Under 12

3rd May '09

Rhyl v Colwyn Bay (cancelled Rhyl could not raise team)

With this being the last game of the season away to Rhyl the boys were looking forward to this game more than any other recent game so as to sign off with a good game of rugby. Colwyn Bay had beaten Rhyl by 50:5 on the 23^rd November 2008 at Brookfield Road however Rhyl are a much more improved side and gave Colwyn Bay a good game of rugby at the Anglo Welsh tournament 0n the 26^th April 2008 at Wrexham. With Colwyn Bay finishing 3^rd in that tournament and Rhyl finishing in 5^th there was not going to be much between the teams this time.

However late on Friday night the Bay received a call from Rhyl to say that they could not raise a team which was big disappointment and the game was called off on the Saturday morning. Although the Bay can claim the game as a winning fixture it is intended to rearrange this fixture at Rhyl as a mid week match in early September at Rhyl so the boys can meet each other in this fixture..

No training on Tuesday 5^th May 2009 and all players to be present at the presentation next Sunday 10th May 2009 see web site for further for details by Thursday.

26th April '09

Colwyn Bay U12’s attended the Anglo-Welsh Tournament this Sunday and played well in all their three games, reaching the semi-finals and finishing in third place overall. With Stoke pulling out, Bay had only 2 pool matches, the first against a large Rhyl team who wanted to avenge their defeat earlier in the year. Playing two 7 minute halves it was vital to get going quickly and Bay did just that taking the game to Rhyl and making sure they got their tackles in early. Despite the size advantage Rhyl had, Bays determination gradually drove them back. The ball was shifted with speed by Scott Kane, Jake Wilson, Harri Chinery-Parkes and Adam Stroud who’s final pass put in Remy Sheil to run down the wing to score. In the second half it was much the same with Bay applying most of the pressure. Jordan Edwards, Jacob Trotter and Matthew Patricolo regularly stole the ball from Rhyls pack, where great tackling by all the players thwarted any Rhyl attack. Towards the end of the game, this domination was rewarded with a break down the wing by Connah Harding, evading tackles, to score in the corner. 10-0 to Bay.

After a gap, Bays next game was against the hosts, Wrexham. Bay again started off well and with the first play good recycling by David Edwards and a swift pass from Adam Stroud allowed Remy Sheil to score. Nicholas Ingham, Jack Morris, Lewis Shaw, George Roberts and Jamie Owen all held their own against a determined Wrexham pack and it was very even for the rest of the half. In the second half though it was a different story, when Bay suddenly forgot how to tackle and Wrexham took advantage of this with 3 quick tries down the left side, capitalising on the skills of their excellent winger. This stunned Bay who tried to fight back at the end but were unable to break down the Wrexham defence. Despite this loss Bay went into the semi finals against Mold, probably the top side of this age group in North Wales who had won their pool. Bay had a huge size disadvantage all over the field, and Mold used this to their advantage by capitalising on poor Bay tackling to cruise into a 19-0 half time lead. However, a turning point in the second half was a fine tackle by Jake Wilson leading to Bay possession and a lengthy run down the wing by Adam Stroud, which when the ball was recycled led to a fine try under the posts for Remy Sheil. Bay were now in top gear and shortly afterwards Remy Sheil again got in for a score under the posts, after great all round play by Callum Teesdale and Jordan Edwards. This was converted by Tom Jones to make the score 19-12. Mold were now rattled and Bay’s confidence grew as they showed what they could do with excellent runs by Luke Rawicki and Gareth Mansfield, as well as big tackles all over the pitch, but they were unable to convert any of this into any more scores. With the last play, Bay spilled the ball and a quick break down the wing gave Mold the final try. However, Bay could hold their heads up high. Had the match been longer, they would possibly have managed to steal a win. Well played to all the boys involved in what was a very good tournament.

19th April '09

Llangefni U12 12 Colwyn Bay U12 32

On a beautiful day, Bay notched up what appeared to be a comfortable win against Llangefni, but one which, particularly in the first half, they made look much more difficult. Both teams started by making basic errors particularly with their handling, on what were excellent conditions for passing and catching. Llangefni won the majority of the 50-50 ball, by using their big forwards to out drive Bay on anything that was loose or mishandled. Bay eventually got in scoring mode though, when a good team effort involving a number of the forwards, Lewis Shaw, Nicholas Ingham, David Edwards and Jack Morris, led to Remy Shiel powering over from close range. However, Llangefni came straight back and some sustained pressure near to Bays line resulted in them levelling things just before the break. However on the half time whistle, Bay regained the initiative after a good break from Connah Harding led to him scoring in the corner for the visitors to lead 10-5. After a request for better concentration on the simple things, Bay then started to put things together better in the second half, although they were not to have it all their own way. Remy Sheil scored two quick tries, the second after a fine backs move between Harri Chinery-Parkes, Jake Wilson and then a good pop up pass from Adam Stroud to Remy to score under the posts, which Adam converted. Bay were unlucky then not to score two further tries, the first after a good passage of forward power from Kieran Williams and Matthew Patricolo, which allowed Jordan Edwards to put the ball down on the line, despite the close attentions of a number of Llangefni tacklers, although the referee had been unsighted and felt the ball had landed short, and then a quick move down the wing between George Roberts, Luke Rawicki and Andrew Teese let in Gareth Mansfield to dive into the corner, but a great covering tackle just managed to put him in touch before he placed the ball. Llangefni fought back and some good pressure led to Bays scrambled defence conceding a penalty 20 yards out. The ball was given to their biggest forward who with a combination of his power and a number of slack tackles managed to get himself across the bay line. Bay put together a number of good phases of play to take the game back into the Llangefni 22 and from a scrum, Scott Kane ran round the blind side, committed the defender and passed to Adam Stroud to run the ball into the corner. The scoring was not yet finished as Bay now found the space and passed the ball they had struggled to do earlier in the game, and a great break down the wing and a good hand-off led to Remy Sheil getting his fourth and Bays sixth score to make it a good victory. Tom Jones stood out for some great tackling.

