U14's Ceredigion Result

Great win, well to done to the whole squad and a big thanks to llanidloes for hosting the day.

36 - 7; with scores for D. Cater, J. Mills X 3, W. Jones X 2 and three conversions from T. Astbury.

Making it three wins out of three keep the good work going.

Under 14 training Change

All

Due to the continued weather forecast we have had to move training to Newtown on Friday 27th at 7-00pm.

This is due in the main to give the Dolgellau pitch chance to recover after being waterlogged this week.

The Ceredigion game is still on as advertised but a late pitch inspection will take place on Friday morning.

U14 SQUAD SELECTION

For those who missed Friday night’s session, all present were informed that following the first round of matches the squad was to be reduced from 33 to 22.

The squad has been chosen and is based around the players that both the Provincial and WRU coaching staff believe, have the best chance now or in the future of making the Gogledd Cymru U15 squad.

These players are bolstered by 7 development players who in the opinion of the staff have the raw ability to progress to take their case forward for inclusion.

For those not selected we promise you that the decisions were not taking lightly, especially with all players making such vast improvements over a short period, we also ensure you of the following.

•We will run a continued revolving open door policy (if your good enough you’re in)
•We expect continued feedback from your club with reference to your playing and training
•You will be given areas to improve on to enhance your reselection chance
•GCS representatives will be watching both club and school games for promising players.
•You will be called back to the Development day on February 28th for re-evaluation.

Again we thank all of you for the commitment shown now and in the future for your ongoing rugby development within the Gogledd Cymru set up.

U14 Training Update Notice

U14 training will now take place in Llandiloes from 7pm to 9pm due to the pitches at Dolgellau being waterlogged.

GCS STASH

Hooded Top - £25
Sizes S- 3XL

Rain Jacket - £18.05
Comes in black/ red same as hoodie
Sizes XS - XXL

Coaches Coat - £50
Sizes S - XXL

Order by November 20th for 27th delivery.
Name - Size - and Contact details required.

Player Improvement

The coaching staff at GCS feel that players that do not play club rugby on a regular basis are putting themselves at a disadvantage.

While we can not promote any one club there are teams based at many clubs within our provincial set up and we ask if you are not playing at a club please register at the one nearest you.

GCW v GCS

Yesterday saw the second game of the provincial series with the South taking on the West at Bangor RFC. Despite the squads being depleted due to illness, all 3 ages showed a massive improvement from the first game against the East. The U12’s struggled against a much larger West team, but showed glimpses of their potential with tries from Blayne Robinson (Newtown) and Andrew Williams (Bro Ffestiniog). The U13 put up a heroic display, with the depleted squad playing the majority of the rugby and always looking in control during the game. They gave their all to the cause, but with the West able to bring on so many fresh players, they were able to score at the very end to make the score 26-27 to the West. The U14 continued their winning streak with a comprehensive 6 tries to 3 win against the West. They showed a massive improvement from their last game, with some great individual performances. Dewi Bowen (Newtown) and Joe Mills (Llanidloes) were back to their rampaging best while Dave Carter (Harlech) looked lethal every time he had the ball.

Next Sunday see’s the U14 take on the best in Wales at the National U14’s 10’s Tournament at Abercynon, but they can travel with plenty of confidence.

Provincial Match Day 25th October

GCW V GCS at Bangor RFC, Gwynedd. LL55 4AA.

Under 12's 10:oo am KO
Under 13's 12:00 am KO
Under 14's 2:00 pm KO

Gogledd Cymru U18's v Dragons @ Colwyn Bay RFC, Sunday 11th October

1. Ollie Hughes- Mold2. Gareth Morgan- Ruthin3. Ed Mason- Ruthin4.Gruff Jones- Wrexham5. Jake Simm- Mold6. Barry Woodhall- Caernarfon7. Tomos Parry- Pwllheli8. Ben Powley-Exiles9. Alex Schwarz- Mold10. Jac Williams- Ruthin11. Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy12. Owain Aled- Bala13. Ian Ellis- Bro Ffestiniog14. Henry Roberts- Rhyl15. Jonny Hughes- Bangor16. Matt Bevan- Bala17. Jack Matthews- Exiles18. Michael Downey- Caernarfon19. Tom Davies- Mold20. Owen Jones- Ruthin21. Iwan Phillips- Exiles22. Lewis Isaac- Ruthin

Coach Education Timetable 2009/2010 Season

Here is the Gogledd Cymru South Coach Education Timetable 2009/2010 Season.

