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The official twitter account of the Bridgend District Schools Under 16s rugby team.

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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
What a performance by the boys. 24-0 half time and kept the pressure on 2nd half. Principality here we come. @dewar_shield @bridgendravens @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
Now the singing has stopped we reflect on the achievement of these boys. Can’t be an easy task if we have had to wait 33 years. Well done lads. Been an enjoyable year. #Playlikeyousing #dynamite
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
7s bowl winners. Played 7. Won 5 lost 2. Well done boys - well played.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Welsh District 7s Champions. Excellent display of 7s all day. #Unbeaten
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
This years’s squad. Well done to all those that made the training squad, made for tough decisions. Training dates and kit order details to follow. @dewar_shield @ospreys
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
Proud of what these group of boys have achieved so far this season. One more step for an unbeaten season. Come support us at the @principalitysta next Wednesday at 3pm. Free entry. Lots of school running a bus trip to support but a big stadium to fill!
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 years
Our 2000’s decade team for the Plate competition tomo. Got some real quality in here and even got 3 BDSRU past and present coaches in there. 10.30am KO in the morning. Get sharing and supporting.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
3 years
Below is the selected squad to represent Bridgend Schools for this season. Well done to all those that attended the summer. Details of training to follow.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
Here it is. The 2023 BDSRU team who will be playing in the final on Wednesday. Thanks to @K2Gym for sponsoring warm up tops for the final @MacronCardiff . Good luck boys.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
8 years
Squad selected for summer training.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 years
Boys couldn’t believe the last play of the game. Rhondda winning 19-17 but we managed a last play try to win. Well played Rhondda though. Final score 24-19. @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Great standard in trial as expected. Tough decision but settled on squad below. However, players can be added at any stage. If you missed out then keep working hard. Players and parents meeting @CCYD_school on Wed as 6pm for those named below.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Ready for our first game. Plenty of competition for places.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Great to have ex player Evan Yardley, current Cardiff RFC hooker, down to work with the boys tonight. #straightasanarrow
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
New @MacronCardiff kit. Ready for first competitive game of the season v @U15SSRU #oldschoolstylekit thanks to @GwynCoaches for your continued to support.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Squad for Friday’s game v @Aberavonschools . Thanks for the help with the new artwork @turfcreative . Playing @bridgendravens be a great experience for the players. @vale4x4ltd our main sponsor for the season. Be nice now if we turn out in our new leisure wear @Fituresports
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
We are under way at @bridgendravens . A big crowd enjoying
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
The squad this Friday. All 28 players in the squad have now been involved in a match day squad. Still competition for places though as we aim to progress to the Dewar Shield Competition.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Off field kit has arrived. @VX3apparel looking good. Thanks for excellent service @Kitboxcymru . £60 a great price thanks to our sponsors. Bring your money to training if you haven’t given it in already.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Wet night but boys showed great desire. @vale4x4ltd @U15SSRU @AllWalesSport @dewar_shield
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Dewar shield off to a winning start. Tough battle from @NPTschools15 . 17-0 win. @AllWalesSport @dewar_shield
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Our captain , Alex, presenting Cardiff skipper with our Tie after the fixture. He practiced his speech all week! #thankteamreffoodhosts
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
7 months
Excellent welcome at Cefn Cribwr on a wet Friday night. Great effort by the boys for the win. 5/5 so top if Ospreys group going into the quarter final.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Strong squad this year - a big squad that we can rotate and still compete with the best.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Well the 15 aside games comes to end but it’s only the beginning for a talented group of boys. They have developed, learned and become young men during the year. Proud of their final performance even if they didn’t progress onto the final. On to RAG next season for many of them.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
7 months
Tough encounter today @porthcawlrfc against @U15SSRU 3/3 for us as we go into Rnd4. @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Thanks @K2Gym for the session. Boys enjoyed. Shirt draw done by the boys & a few parents. Results to follow
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
8 months
Great start to the new U16 campaign. Thanks to @ValleyU15s for a far tougher game than the score suggests.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 years
Here’s the all-stars team from 2010-19. @tomreffell to captain. @samcostelow2001 @Morgan_8strong @Jack_Pope1 @owenwatkinn @stuartfloydelli @caine_woolerton @morgan_harri get sharing and drum up some support.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Great game and what a crowd. Thanks to @Aberavonschools and @bridgendravens
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
6 years
Great effort from 70 boys at trial today. Some real headaches for the coaches but managed to settle on. A smaller summer training squad. Training details to follow.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
@Ospreys have named their RAG U16 squads. Lots of BDSRU boys in the Ospreys East squad. Well done all.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Working hard and building bonds down the dunes this morning.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Squad for what is hopefully our last but one game of the season! Team run on Thursday for the squad below. Bus for full squad from KFC on Friday at 4.30pm. @dewar_shield @AllWalesSport @PontyPSRU
