Wanderers 57
Llantwit Fadre 7
“We certainly learnt something about our strength in depth today. Some players who haven’t had much game time this season showed up really well” commented Martyn Fowler.
On a bright afternoon at the Memorial Ground Llantwit Fadre began well. An early penalty gave them field position ...
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Wanderers 49
St Peters 11
“We fielded a strong 1st XV out of respect to the prestige of the Mallett Cup and because we knew what a tough opposition St Peters would be. Despite the look of the scoreboard the game was a really tough match” Commented Director of Rugby Martyn Fowler.
On a still night at the Memorial ...
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Bridgend Athletic 8
Wanderers 10
“There are days in the season where you have to dig really deep to get a result and this was one of those days” commented manager John Lyons “It was a huge defensive effort against a tough Athletic team”
On a day when the weather conditions were clearly going to dictate the ...
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Dinas Powys 14
Wanderers 27
“A day when the strong westerly wind gusting over the common should have had more effect on the result than it did” commented manager John Lyons. “Both sides were guilty of poor game management in the conditions”
“The difference was probably that we took our chances when they came ...
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“A hugely positive performance against a dogged St Josephs team” commented director of rugby Martyn Fowler “This is a very young side with bags of potential and if we can make small strides forward each week we will be a side to be reckoned with”
“We were clinical in attack for most of the game taking the ...
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Prior to the first game of the season the Wanderers officially opened the new Sir Tasker Watkins lounge. The day began with the presentation of the new 125th year squad shirts by Internationals and Ex-Wanderers Josh Navidi, Scott Andrews, Lloyd Williams and Cory Allen.
In the presence of WRU representatives Dave ...
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The Wanderers finished their pre-season preparation with a hard fought victory over Fairwater RFC.
Martyn Fowler commented "Immediately after the game we were disappointed with the level of performance but on reflection we are likely to have several games this season where things don't go our way and we have to dig out ...
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Caerphilly 24
Wanderers 34
“Lots of positives to take from the game” commented coach Lee Highgate “With Max and Mike fit again and the addition of Josh and Ryan to the back row there is plenty of competition. We have a few headaches in selection ahead of the St Josephs game in a couple of weeks time. Rob Lewis ...
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Wanderers 7
Bridgend 26
“Pleased with the run out” commented Martyn Fowler “Against strong Premiership opposition we were understandably going to be starved of possession but we worked hard defensively and made them work for their points. We look fitter than we were and the youngsters are maturing all the ...
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On a hot afternoon at the Memorial Ground the old and the young came together for a feast of rugby. Jacob La Roche had to give up the playing the game that he was starting to excel in after the diagnosis of a serious heart complaint. The Wanderers and many other sides put on a testimonial game involving a Wanderers XV and ...
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