One of the Funniest Things I Have Ever Heard Bah None

Just click on the link in my blog http://bit.ly/uinId. it is one of the funniest things I have ever heard.

The Ginger Ninja's Long Present and Ball Squeeze

Hands up who enjoyed the Session, everybody did including Buzz.

It was a great session from the ruck perspective. Instead of rucking with this mentality, (hands up im one of the worst) we can develop a more clinical approach. We got the guts we just need to work on technique.

This video is awesome on rucking.


Anyway thanks alot Nick, great session. You are now my second favourite Ginger Person edging in front of Rod Hull but still behind Groundskeeper Willy


(I got a blog of my own now have look mun, though dont swear on it my little girl looks at it )

Merthyr Match Report

Date:- 21st February 2009

Venue: Merthyr

Fixture:- Friendly

MERTHYR RFC 20 POINTS BEAUFORT RFC 6

Without a game for a fortnight both Clubs in this friendly encounter had the opportunity to give their large squads a much needed run out At the end Merthyr had a comfortable and deserved win . They proved to be the sharper at the breakdown and wiser tactically to earn them victory from four tries taking advantage of a litany of errors from the visitors .

Beaufort had hardly settled when Merthyr opened up with a blistering attack that ended in a corner try . They added a second to this at the end of the first quarter when they out muscled Beaufort in the loose to drive for the line

Beaufort did improve and Dylan Smith kicked a penalty to keep some sort of finger tip control on proceedings. But all too often they were undone by poor handling skills and also, in key situations, conceded hard fought possession to the hosts who punished them accordingly.

Beaufort did have the edge in the scrums and their front row trio of Roberts , West and Harding gave their counterparts an uncomfortable afternoon but their three quarters were unable to capitalise from this superiority meeting stiff resistance from a determined defence . Centre Geraint Phillips gave a decent account of himself and made several penetrative bursts as did his wing man Kyle Purnell but unfortunately there was no continuity afterwards from their efforts

With a strong wind at their backs after the break Beaufort might have expected to have done better but the home side were next to score which was the best try of the match . Slick handling skills in an impressive attack from 40 metres resulted in a third try wide out to extend their lead to 15 points to 3. Beaufort responded with another Smith penalty

Both sides then made a raft of substitutions but the jumble of changes did little to enhance Beaufort's scoreline and before the contest ended they conceded a fourth try

Beaufort will need to be stronger at the breakdown and be more creative behind the scrum before they return to league duty. However at present they are a very young side still on a learning curve and the Club coaches will be well pleased with the positives taken from this entertaining match

Beaufort's star man on the day was Geraint Phillips

Beaufort are hoping for another friendly fixture next week

BARRIE CASWELL

PRESS OFFICER

Scotland Tour 2009

Caerleon Match Report

BEAUFORT RFC 12 POINTS CAERLEON RFC 15 POINTS Beaufort desperately needed a league win to keep them near the top of division 6. Sadly it was not to be though they should ponder on how they could lose a game in which they dominated territorially and had so much possession to conjure up a win. For long periods Caerleon were pinned inside their own heartlands as Beaufort tried to steamroll them into submission But Caerleon's much heavier pack proved a difficult nut to crack and throughout the match maintained a titanium like defence that showed no signs of wear despite the relentless tackling Dylan Smith did kick two penalties in the first quarter before disaster fell on the home side A high clearance kick found space behind the Beaufort attack which bounced back onto itself into the waiting arms of the Caerleon wing. who had the pace to run the 60 metres to cross over under the posts . Beaufort got the lead back to 9 points to 7 with another Smith penalty only to see it cancelled out when Caerleon got one of their own . Just before the interval another rare visit to Beaufort territory brought its reward for the visitors as the host side allowed a speculative kick to go unchecked . The upshot was a corner try to give Caerleon an improbably lead of 15 points to 9 The visitors might have taken advantage of the wind after the break but they seemed content to sit on this lead and soak up the home side attacks while their opponents were undone by a lack of invention to tactically change the direction of their game Flanker Jason Taylor and his number 8 Andrew Morgan both made some explosive breaks to keep the Caerleon overworked defence fully occupied but the all important drive on the line could not be engineered . Fresh hope came in the form of a fourth Smith penalty to bring Beaufort within reach of the lead . In the final 10 minutes there were furious exchanges as both sides battled it out on the Caerleon try line Beaufort star player on the day Ben Harding had a fine match and he came tantalisingly close to getting the vital score . However , to Caerleon's credit they kept their composure and refused to buckle under the onslaught to ride the match out . Clearly disappointed at the final whistle Beaufort had to make do with the losing bonus point.

The Careleon game

What happened chaps? That was a target home win. We knew it would be a difficult game cos Caerleon are always a hard nut to crack.

I thought the 2 training sessions we had in the week were probably the best this year. We had numbers, enthusiasm and a willingness to train hard!!

Lets not press the self destruct button just yet. We are still in a good league position but my fear is that the season will fizzle out. I and the rest of the coaching staff will do out utmost to ensure this wont happen, but ultimately its down to you players.

I wont be there on Monday but will on Thursday. Chin up chaps.

CU soon
Glyn, Forwards coach not TM!!!!