AMBITIOUS Blackwood can reflect on a superb start to the season as they take a break from league action this weekend, but they don’t intend on resting on their laurels.
Monthly Archives: November 2007
Codling enjoying his tense tussles
Filed under Gwent Rugby
HE may be in a different country but former Ebbw Vale head coach Alex Codling is still experiencing nervy finishes with his new club London Welsh.
Horgan aims to showcase young talent
Filed under Gwent Rugby
HEAD coach Pat Horgan believes the Junior World Championship presents a perfect opportunity for Wales to showcase what a good job is being done to bring young stars through the ranks.
Hembrow: I’m no quitter / Hook signs up
Filed under Gwent Rugby
UNDER-PRESSURE Newport head coach Ian Hembrow is determined to prove to his doubters that he is the right man to be at the helm at Rodney Parade.
Team to play Caerphilly Saturday
Filed under Newbridge RFC
15. T. Watkins, 14. S. Smith, 13. S. Thomas, 12. D. Morris, 11. L. James, 10. R. Powell, 9. T. Edwards, 8. R. Miles, 7. M. Ackerman, 6. M. Rosser, 5. R. Reynolds, 4. R. Bowen (c), 3. N. Curtis, 2. B. Roberts & 1. R. Morgan
Replacements:
A. Oliver, J. Jenkins, J. Jacas, R. Griffiths & S. Walcott
Team to play Caerphilly Saturday
Filed under Newbridge RFC
15. T. Watkins, 14. S. Smith, 13. S. Thomas, 12. D. Morris, 11. L. James, 10. R. Powell, 9. T. Edwards, 8. R. Miles, 7. M. Ackerman, 6. M. Rosser, 5. R. Reynolds, 4. R. Bowen (c), 3. N. Curtis, 2. B. Roberts & 1. R. Morgan
Replacements:
A. Oliver, J. Jenkins, J. Jacas, R. Griffiths & S. Walcott
Gwent rugby reports
Filed under Gwent Rugby
A clinical ten try performance by BLACKWOOD was enough to see off a spirited BETTWS display during a 62-0 win at Ty-Coch Fields.
Forster leaves Neath
Filed under Gwent Rugby
NEWPORT and Newport Gwent Dragons favourite Jason Forster has left his role as coach with Neath.
Konica Minolta Cup
Filed under Gwent Rugby
ON A day when a whole host of Gwent clubs made progress to the third round of the Konica Minolta Welsh Cup, pride of place went to minnows Blackwood Stars for their 19-15 home success over Ynysybwl.
Newbridge 23 Pontypool 24
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Pontypool coasted to a commanding 19-0 interval lead against Konica Minolta Cup second-round opponents Newbridge, but they suffered some heart-stopping moments in the closing minutes as the home side staged a storming fightback.
