What a weekend of rugby action! Ebbw Vale’s Steelmen pulled off an electrifying 34-33 victory against Swansea, and it was a nail-biter till the very end. The star of the show? Ieuan Morris, who powered through with a hat-trick, including the match-winning try. Despite a whopping five yellow cards and one red, the team overcame injuries and suspensions to secure this crucial win. Talk about drama on the pitch!
Elsewhere, reigning champs Newport are on fire, trouncing Bridgend Ravens 35-20 for their sixth straight win. Try-scorers like Dafydd Buckland, Ben Roach, and Kyle Tayler ensured Newport remains the team to beat, earning all conversions from Harrison James. Bridgend didn’t leave empty-handed though, managing a bonus point with four unconverted tries.
In other thrilling matches, RGC jumped to sixth place by defeating Carmarthen Quins 41-23. Their second-half performance was unstoppable, marked by tries from Billy McBryde and Delwyn Jones, complemented by brilliant conversions and a penalty from McBryde.
And finally, Aberavon broke their winless streak by overcoming Pontypool 38-14, largely thanks to a first-half hat-trick from scrum-half Scott Whitlock. Keillen Cullen’s kicks were spot-on, converting all tries and setting them on the path to victory.
Rugby fans, these matches were packed with action, suspense, and triumphant moments! Which team’s shining performance caught your eye this week? 💪🏉