Bay Scorers

Tries

Remy Sheil 4

Connah Harding 1

Adam Stroud 1

Conv

Adam Stroud 1

5th April '09

Colwyn Bay 19 Pwllheli 19

The visit of Pwllheli is always eagerly await at Brookfield Road as they are one of the strongest teams in North Wales and one of the few teams to beat Colwyn Bay last season. Pwllheli started well and within five minutes they were 5 nil up after their talented Centre ran through some weak tackling by the Bay and the try was converted to put Pwllheli into an early and commanding lead. Further additional pressure meant that only dogged tackling by the Bay kept Pwllheli out in the first ten minutes. When the Bay eventually got going their forwards started to take the game to Pwllheli and Jacob Trotter was driven by the other forwards and the ball was grounded against the padding of the posts thereby a try was scored and converted. Pwllheli again hit back with some good free flowing rugby and their backs crossed the Bay line for a further converted try. The Bay backs then responded and finished off a free flowing backs move to score and unconverted try and take command of the game and dominated the rest of the half being camped in the Pwllheli 22 . The referee should have awarded a penalty try when Pwllheli forwards stopped a quick tap penalty by flanker Jacob Trotter who was five yards from the line but only gave a warning and a repeat penalty for the first half to finish 12 points all.

In the second half the Bay again dominated up front with and released the backs however Pwllheli tackled well and stopped the main Bay ball carriers of Remy Sheil making their usual yardage. With Bay dominating forward possession and Pwllheli conceding penalties it was only a matter of time before a score occurred. Pwllheli again interfered in stopping a quick penalty seven metres from the line and hence stopped a certain score and the referee after warning Pwllheli for this in the first half awarded a penalty try which was converted. However Pwllheli were not to be outsmarted and an offside offence by the Bay backs in the last two minutes at the ruck allowed Pwllheli to cross the line under the posts once more. A 19 all draw was a fair result.

29th March '09

International Power First Hydro U12 Tournament 29th March 2009

On a beautiful Spring day, 6 teams, Colwyn Bay, Caernarfon, Nant Conwy, Llandudno, Bro Ffestiniog and the international visitors, Wicklow RFC came together for the annual First Hydro U12 Tournament at Brookfield Drive and the sizeable crowd were treated to a half day of exciting, top quality rugby, from all sides, with Llandudno running out the eventual winners, although, up until the final round of matches, there were 4 teams in with a shout for coming first.

From Bays' perspective they can be proud of how they played in all their games and they finished second overall, level on points with Wicklow, but ahead on try difference.

Bays first game was against Bro Ffestiniog, who improved as the tournament went along. Meeting Bay, early on though, was tough for them and the home team came out 35-0 winners with tries from Scott Kane, Connah Harding, Luke Rawicki, Jack Morris, Remy Shiel, Kurt Taylor-Williams and Jacob Trotter. Bay dominated the play throughout and Bro defended well against relentless attacking and never let their heads drop, but the Bay recycled better and distributed it out to the back more effectively.

Up next, were Caernarfon, who Bay had beaten only the previous week. Always a tough contest, Bay had to do a lot of defending early on with Lewis Shaw, Kieran Williams, Nicholas Ingham and David Edwards using their strength to repel the Caernarfon attacks, but eventually the pressure told and Caernarfon forced their way over to lead. However Bay fought back and dominated the latter stages, forcing Caernarfon back. Using their superior speed out wide, the ball reached Remy Shiel who went over in the corner to level things. Despite further pressure from Bay though, they were unable to get the winner and the match ended 5-5.

Bay then played the Irish visitors, Wicklow, who they had played on tour the previous year in two tough matches. Wicklow were as strong as ever up front and with some big forwards they made life difficult for the home team. A great individual try from Remy Shiel opened the scoring for bay and this lead was then doubled by Tom Jones, who broke away from 2 tackles and did a fine dummy to score under the posts. Wicklow to their credit didn't give up and came straight back at Bay and were rewarded with a fine try of their own, which led to a nail-biting end to the game, with Bay just holding on to their lead, to win 10-5

In their fourth game in a row, Bay then met Llandudno and their local rivals dominated play for the majority of the game. Although tired, Bay did however defend resolutely, and prevented a number of good scoring opportunities by fine tackling or getting their bodies under the ball, with Jordan Edwards, Will Murphy and Callum Teesdale all performing well. On the rare occasion that Bay managed to get some ground Llandudno ran the ball straight back to them and deserved the only score of the game in the corner, for all the pressure they had exerted. Final score Bay 0, Llandudno 5

After a well earned break, the whole tournament was on a knife-edge with several teams in within a chance to win it. Bay needed to beat Nant Conwy and have other results go their way, but Nant came straight out of the blocks and put Bay on the back foot with some early good pressure which led to an early try. As is the norm in these matches, both teams played well and neither dominated, so it was always going to remain close right to the end. Good pressure of the Nant line after fine runs by Harri Chinery-Parkes and George Roberts led to panic in the Nant defence and a hurried kick was caught by Oscar Astbury who just had to fall over the line to score, which he did. Despite their best continued efforts after that though, they could not break Nant down and the match ended 5-5.

Big thanks to all the teams who played good rugby, to the referees on the day and all the 'back room' staff at the Club who made the tournament go off so well. Remy Shiel was named Bay player of the tournament for his commitment and hard work, but all the players should be applauded for their efforts on a great days rugby.

Thanks as always to First Hydro for their continued support of this tournament

Results:

Nant	0	Caernarfon	5
Llandudno	25	Bro Ffestiniog	0
Colwyn Bay	35	Bro Ffestiniog	0
Wicklow	10	Llandudno	10
Colwyn Bay	5	Caernarfon	5
Nant Conwy	10	Wicklow	10
Colwyn Bay	10	Wicklow	5
Nant Conwy	30	Bro Ffestiniog	0
Colwyn Bay	0	Llandudno	5
Bro Ffestiniog	5	Wicklow	15
Caernarfon	20	Bro Ffestiniog	0
Nant Conwy	0	Llandudno	0
Wicklow	20	Caernarfon	0
Colwyn Bay	5	Nant Conwy	5
Llandudno	15	Caernarfon	5

Final Table

	Pl	W	D	L	Tries +	Tries -	Points
Llandudno	5	3	2	0	11	3	13
Colwyn Bay	5	2	2	1	11	4	11
Wicklow	5	2	2	1	12	7	11
Nant Conwy	5	1	3	1	9	4	10
Caernarfon	5	2	1	2	7	8	10
Bro Ffestiniog	5	0	0	5	1	25	5

Colwyn Bay v Bro Festiniog

Colwyn Bay v Caernarfon

Colwyn Bay v Wicklow

Colwyn Bay v Llandudno

Colwyn Bay v Nant Conwy

Club Player of the Day Awards

The following players were awarded club player of the day awards by the their respective coaches:

Caernarfon RFC Ivan Huw Number 8

Llandudno RFC Jacob Cornwell Number 8

Nant Conwy RFC Scrum Half Harri Gwilym

Wicklow RFC Ruari Egan Barron Number 8

Colwyn Bay RFC Bay Remy Sheil Fly Half

Bro Ffestiniog RFC no player named submitted medal to be forwarded to Bro Ffestiniog to be awarded by Coach discretion.

