Second half surge sees off The Snakes

Aberdare 12 Wanderers 29     Try BP "For the first 20 mins we played the game in the way we spoke about not playing. Good character shown to come back as convincing winners. No panic, got into the right areas 2nd half and played some of the rugby we wanted to." Head Coach Paul Matthews summarised of our afternoon at ... More

Wanderers defy rain and stiff opposition to keep pressure on leaders

Wanderers 36 St Joseph’s 30 The Wanderers were led out by second row Shaun O' Rouke making his 50th appearance for the club “First half was a tough watch” commented Manager Mark Gould “but pleasing to see the fight in the second half and we came away with the win. Lee Highgate added “Very physical ... More

Home Fans treated to a Try Fest

Wanderers  63 Abertillery BG  7 “A great all-round performance from 1-20. Started well, controlled territory and possession and scored some lovely tries” commented head coach Paul Matthews. “Cai deserves a special mention for several key interventions in the game” like Wanderers hookers of old! Added ex ... More

Ab Ieuan kicks Wanderers to win

  RUMNEY 14 WANDERERS 29 “Scrappy game with little flow or tempo. Credit to Rumney they were dogged and gave us no space to play but we’ll take the win at a difficult place to get a result.” Commented head coach Paul Matthews. “Some days you have to be pragmatic and take the points on offer. Conditions ... More

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