Congratulations to our very own Carwyn Jones who retains his Outside Half Spot for Wales U18’s as they take on Ireland this Sunday.
Good luck Carwyn!
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Jones in line for another U18’s appearance
QUINS BOYS TRIUMPH AT REGIONAL LEVEL
THREE Carmarthen Quins players helped orchestrate a Scarlets Under 18’s regional title.
The Scarlets played the Ospreys at the Talbot Athletic Ground with the winner taking the crown.
The Scarlets made it a comfortable night, winning 40 points to 10 making them unbeaten. Carmarthen Quins’ star boy Carwyn Jones earned the Player of the match award.
Just be aware, he’s TWO YEARS YOUNG!!
Congratulations to Carwyn Jones, Elis Price and Will Davies.
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Junior Cup Action – Does Silverware Beckon For our Young Guns?
It is that time of the year again when the Carmarthenshire GMG host their annual finals day and there is a great representation from the Quins with 4 of our 5 age groups going for silverware.
On Sunday the Under 12s will be aiming to keep the Under 12s cup at the Quins when they head to Nantgaredig to play Llanelli Wanderers. The young Quins side have swept all before them this season and find themselves in the Cup Final courtesy of the following victories:
Lampeter 5 Quins 59 in Round 1
Brynamman 5 Quins 14 in the Quarter Final
a walkover in the semi final against a combined Nantgaredig and Tumble team.
We wish the young squad all the very best in their first final.
Our Under 13s head to Nantagredig on Sunday to face St Clears in the final of the plate competition. They have had an indifferent season this year following the successes of last season but they have developed as a group by playing against some of the best sides in South Wales.
They find themselves in the final following a victory over Tycroes in the Cup Competition followed by a defeat to Newcastle Emlyn. A victory against Penybanc in the Quarter Final of the Plate set up a tie against Tycroes again but the Quins were awarded a walkover.
After a long season we know the boys are up for this one and will be aiming to add silverware to their cup wins last season. It would be a fitting end before they head North next week for their end of season tour.
The Under 14s head to Natgaredig for a final of the cup where they will play Pontyberem. Another age group that has swept all before them they will be looking at becoming back to back champions having won the cup last year, They find themselves in the final thanks to the following results:
Penybanc 0 Quins 48 Preliminary Round
Newcastle Emlyn 0 Quins 22
Carmarthen Quins 8 Amman Utd 5.
I am sure we all agree that those are pretty impressive results and they deserve they day up in Natgaredig. All the best to all involved You have this boys.
Our Under 15s head to Ammanford on Friday night in the final of the Bowl where they will host Tumble. Many will not know or understand what this group have been through, Having been decimated by departures in the early season, it would have been easy for the coaches and management to say “hang on, we cant continue and we fold”. But that is not in the Quins DNA and the boys that remained loyal now have their reward by appearing in a final.
It will be a keenly contested game as the boys will go out and leave everything on the field and we are all so proud of what they have achieved in the face of adversity. They really do epitomize the club Motto “Llywddiant Tryw Ymdrech – Success Through Endeavour”
If there was a team of the year award within the club then these boys would rightly be up there as contenders. Enjoy your experience boys and regardless of the result you can hold your heads up high.
Unfortunately, there is to be no final for our Under 16s who were knocked out of the cup in the semi final against a fired up Kidwelly side. The squad however, can be rightly satisfied with their performances through the season and we look forward to all the players continuing their journey with the Quins Youth.
All at the club are proud of the section and also the minis that are coming up behind them. As a club we take development seriously and look to push players on to bigger and better things. This will not stop and we will continue to develop the next generation of Mighty Quins. Good luck all, go out and enjoy your days you deserve it.
THIS WEEKS JUNIOR FIXTURES
U15’s THRIVE AT HOME
Well done to Carmarthen Quins U15’s after having a tremendous win over a strong Penlan outfit yesterday morning. It is incredible to see all the hard work paying off. Credit to players, parents and volunteers for the commitment you show on a weekly basis.
Yesterday, the U12’s had a successful derby day, comfortably overturning neighbours Carmarthen Athletic.
The U14’s had a hard-fought victory winning 19 points to nil over Newcastle Emlyn.
Unfortunately our U13’s narrowly lost to Trebanos. After showing guts and determination for the full 70 minutes, the boys just fell short.
Another brilliant weekend of Junior Rugby!
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FOUR JUNIOR TEAMS IN ACTION TOMORROW
- It’s derby day for the Quins u12’s as they are set to face Carmarthen Athletic. Kick off is at 10am.
- The Quins u13’s are home to Trebanos as they look to build on last weeks fine victory against Penybanc. Kick off is at 11am.
- Newcastle Emlyn make the trip east to Carmarthen as the Quins u14’s are set for a thrilling encounter. Kick off is at 10am.
