YOUNG DAIRYMEN MILK OCCASION!

U7’S v ABERCWMBOI

The U7’s were in the privileged position of playing on the Dairyfield for mothering Sunday. In the dry and fresh conditions, the team were not going to disappoint their mums today. It was agreed with the visitors to play 4 ten minute games, to allow all the boys to have a good run.

Game 1 -U7 5 V 1 Visitors.

The young Dairymen started the morning with a bang, and it was quite obvious that the boys wanted to throw the ball around, and they did not disappoint. In a fast and furious game the boys ran from deep and were able to put together a string of slick passes. Very quickly the likes of Cody to name one was ghosting through the opposition and running the length of the field, well done Cody. Very quickly all the boys were in on the attack and tries were coming thick and fast.

Game 2- U7 2 V 0 Visitors.

After the short break, and some fresh legs the scene was set for BaaBas style rugby. The new faces soon got into the swing of the game and very quickly Ashton and Evan were darting through the visitors defence like Shane Williams in his heyday! The team also did not let themselves down in defence either; by the end of game 2 the plucky visitors had only crossed the home line once. A great team effort against a good side.

Game 3 -U7 7 V 5 Visitors.

In the third game the young Dairymen continued in the same vein and attacked from all corners of the field, with the pressure never relenting for the visitors. The young Abercwmboi side sparked into life and very quickly got into the flow of running rugby which was aided by some great refereeing, and managed to score 5 classy tries themselves. Big praise to Owen for being unlucky not to get his first try, next time Owen! Also Gabe using his pace to score a brace of tries, great effort!

Game 4- U7 5 V 4 Visitors.

In the final game, with a quick change of faces the scene was set for Abercwmboi to sneak a win away from home. In a hotly contested game where both sides kept their foot on the gas, it was always going to be tight. The Dairymen tagged like crazy and kept Abercwmboi at bay, look out Shaun Edwards! Our silky tries came from Lewis Ashton, Scott, Devon and finally scoring his first try, Tomos. Well done to all of you! This final game was one of toughest fixtures of the season so far in a game where defence and tagging was paramount to the victory.

The boys played with great commitment and enthusiasm, and once again should be very proud of themselves. Great work team!

Also, huge thanks to coaches, parents and supporters for your continued help and support. Finally thanks to the club for allowing us the use of the Dairyfield for the game this morning.

Try scores- Scott Anderson 5 Ashton Gill 1, Evan Benjamin 3, Gabe McCallum 3, Lewis Williams 2, Harrison Richards 2, Devon Austin 1, Tomos Beddoes 1,and Cody Edwards 1.

Report by David McCallum.

Rhydfelin 1v Llanharan 13
On a fresh Sunday morning the team travelled to Rhydfelin, it was great to see it dry and to actually have some game time. The team which included Aidan,Ajay,Ben,Cohen,Dan, Ieuan T, Kian H, Louis,Luke,Regan,Taylor,and Tom (Captain)came out on to the park firing on all cylinders. The offloading and supportive play was second to none. Players were offloading allowing team members to score tries even though they could have gone the distance themselves. The young black& blues were very well organised and their defence made it very difficult for Rhydfelin to gain the yards resulting in a number of turnovers balls. The score line today was 13 - 1 to Llanharan, tries were scored by, Ajay,Ben, Cohen (2), Dan (2)Kian H, Louis, Luke, Regan (2), Taylor, and Tom. Skill of the week went to Luke & Taylor. Nikki and I are always extremely proud of the team whether we win,lose, or draw,but today to be commended by the coaches of the opposition on not just one or two of our players but the whole team was great. Well done boys. Thanks to all our parents and grandparents for your continued support and to Rhydfelin for inviting is up for a game.
 
Match report by Jason Halse
 

"Finally the Weather breaks!!! 

Game 1 Llanharan U7s 7 v Llantwit Fadre U7s 6 (Tries Scott 2, Ashton 1, Lewis 3 and Harry 1) 
Game 2 Llanharan U7s 8 v Llantwit Fadre U7s 2 (Tries Scott 1, Evan 3, Lewis 1, Cody 2 and Harry 1) 

The U7s hosted Llantwit Fadre at Pencoed College on the 3G pitch and played 2 games on a bright sunny February morning. In the first game there was a fair bit of "Ring Rust", but some good evasive running, and quick thinking saw the boys to a close win. Some great game awareness from Harry and Ashton, and also some strong running by Lewis resulted in some great trys. Some solid tagging, especially by Sam and Devon, made the difference in this game. 

By the second game the young Dairymen were much more switched on and the defensive line was excellent. The boys have been working hard on this in training and it showed. Special mention to both Dylan and Owen who both had good runs denied by some last ditch tagging by the young Llantwit players. Evan and Cody led the way with some direct running resulting in some good trys, and unlike Tom James against Scotland, Scott had the gas to go the length of the field for a try!" 

Match report: Mark Anderson