Welsh rugby has had a whirlwind weekend with plenty of highs and lows! First up, the Dragons put up a valiant fight but fell just short against Montpellier, missing out on their first European final with an 18-12 defeat. Despite the loss, stars like Thomas Young and Aneurin Owen shone brightly. Young was unstoppable in France, proving himself an absolute force in tackles and carries, leaving fans in awe.
Grassroots rugby has its own heroes as Gwernyfed, Bargoed Athletic, Llangadog, and Beddau Athletic all joined the ranks of the ‘invincibles’, finishing their seasons unbeaten. Big shoutout to Gwernyfed for a smashing 57-21 win over Garndiffaith, and Beddau Athletic for an astonishing 87-0 win over Whitchurch. What a way to wrap up the season!
Meanwhile, Dale MacLeod has been called the “hire of the season.” As the Dragons’ defence coach, he’s transformed them into one of the toughest teams to beat, fostering an incredible ‘never say die’ spirit.
On the unfortunate side, missed opportunities haunted the Dragons in their semi-final. From not capitalising on key moments to letting Montpellier score during a yellow card period, those will be hard to forget.
Lastly, poor Ben Whitehouse, the Welsh official, faced criticism after the Bordeaux vs. Bath match. It’s never easy being in the hot seat when things get heated!
So much action, so many emotions! Here’s to more thrilling rugby in the future. 🏉🔥