Llangennech RFC Under 13s - 25/26

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LLANGENNECH RFC UNDER 13s - PRESENTATION OF FUNDS RAISED

On 22 April 2026 at Llangennech Park a cheque for £500 was presented to Mr David Craddock (Chairman Ty Bryngwyn Hospice Fundraisers) being monies raised at the Fun Run held on on 11 January 2026.

Mr Craddock extended grateful thanks to everyone present and to all who had selected Ty Bryngwyn Hospice for this very generous donation which will be used wisely and well for the sole benefit of the Hospice.

It was a great pleasure accepting this donation on the training field and having the opportunity to meet the young players, parents and coaches.

We wish them every success in the future.

Llangennech RFC Under 13s - 25/26

🏆 WE’RE HEADING TO THE FINAL!

After an incredible, hard-fought season, our Llan Rugby U13s have officially secured their spot in the Cup Final! 💥

We’ll be taking on Ammanford RFC in what promises to be an epic showdown. We need the Llan family out in full force to cheer the boys to victory!

📅 Date: Sunday, 26th April
📍 Venue: Carmarthen Athletic RFC
🏉 Opposition: Ammanford RFC U13s

Let’s bring that trophy home! 🏆🔥

🚨 PLAYER PROFILE ALERT 🚨

We are super proud of how hard the boys have worked this season to get to the cup final. So, in their tribute and to help our supporters get to know the boys a littler better. We're going to post some player profiles. Let's all get behind the boys.

Next up...

On our road‑to‑the‑final countdown… Lucas 🔴 ⚫️ ⚪️

Swipe 👉 to get to know Lucas a little better and drop them a 👍 or 💬 to wish them luck as we head towards the Cup Final on 26th April at Carmarthen Athletic Ground!

Let’s hear it for the future of Llangennech RFC U13's 💥🏉

🚨 PLAYER PROFILE ALERT 🚨

We are super proud of how hard the boys have worked this season to get to the cup final. So, in their tribute and to help our supporters get to know the boys a littler better. We're going to post some player profiles. Let's all get behind the boys.

Next up...

On our road‑to‑the‑final countdown… Carson 🔴 ⚫️ ⚪️

Swipe 👉 to get to know Carson a little better and drop them a 👍 or 💬 to wish them luck as we head towards the Cup Final on 26th April at Carmarthen Athletic Ground!

Let’s hear it for the future of Llangennech RFC U13's 💥🏉

🐄🚜 From the farm to the finish line! 🚜🐑

Back in January, our brilliant boys (and equally brilliant coaches!) swapped boots for hooves and took on a sponsored fancy dress fun run along the Millennium Coastal Path — all in glorious farm‑themed costumes 🐮🌾

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, they raised an amazing £500 for Ty Bryngwyn Hospice, Llanelli ❤️👏

After the run (and a well‑earned sit down!), we headed to St Elli’s Bay Restaurant, who very kindly donated the use of their function room for the second year running — legends! ⭐ Parents then stepped up with a cracking buffet spread and sold teas and coffees for all our supporters, helping push the fundraising total even further ☕🥪

💙 Huge thank you to:�• Everyone who sponsored the boys�• The parents who cooked, baked and brewed�• The wonderful team at St. Elli's Bay�• And of course, our boys and coaches for running their socks off (and keeping their costumes on!)

We’re so proud to present this cheque to the amazing committee at Ty Bryngwyn Llanelli Hospice — what a team effort 🙌

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🚨 PLAYER PROFILE ALERT 🚨

We are super proud of how hard the boys have worked this season to get to the cup final. So, in their tribute and to help our supporters get to know the boys a littler better. We're going to post some player profiles. Let's all get behind the boys.

Next up...

On our road‑to‑the‑final countdown… Lucas 🔴 ⚫️ ⚪️

Swipe 👉 to get to know Lucas a little better and drop them a 👍 or 💬 to wish them luck as we head towards the Cup Final on 26th April at Carmarthen Athletic Ground!