Best Player of The Tournament

Mickey Murray Llandudno RFC Inside Centre

22nd March '09

Colwyn Bay U12's 19 Caernarfon U12's 12

A good turn out from both teams despite it being Mothers Day and it was a tough game for all concerned, particularly in the forwards. Caernarfon are a big strong group in the forwards, and Bay made it particularly difficult for themselves by playing into the visitors hands by trying to match them up front, rather than whipping the ball out wide to the pacy backs to make use of the big pitch. That said, Bay's pack did really well and in the first half Bay dominated possession and territory and had a number of chances to score early on, but by keeping it in the forwards, they allowed Caernarfon to drive them backwards and possession was lost. However after 15 minutes, after another period of sustained mauling by Jordan Edwards, Nicholas Ingham, David Edwards and Lewis Shaw, the ball was flung wide by Scott Kane and Connah Harding went over near the posts, which was converted by Oscar Astbury. Shortly afterwards, again good ball from the base of a ruck was passed through the backs via Jake Wilson and Connah Harding and a last pop pass to Tom Jones allowed him to score in the corner. Although 12-0 at half time, Bay could have and should have been propbably double that score ahead. In the second half the home team came under sustained pressure by Caernarfon, who were quicker to the loose ball and recycling quickly. Bay managed to hold up the ball twice on the line and there was great tackling from man of the match Callum Teesdale, Jacob Trotter, Jack Morris and Kurt Taylor-Williams. However their luck ran out when desperately defending another drive by Caernarfon, the ball spilled loose and this was jumped on first by a Caernarfon player for a score which was converted. Bay then started to use more width and the balance of play was evened out, and it was a fantastic individual break from the half way line by Remy Shiel that saw him score under the posts which widened the scoreline to 19-7 after the try was converted by Oscar Astbury. Caernarfon again came back strongly and soon after reduced the deficit again after a set move from the scrum. In the last few minutes Caernarfon broke down the wing and only a great tackle from Gareth Mansfield stopped them scoring in the corner.

Scorers:

Bay: Connah Harding

Tom Jones

Remy Shiel

Oscar Astbury (Conv 2)

15th March '09

Denbigh 7 Colwyn Bay 21

Only two months ago Colwyn Bay put 41 points past Denbigh however this was not going to happen again as Denbigh are by far the most improved side at this age group in North Wales. Colwyn Bay playing some developing players, and players in different positions and also some players who had not played against Nant Conwy last week, had to fight for every point this time in a match which was only won in the dying minutes.

In the opening exchanges Denbigh dominated upfront and were camped in the Bay 22m metres for the first ten minutes and only resolute defence by forwards Callum Teasdale, Remy Sheil ,Nicholas Ingham, Lewis Shaw, Jacob Trotter, Adam Smith and Captain Kurt Taylor Williams kept out the Denbigh side who played determined forward orientated rugby. However after staunch tackling by the backs in particular Connah “the hit man” Harding led to a break down in the Denbigh attack to which Remy Sheil picking up a loose ball and running 50 metres fending off three players and breaking two tackles to score, which was converted by Wing Oscar Harding. The Bay backs then started to fire and George Roberts, Tom Jones, Jake Wilson, Luke Rawicki, Oscar Astbury, connecting well with the forwards gaining territory a slipped pass to Fly Half Connah Harding who side stepped three players to go in for a try under the posts, to make it 14:0 at half time.

In the second half the Bay played better rugby however a loose ball and one missed tackles ensured that Denbigh scored a try by Sam who is their second row and who also plays for Rydal School which brought Denbigh into the match at 14:5. Denbigh again piled on lots of pressure however the Bay contested well at the scrums and new Hooker Gareth Mansfield (who in the absence of our usual Hooker Jordan Edwards volunteered in the dressing room to play hooker) from his usual playing position on the wing. In the ten scrums that occurred Gareth Mansfield won all his own ball and took three strikes against the head and his place in next week’s front row is assured.

The game was in the balance until five minutes from the end as Denbigh defended well in both their backs and forwards. However a scrum ten yards from the line was won by Gareth Mansfield and Scrum Half Scott Kane made a break however he was held up two metres from the line, but immediate support from the Bay back row including Kieran Williams drove Scott Kane over the line, for a well worked team try which Oscar Astbury converted.

This was a tough game against a much improved side which Bay won by playing as a team, and tackling well and some players made a clear statement of their future potential for the forthcoming tournaments. Man of the Match was Gareth Mansfield for outstanding play as Hooker with extra effort commendation points to Connah Harding and Jacob Trotter.

Try Scorers Remy Sheil Number 8,Connah Harding Fly Half, and Scott Kane Scrum Half.

Conversions of all three tries by Oscar Astbury Wing.

14th March '09

CBRFC Under 12s 7 Silcoates Independent School Wakefield 29

The CBRFC Under 12s boys took this fixture on to assist Rydal School who were unable to accommodate this school who were on a tour in the area. Silcoates is a top independent school in Wakefield West Yorkshire who have a proud rugby playing tradition and play many of the top schools in the country at a very high level of rugby. With Silcoates playing regular rugby as a team, and having just beaten local rivals Llandudno the night before, this match was always going to be a tough fixture for the Bay. In addition with this being a Saturday match instead of our usual Sunday outings the squad were missing 8 regular players who were engaged in other sports on a Saturday. However this match gave the opportunity to many other players to stake their place for the forthcoming tournaments which will be by selection only as places are limited to 22 players.

Silcoates got a off to a great start running in three quick tries from their outstanding full back who outsprinted the Bay backs from long range. The Silcoates forwards were not to be outdone and under pack leader flanker Max Wright (known as Wiggy) they played good tight rugby to go in at half time 29:0 ahead and many opposition teams would have wilted under this high level of disciplined team rugby. However in the second half the Bay got going and started to put some quality play together and did not concede a further point with Jacob Trotter leading the forwards superbly. The forwards in particular played better as a unit and rehearsed moves start to pay off and the majority of the second half the Bay were in Silcoates half but could not convert the pressure into points. However late in the second half the Bay got their reward when quick ball from the Scrum was passed down the line and then an inside pass was given to Remy Sheil who went the length of the field but was stopped by some fantastic tackling by the Silcoates backs just short of the line. As a result of the line out the bay got a catch and drive and Remy Sheil number 8 barged over the line and under the posts for a great try which Connah Harding Fly Half converted.

