Rugby Union: Nant Conwy just pip cup tie

Nov 25 2010

NANT CONWY 18 RUTHIN 17

A PENALTY in added time from Peredur Ellis clinched Nant the narrowest of victories in Saturday’s North Wales Cup tie.

The fact that there had been a gap of four weeks in playing due to the autumn internationals was evident for both sides in a match full of basic errors.

Perhaps the neutral person would describe the encounter as being a full-blooded cup match though with Nant winning in extra time.

The only score of the first half was a try scored by Ellis which he converted himself.

The second half began in a similar fashion to the first and this time, it was Ellis again who was successful with a penalty after three minutes’ play.

Ruthin scored their first points after another eight minutes when Ben Taylor squeezed over for a try on the right. Shay Tudor was successful with the conversion.

Further pressure on the try-line by the Nant pack followed and ended when the hooker, Eryl Jones was forced over by his fellow forwards to touch down to make it 15-7.

Ruthin came back to score arguably the best try of the match when Tudor raced over on the right to touch down and then convert.

Only 10 minutes remained when the visitors went ahead for the first time in the match as Tudor was successful with a penalty attempt.

Nant gathered pace again and the forwards were working their way down the pitch without breaking through.

A penalty kick was given after 41 minutes play at a distance of about 35 meters away from the posts.

Up stepped Ellis once again and the ball bisected the sticks on its way over to make the final score 18-17.

Nant’s next fixture is a league game at home to Bro Ffestiniog on December 4.