No wonder the sun didn’t come out at the Llanidloes RFC Tag Tournament, the shining rugby on display at the tournament would have put it to shame!
The tournament is becoming increasing popular and this year saw 130 youngsters from the primary schools within the Llanidloes High School catchment area, descending onto Cae Hafren to compete for the Llani Tag Cup.
From the opening games, the teams of Dyffryn Trannon A, Llani A and Rhayader, took control of their groups and all three went through their group matches unbeaten, with tries for giving the Trefeg side 1st seed position, and tries against allowing Llani A to pip Rhayader as 2nd Seeds.
The competition for the best seeded runner up went down to the final group game. Llani D had to beat Llandinam to progress but lost out in a tight game by a single try 4-5. This allowed a surprised Dyffryn Trannon B side to go through to the Semi Finals.
The semis pitted the two Trefeglwys sides against each other with the A side progressing in a one sided contest. The other semi saw Rhayader having to dig deep to beat a dogged Llani A 5 tries to 2.
This set up a cracking final with Dyffryn Trannon A retaining the Cup (9-4).
It may be a cliché but there were no losers at this tournament, the photos show smile after smile, the girls made up over half of the playing contingent, some fantastic footwork, vision and pace was displayed, 199 tries were scored during the tournament and it didn’t rain.
A big thank you goes to the tournament sponsors for providing the playing shirts and player’s gift. Fantastic news that Dave and Ann Smith of Dave Smith (Newtown) Ltd have agreed to sponsor the tournament for the next four years.
Thank you, to the time keepers, scorers, referees, refreshment providers for their invaluable help.
Thanks to the Schools, teachers and players for supporting the day, without you there wouldn’t be a tournament!
Results
Final: Dyffryn Trannon A 9 – Rhayader 4
Semi Final 1: Dyffyn Trannon A 9 v Dyffryn Trannon B 0
Semi Final 2: Llani A 2 v Rhayader 5
Overall Standings After Group Games
1 Dryffryn Trannon A 12 points - 29tries – 4 against
2 Llani A 12 points - 19 tries for – 7 against
3 Rhayader 12 points -19 tries for - 10 against
4 Dyffryn Trannon B 10 points – 13 tries for – 11 against
5 Llani B 9 Points – 13 tries for – 13 against
6 Caersws A 8 points - 14 tries for – 12 against
7 Llani D 8 points - 17 tries for – 13 against
8 Llani G 8 points - 13 tries for – 13 against
9 Llandinam 8 points - 12 tries for – 14 against
10 Llani H 7 points - 11 tries for – 12 against
11 Llani F 6 points - 12 tries for – 15 against
12 Llani C 4 points – 5 tries for – 15 against
13 Caersws B 4 points – 4 tries for – 19 against
14 Llani E 4 points – 1 try for – 25 against
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