Wanderers blow off New Year Cobwebs

Wanderers 45 Penallta 7 “Pleasing first game after such a long layoff” commented forwards coach Huw Dowden “some tightening up to be done in a few areas but all in all very happy”. “We are in a good place when we are a little disappointed after scoring 45 points” Added head coach Paul Matthews. “Best ... More

Wanderers up to 2nd after Bonus point win

Wanderers 39 St Peters 24 “Dominant display for 60 minutes. Set piece laid the platform for the backs to play some good attacking rugby” Commented head coach Paul Matthews. “A good result although we relaxed too soon having won the game” added Manager Mark Gould. On a dry but cold afternoon it was the ... More

Wanderers convincing win on the road

TALYWAIN 5 WANDERERS 57 “Great win on the road, attempts at the intimidation failed and when a game of rugby broke out there was only ever going to be one winner” commented a happy head coach Paul Matthews. On a dry cold afternoon conditions underfoot were pleasantly firm. There was an impeccably observed moments ... More

Wanderers bow out of cup

Wanderers 16 Newcastle Emlyn 20 On a wet windy day at the Memorial ground the Wanderers bowed out of the cup as a dogged Newcastle Emlyn battled to a late win that could have gone either way. “The margins between victory and defeat can be very small” commented rugby Chairman Tony Murphy. “If the ball Sam was ... More

Wanderers dominant on the road

Ynysddu 7 Wanderers 47 “Some excellent defensive sets combined with our attacking shape all ended with a dominant display” commented head coach Paul Matthews. “My impact as super sub made all the difference- they scored soon afterwards” added Huw Dowden. “The vol-au-vents were perfect and the choice of a ... More

“Mules” tamed by Wanderers second half display

Kenfig Hill 18 Wanderers 46 “Stung by some criticism in the last week the pack fronted up today and when conditions were in our favour the backs showed what they can do by finishing the chances created” commented a happy head coach Paul Matthews. “The boys dug deep against the elements and it was pleasing to see ... More

Wanderers fall at final hurdle

Treorchy 17 Wanderers 16 “A tough loss but good experience for a young pack against an eight with some old heads in it. Injuries didn’t help but our accuracy especially at set piece hurt us” commented forwards coach Huw Dowden. “We allowed ourselves to get into a dog fight and the error count was too high in ... More

Pack Power breaks down resilient Aberdare

Wanderers 49 Aberdare 16 “Great performance from the pack. Good control second half playing to our strengths. I believe we’ve a lot more in the tank to come as well” commented head coach Paul Matthews. “Tough game against a dogged opposition. Great contributions from the scrum and driving maul. Good to see the ... More

Wanderers gain win on the road

Abertillery BG 27 Wanderers 37 “A tough day in testing conditions but 5 points on the road is always welcome” Commented head coach Paul Matthews. Forwards coach Huw Dowden added “A difficult first half against a team that carried and retained possession well. Set piece improved as the game went on and that, with ... More

“Snakes” Charmed at the Memorial Ground

Wanderers 38 Aberdare     7 “A good performance against a dogged Aberdare side.” Commented Huw Dowden forward’s coach. “Workmanlike, solid performance although 2nd half we got a little carried away” added Manager Mark Gould. On a gusty afternoon at the Memorial Ground there was an impeccably respected ... More