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Leader Live
09-05-2025
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- Leader Live
League champions Nant Conwy quite fancy making it a double!
The Division One North champions will be favourites when they tackle Bethesda in the final of the North Wales Division One Cup tomorrow. It could well be a club treble, with Teirw Nant Conwy playing Colwyn Bay in the Division Two Cup showpiece on Sunday. Tomorrow's Division Three Cup final will be contested between Bro Ffestiniog and Bangor. Caernarfon made sure of a runners-up finish in Division One North with their 66-5 midweek triumph over Ruthin. The league campaign draws to a close tomorrow as Bala host mid-table rivals Llandudno. In tomorrow's Super Rugby Cymru play-off semi-final, Ebbw Vale welcome Llandovery. On Sunday, Newport make the trip to Cardiff.
Leader Live
28-04-2025
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- Leader Live
End-to-end thriller as Mold finish campaign with defeat
Following two seasons in the top flight, Mold's final match before their return to Division Two was a 78-33 loss during their trip to Pwllheli. Mold gained a bonus point from their efforts and they conclude the campaign eight points from safety. At the other end of the rankings, it was celebration time for Nant Conwy. They retained their Division One North crown thanks to a thrilling 26-25 success at home to second-placed Pwllheli. It's been an epic race for the championship and Nant deservedly claim the title on the back of their undefeated campaign. Caernarfon remained on course for a runners-up finish as they got the better of Bala 33-22 and Llandudno gained a 29-13 triumph at home to COBRA. Wrexham Athletic were just pipped to the Division Three North East title. Llanidloes required a bonus point win over Ruthin Athletic to edge ahead of Wrexham at the top and they did just this with a four-try showing in a 34-22 outcome. RGC's Super Rugby Cymru season ended in frustrating fashion as they departed the play-offs with a 15-12 reverse at home to Carmarthen Quins. Carmarthen had much of the early pressure and this told when a cross-field kick was collected by winger Louis Rees for the opening try of the afternoon. RGC came out of the blocks quickly after the break and they soon had a try to celebrate. Charlie Probert pulled away to score and Billy McBryde added the conversion points. Then, from their first visit to the RGC 22 of the half, Quins came away with a try from Ifan Davies, who took advantage of space on the wing and went over. It was a tense half, with both sets of players knowing that any mistake could be crucial in this knockout game. Carmarthen stretched their lead out with try from an attacking maul. In the 78th minute, Caio Parry gave RGC hope with a try, but McBryde hit the post with a conversion drop kick attempt. RGC had one final push with over 15 phases looking to get the score, but Quins held out. Other result: Bridgend 33 Swansea 30.
Leader Live
25-04-2025
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- Leader Live
Mold on their travels to conclude their tough campaign
Wrexham's upturn in form, which has seen them win four games on the bounce, means that Mold's two-year stay in the top flight comes to an end. The Chester Road side will hope for a winning send-off when they head to fourth-placed Bethesda. Defending champions Nant Conwy will make sure they retain the title if they avoid defeat at home to second-placed Pwllheli. To maintain their title hopes, Pwllheli must deny Nant any points, while winning their remaining two games with bonus points. Third-placed Caernarfon welcome Bala, while COBRA pay a visit to Llandudno. Llanidloes will pip Wrexham Athletic to the Division Three North East crown if they secure a bonus point win at home to Ruthin Athletic. Wrexham ended their season with a 59-7 midweek win over Denbigh Athletic. It's also a big weekend for RGC, who open their Super Rugby Cymru play-off tilt at home to Carmarthen Quins tomorrow. Caio Parry (2), Rhys Tudor, Billy McBryde (2), Pedr Jones (2), Sam Williams and Gareth Parry shared the tries last time out as RGC ended their regular season with a thrilling 59-38 success at home to Aberavon. Victory for the North Walians will see them through to the play-off quarter-finals.
Leader Live
25-04-2025
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- Leader Live
It'll be a day to remember with RGC and Crusaders in action
Spectators can watch union and league, with RGC and North Wales Crusaders both in action at the venue, marking the clubs' first ever double-header. First up, at 2.30pm, RGC will begin their Super Rugby Cymru play-off quest with their match-up versus Carmarthen Quins. RGC should head into the match in confident mood after last week's 59-38 victory over Aberavon. Crusaders' big League One showdown with Whitehaven will kick-off at 6pm, with the winners going on to the top of the table. Whitehaven, coached by former Cru chief Anthony Murray (pictured), are second, while Crusaders are in third. Last time out Cru beat leaders Midlands Hurricanes 31-18, but head coach Carl Forster says this will count for little if they don't follow it up tomorrow. He told Cru TV: 'This counts for nothing if we don't turn up. They had a real tough contest against Workington and they're well coached. 'We obviously know Muzz (Murray) very well. I know a lot of their boys. Really good team, fight for everything.'
