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Rugby Union: Carlton Jones gives Llandudno a win

Apr 28 2011

RUTHIN 15 LLANDUDNO 24

RHODRI CARLTON JONES scored the match-winning try for Llandudno who completed the double over Ruthin on Saturday.

This WRU Division One North game at Cae Ddol was marred by many handling mistakes from both sides.

In the first half, Huw Parry scored a try for Ruthin, Will Davies adding a penalty and conversion, but Tudno led 14-10 at the break courtesy of two great tries from wing James Gregson, both converted by Tom Hocknell.

Ruthin took the lead early in the second stanza through a Chris Lewis try, but Tudno then began to dominate proceedings, particularly the set pieces with a very strong front-row of Mike Hughes, Nick Irlam and Craig Salisbury.

Hocknell kicked a penalty to push the visitors in front, then RGC 1404 No8 Kelvin Davies made a telling break deep into the hosts’ half.

Davies’ North Wales partner Carlton Jones was in support to score the match-clinching try, touching down under the posts. Man of the Match was Dave Davies Jnr.

Rearranged fixture dates to complete the season: April 30 – Bro Ffestiniog (away); May 3 – Caernarfon (home, 7pm); May 14 – North Wales Plate final v Mold (1pm).

This Saturday Llandudno seconds are home to Wrexham seconds in a league and cup double header (2.30pm).

COLWYN Bay edged a surprise 12-8 win over Nant Conwy at Brookfield Drive to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation.

Tom Duffy kicked four penalties for the Bay who were hammered 58-5 in the recent reverse fixture at Trefriw.