RHONDDA & EAST GLAMORGAN DRU
THERE has been an increase in games being played in the Rhondda & East Glamorgan DRU league this season.
The new structure, which has four sections, has seen an increase in fulfilment of fixtures from 45% at this point of the season last year to 73% this season.
The Division A structure is just a game short of a 100% figure of games played.
This great statistic is testament to the hard work of the new competition’s committee of the REGDRU which is headed by chairman Roy Wilkinson (Porth Harlequins) along with Luke Thomas (Aberdare), Malcolm Davies (Beddau) and Darren Broad (Bargoed).
Also there seems to be a huge effort from clubs to ensure that 2nd XV rugby continues to thrive in our area, so there is congratulations all round.
There is more good news for the REGDRU league structure as Molson Coors have agreed to sponsor their competitions after discussions with Mid District RU Treasurer Gordon Williams and more informa- tion on this is to follow.
MID DISTRICT XV
THE Mid District Rugby Union will play Glamorgan County in a fixture to celebrate the County’s 125th Year anniversary.
Glamorgan County have chosen Llanharan RFC as the venue for the fixture which will take place on Sunday, November 20 with a 2pm kick-off.
The squad for this prestigious fixture will be announced in the coming days.
YOUTH RUGBY
THE draw has been made for the last 16 of this season’s National Youth Cup, Plate and Bowl.
In the Cup competition, the two remaining Mid District clubs, Senghenydd and Mountain Ash, have both been given tough away draws.
Senghenydd will make the trip to Blues A side Cowbridge while Mountain Ash will head West to face a good Whitland outfit.
In the Plate competition, Brecon will play host to Blues outfit Llandaff and Burry Port will be the visitors for Gwernyfed. Gilfach Goch face a home local derby with Pontyclun and the young Tigers of Tylorstown will be on a long road trip to Llangefni.
In the Bowl, Ynysybwl have been given an away tie at Briton Ferry and the young Zebras of Treorchy will host Fishguard & Goodwick. Treharris will also face a long trip as Dolgellau have been drawn as their hosts.
All games are to be played on the weekend of December 10.
SCHOOLS RUGBY
THE competition season for representative schools rugby starts next weekend.
In the Dewar Shield, Pontypridd Schools start their campaign with a tough home tie against Bridgend Schools while the talented Rhondda Schools team face a tricky tie away at Swansea Schools.
In the MG Plate, Cynon Valley Schools kick off their league term with a home fixture against Swansea Valley Schools.
In the L Miller Bowl, Rhymney Schools start away at Aberavon and Merthyr Schools will host their counterparts from South Powys.
The Mid District Rugby Union wishes all teams every success, particularly those associated with MDRU clubs.