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WRU launches tag rugby on the beach

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7 years ago

May 24, 2017

Broad Haven South beach: Will host a tag rugby taster sessions in June

A FAMILY day out at the beach just got better than ever with the WRU announcing its first ever beach rugby taster in Pembrokeshire where everyone is invited to play.

The WRU and National Trust will host back-to-back family fun days at the award-winning Broad Haven South beach on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10.

The partnership aims to grow participation in our national game by making rugby fun and accessible while inspiring families to let the outdoors move them and enjoy Wales’ fantastic coast and countryside.

The events will be free of charge, with tag rugby sessions for boys and girls of all ages and abilities as well as den building, campfire cooking, wildlife watching and wild art run by the National Trust Stackpole team.

More than 150 children representing primary schools in the area are already signed up for the Friday, with even more families expected on the Saturday when activities run between 11am and 3pm. No booking is required just drop by and have fun on the day.

For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stackpole

Ryan Jones, WRU’s Head of Participation, is excited about working with National Trust to extend rugby beyond the traditional club environment during the summer months so that new and existing players of all abilities can give it a go while enjoying time with their families.

“Wales is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and we’re excited to be working in partnership with the National Trust to take rugby to the stunning setting of Broad Haven South where players, old and new, can just turn up and give it a go,” he said.

“We’ve got more than 150 boys and girls from primary schools kicking off events on the Friday and we’re working closely with National Trust to pull out all the stops make this and the family fun day on Saturday 10 June a great occasion whatever your age and interests. You can play rugby, cheer from a deck chair, build a den and get creative with the National Trust team, and in doing one or all of these things, you’re guaranteed a great day out.”

The family-friendly beach rugby event will be the first of its kind endorsed by the WRU as Welsh Rugby continues to develop links with other Welsh organisations to grow the game as part of its vision to engage more people, more often with more enjoyment and more success.

Speaking about the new partnership, Rhian Sula, National Trust Stackpole’s Visitor Experience Manager, said: “We’re delighted to be teaming up with the Welsh Rugby Union for the beach rugby festival at Broad Haven South this June.

“The event is a fantastic fit with the National Trust’s ‘let the outdoors move you’ programme in partnership with Sport Wales which aims to get people active more often by utilising the special outdoor spaces that we care for. We already host beach circuits, fun runs and an annual trailathlon at Stackpole, so we’re looking forward to now introducing visitors to beach rugby with the WRU.”

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The stage is set – Senior Cup Final

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1 hour ago

April 25, 2024

Herald Sport

It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.

League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.

Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.

There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.

The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.

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70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding

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11 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

SEVENTY Pembrokeshire clubs have been successful in receiving grants from the Be Active Wales Fund over the last financial year.

In total the clubs received more than £407,800 from the grants scheme from Sport Wales in 2023/24.

The fund backed 25 different sports, ranging from archery, basketball and cricket to sailing, short mat bowls and weightlifting and everything in between.

The Be Active Wales Fund is open to applications from not for profit community clubs and groups to help develop and sustain their activities.

Grants range from a minimum of £300 up to a maximum of £50,000.

The scheme will support coach education courses, the purchase of essential items of equipment right up to larger projects such as floodlighting and boats for sailing clubs.

For advice and support with your application contact Alan Jones or Lois Hilling at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Sports Development department, Sport Pembrokeshire on [email protected]

The Be Active Wales Fund is always open for applications.

More information is available on the Sport Wales website.

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Clarby stand in the way of Goodwick double

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1 day ago

April 24, 2024

Herald Sport

Two thrilling semi finals last weekend has meant Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road will meet in the senior cup final this coming Saturday.

Goodwick faced Pennar Robins in their semi final who pushed the champions very hard. Carl Vincent will be disappointed but proud of the Robins as they gave a great account of themselves. However in the end Goodwick’s quality and experience just was too much for Vincent’s team.

The other semi was an absolute thriller, and after a nail biting game Matthew Fox’ Clarby progressed to the final. A offside call has sparked a lot of debate around the county. However it seems that linesman Jenkins made an absolute perfect call so credit to him for that.

Both teams would have wanted a nice week of preparation for the final, maybe without any games to play. Unfortunately this hasn’t been possible due to the fixture backlog and both outfits have played already this week.

Goodwick will be favourites of course, however if anyone can upset the apple cart Saturday it’s this Clarbeston Road team. Fox’ outfit have impressed over and over this season. Without too much pressure on them, they are in a good place going into the final.

The double at one staged looked like the minimum Goodwick would be aiming for this season. However losses in other cup competitions, means its Senior Cup success or just the league title for the outstanding team of the season. Oddly becoming champions with no cup success maybe seen as a huge disappointment considering their dominance this season. A unique pressure. However if anyone can handle that pressure it’s O’Sullivans outfit.