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By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

North Wales can deliver on its potential says WRU head of rugby Joe Lydon

JOE LYDON is confident everything is in place for RGC 1404 to kick on and fulfil what he describes as ‘huge potential’. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Llandrindod Wells confirm fixtures for 2012-13 and these can be found on their re-vamped web-site

Llandrindod spokesman, Martin Harvey, gives a brief outline of the forthcoming season's fixtures and important news about their web-site . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

RGC 1404 announce squad to take on Gilfach Goch

A squad of 22 players has been announced for next season's league opener between Gilfach Goch and RGC 1404. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Mid/North Wales referees appointed for matches in national Welsh Youth cup

Please see below those referees chosen to officiate in the first round of the WRU National Youth Cup . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Canada and USA men qualify for RWC Sevens

Canada and USA lived up to their billing by securing NACRA's places at RWC Sevens 2013 - Photo: Judy Teasdale . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Argentina stay eighth despite historic draw

Argentina would have climbed to seventh had they hung for a first victory over South Africa . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Scarlets coach Simon Easterby targets Pro12 play-offs

New coach Simon Easterby has set his Scarlets side the target of a play-off place in this season's Pro12 League . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

RGC 1404 U18 go down to Bedford Blues U18

The young Gogs lost 39-17 earlier today to a strong Bedford Blues Academy outfit . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Bishop's Castle 14-7 Welshpool XV

Narrow defeat for Welshpool in final pre-season fixture - check out the referee, ex-Mid Wales captain, Neil Warrilow - picture album of over 40 pics . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

RGC 1404 win their final pre-season fixture at Ruthin RFC

RGC 1404 beat Caldy by 36-5 in Friday's game at Ruthin RFC . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Argentina: Building on a legacy as they look for first win in the Rugby Championship

As the final whistle sounded at Parc des Princes on 19 October 2007, Argentina knew that they had arrived. View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Jacobie Adriaanse set to join Scarlets from the Lions and fight for spot against Mid Wales' Rhodri Jones and Peter Edwards

The Scarlets are poised to sign tight-head prop Jacobie Adriaanse from the South African team Lions. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

RGC 1404 looking for further progress as they host Caldy in Friday night's pre-season friendly

The RGC 1404 Senior side play their third and final pre-season friendly on Friday evening when they play Caldy from National League 2 North . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Lions 2013: Warren Gatland 'agrees' release deal from Wales

Wales coach Warren Gatland has said he has reached an agreement with the Lions that allows him to take charge of two of Wales' autumn internationals . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Continuity still clear says ex-Mold player Rob McCusker, now Scarlets skipper

Scarlets skipper Rob McCusker says continuity is still a major theme at the region despite the departure of head coach Nigel Davies. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Nant Conwy 20 v COBRA 10 in Wednesday night fixture

WRU Division 2 North side COBRA, gave Nant Conwy a good run-out in tonight's pre-season friendly . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Team GB Sevens on the agenda

The first steps on the road to rugby's return to the Olympic fold in Rio in 2016 were taken at Twickenham today . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Two great games in store for Thursday night

Llanidloes host Aberystwyth and Newtown have home advantage against Trefyclawdd - a couple of entertaining Mid Wales derbies to entertain you . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Builth Bulls lose four players before start of season

BUILTH Wells Rugby Club have lost a host of new players ahead of the new season. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Cardiff Blues U16 pull out of fixture against RGC 1404 U16

The game, due to be held at Newtown RFC, on Sunday, 26th August, has now been cancelled. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Denbigh Youth prove too strong for Welshpool Youth

Disappointment for Welshpool as they go down 7-53 at home to North Wales Division One side Denbigh in pre-season friendly . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

RGC U16 v Scarlets U16 at Llanidloes RFC - three photo albums uploaded

Despite the 0-40 scoreline, RGC 1404 U16 can be proud of their display against a much bigger Scarlets outfit - check out the pics please . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Tata Steel prove too strong for RGC Seniors in the visitor's second pre-season fixture

