RHYL 2NDS 23 DINBYCH 2NDS 20NORTH EAST WALESRUGBY UNION LEAGUE

Apr 18 2008 by Dave Jones, Vale Advertiser

DESPITE fully playing their part in an entertaining fixture at neighbours Rhyl, Dinbych had to narrowly concede defeat and with it probably their chances of Superleague qualification next season.

Dinbych’s performance was much improved, but the team may well rue the absence of a recognised goal kicker, as two missed conversions robbed them of victory.

The visitors started well, playing some attractive running rugby despite the challenge of a very wet pitch, but recently rejuvenated Rhyl defended solidly and eventually mounted a counter attack.

From a five-metre lineout number eight Tim Davies forced his way over for a try converted by Keith Gains, who also kicked a penalty.

Dinbych clawed their way back into the game before the interval. Impressive youth team captain James Rowse, playing on the flank, collected a pass on the left and ran in from the 22 to score Dinbych’s first unconverted try.

The visitors drew level after some excellent interplay between the backs released centre Alex Garvey into space to cross the Dragons line.

Rhyl took first blood in the second half with another Gains penalty, then restored their 10-point lead with a Geezer Davies try. Gains converted, then added three more points to make it 23-10.

Dinbych needed two converted tries to win and made a manful attempt.

The pack worked hard in the set pieces and their scrum held up well to the considerably heavier Rhyl forwards.

The backs also threatened throughout and were well marshalled by young scrum-half Rob Schrimshaw, making his senior debut.

Dinbych kept running the ball at Rhyl, and eventually were rewarded with a penalty landed by Andy Holt.

With minutes remaining Garvey powered through two defenders to cross under the posts, Holt’s extras closing the scores to 23-20, but Dinbych were unable to force the win.

The Seconds will aim to finish the season with pride with two games remaining, starting with Caer Borderers at Caeau Les Phillips on Saturday (2.30pm).

RUTHIN Town Under-14s thrashed Hawarden Rangers 4-0 in the NEWFA Cup semi-final first leg thanks to Iolo Hughes, Mike Jones, David Finnie and an own goal. The return leg was due to be played last night (Thursday).

In their weekend league fixture, Ruthin Under-14s overcame Penycae 4-1, Hughes (2), Finnie and an own goal sealing the win.

Ruthin Town Under-15s whipped Marchwiel 10-0 in the Kevin Wright Memorial Cup quarter-finals, Jordan Reid (3), Lewis Isaac (2), Jordan Oldbury (2), Wil Bowman, Dafydd Davies and Arwyn Edwards all finding the net.

ABERGELE UNDER-12s 0DENBIGH UNDER-12s 8RHYL JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

AFTER an even first half Denbigh held a 2-0 lead at the interval, but it could easily have been all square.

In the second period, however, the visitors’ finishing ability came to the fore and they added six more goals.

On target were Cameron Jones, with a second successive hat-trick, Josh Jones (2) and one apiece for Jake Jones, Andy Clarke and Dominic Chamberlin.

DENBIGH GOLF CLUB: Seniors Stableford (April 7): 1 Barrie Fishwick 36 pts, 2 Arthur Ames 35, 3 Eilian Williams 33; Seniors Match (Apr 8): North Wales Golf Club 6½ Denbigh 5½; Seniors Stableford Comp (Apr 9): 1 George Evans 36, 2 Barry Davies 35, 3 Ed Smith 33; Ken Pierce Cup 55+ and Stableford (Apr 10): 1 Emlyn Pierce 42, 2 Gary Thomas 41, 3 Roger Bruce 39; Gents Stableford (Apr 11): 1 Arthur Ames 38, 2 John Raine 35, 3 Frank Barrett 32; Clwyd Shield first leg (Apr 12): Ruthin-Pwllglas 7½ Denbigh 4½ (second leg October).

DENBIGH A won a very sporting contest 6-2 (13-5) against Rossett in the Flintshire Badminton League division one.

Broughton’s narrow 5-3 (10-8) victory over Denbigh B in division two earned them much needed points.

In division three, Mold C gained a welcome 5-3 (12-8) success over Denbigh C, while Connah’s Quay C gained an equally pleasing 5-3 (10-7) triumph against Llanferres B.