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Squad for our 2nd game on Friday @pylerfc against @U15SSRU “A”. Come along and support the boys.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Here’s the squad for Friday’s game v @LDSRU15 . Few changes again shows the strength of the squad. League table shows it will be a tough game with Llanelli 2/2. Team run Thursday.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
14 days
Moving on from the EPP season to start preparations for us to try and retain the Dewar Shield next season! We are pleased to announce a 42 man extended squad. Details of any preparation sessions will be posted here. Weights sessions planned in May/June.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Squad for Friday’s game v @U15SSRU . Meet at KFC for the bus at 4.15pm. Good luck to those involved.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Thanks to @NeathU15 for the game tonight. Lovely to get on the Brewery Field tonight. Thanks for the support @bridgendravens . @AllWalesSport @dewar_shield
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Mr Dicomidis setting expectations for the season to our squad. Any poor behaviour in school will not be accepted @BryntirionComp @BryntegSchool @CompPorthcawl @creativecynffig @CCYD_school @yggllangynwyd @MaestegSchool @archbishopmc @PencoedSchool
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
Big thanks to Owen Watkin for presenting the players with their shirts for tomorrow’s Dewar Shield final against @MMADACADEMY . Our @K2Gym sponsored tops will be reviled tomo. Got those unable to make it down you can watch live here: …
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
6 years
Great win in the bowl final. 38-7 v @LDSRU15 . Thanks to captain Kyan, MOT Will Bevan and great strength in our entire squad.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Next up our first game of the season. No training Monday due to Bank Holiday. See you all at Sardis Rd.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
We return to the home of Bridgend Rugby on Friday. Lets get an even bigger crowd this time. All U16 to enter and leave through main gates. Adults and siblings to enter through clubhouse.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
We are on our way. Thanks to @K2Gym for the sponsored warm up tops and Wild Print for the ties. #boyslooksmart
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
14-12 down at half time so happy with the 2nd half. On to Neath next week now. @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Tight one @BryncethinRFC tonight. Thanks for game @MMADACADEMY - could have gone any way. On to @RSRWales next Saturday where a win will see us progress to the semifinal.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
Squad for the semi final on Friday. Team run at the Brewery field at 4.15pm tomo. Players to meet at Sardis Rd on Friday at 6.30pm.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
3 years
First schools district game at u16 for the boys tonight. Thanks to @DunravenWindows for the warm up tops. @Fituresports gear very smart. @ValleyU15s @WaterWheelers
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
Final preparations for tomorrow’s semi-final. Thanks to @bridgendravens for allowing us to have a run out at our home of rugby @DunravenWindows Brewery Field. @dewar_shield @RygbiCaerdydd
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 years
Sincere condolences to the family of Mike Groom taken from us to soon. Mike was part of the Bridgend School RU Dewar Shield winning team of 1982. RIP Boys did you proud up in Sardis Rd tonight.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Good first game. Tough one against a quality @U15SSRU team.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Well what a game tonight. Went down 26-25 to a last minute converted try, but glad to be part of a great school boy game of rugby. I’m sure we will meet @RygbiCaerdydd again at some point this year! Thanks to @bridgendravens for great hospitality. #2matchballsontheroof ☹️
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
First session for the summer squad tonight. Good run out. Plenty of talent on show.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Squad for @dewar_shield game v @NPTschools15 on Friday. Official team sheet will be out on Thursday after light team run. Squad below to train @CCYD_Rugby 4.15-5pm. #hopenewkitmakesitback
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
6 years
Tough, muddy graft tonight. Happy to leave @LlanidloesRFC with a 15-7 win against @RGC_East . @CVSRU up next on the 23rd March @PontypriddRFC @dewar_shield @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
6 months
We welcome @rhymney_valley to @porthcawlrfc on Friday for our Dewar Shield Quarter Final. Porthcawl wind been ordered tomo to dry the pitch up. Thanks to Porthcawl RFC for offering their facilities and host us.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Finally got down to our playing squad for this season. Congrats to all and to our leadership team of Sam & Mac. Those included please complete this form -
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Thanks for game @U15SSRU and @pylerfc for hosting. @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Excited for Friday and our first competition game. Swansea at St Helens about as tough as it gets.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
Looking forward to this one. See you all Friday at Sardis Rd.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
The bowl didn’t quite make it back to Bridgend this year. A great effort by our boys today though. Unlucky to lose to Ceredigion in the final. 24-21
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 years
Tondu pitch in fantastic condition so game is ON. Be great to see so many Bridgend district boys all on one pitch.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
17 days
An extended district squad will be named end of the week to challenge for the Dewar Shield 2024. There will be S&C intro to weights sessions, a parents meeting and fun sessions in May/June. Details to follow with the extended squad announcement.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Bit of food @TyRisha14 inn today with the squad. #teambuilding
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
7 months
Tough encounter at Cwmavon RFC against @Aberavonschools . On to Rnd 3 next week at Porthcawl RFC. @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
6 months
Thanks to @rhymney_valley for hosting us at the last moment. Great game, proper cup stuff. Happy with the win 16-9 and on to the semi final next Friday. @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
7 months
