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Match Report – Neath RFC 15-38 Carmarthen Quins RFC

Neath  15    Quins  38

The Quins put a frustrating run of matches well and  truly behind them at the Gnoll with a fine bonus point victory and five well taken tries.

The doomed All Blacks in fairness put up a spirited resistance and always looked to move the ball when in possession, but all their efforts  were dented with well drilled Quins tackling. The early minutes set out the pattern for the afternoon as both sides were bent on moving the ball, to the admiration of the decent crowd.

A Neath passing bout was intercepted near the half way to put Dale Ford away on a 50 meter run in under the posts after 10 minutes for Aled Thomas to convert. Almost from the re start the Quins powered up field and after a series of mauls, gained possession for three players  to handle to find Aron Hemmings  free to cross near the posts. Aled Thomas slotted the conversion.

The Quins line out  was back to its competent best taking play up to the 20 minute mark before the All Blacks got into the Quins half and gain  a penalty which Jordan Rees converted. Pressure from the Quins eight took play into the home 22. From a set piece five meters out, the home side expected a Quins push allowing Aron Hemmings to catch them out and he darted away  from the scrum to cross for a clever try, Aled Thomas converted. Richard Bloomfield, back from injury, was having a field day and was supported by Ed  Siggery and Javan Sebastian, giving the home eight little chance of getting out of this stranglehold.

With the second period barely a minute old a clever kick out wide  found space for Jon Bayliss to run on to and go over in the corner only to see the conversion sail well wide. This was answered by Aled Thomas on target with a 44th minute penalty. With a bonus point on the table, the Quins were all out to oblige and after a series of attacks which took play up to the Neath posts  Hemmings switched play to his left and the overlap gave Torin Myhill space to go over in the corner, for the well deserved extra reward, Aled Thomas was on hand with the kick. The All Blacks heads were down and this enabled Aled Thomas to weave his magic and go over for the Quins fifth try and he moved his Match total to 13 with the kick. The Quins were in rampant mood and some exciting running deep into injury time saw Dylan Morgan break away only to see his pass back inside caught by the Neath cover and they started a counter attack which caught the Quins flat footed and result in Callum Hall crossing for a consolation try to end the match.

This performance will no doubt put them in good spirits for the visit of Swansea next Saturday and gain revenge for their unlucky defeat at St Helens early this season. This win puts them 18 points clear of the 5th from bottom Club and ease the relegation threat considerably. So come to the Park next Saturday and spur the boys home

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Team Selection – Neath RFC v Carmarthen Quins RFC

Following the success of our National squad last weekend winning the Grand Slam, we are back to the action this week as we take on the Welsh All Blacks, Neath RFC. Neath have had their fair share of troubles over the last few months but it is great to see their commitment and determination to keep this historical club going, which we congratulate them hugely.

Our last game against Bridgend RFC ended with a disappointing loss so we are looking to bounce back at the Gnoll on Saturday to earn a victory and any extra points we can to keep away from the clubs below us.

There have been a few changes to the squad with Aled Thomas returning at Full Back and Dale Ford moving to the wing replacing Osian Knott. Up front Torin Myhill returns to the front row with Thomas ball dropping to the bench. Jac Price returns from Wales U20 duty to take his place in the second row and Richard Bloomfield moving to Number 8, with Lewys Milling moving across to Openside Flanker.

Neath RFC v Carmarthen Quins RFC

Friday 23 March 2019 – Kick Off 2.30pm

15 Aled Thomas

14 Dylan Morgans

13 Nick Reynolds

12 Josh Batcup

11 Dale Ford

10 Jac Wilson

9 Aron Hemmings

1 Dylan Evans

2 Torin Myhill

3 Javan Sebastian

4 Jac Price

5 Hayden Pugh ( c )

6 Ed Siggery

7 Lewys Millin

8 Richard Bloomfield

Replacements

16 Steff Phillips

17 Thomas Ball

18 Connor Allen

19 Shaun Jones

20 Lee Taylor

21 Elis Lloyd

22 Ifan Beynon-Thomas

23 Steff Marshall

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Q150 Winner March 2019

March 2019

£150 – No       4  –    Mr DR Evans

£100 – No     24 –     Mr JT Harries

£75 –   No       8 –     Mr HI Jones

£50 –   No       2 –     Mrs AJ Beynon

£25 –   No     46 –     Mrs B Griffiths

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Quins Narrow Loss

Bridgend 19   Quins 17

In a week where events off the field stunned and amazed most Welsh Rugby people, the game must go on.

On a wet and windy Brewery Field, both sides had reasons to gain a victory. The home side to ease any relegation threats and the Quins to consolidate their League place. The match turned out to a far from spectacular affair, and when each side took the lead, their tactic was to keep the game tight, which did little to enthuse the decent crowd.

