Portugal tour success
The senior side travelled to the Mediterranean on Wednesday, October 19, where they took on three Portuguese sides in as many days.
Led by Director of Sport Allen Boyd and teacher Mike Leach, the pupils recovered well from a 36-18 defeat to Cascais Rugby in the opening game of the visit to triumph in their next two contests.
The first success came with a 12-0 shutout victory over CT Technico in what was an extremely physical contest throughout.
This was followed up by a 31-0 win over Agronomia U18s, which featured a starring performance from Lancashire U17 squad member and sports scholar Kieron Brogan.
During the tour they took part in a number of training methods, including cool down sessions in the hotel pool, video analysis of each contest and specialised coaching sessions.
Mr Boyd, said: “It was a fantastic tour and each member of the Rydal Penrhos side acquitted themselves very well in the face of stern competition.
“They are a close-knit bunch and this was evidence in not only the performances they put on, but also the way they conducted themselves and aided one another throughout the trip."
Dan Owen, an upper sixth pupil, made his first senior RGC start after impressing in three substitute appearances this season, and produced another standout display in what was the Gogs’ fifth win in their opening six Principality Premiership outings.
The 17-year-old forward showed age is no barrier with an assured performance throughout and the triumph leaves Mark Jones’ side in third place as the first block of fixtures came to an end.
Player-coach Josh Leach, said: “During the warm up Mark challenged the team to start the game well which in fairness the starting 15 did, putting a lot of pressure on Swansea in the early minutes with some solid carrying up front and from the midfield.
“With the ball in hand we looked dangerous, creating a lot of chances for our outside backs who dominated the wider channels and made a number of line breaks running the ball back from deep.
“Our problems came when we couldn't control our restarts, and repeatedly we would score and then immediately put ourselves under pressure with a spillage or a penalty. That was very much the story of the game.”