MUMBLES RFC

Youth Section

Welcome to the Youth section of this web site.

Matches

We play in the top division of the WRU Ospreys region. In total there are 6 divisions and for the season 2006 / 2007 we finished 3rd in our division. We also compete in both the WRU and Swansea District knock out competitions. We arrange a number of friendly matches, including under 17 age group games and also enter 7’s tournaments.

Tour

For the last two seasons we have toured just after Easter to Rugby Club Parabiagio, near Milan

Age requirements

For the season 2007 / 2008, Youth players must be under the age of 19 on the 1st September 2007, (i.e. born after 1st September 1988) and must be aged at least 16.

Coaching

We have three coaches. Mr Simon Evans is head coach, Mr Richard Llewellyn is the forward’s coach and Mr Dave Longden is the backs coach.

Training

We normally train on a Thursday evening, starting at Underhill Park. Players are requested to arrive for training from 18.00 ready to start promptly at 18.30. Training usually lasts between 1 and 2 hours
Training has already started for next season.

Pre-Season

Pre-season matches have been arranged as follows :
Tuesday, 21st August - Trial match at Underhill Park (18.30)
Thursday, 23rd August - Webb Ellis Youth Cup, preliminary round v. Loughor RFC at Ashleigh Road (18.30)
Tuesday, 28th August - Team building exercise with the RAF at Underhill Park (18.00)
Friday, 31st August - Friendly v. Seven Oaks RFC at Underhill Park (18.00)
Watch this space for other friendly games in September - the league season starts with a home game against Bridgend Athletic on Saturday, 29th September.
The full fixture list for next season (2007/8) is now available here.

Contact numbers

Simon Evans                    head coach                07866 628646

Richard Llewellyn            forwards coach          07968 180721

David Longden                backs coach              07966 333660

Richard Jenkinson            manager                    07711 104843            

Subscriptions

These are reviewed at the start of each season. For 2006 / 07 subscriptions were £25

 Richard Jenkinson, Youth Manager

LINKS :

Manager's Reports

2007/8 Fixture List

Scorers 2007/8

Ospreys Region Division A Results 2007/8

Ospreys Region Division A Table 2007/8

Swansea District KO Cup 2007/8

Web Ellis KO Cup 2007/8

   Peter Bates

Last Updated - 8th April 2008