WATERLOO SHOW THE WAY FORWARD

There can be no doubt in the minds of the Gogledd Cymru team about the challenge ahead. Size prevailed on Saturday when in giving, a "stone a man" to the Waterloo pack, Gogledd Cymru conceded 6 tries and 37 points.
This ends a series of two preseason friendly matches which have been useful in introducing new players to the system and in outlining the task for the future.
Playing a level above club rugby will demand greater fitness and skill levels from individual players. Having new levels to aspire to presents exciting targets for these players. Coaches and management have recognised this as a process. It will not happen overnight or over the season - but it will happen.
There is a buzz in the camp. No-one can have any doubt about the commitment of the players, coach, physio, manager and technicians. The only disappointment on Saturday was the support.
The next game is against Sale Jets on the 19th Sept in Bangor k.o. 19-30. The Jets will be looking to avenge the 17 all draw last season.

GOGLEDD CYMRU (gold) AND LLANDOVERY (green) PLAY FOR YOGI

GOGLEDD CYMRU were proud to play a part in an event which raised £23,000 for the Bryan Davies Appeal on Saturday 11th August http://www.bryandavies.org.uk/ In losing to Llandovery 35-14 GOGLEDD CYMRU provided an entertaining game of rugby with a number of new players getting the chance to be members of the squad. Resilient in defence, it took almost 60 minutes before GOGLEDD CYMRU began to show the shape that they generated towards the end of last season. The team looks forward to Llandovery's offer of making this an annual event.