Nantgaredig
“My family live locally and although I never played for Nantgaredig I played against them for
another local side mainly in the position of No.8. More recently my son Gethin, who went
to the local school, has been the winger for the 1st XV.
This season’s performances have been outstanding and a real pleasure to watch. Nantgaredig
Rugby Club have always commanded a lot of respect from other clubs because of their strong
family friendly and welcoming approach. They are fortunate to have so many great people
down their including an excellent coaching team with Derek and Thomas and Stuart Phillips
who is sadly moving on but with everyone’s best wishes.
My business Copefield Construction have sponsored the club for the past five years and we
like to help out in any way we can. Next season will naturally be a tougher challenge but with
such a good bunch of lads including young and old heads combined with such a great support
throughout the club it’s going to be an enjoyable season!”
Orwel Davies
John George Phillips has had along and positive
connection with the rugby club having played
in the second and back rows for a few seasons
while both his sons Oscar and Max have pulled
on Nantgaredig colours as well when they joined
the club’s junior section. John is also a committee
member who brings his wider experience to this
great family club. He was also the reason that the
club played against an international Swedish team
winning 46-5 during the Jubilee year.
Tom told us, “My mum is Swedish and I lived in
Sweden for three years. I was acquainted with
Neil Johnstone, technical director at the Swedish
Rugby Union and together we agreed the fixture.
The result was publicised on Radio 2 and as far
afield as ABC news in Australia.
Nantgaredig have a great committee and realise
the cycle is always about improving and this year
having a 2nd team has made a positive difference.
It is a great family club and I pass on my best
wishes to all for the future.”
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