Mr Mills the lead Teacher from Silcoates awarded the man of the Match to Remy Sheil CBRFC No 8 who just piped flanker Jacob Trotter, Fly Half Connah Harding and Wing George Roberts on the wing to the award. Silcoates have invited CBRFC Under 12s to a rematch which we intend to do so when we tour England in years to come.

All in all a great Saturday day was had by all and this touring private school side was by far the most sporting team that we have played at Brookfield Road and are welcome to return anytime in the future for games against the club.

8th March '09

Nant Conwy 34 Colwyn Bay 7

The Bay went up the Conwy Valley today to play a side which for the last six games had not conceded a try so the chances of coming away with a victory were slim in what was a double header i.e. a club game and the Eryri cup quarter final match. In atrocious conditions of high wind, then rain ,then hailstones the Nant Conwy backs got off to a flying start with a try in the corner by their flying winger Arthur .This was quickly followed by a good Nant forwards move to get Nant Conwy of to a 12 point lead within five minutes of the match starting. The Bay fought back with great spirit in the first half with good runs by backs Harri Chinery Parkes, Jake Wilson and Tom Jones but the team were generally living of the scraps of possession as the Nant backs opened up the game from good ball from their well organised forwards. Jacob Trotter flanker played a superb game breaking the Nant tackles but slow forward support in the poor conditions meant that the Bay possession was not turned into points in the first half, and Nant went into half time 17:0 up

The Bay straight after half time shipped two quick tries through poor passing and missed tackles and Nant were out of sight in relation to the Eryri cup result however the boys did not give up and put in a good performance in the last third of the game. Remy Sheil the team number 8 was fed a quick pass from Scott Kane at Scrum Half and Remy broke quickly through the Nant defence to run in a 40 metre try. Nant ran in some late tries to make the final scoring margin bigger in the last five minutes.

The overall verdict of the game was that Nant were the best team on the day and played the better open rugby in very poor conditions. However post match, in the dressing room the Bay boys received a visit from the Nant coaches who commended them for their fighting spirit, never letting their heads drop, and stating the final score did not reflect the effort and commitment by the Bay team. The team look forward to Nant visiting Brookfield Drive in the First Hydro Co Sponsored Rugby tournament on the Sunday 29^th March 2009 at Brookfield Drive playing against the Bay, Caernarfon, Llandudno, Bro Ffestiniog and Wicklow from the Republic of Ireland who are this year’s Internationally invited guests.

The Nant coaches nominated the Bay Flanker Jacob Trotter as the Bay Man of the Match and the scorers were

Nant Conwy

Arthur Lennon 2

Steven Peters 1

Sion Lloyd Roberts 1

Emyr Court 1

Arran Murray 1

Conversions

Emyr Court 2

Colwyn Bay Points:

CBRFC Tries

Remy Sheil 1

Conversions 1: Oscar Astbury

22nd February 2009

Stockport 45 : Colwyn Bay 14

The Bay Under 12s team travelled to Stockport to play two games one against their Under 11s level but playing to the English Rugby Union Laws for junior rugby and one at Under 12s. Playing contested scrums for the first time, contained to a half size pitch with 12 men on the team, and kicking from anywhere on the park and no defensive hand offs being allowed caused Bay great difficulties from the outset. The team normally plays normal 15 a side game played on a full pitch where the wide open spaces of the wings are utilised fully but this did not happen with play concentrated in the centre of the pitch and dominated by forward play. In this game many of the new players who have joined this year including Nathaniel Smart, James Jooste, James Mulvaney, Joshua Roberts, Kieran Williams, Tom Jones had a full match to show their talents, and had the game been a 15 a side match the game would have been much closer. With poor Bay tackling in the first half Stockport were 35 points up just before half time the Bay had to claw their way back into the game and Harri Chinery Parks playing at Centre went over for a try to make it 35:7 at the break. In the second half the Bay forwards started to fire and Lewis Shaw dominated the line out and was ever present in the loose the Bay started to make a game of it. Better tackling in the backs contained Stockport to two tries however the last word went to Harri Chinery Parkes who went over for a try in the final minutes.

The Bay look forward to hosting Stockport RFC at Colwyn Bay at this age group playing 15 a side where our normal free flowing style can be expressed in the 15 a side game. Man of the Match Lewis Shaw for taking the game to the Stockport forwards and with outstanding effort points award for Harri Chinery Parkes Centre for attacking play and Tom Jones Hooker and Joshua Roberts Wing for defensive tackling.

Stockport 28 Colwyn Bay 7

The second game at Under 12 age group saw a further man been being added to the team in that there was now 13 players on the pitch with the same English rules as the previous Under 11s team game above. This meant that the Bay were playing once more a congested style of rugby where the game was a battle of the forwards rather than free flowing running rugby in open spaces which is this team trademark style. Stockport again got off to a flying start and were 14 :0 up after ten minutes and dominated up front however with the Bay getting used to the pitch congestion, contested pushing scrums and a kicking game on a small pitch this was always going to be a closer game. Aggressive forward play by Jordan Edwards, Jacob Trotter, Kieran Williams and Remy Sheil contained the Stockport forwards and better quality ball was delivered to the scrum half Scott Kane who tried to free up the backs of Connah Harding, Jake Wilson, Oscar Astbury, Tom Jones, Harri Chinery Parkes and Luke Rawickii making his comeback from three months injury. In the second half the Bay performed better and a try by Jacob Trotter put the Bay back into the match at 14:7 however future prolonged periods of pressure by the Bay backs did not yield further points. Stockport scored a two tries in the last couple of minutes to give the score line a better lustre about it but this was a very hard fought game where the Bay boys can hold their heads up high playing under different laws away from home is never easy.

Man of the Match was Jacob Trotter for scrapping for possession up front and outstanding effort points award goes to Jake Wilson Centre for great attack and defensive play and Scott Kane Scrum Half for releasing the backs from limited possession.

All players plus one parent to attend the Scotland Tour Meeting at 18:30 on Tuesday 24^th February 2009.

