“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

Wanderers find rich seam at the home of the Pitmen

Penallta 5 Wanderers 72 “A game of two halves” commented a soaked head of content Emyr John “First half better suited to aquatic animals; second half just about dry enough to watch some rugby!” “Pack was excellent considering the conditions. Laid the platform for some great controlled rugby” commented head ... More

Wanderers get league campaign up and running

Wanderers 48 Talywain 10 “Frustrating at times with so many errors” Commented forwards coach Huw Dowden “It improved in the second half and the result was some lovely tries”. "48 points but still plenty of things to work on" added Manager Mark Gould On A blustery afternoon with a surprisingly strong wind ... More

Wanderers find it a Bridge Field too far in seasons’s opener

Bedwas 33        Wanderers 7 “Disappointed not to execute our game plan accurately enough. Too many basic errors that cost us points. We must improve next week against a solid Talywain side next week.” Commented Head coach Paul Matthews. “We’ve plenty of work-ons going forward” added Manager Mark ... More

Wanderers end pre-season on a high

In awful conditions Newbridge and the Wanderers served up a decent feast of rugby through the rain. The home side dominated the early stages only to see the premiership side claw their way back and go ahead. A fine try from Zak Fifield sealed the win for the home side late on and both sets of coaches will have learned a ... More

Wanderers continue pre -season

"Plenty of cobwebs still remained after last week but we were able to spring clean a little more tonight with several 1st XV players making a return" Commented manager Mark Gould. Forwards coach Huw Dowden added: "Good progress from last week. Set piece functioned well and our shape and open play led to some expansive ... More