An uneventful opening 15 minutes  lead up to a home penalty taking play to near the Quins line. From the possession gained by the Ravens, Ben Jones was credited with the touch down. Owen Howe added the conversion. From the restart a well judged kick off by Jac Wilson was caught by a Quins player, enabling the Quins pack to surge up to the home 22, and a quick heel led to Jac Wilson in space to glide through for a brilliant try. He converted his try to level matters. The teams defences were kept busy and were on top for the next 15 minutes before Owen Howe broke the deadlock with a penalty. The remainder of the half was dominated by the forwards  with little to get excited about.

Three points behind with the elements behind them promised a change of fortune for the Quins, and they opened strongly leading to play going from left to right at pace. After 48 minutes a controlled period of play led to the Quins moving the ball from the right touch line to the middle and Osian Knott was put clear, he neatly chipped over the covering tacklers and caught his own kick, he raced into the Ravens 22 and an inch perfect kick ahead saw  Aron Hemmings  use his tremendous pace to win the race to touch down for the games best score. Jac Wilson put the Quins ahead with the conversion.

The Quins set piece was more than holding its own but very uncharacteristically their line out was letting them down and after three misguided throw ins they put themselves under pressure and what should have been additions to their scoreline failed to materialise. This led to the home crown urging their favourites to greater things and sure enough with some dubious penalty decisions, this led to Howe adding three penalties to their total and  a somewhat lucky victory.

The effort was always there but unfortunate mistakes and the weather conditions took their toll. The final minutes kept the Quins on the Ravens line, but the greater experience of the home side kept them out and the left with just a losing bonus point. This keeps the Quins 18 points above the fifth from bottom side with games running out , just six matches remaining.

An interesting few weeks ahead as most of the bottom Clubs have to play each other, so the dog fight goes on. Derek King the Ravens chairman explained many interesting facts in his programme address.

We now have a break from the league next weekend as we all get behind the National for their game against Ireland at the Principality Stadium where the Triple Crown, Grand Slam and Championship are all at stake.

Join us in the Clubhouse on Saturday 16th March for a day full of International Rugby:

Italy v France – 12.30pm

Wales v Ireland – 2.30pm

England v Scotland – 5.00pm

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Team Selection -Bridgend RFC v Carmarthen Quins RFC

Following a great second half last week to come back from 15-0 down to draw against RGC, Head Coach Emyr Phillips has made 5 changes to the starting line up to face Bridgend RFC on Friday night. Jac Wilson is the only change to the back line with Aled Thomas dropping to the bench. Up front there are 2 changes to the front row, as we welcome back Javan Sebastian and Scarlets prop Dylan Evans. Richard Bloomfield replaces Lee Taylor in the 2nd row whilst in the back row Scarlets Will Boyde replaces Shaun Evans

 

Bridgend RFC v Carmarthen Quins RFC

Friday 8th March 2019 – Kick Off 7:15pm

15 Dale Ford

14 Dylan Morgans

13 Nick Reynolds

12 Josh Batcup

11 Osian Knott

10 Jac Wilson

9 Aron Hemmings

1 Dylan Evans

2 Thomas Ball

3 Javan Sebastian

4 Richard Bloomfield

5 Hayden Pugh ( c )

6 Ed Siggery

7 Will Boyde

8 Lewys Millin

Replacements

16 Steff Phillips

17 Dominic Booth

18 Connor Allen

19 Shaun Jones

20 Elis Lloyd

21 Gethin Davies

22 Ifan Beynon-Thomas

23 Aled Thomas

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Quins Selection for Trip North

After a break last weekend to enjoy the success of the National Squad beating the Old Enemy in Cardiff, we are back in action this weekend as we travel to North Wales to face RGC1404.

 

RGC1404 v Carmarthen Quins RFC

Saturday 2nd March 2019 – Kick Off 2:30pm

15 Dale Ford

14 Dylan Morgans

13 Nick Reynolds

12 Josh Batcup

11 Osian Knott

10 Aled Thomas

9 Aron Hemmings

1 Steff Phillips

2 Thomas Ball

3 Kemsley Mathias

4 Lee Taylor

5 Hayden Pugh ( c )

6 Ed Siggery

7 Shaun Evans

8 Lewys Millin

Replacements

16 Carwyn Harries

17 Dominic Booth

18 Javan Sebastian

19 Richard Bloomfield

20 Elis Lloyd

21 Gethin Davies

22 Ifan Beynon-Thomas

23 Jac Wilson

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WALES SUMMER INTERNATIONALS

CLUB MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE

WALES HOME  SUMMER INTERNATIONALS 2019

This year as it is a RWC year there will be summer Internationals rather than then normal Autumn fixtures. The Summer Internationals are :-

Saturday 17th August v England -Kick Off – TBC
Saturday 31st August v Ireland – Kick Off – TBC

Would any member requiring tickets for these Internationals please contact Dorian Taylor on 01267 231865 or 07789 051510 before 18th March 2019.