15th February 2009

Colwyn Bay U12's 47 Bro Ffestiniog U12's 0

Bay welcomed Bro to Brookfield Road for the first time at this age group and came out convincing winners, despite not playing to the standard they had showed against Llandudno a fortnight before. Bro started well, tackling Bay well, and it took a good ten minutes before the home side started to get into their stride at all. Andrew Teese opened the scoring with a switch round the back of the scrum and into the opposite corner, using his speed to run round the defence. Good recycling soon after from Jordan Edwards and Jacob Trotter gained vital yards close to the Bro line, before Jack Morris picked up and dived over for his first try, which Connah Harding converted. Bay's passing through the backs opened up the Bro defence, although on a number of occasions poor handling let them down. Centre Jake Wilson, was the next to score with a swift run across the park, as Bro were unable to get across to cover, having been sucked into the forward battle that was fairly evenly matched at that stage. Just on the stroke of half time, Bay got another chance to break down the left wing and Tom Jones managed to squeeze in at the corner, where he had been twarted by good Bro tackling moments before, to make the score 22-0 at half time. In the first few minutes of the second half, Bro showed some good commitment to the tackle and also had a couple of good drives forward, but as the half wore on Bay took command again winning the forward battle with some good powerful runs from David Edwards and Kieran Williams with support from James Mulvaney and Nathaniel Smart. A darting run from George Roberts got Bay to within 5 metres of the Bro try line and out of the melee Jacob Trotter flung himself over the line toget the scoring going again. Bay immediatley returned the kick off with a fine run from Remy Shiel. Again Bay drove over quickly and this allowed Kurt Taylor-Williams to pick up and force his way. With Bro now tiring, having defended for most of the game, Bay tried to keep their shape to give themselves as much width as possible, and this allowed for three late tries to be scored all from close range from Jack Morris, Tom Jones and man of the match Scott Kane. Good support play from Gareth Mansfield, Adam Smith and Luke Rawicki, just returning from injury.

1st February 2009

Llandudno U12's 12 Colwyn Bay U12's 27

On a bitterly cold day, Bay U12's put in one of the best team performances this year in beating local rivals Llandudno in a convincing and dominating performance. Keeping hands warm was the order of the day and Bay did that and showed great handling and despite missing a few early tackles made very few errors in difficult conditions . After early exchanges in the middle of the park where both sets of forwards were trying to out muscle each other it was Bay who struck the early advantage with some good pick up and driving from Nicholas Ingham, Kieran Williams, Callum Teesdale and Lewis Shaw. A fantastic and powerful 25 yard run by David Edwards broke the Llandudno defence and an offload to Jacob Trotter allowed him to score for Bay. Shortly afterwards, Remy Shiel in characteristic style, forced his way down the wing to add another try to put Bay into a 10-0 lead. Llandudno fought back and a good move by their backs led to Mickey Murray scoring in the corner to leave the score 10-5 at half time. In the second period, the combined power of the forwards and some great running by the group of powerful centres gave Bay some good possession and a telling, cutting edge. It was one such move with the ball going quickly from Scott Kane, through the backs, Connah Harding and Harri Chinery that allowed Adam Stroud to score well in the corner. Jake Wilson and Tom Jones shone with their tackling and great breaks from Andrew Teese, playing at full back and Oscar Astbury on the wing kept Llandudno on the back foot for a while, before they gained some momentum themselves and Mickey Murray was again able to score for the home team, which was converted by Lloyd Evans. Bay, were stung back into action with Gareth Mansfield, Adam Smith and Jack Morris stepping up to the plate and rucking hard and fighting for every ball. A great break from Jacob Trotter from his own half was temporarily halted by good Llandudno tackling, but Adam Stroud picked up and bullocked his way through a number of challenges for his second try. In the last play of the game there was another fine individual try by Remy Shiel, again forcing his way through with great determination to score. This was converted by Adam Stroud. This rounded off a fine team performance, where great support play, unselfish running and passing and good discipline proved that Bay were a match for any side when playing in that style. Man of the match was David Edwards for showing that strength and some impressive speed are a great combination for a prop forward. A fantastic effort by all the boys.

25th January 2009

Colwyn Bay Under 12s 53 Flint Under 12s 5

The Bay used this match to ensure that some of the new players who had only picked up rugby since joining the secondary school got a good run out to show their newly acquired skills and Joshua Roberts James Mulvaney, Kieran William George Roberts and Nathan Smart did not disappoint. Flint although not the strongest of team in North Wales put up a spirited fight against the Bay Under 12s Captained by Lewis Shaw who ensured the Bay forwards dominated the loose and tight play. The Bay got off to a flying start when good forward play put in Winger Oscar Astbury for two tries quickly and he then converted them both to give the Bay a 14 -0 start. This was quickly followed by tries from Connah Harding playing at Centre and Remy Sheil Scrum Half to ensure that the Bay were cruising at half time 28- 0 and converting all their tries.

The Bay then used the match to swap players around out of position to experience the wider aspects of the game. Jake Wilson playing at Fly Half set up long range tries for Adam Stroud Full Back, and Winger Andrew Teece who ran the length of the field to score under the posts and both tries attempted by drop kicking from a long way out were unconverted. These tries were followed by two quick tries Connah Harding who got a hat trick of tries on the day to which his Dad Jay Harding Coach of the Under 10's needs to buy a jug of beer on his behalf for the other coaches. The forwards were not to be out done and Nicholas Ingham Second Row powered over from 10 metres out taking three Flint players with him.

However Flint were not to be out done and fought to the end and with Bay coming offside in front of the posts Flint moved the ball wide to their Fly Half who scored in the dying seconds of the game which was well deserved for the effort made by the team.

Man of the Match was Jordan Edwards Hooker who made the hard yards and linked wonderfully well with the back row and backs to ensure the Bay possession was converted to points. Outstanding effort was made by Kieran Williams Open Side Flanker and Remy Sheil Scrum Half.

Training is on Tuesday is at Llandrillo at 18.30 and the next game is away to a very experienced Llandudno side in a local derby which will be an entirely different match from today. It is likely that only 22 of the strongest players will travel next week due to the experience and strength of the Llandudno side.

18th January 2009

Colwyn Bay U12's 41 Denbigh U12's 5

After a long enforced lay off due to Xmas and the poor weather, the players were chomping at the bit to play rugby this weekend and Bay played very well in what was a convincing scoreline against a fine Denbigh side who never gave up trying and played some good rugby themselves.

The first half started with Kieran Williams making an initial long break and was close to scoring before being well tackled by a Denbigh side who were strong in the pack but possibly lacked a little speed out wide, and it was this area that was exploited by Bay soon after with Connah Harding running round the backs and going in for a try in the corner. This was followed soon after by another break through by Oscar Astbury which left the defence chasing his heels. This try was converted by Adam Stroud. Another break down the other wing by Gareth Mansfield nearly resulted in another try for the home side, but after he was tackled short of the line, Jordan Edwards initially picked and drove but resolute defence prevented him on the line, but they were then unable to stop Lewis Shaw's pick up and drive over from short range which Oscar Astbury converted. Bays forwards became more dominant with Callum Teesdale, Adam Smith, Nicholas Ingham, David Edwards and Jack Morris all battling strongly and winning any loose ball, and it was a turnover that led to Adam Stroud making a powerful run through several tackles before offloading well to Remy Shiel who finished off the move well under the posts, which after a conversion by Connah Harding led to a 26-0 half time score.

