Nantgaredig
“I moved to the area thirty years ago and have
been impressed by the club since then. Although
I never played for Nantgaredig I am a big fan and
this season particularly they have been a real joy to
watch. The club is blessed by many great stalwarts
who have effectively built the club from the ground
upwards.
The development of their facilities and their
additional room has allowed them to offer the club for
local occasions and events that I have participated in
myself. Over the years, I have watched with interest
the standard of rugby improve and the play being
molded into the heights they have reached this
season. The face of rugby has changed a lot over the
years with the coaching divide between professional
and grass roots clubs reducing drastically.
Nantgaredig are a real hub of the local community
and offer a level playing field for anyone wishing to
be part of them. My businesses have sponsored the
club for over fifteen years now and I enjoy helping the
club in a small way.
The support and enthusiasm the supporters bring,
epitomised in the recent bowl semi final, is second to
none and I wish all my friends at Nantgaredig Rugby
Club the very best of continued success!”
Simon Wright
“I have had two spells at Nantgaredig
Rugby Club before a hamstring injury and
work and family commitments, including
the birth of my son Logan took precedent.
My first spell was between age 19-21 and
although I played at a higher lever for some
other Carmarthenshire clubs like Quins 7
athletic I did return to Nant four or so years
when they were in Division 3.
Barry Thomas was a great influence during
my time at the club and a great coach also. My
main playing position was outside half and my
dad was also a great supporter of the club and
continues to be to this day.
Unfortunately, I don’t get down to see
the lads as I am usually away with family on
weekends but am delighted for everyone at
the club and believe that if they all continue to
stick together next season will be a good one.”
Darren Williamson
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