Please kindly note that once tickets are ordered they have to be paid for and taken.
Thank You.

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ANOTHER LOSING BONUS POINT

Quins  7  Aberavon 9

Clubs that play in the Premier Division have earned the right to expect fair and competent Officials. Unfortunately, this was not the case in this match. His lack of ability spilled over to the players, and this caused a hesitant approach resulting in both teams playing well below their expectancy and a low scoring lethargic performance did little to enthuse either sets of supporters.

Both sides normal expansive style was curtailed by strange decisions and many mistakes were made. A Quins attack was charged down in the Wizards 22 and play was quickly taken into the Home 22 and only desperate defence saved the day. After 17 minutes a mystery decision gave James Garland the chance to open the scoring with a 25-meter penalty. Back came the Quins and when play was broken up near the visitors line a clearance kick was wind assisted and play was once again in the Quins 22. This was defended and cleared only to see a Quins attack break down and yet another clearance was taken into the Quins 22 and up stepped Garland to land his second penalty.

A series of aimless kicking followed and when a Quins power play drove them into the Vicarage corner, the Quins line out promised everything only to see a ‘not straight’ throw end the half with the Wizards in front 0-6.

From the restart another Quins power play surge took play up to the visitor’s line and the Wizards were unable to cope with the strength of Ed Siggery who crashed over for Aled Thomas to give the home the lead with the conversion. Play was not allowed to flow with a series of interruptions by the Referee and this frustrated both sets of supporters as well as the players and this led to a disappointing half hour that was ended with yet another mystery decision and yes you have guessed it, an Aberavon penalty. Garland was on target to re take the lead and ultimately the match points and a sad reflection on the man in the middle.

Dylan Morgan played his 100th League match for the Quins and he continues to be a danger when ever in possession, this mile stone is within the realms of both Aled Thomas and Lee Taylor who stand on 99 League matches.

 

The next match will be away to RGC1404 on March 2nd and with Round 3 of the Six Nations come along to the Club to view the games on our ‘big’ screens. France take on Scotland @ 1415 followed by the BIG MATCH Wales v England @ 1645. Happy hour prices and Snacks available

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Q150 WINNERS

Here are your winners of the Q150 Club Draw

February 2019
£150 – No 107 – Mr KN Olausen
£100 – No 59 – Mr IR Williams
£75 – No 20 – Mr E Thomas
£50 – No 105 – Mr M Stevens
£25 – No 88 – Mr W Edwards

Winner of the 2 International Tickets Wales v Ireland – No34 – Mr NJ Stephens

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JUST A LOSING BONUS POINT

Llanelli  18    Quins 12

On a wet and windy night, where it was a win at all costs for the home side, it was the inexperience of the young Quins side that led to the Llanelli outfit taking the vital league points. There was never more than a score in it for the whole match, and play was taken from end to end so both sets of supporters were kept interested throughout.

The opening quarter saw both sides use the ping pong tactic and kicks were exchanged to no real effect. One sides attacks were met with equally sound tackling by the other. Strangely the home side chose to go for the touch line rather than the points with three kickable penalties only to see the Quins defensive line out hold out, and it was midway through the half that saw the first score board action when Ioan Hughes slotted a 22 meter penalty.

After a series of attacks and counter attacks, the Quins won a line out 30 meters out and a powerful burst through two tackles gave Dylan Morgan to demonstrate once again how difficult he is so stop and he crossed near the posts, Aled Thomas converted. The Quins line out was beginning to creak and after losing their throw in near the half way, the home side took full advantage and  two quick passes saw captain Nathan Hart through to score a well taken try, Hughes missed the kick, giving the home side that single point lead and once again a dreaded Quins yellow card for Gethin Davies saw them suffer.

Both sides showed signs of quality play and made a mockery of the WRU’s opinion that the Premier does not match up to expectations, as the intensity of play was always displayed and a credit to both squads. The home side took full advantage once again of a failure to secure a Quins line out and Ioan Hughes was on hand to go over for an against the run of play score. He missed the conversion.

With just a score separating the sides, play was exciting, and chances were narrowly missed by both sides due to excellent defence. The Quins were camped on the  Llanelli line for the long periods but despite their control their lack of patience was to let them down, and several powerful surges were left unanswered. With the match near injury time the Quins power play led to then winning a ruck and quickly move the ball out right for Dale Ford to go over in the corner. Aled Thomas missed a match winning conversion by literally inches.

From the restart, the Quins pilled everything into attack and as so often happens they made a mistake at the lineout and switched off and Josh Weeds was quick to follow up and cross for a fortunate try. Hughes missed the conversion.

The Quins losing bonus point keeps them in 8th place and comparative safety and with Aberavon the next visitors to the Park next week the season has much to offer. With Kemsley Mathias, Jac Price with Wales Under Twenty squad and several players missing, the performance was encouraging for this young squad, and they are looking forward to next week’s visitors Aberavon at the Park

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