W

14 - 41

4

Llandovery crossed for six tries to win 41-14. There were two tries each for No. 8 Daniel Oakley and wing Eifion Jones, with props Dewi Howells and Gareth Morgan also scoring.

Centre Glyn Jones kept the scoreboard ticking over with a penalty and four conversions. Brynaman crossed the Llandovery line twice for converted tries by wing Tom Matthews and No. 8 Joel Spurway.

Tries: Daniel Oakley (2), Eifion Jones (2), Dewi Howells, Gareth Morgan; Cons: Glyn Jones (4); Pen: Glyn Jones

Celebrations in the Castle Hotel after the win against Brynamman - (l to r) Carwyn Poulton, Shaun Mason, Glyn Jones (capt, 5 conversions and one penalty in the match), Tim Davies, Dewi Howells (one try) and Dylan Morgan

WRU National Youth League, Scarlets Region, Div A Table as at February 18

Division A	P	W	D	L	Pts
Newcastle Emlyn	6	5	0	1	16
Carmarthen Athletic	6	5	0	1	16
Carmarthen Quins	7	3	1	3	14
Llandovery	7	2	1	4	12
Llangennech	5	2	0	3	9
Brynamman	5	0	0	5	5

Remaining games: 24 March Carmarthen Quins (H), 7 April Llangennech (A); Also Llangennech (H)

Llangennech

L

H

16/03/07

W

18 - 7

3

Carmarthen Quins

L

H

24/03/07

W

19 - 7

3

Llangennech

L

A

7/04/07

L

45 - 15

4

Llangennech completed their league programme in style by adding a 45-15 victory over Llandovery to the 13-8 success over Newcastle Emlyn in midweek.

Fly-half Aled Roberts converted one of the tries by No. 8 Tom Jones and centre Richard De Phillippo to put Llangennech 12-10 up at half-time. And there was more to come from the home side in the second half, with two tries by wing Daniel Jones plus one each from lock Shaun Jones, hooker Alex Davies and wing James Bowen, with fly-half Roberts landing four conversions.

Llandovery put their points on the board with tries by prop Dewi Howells and hooker Gareth Morgan. One of the tries was converted by fly-half Glyn Jones who also kicked a penalty.

Tries: Dewi Howells, Gareth Morgan; Con: Glyn Jones; Pen: Glyn Jones

Amman Utd

ECC(1)

A

14/04/07

W

13 - 26

-

Llandovery booked a semi-final against Brynaman when coming back from 13-12 down at half-time to leave Amman Utd 26-13 winners.

Centre Jamie Davies scored a try and kicked a penalty for the Amman, whose second try was down to flanker Sean Monaghan.

No. 8 Carwyn Poulter opened the scoring with a try for Llandovery before flanker Michael Legg scored twice. Wing Elgan Hughes added a further try for the visitors, the conversions coming from full-back Daniel Davies, fly-half Nicky Crocker and centre Glyn Jones.

Tries: Carwyn Poulter, Michael Legg (2), Elgan Hughes; Cons: Daniel Davies, Nicky Crocker, Glyn Jones

Brynamman

ECC(Semi)

2/5/07

-

Llandybie

EFF (Final)

12/5/07

L

6 - 5

-

Llandybie lifted the East Carmarthenshire Youth Cup after defeating Llandovery 6-5.A penalty in each half from Llandybie fly-half Carwyn Richards proved sufficient in the end to deny Llandovery victory after they had scored the only try of the game in the first half through wing Eifion Jones.

Try: Eifion Jones

WRU National Youth League, Scarlets Region, Div A Table - the end of season picture

P W D L Pts

Carmarthen Athletic 10 9 0 1 28

Newcastle Emlyn 10 8 0 2 26

Llangennech 10 5 0