UNDER 16

The under 16's with their new kit sponsored by AT&A Health and Safety and Jan Tyrer Planning

The picture was taken before the match with Flint that they won 31 - 0.

THURSDAY APRIL 26^th

BANGOR 39 - LLANGEFNI 12

On Thursday night Bangor Under 16's easily beat a much bigger Llangefni outfit by 39-12, outscoring the visitors by 7 tries to 2. Bangor scored 7 tries Craig Roberts (2), Mark Gray, Edam Ahaiku, Peter froment, Darren Brace, Carwyn Milburn ( Try and 2 conversions).

UNDER 16 RUGBY

BANGOR 19 - RHYL 39

SUNDAY MARCH 18^th 2007

Bangor were missing seven key players as a result of injuries in recent games and looked like taking a real beating when they let in two soft early tries first on the right wing and then on the left wing. Although they pulled themselves together and showed some resistance poor tackling and disorganised back defence let the visitors in for two more to make the half time score 0 - 20. The coaches must have said something to fire them up during the break because they came out firing on all cylinders for the first time and soon got on the score sheet with a fine team try finished off by Jack Latham. When they scored again with an excellent try from scrum half Meurig Thomas converted by Jonni Hughes, they were right back in the game and looked like taking it. They lost some momentum when Rhyl struck back with two tries to widen the gap but a try from Llyr Roberts with a Hughes conversion gave them some hope but Rhyl hung on and scored a second converted try right at the death.

UNDER 16 RUGBY

COLWYN BAY 12 V BANGOR 34

SUNDAY MARCH 11^th 2007

Bangor played against the strong wind in the first half and defended courageously. The home side attempted to out play the visitors in the close game with quick phases out but Bangor’s defence were up for the challenge despite having key players out of position. The opening try came when Colwyn Bay kicked ahead and won the race to the line and this was converted by the stand off. Bangor responded well with good inter play between the forwards and backs, which released Will Jones who continued the movement off loading to Mark Gray who scored, Jonni Hughes converted.

The majority of the second half was spend in the Colwyn Bay’s half with dominate play by the Bangor’s forwards releasing the backs with positive movement but unfortunately not finishing several excellent chances. Pressure continued by the forwards, several strong key ball carriers Craig Roberts, Rodri Thomas, Gwion Bowen and Martyn Hughes present throughout created more chances that led to several tries. Mark Gray got his second try receiving the final pass from Olu Pyrasse, unsuccessfully converted by Jonni Hughes.

Bangor's forwards now provided quick quality ball to the backs who started playing with confidence. Will Jones scored two tries in quick succession. Outside half Jonni Hughes created good opportunities for his centres Darren Brace and Llyr Roberts with strong running and support they produced a well worked try with winger Edam Ahiaku getting the touch down with no conversion.

Colwyn Bay benefited from a Bangor error to gain a well-worked try by the forwards and a unsuccessful conversion, but Bangor continued their dominance throughout the second half and finished with a further try by “man of the match” Mark Gray which made it 12-34 at the end of play.

Bangor’s performance was good but need to work on several identified areas of their game prior to next week’s home game against Rhyl but in general the coaching staff were pleased with the younger players who really came of age playing with senior players who progress to Bangor’s youth development squad at the end of the season.

UNDER 15'S

BANGOR 31 - RHYL 0

Sunday March 4^th 2007

Bangor ran in four tries in the first half with the wind and rain driving at their backs. Llyr Roberts opened the scoring with a fine run to the try line and then did it again soon after. Iwan Roberts then ran in two tries. Joni Hughes converted three of the tries.

The second half saw the visitor regroup and they come close to scoring a few times and they only let Bangor in once with a try scored by Michael Royston-Roberts.

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UNDER 16's

BANGOR 30 - LLANDUDNO 5

Sunday January 27^th 2007

Although missing three top players, Joni Hughes, Olu Peyrasse and Carwyn Milburn who were representing North Wales, Bangor turned in a powerful performance to comprehensively gain revenge over arch rivals Llandudno. Winger Wil Jones opened the scoring after collecting a wayward kick and storming down the wing for a fine try. Centre Llyr Roberts added the second again after collecting a stray kick.