Level 1 CPD – 9th November, 6:30pm @ Newtown RFC (Game Sense & Structuring Sessions)
Level 2 CPD – 7th December
Scrum/Lineout – 18th January (target age 12 to 16)
Backline Play – 15th March (from scrum and lineout)
Handling/Decision Making - 17th May
Strength & Conditioning – 19th July

Provincial Sunday 27th September

A big thanks and congratulations to all at COBRA rugby club for hosting a wonderful opening day to the provincial rugby calender.

We also thank the referees who gave up their Sunday to take charge of some really competitive matches resulting a number of positives for the coaching staff to take on to the West fixture at the end of October.

A futher compliment goes to our Under 14 squad who ran out eventual winners against their East counta parts reversing the result from last years fixture.

Provincial Match Day 27th September

GCS V GCE at COBRA RFC in Meifod, Powys.

1. Under 12's 10:oo am KO
2. Under 13's 12:00 am KO
3. Under 14's 2:00 pm KO

Gogledd Cymru U16 v Blues North

Sunday 21st September @ Eiras Park, Colwyn Bay
1.SIMPSON Joe, "Snitch" Bangor RFC
2.KIRBY Ryan, Mold RFC
3.EVANS Rhodri, Caernarfon RFC
4.FRANCIS Maredydd, Whitchurch RFC
5.MEADOWS (c) Jacob, Pwllheli RFC
6.CROWE Elliott, Llandudno RFC
7.GRUNDY James, Mold RFC
8.JONES Robert, Llandudno RFC
9.BAGSHAW Afon, Flint RFC
10.BARKER Lewis, Mold RFC
11.EVANS Aron, Llangefni RFC
12.JONES Michael, Ruthin RFC
13.BLACKMORE Jason, Rhyl RFC
14.RICHARDS Matt, Ruthin RFC
15.JONES Dion, Nant Conwy RFC
16.WILLIAMS Josh, Mold RFC
17.EVANS Rob, Wrexham RFC
18.GWYN Aaron, Caernarfon RFC
19.BAKER Ben, Bangor RFC
20.WILLIAMS Rhys, Mold RFC
21.BACKSHALL Sam,Nant Conwy RFC
22.ROBERTS Phylip, Ruthin RFC

Gogledd Cymru Under 18's Line-up for Osprey's

Congratulations to the boys below after making selection for the Osprey's fixture (Game is At Colwyn Bay Rugby Club on Sunday,13th September. 2.00pm KO)

1. Ollie Hughes- Mold2. Gareth Morgan- Ruthin3. Ed Mason- Ruthin4. Tom Davies- Mold5. Jake Simm- Mold6. Gruff Jones- Wrexham7. Tom Parry- Pwllheli8. Owen Jones- Ruthin9. Will Morecombe- Rhyl10. Jac Williams- Ruthin11. Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy12. Sean Condon- Rhyl13. Nicci Hughes- Mold14. Ian Ellis- Bro Ffestiniog15. Jonny Hughes- Bangor16. Iwan Phillips- Exiles17. Alex Schwarz- Mold18. Will Mitchelmore- Ruthin19. Josh Woods- Mold20. Jac Matthews- Exiles21. John Evans- Exiles22. Chris Holmes- Mold23. Matt Bevan- Bala24. Liam Mannion- Exiles

Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys

Gogs U 18 take on strong Ospreys side on Sunday
Gogledd Cymru Under 18s play their first home-game of the Regional Age-Grade Championship this Sunday 13th Sepember when they face the Neath/Swansea Ospreys at Colwyn Bay Rugby Club K O 2pm. The North Wales youngsters will be looking to use the game to kick-start their campaign, having suffered a heavy 41-0 defeat away to the Scarlets in their opening match of the championship. A game in which they did not play well and from which hopefully they will have learnt much. Unfortunately it does not promise to get any easier against an Ospreys squad which contains within it a large number of internationals, including Tom Prydie,who the Ospreys management have already said they envisage playing for their senior side before the end of the season. However last seasons home match against the Ospreys was probably the Gogledd Cymru Under 18 Teams most competitive performance of the season,and there is no doubt that Head Coach Les Byrne will be looking for a similar effort on Sunday. The Gogledd Cymru squad will be announced after Wednesday nights training session in Ruthin- Kick off is 2pm and hopefully there will be a large crowd to urge the Gogledd Cymru side on