MUMBLES RFC
Youth Section
Welcome to the Youth section of this web site.
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.
For the last two seasons we have toured just after Easter to Rugby Club Parabiagio, near Milan
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.
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.
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 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.
Simon Evans head coach 07866 628646
Richard Llewellyn forwards coach 07968 180721
David Longden backs coach 07966 333660
Richard Jenkinson manager 07711 104843
These are reviewed at the start of each season. For 2006 / 07 subscriptions were £25
Richard Jenkinson, Youth Manager
LINKS :
Ospreys Region Division A Results 2007/8
Ospreys Region Division A Table 2007/8
Swansea District KO Cup 2007/8
Peter Bates
Last Updated -
8th April 2008