- To conclude this Sunday’s Junior Fixtures, The Quins u15’s are home to Penlan. Kick off is at 11:30am.
THIS WEEKS JUNIOR FIXTURES
Carmarthen Quins Mini and Juniors have an action packed weekend ahead.– Carmarthen Quins U7/8s are away to Carmarthen Athletic with a kick off time yet to be confirmed.– Carmarthen Quins U9s are home to Nantgaredig. The game will be played at Abergwilli with the game kicking off at 10am.– Under 10s are home to Kidwelly on Thursday evening KO 18:30 in Abergwilli.– Carmarthen Quins U12s travel to Brynamman in a Cup match. Their game will kick off at 10am.– Carmarthen Quins U13s are home against Penybanc in the plate KO 10:00am.– Carmarthen Quins U14s are home against Pontyberem KO 10:30am.– Carmarthen Quins U15s are home against Lampeter KO 11:30am.– Carmarthen Quins U16s are home against Kidwelly in the cup over the park KO 12:30pm.
13’s JUST FALL SHORT
Sunday 15th January finally saw our under 13s play their Carmarthenshire Cup Quarter final against Newcastle Emlyn. The scene was set on a winters morning in Carmarthen Park for a keenly contest game.Newcastle Emlyn kicked off and the game was played at a pace worthy of senior standard which both teams vying for supremacy and making inroads whenever they had ball in hand.Emlyn took first blood with a penalty that seemed to settle their nerves first and through further plays and some good handling they pressed the Quins line to bundle over for an unconverted try to extend their lead. Try as they may the Quins were met with a resolute defence and suffered a couple of turnovers. It was Emlyn who scored again tbrough an interception which again went unconverted. Half time came and the Quins (Under 12s Regional Champions) were under the cosh and 13 nil down. The half time pep talk seemed to work and the Quins were industrious and kept ball close and used w me forwards to go through the phases and make ground upfield which eventually resulted in a try from close range for centre Keane Turner converted by Macs Hastings. Not to be out done after a penalty Emlyn kicked for touch and through their bigger pack trundled over for a try on the corner that again went unconverted. Not letting their heads drop the Quins fought back and great interlinking work between several pairs of hands for backs and forwards Macs Hastings saw a gap on the blindside and he scampered over for a try that he converted.With time ticking on towards the end the Quins had the bit between their teeth and were going at Emlyn wave after wave and some thought this was going to be a copy of the Carmarthenshire Cup final result where the Quins scored late to take the win but alas it wasn’t to be and following a turnover the referee blew his final whistle to bring an end to a contest watched by a sizeable crowd for a mini and junior game and Emlyn ran out winners 18pts to 14pts. They now gave furnace United in the next round whole burry Port face Llandovery on the other cup semi final and we wish them all the very best.The Quins move on to the plate competition where they will face Penybanc in the preliminary round so they stillHave their sights on silver ware.The squad that represented the Quins with pride on Sunday was Dan EvansCai DaviesEfan ReadingBedwyr BishopCelt EvansRhys Evans Caleb MorrisSion JonesMacs Morgan Macs Hastings Macsen LawickiIoan JamesKeane TurnerJac JohnsonRhys JamesJack wellsJoe GascgoineLouie ThomasIolo Beaumont-MorganRhys Welford Special thanks to long time club supporters Mike and Sue Evans for sponsoring the game all at the Under 13s are appreciative of your assistance in allowing us to play on the park. The young Quins side will go again and will dust themselves off having learned from this fixture and will be keen to put their stamp on future games.
Under 15’s Aim to Finish Season in Style
The Under 15’s head to Parc Y Scarlets on Sunday no strangers to the environment having been crowned Under 12’s regional champions before the world headed into lockdown putting an end to any rugby.
Having won the Carmarthenshire Cup with a victory over a combined Lampeter/Aberaeron team 34pts to 25pts the young Quins side will be looking to add to their already impressive list of silverware.
Preparations have been at high intensity after a short break of rugby but all players put in the effort for one final push. The coaches are confident that the squad will give their all and not end up wondering what if!
Your Match Day 23 for the Regional Cup Final is:
Under 13’s are fully prepared for Parc Y Scarlets
The preparation is complete and the Under 13’s are looking forward to heading to Parc Y Scarlets on Sunday where they will face Aberystwyth in the Scarlets Regional Cup Final. This of course is the teams first season of competitive 15 a side rugby due to the covid pandemic.
The Quins got the final having beaten Amman United 31pts to 22 pts in the final in Llandeilo having got to the final courtesy of victories over Carmarthen Athletic, Llandeilo and Burry Port.
The coaches know that the side they face on Sunday will be a stern test for them as a group but know that they have the character to front up. The last team to win this cup pre covid were our current Under 16s so it is hoped we can continue that success and bring the cup back to Carmarthen.
Your Match Day Squad for Sunday is:
