In 1965, a lethal explosion at Cambrian Colliery within the Rhondda valley claimed 31 lives. Two years later the colliery closed down, ripping the guts out of the local people. The legacy of the miners lives on by way of the native rugby floor, as Cambrian Welfare chairman Jonathan Davies explains.
“The bottom is on the prime of a mountain,” says Davies, who explains {that a} century in the past, miners took their pickaxes to a patch of land and levelled it. “There wasn’t actually a group or a league to play in, but it surely was one thing for the miners to do at weekends and the pitch has been there ever since.”
The group that now calls the Tump (a time period for a hillock, seemingly associated to the Welsh phrase twmp) residence was solely shaped in 1982, by Davies’ dad and his mates. “A lot the identical because the miners. It began off as one thing to do on the weekend, however then it received severe,” Davies says. The membership, which has gone on to win a string of trophies, are named after the bottom, recognized regionally as Welfare Park.
“We’re in a socially disadvantaged space,” says Davies. “There isn’t a lot for youths to do right here. However they get to play rugby without spending a dime, and we just lately arrange a boot financial institution. A number of mother and father can’t afford to present their youngsters a great pair of trainers, so when an older lad grows out of a pair, we put them within the boot financial institution, prepared for an additional child to make use of.”
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Rugbynomics Hits New Zealand
In indicators that the lads from Mordor are frightened that they might lastly give again the Bled this yr the Nearlies are taking a look at abroad expertise to fill the void. Stuff is reporting that Richie (not that one) and Shannon Frizell are probably returning to the fold. Though Robertson clearly needs his first-five again in New Zealand, he declined to speak in depth concerning the chance of him getting out of his contract.
“My job is to get the most effective gamers for the All Blacks,” Robertson mentioned. “I’m not going to speak on particular person gamers however my position is to get the most effective All Blacks which can be obtainable out on the sector for our nation. What goes on behind the scenes, clearly we now have to be actually skilled, particularly round employment stuff. That’s all I can say, actually, to that.”
Wallaroos v USA Melbourne 4:30pm in Melbourne
After a tricky hit out towards the Canucks the Wallaroos tackle the USA this weekend. Better of luck women. It’s good to see a few of the cap numbers beginning to rise up there.
WALLAROOS TEAM
- Brianna Hoy (NSW Waratahs) – 4 caps
- Tania Naden (ACT Brumbies) – 11 caps
- Eva Karpani (NSW Waratahs) – 22 caps
- Kaitlan Leaney (NSW Waratahs) – 16 caps
- Michaela Leonard (c) (Western Drive) – 23 caps
- Siokapesi Palu (ACT Brumbies) – 7 caps
- Ashley Marsters (Melbourne Rebels) – 27 caps
- Piper Duck (NSW Waratahs) – 11 caps
- Samantha Wooden (Western Drive) – 1 cap
- Arabella McKenzie (NSW Waratahs) – 22 caps
- Desiree Miller (NSW Waratahs) – 3 caps
- Trilleen Pomare (Western Drive) – 25 caps
- Georgina Friedrichs (NSW Waratahs) – 20 caps
- Maya Stewart (NSW Waratahs) – 9 caps
- Caitlyn Halse* (NSW Waratahs) – debut
Reserves
- Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke (Western Drive) – 1 cap
- Sally Fuesaina (ACT Brumbies) – 1 cap
- Bridie O’Gorman (NSW Waratahs) – 18 caps
- Atasi Lafai (NSW Waratahs) – 10 caps
- Leilani Nathan (NSW Waratahs) – 3 caps
- Layne Morgan (NSW Waratahs) – 20 caps
- Faitala Moleka (ACT Brumbies) – 7 caps
- Lori Cramer (Queensland Reds) – 20 caps
Tremendous Rugby Pacific Spherical 13
Friday 5:05 PM AEST – Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika at SKY Stadium, Wellington,
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Raymond Tuputupu, Siale Lauaki, Justin Sangster, Ben Grant, Brad Shields (c), Du’Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, Richard Judd, Aidan Morgan, Kini Naholo, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan, Daniel Sinkinson, Harry Godfrey
RESERVES: James O’Reilly, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Peter Lakai, Jordi Viljoen, Riley Higgins, Salesi Rayasi
PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Sione Mafileo, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui (c), Lotu Inisi, Jonathan Taumateine, William Havili, Neria Fomai, Julian Savea, Henry Taefu. Positive Inisi, Danny Toala
RESERVES: Sama Malolo, Tevita Langi, Sekope Kepu, Ola Tauelangi, Alamanda Motuga, Aisea Halo, Christian Lealiifano, Anzelo Tuitavuki
Referee: James Doleman Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
Friday 7:35 PM AEST – Melbourne Rebels v Chiefs at AAMI Park,