A fine performance by Tata as they rack up 50 points against the RGC senior squad. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Trefyclawdd 18 v Welshpool 27 - two photo albums

Please take a look at the two photo albums which have been uploaded from yesterday's game . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

RGC 1404 hoping to continue winning ways as they travel South to Tata

The RGC 1404 senior side play their second pre-season season fixture of the summer on Saturday when they travel to South Wales to take on Tata Steel . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

'Trial Laws' come into play for 2012

The beginning of the new season is rapidly approaching, and with it will see a number of new 'law trials' being introduced by the IRB . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Funding and volunteers - your opportunity to apply for Community Chest grant aid

Has your club decided to start a new team and has recruited volunteers to coach/referee that team? Does the new team need equipment? . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Llandrindod win Radnorshire pre-season friendly against Rhayader

A convincing scoreline of 36-3 saw Llandrindod score six unanswered tries as they showed they will be a force to be reckoned with this season. View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Argentina Sevens World Series round postponed

Argentina de Rugby (UAR) has reluctantly postponed hosting its round of the 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

RGC U16's to take on Scarlets U16 and Blues U16 in Llanidloes and Newtown

Some great entertainment lined up as the future Wales stars play at Llanidloes and Newtown on successive Sundays . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

WRU announce dates/venues for Level 1 Referees Courses being held in the Autumn

If you fancy becoming the next Nigel Owens, have a look at the dates and venues of the Level 1 Refs Courses and get yourself on the first rung . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Cross returns to the Drovers

Llandovery have been boosted by the signing of tight head prop Craig Cross as they prepare for the start of this season's Principality Premiership. View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Mid Wales' Dragons flanker Dan Lydiate happy in Wales

Dragons' Dan Lydiate says he is happy in Wales and not being treated like a "lump of meat" at a foreign club. . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Pollard difference in SA Schools victory over Wales

The SA Schools rugby team won their second match of the Under-18 International Series by 24-16 against a lively Welsh team at Outeniqua Park in George . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

COBRA Cider and Real Ale Festival

This annual event takes place on Saturday, 25th August, commencing at 2pm and is not to be missed! . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

All the latest news from Bala Rugby Club

Pre-season friendly dates, 7's Fun Day, Junior Registration Day, WRU Join the Beat and web-site information. View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Match reports for COBRA U18 v RGC U18 and Leeds Carnegie U16 v RGC U16

Saturday the 11th of August saw both RGC 1404 age grade teams in their first pre-season games. View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

A golden past: Rugby at the Olympics

The Olympic closing ceremony shifted the focus to Rio 2016, the Rugby family will be on an exciting four-year countdown to Rugby Sevens’ Olympic debut. View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Boks offer Wales U18s huge challenge

Wales Under 18s will be looking to bounce back from a narrow 28-25 defeat to England when they take on South Africa Schools tomorrow . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

Top sides plant seeds for World Cup success

Argentina fans will hope to spring a surprise or two in The Rugby Championship to improve their ranking for the 2015 World Cup Draw . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 2 Comments

RGC Under 18's given stern test by COBRA Youth in season opener

Yesterday (Saturday) the RGC under 18 squad played a warm up match against Cobra Youth in Miefod . View »
By Gary Williams | 9 months ago 0 Comments

RGC 1404 open 2012-13 season with a 19-5 win against Bargoed at Llanidloes RFC

A highly competitive game in the Mid Wales sunshine saw RGC claim the spoils in this no-holds barred encounter. View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Has anybody seen Nigel?? Last seen driving around Mid Wales looking for Llandrindod

Pic shows Nigel on the phone to his agent.. 'All I know is it is Llan-something and it's in the wilderness above Brecon!' . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

RGC 1404 coaches looking ahead to Saturday's challenge against Championship side Bargoed