Boys enjoyed a run out at the Gnoll tonight. Thanks @NeathU15 for the game. Good luck for the rest of the season. @AllWalesSport @dewar_shield
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Squad for the game Wednesday. Meet at Banwen RFC at 5.45pm. @dewar_shield @AllWalesSport
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Full squad involved (for those fit) again on Friday. We look forward to welcoming Pontypool to @pylerfc
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Squad for our final game v @NeathU15 . Second game in a week and all squad been involved. 6pm KO at @neathrfc (Knoll). Boys off to @ospreys East for RAG development after Xmas.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Tough conditions yesterday and didn’t get to see some positions in their best light. Decided to name an extended squad, including some not able to be seen. Will train for 2/3 sessions and cut again before Xmas. These boys to attend training 4.15-5.15pm @CCYD_school 3G on Mon 13th
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Bridgend Schools U16s
8 months
Here we go again - Rnd 2. Some new faces in the squad for the first time this season, including the return of our captain TTW. Players to meet at 4.30pm Cwmavon RFC @Aberavonschools
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
7 years
Much deliberation but finally settled on a 28-man squad. Well done to all that trialled & those that made it in. Training details to follow
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Team for Friday’s game @CAP against @RygbiCaerdydd . Team run for those below at 4.15pm on Thursday. All squad to meet bus for 4.15am at KFC on Friday to travel to the game.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Squad for Wed to play @U15SSRU . Players to meet at 5.45pm.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Some great rugby on show at the trials today. Summer training squad below to start training on Mon 3rd June at 4.15pm @ccyd . Plenty of opportunity for those that missed out or didn’t trial through school and club rugby next season. #keepworkinghard #hardworkstartsnow
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Bridgend Schools U16s
6 years
Final game of the season before the 7’s season starts. Great bunch of boys.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Thanks for the warm up game @LDSRU15 . Prep continues with training Monday 2nd Sept at Tondu at 4pm.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Squad to play our last group game in the @dewar_shield on Saturday against @RSRWales . Players to meet at 9.30am at Porth RFC. #aimforthesemis .
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
8 months
Squad for Friday’s game. Players to meet at 5.45pm.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Squad for @NeathU15 game on Wednesday. Change of leadership team for this game. Get your scarf and gloves on and get down to the @DunravenWindows Brewery Field to watch.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Thanks to @ValleyU15s and @BanwenRFC for the welcome. Some good rugby on show. @AllWalesSport . Groups for the next stage below.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 years
Great Judo session with Leon earlier. Some technical work to transfer onto the field in our next few sessions.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 months
Training squad for this Thursday. Can only have 25 for match day so hopefully all fit and up for contention. 4.15-5.15pm on the Brewery Field. @bridgendravens pathway.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
8 years
Real tough decisions after a great final trial and year 10 festival today but squad selected for @dewar_shield .
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Bridgend Schools U16s
3 years
Squad for our first 15 aside representative game of the season. Not all 30 boys can be involved but will rotate selection for each game. Game @WaterWheelers on Monday 18th Oct 6.30pm KO. Meet at 5.30pm
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Squad for Fridays game against Carmarthen u15s. Players to meet bus at 4pm at KFC. Return approx 10pm.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
With weekend sees us play @RygbiCaerdydd A’s & @CVSRU . Details below.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
6 years
Ospreys Development Festival over half term. See squad below. Training at CCYD school on Monday 29th Oct 10-12 to prepare. #newopportunities @Bridgend_Ath12s @NantyffyllonRFC @MAESTEGCELTIC @WaterWheelers @porthcawlrfc @pencoedrfc @BridgendSports @KenfigHillRFC
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Squad for Monday’s game against @U15SSRU . Looking forward to visiting @KenfigHillRFC again, been a few years since our last game at the mules.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Next week we prepare for our DS rnd 5 game and also to play @RygbiCaerdydd A’s with a development team. Can the following players join us for training on Monday at CCYD at 4.15pm to prepare. #rotatingopportunities
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
1 year
Squad for Wed game v ⁦ @ValleyU15s ⁩ ⁦ @BanwenRFC ⁩. Hope the ground softens a touch. Meet at 5.45pm there.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
5 years
Squad for Saturday to take on @RygbiCaerdydd at Pencoed College. 10am ko. Hope this weather improves.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 years
Hopefully storm Brendan won’t disrupt this fixture but will keep you posted here. Meet at 5pm. @WaterWheelers
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 months
Always a leader on the field. A great rugby brain. Not many district 2nd rows have played a district game at 10 when needed to. Proud of you Daf. Well done.
@BBCScrumV
BBC ScrumV
4 months
Have your say in the comments! ⬇️ What are your thoughts on Dafydd Jenkins being named Wales captain? 🏉 #BBCRugby
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
6 years
Lovely day @porthcawlrfc for our district trials. 70 boys eager to impress. Good luck all.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
6 years
A great summer training by all and difficult to get the squad down to 30. Those who haven’t been included then keep working hard and playing with a smile on your face. Games will be watched and door never shut. Training tomo at 4.15pm @CCYD
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
2 years
Looking forward to seeing these boys on Tuesday @WaterWheelers for a trial. Players meet at 1pm in kit.
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@Bdsru15s
Bridgend Schools U16s
4 years
Details for the friendly at the start of the near year. Just the boys names below to train on the 2nd. Rest of the swuad back in the 6th. Happy new year. @Aberavonschools
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