REBELS (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai (c), Tuaina Taii Tualima, Josh Canham, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Darby Lancaster, Nick Jooste, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Jake Strachan
RESERVES: Ethan Dobbins, Matt Gibbon, Pone Fa’amausili, Angelo Smith, Maciu Nabolakasi, Rob Leota, Jack Maunder, Glen Vaihu
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa’i, Simon Parker, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Etene Nanai Seturo, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert Brown, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson
RESERVES: Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit, Reuben O’Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Wallace Sititi, Xavier Roe, Josh Ioane, Rameka Poihipi
Referee: Nic Berry Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, George Myers
Saturday 12:05 PM AEST – Fijian Drua v Queensland Reds at HFC Financial institution Stadium, Suva,
DRUA (1-15): Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Epeli Momo, Waqa Nalaga, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
RESERVES: Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Samu Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro
REDS (1-15): Peni Ravai, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Ryan Smith, Cormac Daly, Liam Wright (co-c), Fraser McReight, John Bryant, Tate McDermott (co-c), Lawson Creighton, Floyd Aubrey, Hunter Paisami, Taj Annan, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell
RESERVES: George Blake, Sef Fa’agase, Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, James O’Connor, Tim Ryan
Referee: Angus Gardner Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Jeremy Markey
Saturday 2:35 PM AEST – ACT Brumbies v Crusaders at GIO Stadium, Canberra,
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Connal McInerney, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Nick Frost, Jahrome Brown, Rob Valetini, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
RESERVES: Liam Bowron, Rhys van Nek, Sosefo Kautai, Tom Hooper, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Ben O’Donnell
CRUSADERS (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor (c), Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Quinten Unusual, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Fergus Burke, Sevu Reece, David Havili, Jone Rova, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl
RESERVES: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Mitch Drummond, Rivez Reihana, Macca Springer
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
Saturday 5:05 PM AEST – Blues v Highlanders at Eden Park, Auckland,
BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, Laghlan McWhannell, Sam Darry, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papali’i (c), Akira Ioane, Sam Nock, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, Corey Evans, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam, Cole Forbes
RESERVES: Soane Vikena, Mason Tupaea, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Beehre, Cameron Suafoa, Taufa Funaki, Stephen Perofeta, Kade Banks
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (c), Henry Bell, Jermaine Ainsley, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Nikora Broughton, Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Martin Bogodo, Jake Te Hiwi, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
RESERVES: Jack Taylor, Ayden Johnstone, Saula Ma’u, Will Tucker, Will Stodart, James Arscott, Sam Gilbert, Finn Hurley
Referee: Paul Williams Assistant Referees: Dan Waegna, Mike Winter
Saturday 7:35 PM AEST – Western Drive v NSW Waratahs at HBF Park, Perth,
FORCE (1-15): Harry Hoopert, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Williams (c), Izack Rodda, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Chase Tiatia, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman, Kurtley Beale
RESERVES: Feleti Kaitu’u, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Michael Wells, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Sam Spink, Henry O’Donnell
WARATAHS (1-15): Lewis Ponini, Jay Fonokalafi, Enrique Peiretto, Fergus Lee-Warner, Miles Amatosero, Lachlan Swinton, Charlie Gamble, Jed Holloway, Jake Gordon (c), Will Harrison, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Mark Nawaqanitawase
RESERVES: Ben Sugars, George Thorton, Brad Amituanai, Hugh Sinclair, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Izaia Perese
Referee: Jordan Means Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, Jordan Kaminski
Completely satisfied’s Fearless Predictions
Canes by 20
Rebels to stun the Chiefs by 7
Reds by 7 the Drua are usually not at their non secular residence and have the journey again from Perth
Brumbies by 10 at residence to lastly put the stake within the coronary heart of the Saders
Blues by 20 to kill off the Highlanders season
Drive to beat the Tahs M*A*S*H ward.
