01-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Coleg Glynllifon win North Wales Under-18 Rugby Cup
Glynllifon were crowned North Wales Cup champions after beating Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor 38-7 in the final, while Coleg Menai reached the final of the North Wales Bowl.
Mr Coles, rugby engagement officer, said: "I'm incredibly proud of the performances of the Grŵp Llandrillo Menai teams in the North Wales Cup and Bowl this year.
"A huge amount of work has gone on in the background, and to have Coleg Menai competing in the Bowl final whilst Coleg Glynllifon and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor went head to head in the Cup final is testament to this.
"The engagement from the players across the Grŵp has been excellent, with some fantastic rugby played throughout the year.
"The programme has added significant benefits both to our learners but also to North Wales U18 rugby as a whole.
"Congratulations to Coleg Glynllifon as deserved winners and U18 North Wales Champions."
The cup final took place in Dolgellau on a sunny day, with Glynllifon starting strongly and building an early lead.
Tries from Bedo Jones, captain Huw Watkins, and Robert Meurig Jones, all converted by Jones, put Glynllifon firmly in control.
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor responded with a try from Joseph Wall, converted by Euros Williams, captain, but Glynllifon continued to dominate after the break.
Further tries from Elis Anderson and Robat Jones, both converted by Bedo Jones, along with a penalty kick, sealed the 38-7 victory.
Huw Watkins, captain of Glynllifon, said: "It was a brilliant season.
"Everyone was very committed and played with a lot of heart.
"I enjoyed playing with my mates, and winning the North Wales Cup."
Euros Williams, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor's captain, said: "Overall it was a good season with the college.
"We gave some good performances but struggled to maintain our main and strongest team, but we never let the college down.
"We played with a lot against us in the final with not our strongest team out, but everyone showed heart and courage to finish the game."
Glynllifon's cup win capped a strong year that began with a second-place finish at the inaugural Welsh Agri-Colleges 10s tournament in Aberystwyth.
Their cup campaign saw victories over Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, Ysgol Brynrefail, and Ysgol Tryfan, earning them a home semi-final.
A walkover in the semi-final, after Ysgol Eirias conceded, sent them into the final, where they secured the title.
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor also impressed, notching wins over Ysgol Dinas Bran and Ysgol Bro Caereinion before a narrow defeat to Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn.
In the semi-final against the same opponents, a drawn result meant Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor progressed to the final as the away side.
