Rugby Club Issue 54 | Page 76

beddau FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG We have been successful this season because our young team are maturing and team spirit is very good, however the rugby standard at this level is way below the championship. Since the restructure of the league system we are now playing local teams and attendances home and away are better than last year. For pure enjoyment this division is the best to play in especially if you are 76 Issue 54 winning most of your matches. As in all sports supporters enjoy watching a winning team. Mini and youth rugby are very important in our club. The mini section is always successful and organises teams from under 7’s to under 16’s with enthusiastic coaches in each age group. Youth and second team rugby appears to be declining in Wales with many of our matches being cancelled because the opposition are unable to field a team. We are definitely community orientated with our club being the focus point of the village and regularly being hired for numerous functions. The club is well organised by a very hard working committee. Last Friday 150 people attended a charity dinner at our club where a sum of over