Fixture

Brynamman RFC | 1st Team 26 - 25 Birchgrove RFC | 1st Team
Hanno Dirksen
1 Try
Dean Gunter
1 Conversion
1 Penalty
Dafydd Aled Thomas
1 Try
Scott Gibson
1 Try
David Griggs
1 Try

Match Report
24 April 2024 / Team News

WE LOST THE BATTLE BUT WON THE WAR

 

In a pulsating game at Brynamman tonight we narrowly lost the decision 26-25 but a bonus point  4 tries from

Hanno Dirksen

Griggs

Aled Thomas

Scott Gibson

Plus a losing bonus point has assured our survival in Division 1.

 Congratulations to everyone involved

Report to follow.

SUMMARY

 As the midweek result and more importantly our retention of Division 1 status is now old news just a Summary of the game for the benefit of those not there and my International readers, all two of them !!

  1. First Score: Brynamman drew first blood with a well-executed penalty kick.3-0
  2. Second Score: Birchgrove responded swiftly, courtesy of Gunter’s successful penalty.3-3
  3. Dirksen’s Try: Dirksen showcased his skills, scoring a try for Birchgrove after a clever dribble. Gunter added the conversion.3-10
  4. Brynamman’s Penalty: Another penalty for Brynamman narrows our lead 6-10
  5. Birchgrove’s Response: Griggs powered through with a lung-bursting run to score a try for Birchgrove.6-15
  6. Brynamman’s Turn: Brynamman answered back, securing a try to make it 13-15.

 

HALF TIME

  1. Penalty: Brynamman strike first and slot over a penalty, taking a slim 16-15 lead.
  2. Birch next : Forward power gets  Aled Thomas crossing the line 16-20.
  3. Brynamman’s Resilience: Brynamman fight back, notching another try and successful conversion 23-20.
  4. Scott Gibson’s Heroics: Birchgrove’s Scott Gibson embarked on a sensational try-scoring run, putting them ahead at 23-25.
  5. Late Drama: Brynamman’s nerves held as they secured a late penalty, clinching a 26-25 victory.

Despite the loss, Birchgrove’s 2 bonus points ensure their place in Division 1 and Brynamman live to fight another day.

Next game Skewen at home Sat  27th April see you there

 

 

 

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