Starting on Tuesday June 1st at Court Herbert (Neath Sports Centre) WRU Coach Sian Moore will be taking rugby development sessions for girls in the area. The development centre which will start at 5.30pm and finish by 6.30pm will be for girls in year 3 and 4 (under 9’s) and for girls in year 5 and 6 (under 11’s). Sessions will take place every Tuesday throughout June/July/August with the last Tuesday in the month scheduled for development games with Bridgend and Swansea (who will be organising similar programmes). Please spread the word amongst anyone who may be interested and if you require further information conatct David Arthur on 07740612791.

Starting on Tuesday June 8th at Court Herbert (Neath Sports Centre) the Ospreys Girls will be training under the watchful eye of WRU Level 3 Coach Ceri Wyatt, where he will be asisted by a number of experienced developmental coaches. Next season the Ospreys will have girls teams at under 15 (year 7-9 at present) and under 18 (year10-12 at present) and these sesions are open to anyone of the right age who may wish to give rugby a try. Ceri’s team of coaches will be ensuring that experienced and novice alike will receive a challenging and enjoyable experience at their hands. These sessions will continue throughout June with further information being provided at a later date. If you wish to get involved turn up on the night for a 6.30pm start (8pm finish) or give David Arthur a ring on 07740612791 for further informatioon.

The girls also have their own website which can be found at www.ospreyswomensrugby.co.uk

David Arthur,

Afan Nedd Development Officer.

The age groups that follow are for next season 2010-11.

Under 14’s will start on Tuesday 22nd June at Court Herbert; 6.30 to 8pm. Head Coach Andrew Thomas will be assisted by Adrian Lock and Rhys Clement. All of last years under 13 squad are expected to attend; if you are unable to attend then please inform David Arthur (07740612791). 

Under 13’s will start on Wednesday 23rd June at Court Herbert; 5.30 to 7pm. A new Head Coach David Davies will be assisted by Gareth Thomas. All of last years under 12 squad are expected to attend; if you are unable to attend then please inform David Arthur (07740612791).

Under 12’s will start on Wednesday 23rd June at Court Herbert; 5.30 to 7pm. A squad to attend these sessions will be placed on the website soon. Michael Dyer will stay at this age level and will be the Head Coach along with other appointees.

Under 16’s will start on Wednesday 23rd June at Court Herbert; 6.30 to 8pm. A squad to attend these sessions will be placed on the website soon. Kevin Hickey remains as Head Coach and will be assisted by Marc Davies and Ian Rowlands.

David Arthur,

Afan nedd Development Officer.

Vardre RFC have informed me that they are running a 15 a side tournament at their ground on Sunday August 21st; the tournament has the full approval of the WRU.

If you are interested in taking part then you can get a registration form from Dai Davies on any of the following contacts: dadavies11@sky.com  or senrec.merthyr@acio.mod.uk or telephone 01685723766(w) 07753780678(m) or by fax 01685384521.

David Arthur,

Afan Nedd Development Officer.

The last meeting of the season will take place on Monday 10th of May at Neath RFC. This meeting is to make every club aware of cup rule changes and any other rules that need amending for the forth coming season. Also it is your last chance to get affiliation and squad sheets for next season and they need to be returned by no later than August 30th or you  will not be playing in the district cup competition next season.

Unfortunately Cwmgors juniors will not be able to run an under 12 team next season (2010-11) because of a lack of numbers; however, they will be mixing their under 12’s and 13’s to form an under 13 team.

If anyone is looking for a fixture at under 13 level then please contact Darren Thomas on either 07796275548 or darren.thomas12@virgin.net or darren.thomas@swansea.gov.uk

David Arthur,

Afan Nedd Development Officer.