The RGC 1404 senior squad face stiff opposition in their first pre-season fixture of the season when they play Bargoed in Llanidloes tomorrow. View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Great day of entertainment planned for Sunday 26th as Newtown RFC 'Join the Beat'

The days starts at 12 noon and included is a game between North Wales U16 and Cardiff Blues U16 - you could see the next George North! . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Llanidloes RFC have a vacancy for a Coach for their senior teams

Player coach would also be considered. A full CV will be required and terms are negotiable. View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

North Wales rugby over the Moon as Rupert appointed RGC 1404 General Manager

The former Wales international/Scarlets captain, Rupert Moon, has been appointed as the new WRU General Manager of the North Wales Development Region . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

RGC 1404 set to descend on Mid Wales at all levels during next few weekends

Great opportunity for players/coaches/spectators to witness what North Wales rugby are trying to do at a higher level . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Millennium Stadium seeks Apprentice Grounds Person

The Millennium Stadium has launched a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young jobseekers in its search for an Apprentice Grounds Person . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

WRU to upskill rugby volunteers to gain nationally recognised qualification

The Welsh Rugby Union has launched a new Steward Training Programme to inspire rugby club volunteers across Wales to upskill. View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Jonathan Mills named London Welsh captain

Jonathan Mills has been confirmed as London Welsh captain for their first season in the Premiership. . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Crynant after the ultimate 'catch'

The WRU's Join the Beat campaign will see a world record attempt take place as youngsters at Crynant take part in a Big Catch event on Saturday, Aug 25 . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

London Welsh sign hooker Neil Briggs from Bourgoin

London Welsh have signed the former Sale Sharks and England Saxons hooker Neil Briggs. . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

WRU Statement regarding the Pontypool RFC case

The WRU is today providing all member clubs with the details of how and why the governing body vigorously defended the legal challenge by Pontypool RFC . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Pictures from yesterday's Machynlleth 7's

As always, some great officiating from Mid Wales' finest... five albums uploaded for you to see from yesterday . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Team pictures from the Machynlleth 7's - see the album

Pictures of the teams at yesterday's Machynlleth 7's which include the winners of the Cup and Plate competitions . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Aberystwyth retain Mach 7's title while Llanidloes win Plate

Aberystwyth defeated Dolgellau in the Cup Final while the Plate was won by Llanidloes who defeated Harlech in the final . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Machynlleth 7's this Saturday - keep up to date with the scores on Twitter

Prepare yourself for a day of excellent entertainment at Machynlleth, kicking-off at 11am latest - follow us on Twitter for up to date scores . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Allan Lewis finalises squad for South Africa and includes North Wales' Dion Jones

Wales Under 18 head coach Allan Lewis has finalised his 27-strong squad to travel to South Africa next month . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

COBRA Youth have bye in National Youth Cup

Some tough fixtures for the other three North Wales participants, away games at Llandeilo, Treorchy and Carmarthen Athletic . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Llandrindod Wells RFC to host UK 'Tug of War' Championships during August

Llandrindod RFC ground will be the 'pulling arena' for the UK Championships to be held August 10, 11 & 12. View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Ladies fixtures are out - full list for Dolgellau, Welshpool and Caernarfon

Away ties for Dolgellau and Welshpool to start the season while Caernarfon host Kidwelly - season starts 2nd September . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Machynlleth 7's this Saturday - see the full list of teams taking part

Prepare yourself for a day of excellent entertainment at Machynlleth, kicking-off at 11am latest . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Welshpool Ladies team looking to recruit new players for upcoming WRU League campaign

If you are a lady who fancies a game of rugby, please contact Welshpool RFC who would welcome new players for season 2012-13 . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Pre-season games announced by Builth Wells RFC

Builth play the first of their pre-season friendlies on Saturday, August 11th against Llangennech . View »
By Gary Williams | 10 months ago 0 Comments

Touch Rugby Tournament at Builth Wells RFC this Saturday, 4th August

Builth will be holding a Touch Rugby Tournament on the Groe on Saturday, 4th August . View »

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