Second XV

Colwyn Bay 39 Benllech 14

Colwyn Bay 2nd XV played at home to Benllech on Saturday and came away with a very satisfying win by 34-14. Although it was a fairly even game Colwyn Bay always looked the stronger and their backs were consistently dangerous.

The Bay's tries were scored by Sergio Cabezuelo, Mark Bratt (3), Dan Eames-Hughes and Adam Valour: Ben Ashworth converting four. Captain Bob Blackwell controlled things well from the second row and Bryn Williams was impressive at no. 8.

Colwyn Bay Rugby 2nd XV played their first game of the season in the Gwynedd League at home to Shotton. A very close game ended in victory for the Bay by 22 -19. After Shotton scored an early try veteran Llew Williams replied with a close range try that was converted by centre Phil Dixon. Sergio Cabezuelo, looking very sharp at centre, scored two tries. One of these was converted by Phil Dixon who also scored a penalty.
Shotton came back in the last quarter but good tackling from the Bay held them out.

Colwyn Bay 2nd XV have started their season by winning their first two games in the North East Counties League. On Saturday they defeated Ruthin 23 - 7 at home in a hard fought game. Although the Bay were always on top they never completely overcame their opponents who posed a threat until the final ten minutes of the game.

Sergio Cabezuelo opened the scoring in the first half with a well taken try jinking past three or four defenders. This was converted by captain Andy Owen-Williams who had a good game and led the side well from scrum-half. He added two penalties to the Colwyn Bay score before Ruthin replied with a well deserved converted try.

Colwyn Bay were unable to extend their lead until the last quarter of the game when Andy Williams-Owen added three points with a drop goal and Ritchie Evans scored a final converted try.