After a satisfying performance (won 17 points to 14)against Blues North Development last Wednesday (26th August), the team take on Blues South Deveopment at Abervon Green Stars on Tuesday 1st September.

Players are requested to attend by 5.45pm for a 6.30pm kick off. Once again head coach Kevin Hickey will get a 3 period friendly game in which to view his players before the Inter District Welsh Cup kicks off with the visit of local rivals Bridgend.

David Arthur,

Afan Nedd Development Officer.

I have received this message:-

If any parents or friends of Afan Nedd U/16’s were at The Sobell centre in Aberdare on Wednesday 26th,August,2009,and were fortunate to find a digital camera that I lost,please phone 01639 871480 or 07982 232140 with any information which will be very much appreciated.
Also a green/black umbrella.
Many thanks,
David.

We have received the following information. If you are looking for fixtures, please let me know by commenting on this post. I will then approve it, and everyone will be able to see it.

 Cwmgors R.F.C will have under U8s,U9s,U11s,U15s. We are looking for fixtures for next season. If you have any room for these age groups could you ring Darren Thomas 07796275548

Bryncoch RFC would appreciate contact with any club looking for under 16 fixtures for season 2009-10. If you are interested please contact Steve on 07963933759 or by email at steve93@ntlworld.com

We have received confirmation from gareth at Rhigos RFC that the above teams have folded. he was hoping to have got at least one team together, but sadly it isn’t going to happen.

There is still a mini section within the club, the contact is Brian Hodgkin tel: 01685 814276

This evenings (Wednesday 26th) game at the Elba has been postponed. Apologies for late notice, it was cancelled at 3pm.

Could you please inform anyone who you may know is due to travel.
David Arthur

Afan Nedd Development Officer.

Coach Steffan Jones  and Team Manager Kevin Walters have selected the following squad for Friday 28th August. Players need to arrive at Cefn Cribbwr RFC by 5.30pm. If for some reason you are not available then contact Kevin on 07921100709 asap. The next training session will take place at Court Herbert on Friday 4th September, 6.30 till 8pm.

Just a reminder for those interested in entering Ospreys Cup at 15 and 16 age groups that there will be a meeting on Tuesday 1st September. However, note there is a change of venue: Llandarcy Academy of Sport at 7pm.

David Arthur

Afan Nedd Development Officer

Vardre under 12’s are looking to fill some spaces in the fixture programme, if you are interested contact Brynmor Steel at b.steel@npt.gov.uk

Dates available are 3/1/10, 21/3/10 and 2/5/10.

David Arthur

Afan Nedd Development Officer

Due to numerous requests there has been a change to the substitution law.

There will still only be match day squads of 22 but you will be able to use the rolling subs rule, this will allow teams to let everyone get a game . Any problems please email me or give me a ring .

Thanks

Andrew.

07926613917     ajames.rugby@hotmail.co.uk

The following players are requested to attend the development fixture at Gowertons Elba playing fields on Wednesday 26th August. Players are requested to attend by 5.30 and arrive in playing kit; only a jersey will be provided. There will be 2 periods and all players will be involved for at least one of those periods.

Players who miss out on this fixture will be involved in one or other of  two following matches on 2nd or 9th September. Training will be as normal on Friday 28th August (6 till 7.15 at Court Herbert).

Forwards

Cameron Miguel, Joel Cockin, Harry Higgins, Keiran Cole, Rhodris Jones, Aled Cockwell, Nathan Cardy, Cory Evans, Dominic Morris, Alex Thomas, Ben Williams, Nye Thomas and Nathan Murphy.

Backs

Steffan Castle, Iestyn Davies, Joel Holmes, Ben Edwards, Dylan Evans, Ashley Watson, Leon Thomas, Tom Sadler, Dafydd Thomas and Rhys Costain.

David Arthur

Afan Nedd Development Officer