20 September 2009
Pentrych - Round Robin
The Under 8's had a cracking morning in Pentyrch. They played a round robin against Pentyrch and Abercwmboi. They lost 4 - 1 against Abercwmboi before rallying, finding some form and showing some real promise in beating Pentyrch 6 - 4.
26 September 2009
Blues v Scarlets, Cardiff City Stadium - Half-time Game
The boys thoroughly enjoyed playing at the half time interval of the Blues v Scarlets game. Against a very good Rhiwbina side they lost 4 - 1 but Josh Thomas can go down in history as the first Llantwit player to score a try at the new Blues stadium!
27 September 2009
Pencoed 6 v Llantwit Fardre 4
A slightly under strength 8's side performed well and showed real potential with ball in hand but came up just short in losing 6 - 4 to Pencoed.
4 October 2009
Gilfach Goch 3 v Llantwit Fardre 6
Sunday saw the U8's travel to Gilfach Goch. The team played really well in securing a 6 - 3 win. In addition to some incisive running there was also some nice passing and support play and a birthday hat-trick for Daniel John.
11 October 2009
Llantwit Fardre 3 v Rhydyfelin 1
A successful weekend in spite of the weather! The Under 8's again played really well in defeating Rhydfelin 3 - 1. Good handling skills, heroic tagging and excellent teamwork were key to another impressive performance.
18 October 2009
Pontyclun 6 v Llantwit Fardre 3
The Under 8's came up against a well organised side whose tagging was first rate. Our boys and girls competed well but came up slightly short in losing 6 - 3.
25 October 2009
Llantwit Fardre 9 v Beddau 5
In weather conditions described by the coaches as "challenging" and by spectators as "atrocious" the Under 8's were still able to make use of the astroturf and entertain local rivals Beddau. The boys played extremely well in notching up a 9 - 5 victory. Strong and elusive running combined with a big improvement in tagging were the key factors in a very encouraging performance. Well played everyone!
8 November 2009
Llantwit Fardre 7 v Bridgend Sports 4
The Under 8's played on the astroturf and it seemed to suit our boys and girls style of play. Against a very good Brigdend Sports side the U8's put on a great display of tagging and running to emerge the winners 7 - 4. There were hat tricks for Will Huggs and Rhys Barratt. Well done everyone!
17 January 2010
Llantwit Fardre 7 v Gilfach Goch 2
After weeks of extreme winter weather the U8's were able to return to action against Gilfach Goch. There was some excellent passing and running and good teamwork and committed tagging forced some turnovers. Tries from Will Huggs (2), Rhys Hughes (2), Aroon, Josh and Will Thomas ensured that Llantwit notched up a 7 - 2 win. Many thanks to Gilfach in competing so well until the very end.
7 February 2010
Hirwaun 5 v Llantwit Fardre 6
A great team performance led to tries for Rhys Hughes (3), Ben (2) and Niall and in an evenly contested match they emerged winners.
14 February 2010
Llantwit Fardre 4 v Pentyrch 6
Our boys and girls competed very well against a physically larger and skillful Pentyrch side. They responded well to falling behind to some well worked Pentyrch tries. Tries from Ben (2), Will Huggs and Josh meant that Llantwit were always still in contact but eventually they came up just short. Gareth and Andrew were both impressed with the performance.
28 February 2010
Llantwit Fardre 3 v Treharris 2
The Under 8's took on Treharris on the astroturf on Sunday. Another great team performance saw our boys and girls emerge the victors by 3 tries to 2. There were tries for Oliver, Rhys Hughes and Rhys Barratt but it was the committed tagging that really impressed.
7 March 010
Beddau 2 v Llantwit Fardre 3
The Under 8's made the short trip to local rivals Beddau and a crisp but sunny March day saw the best team performance of the season so far. Two evenly matched sides produced a great display of tag rugby with some much improved passing skills from the Llantwit boys and girls. In the end Beddau snatched a thrilling 3 - 2 victory. Tries for Llantwit came from Rhys Hughes and Will Huggins.
14 March 2010
Llantwit Fardre 1 v Abercwmboi 6
The Under 8's played their hearts out but against a very strong Abercwmboi side lost 6 -1. Will Thomas crossed for Llantwit's sole try.
21 March 2010
Round Robin at Pontypridd
Under 8's - what a great day for the Under 8's. On paper a round robin against Pontypridd and Abercwmboi looked like mission impossible but thankfully the game wasn't played on paper! The boys and girls were on fire today and played fantastically well in drawing 7 - 7 against our hosts Pontypridd. There were tries for Rhys Barratt (3), Will Huggs (2) and Ben (2). Next up were Abercwmboi and against a very good side we were not disgraced in going down 10 - 4. A first try for Aroon was well deserved. Other try scorers were Rhys B (2) and Ben. Bring on tour and Aberaeron!!
28 March 2010
Tour - New Quay, West Wales
Our boys and girls continue to flourish and are playing an entertaining brand of tag rugby with everyone getting involved. Again there was evidence that the hard work in training is paying off and the passing in particular certainly impressed Aberaeron's coach. The game was closely fought and the lead changed hands several times. Eventually tries from Will Huggs, Aroon Kanda, Ben Burnell and Rhys Barratt (2) ensured Llantwit squeezed home by 5 tries to 4.
A big thank you to Aberaeron for hosting us. We look forward to returning in the future. Finally we hope the boys and girls enjoyed tour. We were proud of the way they behaved both on and off the field and were a real credit to the club. And parents.............you were pretty good too!!!
11 April 2010
Llantwit Fardre 9 v Penygraig 9
Under 8's - there was a thriller in the sunshine at Cae Fardre this morning as Penygraig were our visitors. It was a great game of tag rugby and each boy and girl certainly played their part with some of the passing skills in particular of a pleasingly high standard. The lead changed hands several times and tries from Oliver Wilde, Niall Arthur, Will Thomas, Will Huggins (2), Ben Burnell (2) and Rhys Hughes (2) ensured that the game ended in a 9 - 9 draw.
16 May 2010
Abercwmboi Festival
A slightly under strength team battled manfully against some very good and physically bigger teams,. There were flashes of brilliance and further evidence of the passing skills that Gareth and Andrew have worked so hard to develop. Unfortunately they did not have enough firepower to defeat Beddau, Newbridge or Abercwmboi but with so many of the team eligible for tag again next season the future looks bright. Finally a special well done to Niall, Connor and Jade who will be hanging up their belts and tags and we wish them well as they embark on the next stage of their rugby career.
Finally a big thank you to Abercwmboi for inviting us to their first festival a big well done from the Under 8 's to Llantwit Under 7's for emerging as tournament winners.
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