To their credit Denbigh started the second half playing better rugby and deservedly drove over for a try from Osian Jones, but this seemed to help Bay regain their concentration, as soon after, after a sliced clearance by Denbigh, Bay had the foresight to take a quick throw in and Oscar Astbury slid in for his second try. With Kurt Taylor-Williams, Will Murphy and Nathaniel Smart all adding their strength to the forwards, Bay continued to press forward, and the backs, including Tom Jones and George Roberts found more space. As the half drew on, Bay pressure led to a line out on the Denbigh 5 metre line. Lewis Shaw expertly caught the throw in and drove through the defence for his second try. Denbigh struggled to get any good possession themselves and found themselves stuck in their own half and it was Connah Harding who broke through and slid into the corner for a try right at the end to seal a good victory and some well needed exercise for the boys.

Man of the match was Remy Sheil with outstanding performances from Callum Teasdale and Lewis Shaw.

30th November 2008

Colwyn Bay U12's fell to their biggest loss for a couple of seasons against a Mold side who were hungrier for this game in the cold conditions at Brookfield Drive this weekend. Bay started slowly, intimidated by some of the big Mold forwards and Bay paid dearly for early missed tackles, with Mold running in 3 quick tries to make the home side play from the back foot. Mold regularly won good ball at the rucks and mauls and therefore Bay could not generate any decent passages of play for their backs to try to make breaks. Good tackling in particular by Remy Shiel, Tom Jones and Connah Harding helped to stabilise the team, but the forward drive was no match for Mold's who again took control of the half and scored again just before the break. The second half started much the same although as the half wore on Bay gradually started to show a bit more of what they were capable of with backs Harri Chinery, Jake Wilson and Adam Stroud making some good breaks but even with the support of Jacob Trotter, Adam Smith, Jordan Edwards and Lewis Shaw in the forwards they were unable to break the Mold defensive line which held up well to the late onslaught. Good effort also from Scott Kane, Matthew Patricolo, Andrew Teese, Gareth Mansfield, Nicholas Ingham, Kurt Taylor Williams Jack Morris, James Mulvaney and Oscar Astbury. All in all not one of the better days at the office which flattered the score line. Better luck next week. Man of the Match was Tom Jones - Winger.

23rd November 2008

Colwyn Bay U12's 50 Rhyl U12's 5

On a very blustery day, which made conditions difficult, Bay put in an impressive game of running rugby to eventually overwhelm, what was a strong and resilient Rhyl pack. In the first half Rhyl took the game initially to Bay using their large forwards to keep possession and drive Bay back, with only good and determined defence by Bay forwards Adam Smith, Nathanial Smart, Kurt Taylor-Williams and Jacob Trotter keeping them out. As the half wore on though Bay started to move the ball and then after a period of good recycling, James Mulvaney went over powerfully for his first Bay try which Adam Stroud converted. Shortly after a good move by Gareth Mansfield and Jake Wilson down the left and a well timed pass to Adam Stroud led to him running through the last defenders to score. In the second period with the wind in their faces, Rhyl started very well, keeping the ball tight and using their strength to again cause Bay problems. This led to a fine try for Alex Jones to bring the score to 12-5. After that though, other than the odd flurry into the Bay half it was all one way traffic, with Bay utilising the speed out wide with Harri Chinery-Parkes, Josh Roberts, George Roberts and Andrew Teese all making breaks. Remy Shiels strength got him through several players to score under the posts, quickly followed by a break and score for Connah Harding which he also converted. Bay now dominated possession with both Nicholas Ingham and Callum Teesdale running strongly in particular. A great break from Oscar Astbury down the wing led to his try after being released by Scott Kane and with Rhyl now tiring, Bay turned the screw even further, punishing the visitors with a strong run and spin off the tackle by Jordan Edwards to go over, which was converted by Oscar Astbury. Immediately from the restart Oscar then scored again with a fine catch and jinking run through the defence which was converted by winger Tom Jones. As the game to its conclusion, Bay stepped up again with a long run from halfway by Adam Stroud for his second score which Connah Harding converted on the final whistle. Man of the Match Adam Stroud for superb defence, attack and all round support play.

16^th November 2008

CBRFC Under 12s 47 Llangefni Under 12s 5

The Bay were in total control of this match and used the opportunity to let new players to the game show their talents with fine performances by Winger Joshua Roberts, and Andrew Teece Full Back and supporting play from Prop Nathaniel Smart. From the early exchanges the Bay forwards were rampant with Callum Teasdale, David Edwards, Louis Shaw monopolising the possession which led Remy Sheil leading the way scoring three tries before half time .The Bay backs were not to be outdone and Scott Kane Scrum Half crossed the line with a sniping try as did Winger Andrew Teece and Centre Harri Chinery Parkes who only started playing this year, added a further two tries during the first half for the Bay to go in to an early 30 point lead. However Llangefni who also had a few new starters never gave up and their big forwards broke away from a maul to score a good forwards try to make the score 30:5 at half time.

In the second half the Bay backs were unleashed by quick service ball from Scott Kane and further quick tries followed from Connah Harding at Fly Half, Centres Adam Stroud and Harri Parkes again adding further tries. Great wing play was executed by Gareth Mansfield, Joshua Roberts and Oscar Astbury who had some outstanding runs although not scoring a try slotted over conversions.

The match was a pre cursor for the Gwent Dragons Under 16 game against North Wales Under 16s and the large crowd who by now had gathered on the touch line gave rousing applause at the end of the match to both teams showing that rugby in North Wales is very strong.

The Man of the Match was Scott Kane Bay Scrum Half for great support play and delivering quick ball to the Bay backs.

Saturday 15^th November 2008

Rydal Penrhos School Under 12s v CBRFC Under 12s 5

The Under 12s made the short journey up the hill to Walshaw Road for their annual match playing Rydal Penrhos School one of North Wales leading private school with a fine tradition of rugby playing history and coached by one of Wales finest rugby coaches Mr Mike Leach who is an ex Colwyn Bay player. CBRFC were missing key players as this was a Saturday fixture and all the Rydal boys who play CBRFC played quite rightly for their school. However the match was a very competitive and tight game and the new boys to the Bay team made a great impression.

