1st Team

Aberystwyth RFC lost their WRU Division 1 Welsh Cup second round game against Yr Hendy RFC 18 – 21 at Plascrug on Saturday. In a close and hard-fought game, Aber were outmuscled in a dour, physical encounter that needed extra time to decide the eventual winner. In a game disrupted with numerous penalties, Aber failed to gain any real momentum with limited possession, both scrum and lineout under pressure throughout the game. On a cold, overcast day with a slight breeze, Aber started brightly, winning lineout ball and mauling and rucking into the visitors’ 22 metres. A break by Aber winger B.....