Beaufort Vs Bethesda

Date :- 12th December 2009

Venue Beaufort

Fixture:- Third Round SWALEC Bowl

BEAUFORT RFC 13 POINTS BETHESDA RFC 17 POINTS

Beaufort's hope of a fourth round tie in the SWALEC bowl came to an abrupt end when they were defeated by the North Walian second division opponents in the dying moments of play. Bethesda top of their league table got off to the better start kicking an early penalty and served notice that they were not going to surrender their unbeaten playing record easily.

Beaufort then settled down and after a good passage of play got the first try. Second row Ben Harding's take at the line out secured the attacking platform for his three quarters to strike and centre Geraint Phillips burst through to touch down under the posts. Dylan Smith kicked the easiest of conversions and before half time kicked two penalties from three attempts to put the home side into a comfortable lead of 13 points to 3.

But the lead did not sit easy with Beaufort, particularly in the second half . In a disastrous ten minute spell they allowed the visitors to come back into the match. They failed to kick with distance out of their own heartland and made a couple of unforced errors to allow Bethesda to take up the initiative. Eventually, the opposition found the opening they were working hard to achieve and ran in a well executed try from 30 metres. The conversion brought them within 3 points of the lead

However, Beaufort did rally and superiority in numbers due to a yellow card against Bethesda led to a thrilling last quarter. Beaufort kicked the corners to keep the game tight and with a slender lead looked good to see the match out But less than 6 minutes left on the game clock they unwisely worked the ball wide and lost control in mid field . Bethesda broke away to stun Beaufort with a late try scored under the sticks. It was a sucker blow from where there was no return

Tactically this was not one of Beaufort's best displays. They occasionally looked dangerous in attack but were called upon to defend all too often because of poor options and sloppy handling . Flanker Paul Francis did catch the eye and had a fine match but Beaufort's star performer on the day was second row Ben Harding

Next week Beaufort return to league duty with a an away game at Markham

BARRIE CASWELL

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The Beaufort Golf Day (Llanhilleth Style)

An injury ravaged Beaufort couldn't compete against a strong wind in Brynbach Park. Although the team were poorly kitted out in jeans, shoes with some sharing clubs they cobbled together a team of champions.

Indeed it was a wonder to many, considering the number of people who were injured, mentally and sexually (one brave chap played with half a finger). A couple of neghbouring clubs said that on no account that Beaufort would have their golf day there. The team only managed to put out a side by bringing in some former players (Dai Leyshon and John Kibby and Darth Vader) who played out of their comfort zone to win the competition. Craig Bennet captained the team for the first time and he and brother Justin had a good game as did Glyn Moon and Gogger (pictured here with Johnny Rotten).

Even though they were beaten spirits, were high and everyone is sure when the massive lack coordination clears up, Beaufort will undoubtedly have player in contention for Celtic Manor's Ryder Cup.

Reduction in Industries

As you are all aware since I have retired the bonk leg, (see above) I have taken up the post of Assistant Cwtcher to Clive "That's Enough Tape" William's Chief Cwtcher role.

Clive was keen to draft in some new blood with new ideas and I believe my mix of Jedi, tough love and healing hands illustrated here has significantly reduced injuries with players miraculously jumping to their feet before I even get to them.

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Llandrindod Wells Match Report

Date :- 31st October 2009

Venue:- Beaufort

Fixture :- Swalec Bowl - Second Round

BEAUFORT RFC 47 POINTS LLANDRINDOD WELLS 20 POINTS

This second tie of the Swalec Bowl Challenge proved to be a thrilling encounter . Beaufort had something to prove after being knocked out of the Welsh District cup last year by their mid Walian counterpart from Division Six Central..The exuberance and fast flowing nature of the play from both teams superbly handled by the match official made it the best game seen at the home venue for some time.

Beaufort got into the lead from a Dylan Smith penalty but then Llandrindod struck back with an early try and had the better of the first segment of play. Beaufort then found their rhythm and unleashed a barrage of attacks then resulted in two touchdowns. Centre Mike Vaughan got the first and scrum half Matthew Burrows cut the gap for a second . Both sides exchanged penalties and Beaufort ended the first half 20 points to 8 in front

The home side needed only three minutes to extend their lead from a penalty kicked by stand off Smith who was having a fine match. However the visitors were making strident efforts to get control of the game. They were a bigger side with a powerful back row that did cause Beaufort real anxiety in the loose. From a tapped penalty they burst through the Beaufort defence to score their second try but missed a simple conversion to shorten the lead to 23 points to 13.

But Llandrindod failed to dominate the home side in the scrum where Beaufort had a telling edge that was to serve them well throughout the encounter. A wonderful accomplished passage of play followed from Beaufort that silenced their opponents efforts to retrieve the match. Prop Lee Morgan crashed over for Beaufort's next try and some quality handling led eventually to a fourth try scored by centre Geraint Phillips Their opponent's replied with a try of their own crafted again by their tireless back row but it was to be their last gasp effort.

Smith killed off the challenge with another penalty to take the score to the forty point mark and wing Matthew Dobbs followed up a chip behind the defence to score in the corner with Smith adding the extra points from a touchline conversion.

Beaufort's star man on the day was second row Mark Heasely

Paragliding

As there have been complaints about the lack of content on the Blog of late. I thought I would upload some content of my own. This is where I did a sponsored paraglide/shityourself for the Hospice of the Valleys. If you want to you can still donate at http://www.justgiving.co.uk/matthew-hopkins/