Let’s hear it for the future of Llangennech RFC U13's 💥🏉

🚨 PLAYER PROFILE ALERT 🚨

We are super proud of how hard the boys have worked this season to get to the cup final. So, in their tribute and to help our supporters get to know the boys a littler better. We're going to post some player profiles. Let's all get behind the boys.

Next up...

On our road‑to‑the‑final countdown… Zach 🔴 ⚫️ ⚪️

Swipe 👉 to get to know Zach a little better and drop them a 👍 or 💬 to wish them luck as we head towards the Cup Final on 26th April at Carmarthen Athletic Ground!

Let’s hear it for the future of Llangennech RFC U13's 💥🏉

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Llangennech RFC U14s wish to publicly address the recent decision concerning our Carmarthenshire GMG Cup Semi Final fixture.

Following the victory over Carmarthen Athletic, a complaint was raised regarding the appointment of the match referee, alleging a connection to our club. In response, we fully cooperated with the Carmarthenshire GMG committee and provided clear evidence demonstrating that the referee’s only association with Llangennech RFC is a limited administrative link to the senior team for the sole purpose of obtaining a DBS.

The referee is a Level 3 WRU-qualified official - the highest possible level, and is neither a parent nor a coach affiliated with either club. We were therefore satisfied that the appointment complied fully with the applicable regulations.

For context, the rule allegedly breached states:
“All games must be officiated by neutral referees (no coach/parent affiliated to that club) for cup, plate and bowl fixtures.”

For the avoidance of doubt, the referee in question does not fall within any category typically associated with a lack of neutrality. He has no coaching role, no parental connection, and no direct involvement with this team or our club. We believe the interpretation applied in this case goes beyond both the wording and intent of the rule.

Importantly, the GMG stated in their decision that “Carmarthen Ath in their complaint did not question the standard or the impartiality of the refereeing on the day.” Despite this, the GMG demanded a replay of the fixture. We are extremely disappointed with this outcome. The match was won fairly, properly officiated, and in line with the rules as written.

We also formally raised serious concerns regarding player welfare in relation to this decision. These are 14 year old players who won a competitive cup semi-final match fairly and celebrated that achievement, to then be told it must be replayed — not due to anything that occurred on the pitch, nor any issue with officiating, but due to an administrative technicality for which responsibility rests with the competition organisers and is outside the control of either team.

A replay presented clear and avoidable welfare risks:

* Heightened tension – The situation had already created a charged environment between clubs and placed 14 year old players into an environment where emotions of players, coaches and spectators are already elevated.
* Conduct risks – Increased likelihood of breaches of expected standards from adults and spectators. There is a duty of care to avoid creating conditions where this is likely to occur
* Player wellbeing – Confusion, stress, and a sense of injustice for children asked to replay a fairly won match, sending a damaging message that results can be overturned for reasons unrelated to the game itself
* Undermining values of age grade rugby – It conflicts with the core principles of respect, fair play, and acceptance of match outcomes. This decision undermines those principles.

Given the GMG board's own findings were that the refereeing performance and impartiality were not in question, making the welfare risk associated with a replay entirely unnecessary.

In light of this, Llangennech RFC U14s remain firmly of the view that the result should have stood which has now resulted in us being made to give up the result and let Carmarthen through to the final.

We fully support our players, coaches and families, and stand by the integrity with which the match was played, and the professional action taken afterwards by our committee to support us.

Llangennech RFC U14s

🚨 PLAYER PROFILE ALERT 🚨

We are super proud of how hard the boys have worked this season to get to the cup final. So, in their tribute and to help our supporters get to know the boys a littler better. We're going to post some player profiles. Let's all get behind the boys.

Next up...

On our road‑to‑the‑final countdown… Tyler 🔴 ⚫️ ⚪️

Swipe 👉 to get to know Tyler a little better and drop them a 👍 or 💬 to wish them luck as we head towards the Cup Final on 26th April at Carmarthen Athletic Ground!

Let’s hear it for the future of Llangennech RFC U13's 💥🏉