Rydal Penrhos got off to a good start with an early try from Morgan Williams and dominated most of the early exchanges especially in the forwards which showed their regular training and playing together all over the North of England had bonded some great team spirit. However the Bay hit back with some fantastic running by centres Harri Chinery Parkes and Adam Stroud and this territory set up Remy Sheil number 8 used his strength to go over the line in the corner with three of the opposition trying to stop him. Only some fine tackling by the Rydal Penrhos half backs particularly Matty Humphries and Tom Ashby stopped the Bay going in at half time in the lead. The Bay forwards were locked in a great tussle for possession with Jordan Edwards, Will Murphy who were playing for the school instead of the Bay dominating the rucks with great assistance from James Barr (from Nant Conwy RFC ).However Bay were equal in the loose with Tom Jones playing at hooker for the first time putting in some great tackles as supported by Bay forwards Nicholas Ingham, Callum Teasdale, David Edwards, and new boy Kieran Williams covering the park in support of the ball.

In the second half some poor kicking of penalties by Bay let in Rydal Penrhos for an early try by Tom Ashby and this was quickly followed by a solo try by Matt Humphries and Rydal Penrhos led 15 points to 5 and the Bay had their backs against the wall. Bay are renowned for playing a style of running rugby and only in the last five minute were they allowed to play their own game with Scott Kane at Scrum Half at last getting the possession to release the backs. In spite of great pressure on the Rydal line the Bat backs of Connah Harding, Oscar Astbury, Andrew Teece, George Roberts, Tom Caldwell and Gareth Mansfield could not get the ball over the line and Rydal Penrhos hung on for a great victory which was followed by some great hospitality for the children and parents in the Pavilion by the staff of Rydal Penrhos School.

Man of the Match Remy Sheil Number 8 for outstanding back row play.

9th November '08

Colwyn Bay U12's 24 Wrexham U12's 5

A minutes silence for Remembrance Day was perfectly observed by both teams at the beginning of this match which saw Colwyn Bay continue their winning ways after a break of 2 weeks for weather affected matches. Bay had not played Wrexham for several years since tag rugby days and the visitors put up a huge battle for the large Bay squad, who by the end of the match, knew they had been in a tough game.

In the first 15 minutes, the game was dominated by forward play, with the ball staying tight and only a few yards being made at a time by either side. Bay had to do a lot of defending in this period, due to the strength of the opposition pack, but great tackling by David Edwards, Jordan Edwards, Lewis Shaw, Adam Smith and Nicholas Ingham in the front five prevented Wrexham making too much progress and great hassling around the fringes of the ruck and the maul by Jacob Trotter and Callum Teesdale, led to Wrexham making a number of handling errors. As the half wore on Bay got more into the match and the backs started to make breaks through Harri Chinery, Luke Rawicki and Tom Jones, with Connah Harding then being released by Scott Kane to break through for the initial try which was converted by Oscar Astbury for a 7-0 lead at half time. The second half initially mirrored the start of the first with Bay having to tackle hard through replacements Kieran Williams, Jamie Mulvaney, Nathaniel Smart and Will Murphy, to prevent Wrexham scoring. Good organisation in the backs though meant that as soon as the ball was released wide good ground was made. Connah Harding made a great break on half way, avoiding several tackles to run in under the posts for his and Bays second try, again converted. As the half progressed Bay started to dominate possession in the Wrexham half and good recycling of the loose ball led to Remy Shiel, darting through to score under the posts, for Bay to lead 19-0. Wrexham, to their credit, never let their heads drop and were rewarded by a break down the nearside touchline for a score near the corner just afterwards, to narrow the gap. Soon after Bay pressure was rewarded with a penalty 10 yards out which centre Adam Stroud ran powerfully through several Wrexham players to score to complete the victory. Gareth Mansfield, Andrew Teese, George Roberts and Joshua Roberts all played their part in this tough encounter, which showed Bays' strength in depth and their ability to play both a tight game in the forwards and then be more expansive out wide with their fast running backs. Man of the match was Connah Harding.

26th October '08

The match against away to Caernarfon was called off by Caernarfon due to waterlogged pitch will look to reschedule in 2009.

19th October '08

On Sunday the 19^th October the CBRUFC Under 12s undertook a sponsored cycle from Colwyn Bay to Abergele to raise money for their tour to Scotland between 27^th February 2009 and 1st March 2009 which will include attending the Scotland v Italy International match. On a variety of bikes from the BMX stunt bike to, to a bike stuck in top gear, to a full size downhill racing mountain bike, the team set off and easily accomplished the outward journey to Abergele which included with team sprint races on the approach road to Abergele. Whilst many of the lads thought this quick outward journey was down to their acquired fitness levels since September, the team Coaches and Dads new it was more to do with a Beaufort force four tail wind.

After suitably taking on Olympic size carbohydrate portions of Chips, bacon butties, sausages and drinks at the Café at Abergele the return journey was more challenging and the wind was at Beaufort force five which slowed even the fastest winger. To break the return journey on the playing field at Llandulas the Under 12s had an impromptu game of touch rugby, which was followed by “beat the hill” which is cycle race uphill from a standing start, before undertaking the final stretch into the teeth of the wind to Colwyn Bay pier. All the team made it and on reaching the line new boy Nathaniel Smart received a round of applause for not giving up on the home journey.

As per usual points will be added to the individuals scores which go towards the player of the year awards at the end of the season for undertaking this events. Please ensure that all monies are paid to Ian Stroud Tour Manager as soon as possible and not later that 26^th October 2008.

The team coaches thank the following players for their fundraising efforts Adam Stroud, Adam Smith, Callum Teasdale, David Edwards, Gareth Mansfield, Jacob Trotter, Jack Morris, James Mulvaney, Jordan Edwards, Kurt Taylor Williams, Lewis Shaw, Luke Rawicki ,Nathaniel Smart, Oscar Astbury, Remy Sheil ,Scott Kane, and Tom Jones. Thanks are also extended to the parents who undertook the cycle run to assist supervising the events.

All team members are reminded that Scotland tour deposit is paid to Ian Stroud by the 31^st October 2008.

12th October '08

Flint 0 Colwyn Bay 72

The score does not reflect the work that the Bay team put in against a determined Flint side who never gave up and the new Bay players also made a strong showing. The Bay got off to a flying start when Scott Kane Scrum Half released the ball quickly so that the Bay backs scored quick tries from Connah Harding Fly Half, Oscar Astbury Wing, Adam Stroud Centre, Harri Chinery Parks Centre, to lead 0:34 at half time. However the forwards in the second half were not to be outdone and great forward runs from David Edwards Prop, and Remy Sheil Back Row crossed the try line to add to the scoring with the backs also contributing again. Great forward support play from Callum Teasdale, Jack Morris, Matt Patricola and with Lewis Shaw dominating the lineout meant that the score increased rapidly, with the second half being shortened accordingly by the referee. The match gave the new boys a real good long run out with James Mulvaney developing strongly. Eleven tries were scored in a good spirited match and Man of the Match was David Edwards.

