Monday, April 14, 2008

Tumble 32 Llanelli Warriors 34 (Match 145)

Colin - just pleased to be here.
Pre match huddle - think someone dropped a pound
Killer- arse

flying magpie


spot the ball

Mouth to mouth for Juice


2nd half


FFS its just a scratch

Lulu tries to see his own cut!
Tumble on attack as Warriors struggle to cope without Lulu


Theres no need to duck James - we can see round you


Chairman Newson


A fotos full of rugby heros: Newson, Lewi and Jason



Roger Murphy birthdays Thomas





Tony shocked he's not in the Wales team foto



Lulu scarface still mamages to drive the bus home



A beautiful day at Tumble (although the Bar B Q was cancelled after the morning rain) a good crowd watched this competetive game. Llanelli, Scarlets, Wales & Lions hooker Robin McBryde reffed the match - the que for Deano to be even more chopsy than usual then! and Tumble has enough players for refferee Jonathan Hardey to make his Warriors debut. He was joined in the 2nd half by Chris Morris and Derrick Lewis as Andrew and Bloc had colds (FFS!)
Apart from Hardy trying to fight and stamp on anyone he could the game was just the right sort of hard match.
Obviously a bit too hard for Gwilym Lulu who had to be taken back to Llanelli for 8 stiches but made it back in time to drive everyone home. Rich Hapus wasn't moaning too much though, getting a try when he replaced Gwil.
The Warriors would like to thank Tumble for another great fixture and the funds raised and look forward to the next match in the series next season.



Match Report

The Warriors managed to edge this exciting match at Parc Mawr. The coaches and parents of the junior section put together a strong XV under the guidance of captain Emyr Davies while the Warriors where able to name a settled team for what has become a popular encounter.
It was the Magpies who set the early pace scoring two early tries while the Warriors took their time to get going. The match was a physical encounter but under the guidance of Wales coach Robin McBryde it never got out of hand.
The Warriors hit back when No8 Simon Jenkins squeezed in at the corner and edged in front when Jon Kerr converted Andrew John’s interception try.
The tide edged back Tumbles way with another converted effort following a sweeping movement orchestrated by Emyr Enoch but John managed to get a second when he escaped down the left flank.
The 2nd half was no less exciting despite both teams losing players early through injury. Both sides scored another 3 tries with Gareth Cavill getting the pick of the home side’s efforts. Simon Jones and Dyfrig Thomas went well for the Tumble with dynamic displays but the Warriors were lucky that the likes of Whittaker and Howells were in form. Their tries came from Richard Evans, Simon Jenkins got a second and Man of the Match Jon Kerr sealed the win when he converted his own try – his kicking being the difference between the teams.
The large crowd knew they had witnessed a great game of rugby and both sides will be looking for a repeat next season.

Warriors XV: Jon Harvey (Tony Whittaker), James Howells, Andrew John (Chris Morris), Alun Stephens, Darren Pollit (Joshua Crowther), Jon Jones, Dean Gilasbey, Jason Bennett (Derrick Lewis), Jason Jenkins, Richard Evans (Colin Talcon), John Horwood (Roger Thomas), Jon Kerr, Chris Spriggs, Simon Jenkins, Gwilym Lewis.
Tries: Simon Jenkins (2), Andrew John (2), Jon Kerr, Richard Evans
Conversions: Jon Kerr (2)
Seren y Gem: Jon Kerr

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