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BRIDGEND
BLUE BULLS
Bridgend Blue Bulls RLFC is based in Pyle in Wales
and they currently compete in the Welsh Premier
of the Rugby League Conference. They are led by
Chairman Lee Harben-Jones whilst Stephen Smith
manages the team and they are progressing well
under their guidance.
They have a history of which they have every right to
be proud, being the most successful amateur rugby
league team in Wales having won the Welsh Premier
a record 6 times as well as winning the Harry Jepson
Trophy twice.
After being set +up the club wasted no time
establishing themselves as a heavyweight competitor
as they won the league in each year up to 2008. They
were particularly dominant in 2003 and 2004 when they
managed to win all of their games.
This time around they have enjoyed a strong league
season again, putting together a record of having won
8 and lost just 2 of their 10 matches. This saw them
finish 3rd in the standings which was enough to qualify
for the play-offs.
A particular highlight of the team’s form has been the
attacking brand of rugby that they have been producing
and this is reflected by the fact that they were the top
scorers in the league. In total they racked up 520 points
at a rate of more than 50 per game.
This certainly meant that any supporters were well
entertained and should encourage more of the
community to get behind the club in the future. Playing
with such flair will also help them to attract and retain
the players needed to enable them to continue to be
successful.
The team’s potential was there for everyone to see
during the season and they demonstrated how strong
they can be in the semi-final against Torfaen Tigers.
They won by a score of 36 points to 20 in a powerful
display, never falling behind at any stage. This sets up
an encounter with Aber Valley Wolves in what is sure to
be a terrific encounter between two high quality sides.
The Grand Final is due to take place on Sunday 17th
August at Taffs Wells.
Bridgend Blue Bulls are a fantastic club that are
consistently achieving good results on the field of play.
Hopefully they will be able to continue to do well in the
years to come and Rugby Club Magazine would like to
wish them the best of luck for the Grand Final.
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