THE first game of a brand new season, but first a heartfelt thank you to Rob Vaughan and Richard Killick. For over 30 years, these legends have been the scribes of Cowbridge RFC, capturing every tackle, try, and tea spill with flair. Diolch RV/RK.
The eagerly anticipated unveiling of our new gym, spectators walkway, and scoreboard added a touch of glamour to the Fred Dunn. Thank you to all local businesses and members involved in making these upgrades possible.
A whopping 16 of the 20 players selected hailed from Cowbridge Minis, Juniors, and Youth sections, proving that our local talent pipeline is as reliable as a referee’s whistle… most of the time.
The match kicked off with Dexter Hart darting over the line, scoring the first try and nearly outrunning his own shadow. Gilfach quickly retaliated with a try of their own, reminding Dexter that shadows are indeed faster.
Charlie Locke then danced around defenders, putting Cowbridge back in the lead. Gilfach’s penalty brought them closer, but not close enough to hear Cowbridge’s game plan (which, admittedly, was mostly ‘run faster’).
Another try for Gilfach had the scoreboard flashing, but Dexter Hart doubled down with his second try, sending Cowbridge into halftime with a narrow lead of 20-15.
Gilfach kicked off the second half with a try. Not to be outdone, Max Lucas charged through like a bull in a china shop, leaving a trail of confused defenders in his wake.
Rhydian Williams then decided it was his time to shine with not one, but two tries. The crowd started chanting for a hat trick, and Rhydian, never one to disappoint, delivered with style. Somewhere, a hat in the stands was sheepishly removed in tribute.
Ioan Lewis, cool as a cucumber in a snowstorm, kicked 11 points from the tee and was named man of the match.
Despite Gilfach’s best efforts, the final whistle blew with Cowbridge triumphant at 46-27.
Next up, an away fixture against Ynysybwl on Saturday, 21st September, and the next home game is against Cardiff Quins on Saturday, 12th October.
CJ
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