Next Sunday sponsored cycle ride to raise funds for the team tour to Scotland meet at the Colwyn Bay Pier at 10.30am.

5th October '08

Colwyn Bay 39 Bala 10

After a fine start by Bala where they initially took the game to Bay, the home team eventually got into top gear and turned it into a convincing win. Bala's initial power up front was rewarded with the opening try, but Bay then started to dominate the pack, having two drives over the try line first by Adam Smith and then David Edwards held up by Bala defenders. It wasn't long before the home team evened the score up when Remy Shiel stormed over, quickly followed by a try by Oscar Astbury, pouncing on a poor kick out of defence by Bala. He converted his own try. Bala scored again soon after with a fine individual run down the wing to bring the score to 12-10 to Bay. Two other fine Bala defensive tackles over the try line prevented further tries for Bay before the break and they took a narrow two point margin into half time. The second half was completely dominated by Bay, with Scott Kane's well timed pass releasing Adam Stroud for a try early on. Great tackling by man of the match Matthew Patricolo, assisted by Callum Teesdale, Lewis Shaw, Jordan Edwards and Jacob Trotter, prevented Bala getting any decent possession and a fine turnover by Bay 10 metres out nearly led to a try for Jack Morris, who was tackled inches out. Soon after, a big kick out of defence by Bala was picked up by Tom Jones who promptly ran it back in for a great score in the corner. Bays dominance now showed and Oscar Astbury was able to score under the posts soon after which was converted by Adam Stroud. Astbury went in soon after for his third after a break from Connah Harding who managed to offload well in the tackle. In the final minutes good passing by the backs allowed Adam Stroud to handoff an opponent to score his second from 25 yards out for the final score of the day. Great support from Gareth Mansfield, Andrew Teese, Harry Chinery in the backs rounded off a great performance. Special mention also goes to Bay players Kurt Taylor-Williams, Nathaniel Smart and Jamie Mulvaney who all volunteered to play for Bala to even up the numbers and all had exceptional games against

28th September '08

Llandudno 17 Colwyn Bay 36

A great win for Bay in what was a good quality game by both teams. Llandudno took the game to Bay from the start winning loads of possession but not being able to make the most of it, past some great Bay tackling, Neither try line was threatened early on until a break and a well timed pass from Tom Jones led to Connah Harding diving in in the corner for Bay's opener. Llandudno came back well and only strong double tackling by Jordan Edwards and David Edwards stopped an immediate response. Bay were shifting the ball well to their backs and this paid dividends when Oscar Astbury ran in from distance to score, which he then converted. Shortly after, good harrying by Bay forwards, Jamie Mulvaney and Jack Morris led to panic in the home defence and Oscar Astbury pounced on a loose ball to score again which was also converted. Again Llandudno did not let their heads drop and despite a great tackle on his own try line by Tom Jones the ball was thrown wide and Luc Davies scored for Llandudno to make the half time score 19-5 to Bay.

The second half started with good support play between Bay players including Jake Wilson, before Jacob Trotter powered over from close range to extend Bays lead. Never beaten though, Llandudno persevered, and were only prevented a score themselves when Remy Shiel put his body under the ball for Bay, although determined play then saw Charlie Jones score for Llandudno, converted by Lloyd Evans. The game then ebbed and flowed with Llandudno having the majority of possession but Bay repelling their attacks well. Bay went further ahead with an Oscar Astbury interception try, with Llandudno responding immediately with a Luc Davies try in the corner. The final score came with an interception on the half way line by Bays' Adam Stroud, running in under the posts which man of the match Oscar Astbury converted. A fine effort by the Bay forwards in competing so well with the bigger Llandudno pack throughout the whole game.

21st September '08

Colwyn Bay 12 Newtown 12

This was Bays first home game this season in front of a good sized crowd and was a very even contest with no advantage to either side in early exchanges. As the half progressed Newtown gradually started to win the loose ball and push Bay back, although stout defending by Jacob Trotter, David Edwards and James Mulvaney in the forwards and try saving tackles from Connah Harding and Tom Jones prevented any scores until an attempted clearance kick from behind the try line was charged down and pounced on first by Newtown leading to a 5-0 score line at the break for the visitors. Early in the second half Bay found themselves 12-0 down after some good sidesteps and some missed tackles led to a score under the posts. Bay then managed a great fight back with all the team pushing forward. Repeated quick pick up and drives by Jordan Edwards and man of the match Callum Teesdale soon saw Bay push over the line with a try from Remy Shiel which was converted off the crossbar by Oscar Astbury. With Bay now dominating it was only a matter of time before they scored again. Breaks from Harri Chinery and Jake Wilson with forward support, allowed Remy Shiel to pick up 5 metres out and go over the line, acrobatically scoring whilst on his back, after good attempts at tackling by the Newtown defence. A special mention for Lewis Shaw and Jack Morris who sportingly each played a half for the opposition to make up the numbers for Newtown.

14th September '08

Nant Conwy 25 Colwyn Bay 5

Colwyn Bay U12's travelled to Nant Conwy for their first outing this season in what was essentially a practice match for both sides to get them used to playing on a full size pitch for the first time and mastering the rule changes that had come into effect over the summer. With the game divided into quarters to allow coaches to tactically assist both sides, as ever both teams gave their all, with Nant Conwy showing their attacking prowess whilst Bay showed their defensive mettle under sustained pressure. Bay's team included newcomers James Mulvaney and Nathaniel Smart who both played well. Good tackling from Tom Jones, Scott Kane,Jake Wilson and Jacob Trotter helped keep the match close and forward power from Jordan Edwards, Adam Smith and Matthew Patricolo kept the pressure on Nant's pack, but good use of the wide pitch by the home team allowed them to press home their advantage. Despite Bay going close with a long run by Oscar Astbury, it looked as if Nant would hold out but Bay scored a deserved late try after breaks down the wing by Adam Stroud and Connah Harding were thwarted before Remy Shiel broke through to touch down. Notable efforts also from Lewis Shaw, Gareth Mansfield, Andrew Teese, Nicholas Ingham, David Edwards and Oscar Astbury. An encouraging start to the season for both sides.