Llandudno struck back in the second half with an excellent try from the backs and looked like getting on top but Bangor kept their heads and struck back with a try from Darren Brace. The next try came from a dropped pass and after a few fly kicks centre Nick Blyth dropped on the ball. Blyth scored again from the centre and finally Jack Latham finished off a power run from Martin Hughes.

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← Will Jones scores Bangor's first try.

Nick Blyth scores his first try and running in his second.

UNDER 16's

FLINT 0 - BANGOR 49

Sunday January 14^th 2007

On a blustery but bright Sunday morning, Bangor u16s proved to be too strong for their hosts at Flint. Playing against the wind in the first half, the Bangor pack dominated the set pieces and went in well ahead by 27 points at half-time. With the wind to their advantage, it was only an injury to the referee that restricted Bangor in the second half. A shortened half saw the forwards continuing to keep their backs well-supplied with bal. Excellent flowing handling movements, between the players behind the pack, saw a further four tries. The game ended early at 49 - 0. The Bangor pack had a good morning, whilst in the backs Llyr Roberts stood out for his electrifying pace and Nick Blythe's instinctive breaks carved open the opposition defence.

UNDER 16's

BANGOR 3 - MOLD 43

SUNDAY JANUARY 7^th

Bangor were outplayed in all departments and well beaten by a superior team. Mold scored 5 tries in the first half and two in the second. Bangor's only score was a penalty from Carwyn Milburn.

UNDER 16's Rugby

BANGOR 60 - LLANGEFNI 5

SUNDAY DECEMBER 17^th

In the spirit of Christmas Bangor loaned some players to the visitors who put up a spirited performance but were outgunned by Bangor's best players who will form the core of next seasons youth team. Bangor scored freely with tries from Wil Jones, Carwyn Milburn, Jonni Hughes, Jack Latham and Llyr Roberts. Carwyn Milburn did the place kicks.

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UNDER 15's Rugby

BANGOR 0 - NANT CONWY 0

SUNDAY DECEMBER 10^th

Terrible weather prevented open play and both teams did best when playing against the wind and rain. Bangor dominated the first half and Nant dominated the second half but neither side were able to cross the line. The pick of the bunch for Bangor were scrum half Iwan Roberts, hooker Rhodri Thomas and fly half Darren Brace. The forwards did well to keep the game tight especially when playing against the weather.

UNDER 16's Rugby

PWLLHELI 10 - BANGOR 17

SUNDAY DECEMBER 2^nd

Despite the strong wind both teams put on a good entertaining display with Pwllheli making better use of the wind with intelligent kicking. Bangor ran out winners by three tries to two. The first try was the result of a brilliant effort from winger Llyr Roberts followed by a good forward try from Martin Hughes. Iwan Roberts came on as substitute in the second half replacing Meurig Thomas and put in some crunching tackles. Bangor's third try came after a good handling move in the backs with Wil Jones getting the touch down. Cameron Kelly came close with two difficult conversions and Darren Brace succeeded with his attempt.

Date	Venue	U15	Result	U16	Result
17^th September	Away	Llandudno	L	Llandudno
24^th September	Away	Rhyl		Rhyl
1^st October	Home	Wrexham	L	Shotton	W
8^th October	Home	Ruthin	W	Colwyn Bay
15^th October	Away	Nant Conwy	W	Nant Conwy
22^nd October
29^th October
4^th November	Wales	Australia
5^th November	HOME			COLWYN BAY CAERNARFON	W W
11^th November	Wales	Pacific Islands
12^th November	Away	Mold		Mold	L
17^th November	Wales	Canada
19^th November	Home			Flint	W
25^th November	Wales	New Zealand
26^th November
3^rd December	Away	Pwllheli		Pwllheli	W
10^th December	Home	Nant Conwy	Drawn	Nant Conwy
17^th December	Home			Llangefni	W
7^th January	Home	Mold		Mold	L
14^th January	Away			FLINT	W
21^st January	Away	Colwyn Bay		Colwyn Bay
28^th January	Home	Llandudno		Llandudno	W
4^th February	Wales	Ireland
10^th February	Scotland	Wales
24^th February	France	Wales
4^th March	Home	Rhyl	Won
10^th March	Italy	Wales
11^th March				Colwyn Bay	W
17^th March	Wales	England
18^th March				Rhyl	L
25^th March
26^sth	Home			Llangrefni	W
15^th April
22^nd April
29^th April	Home	Pwllheli		Pwllheli

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