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garethgovier — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:15:57 CDT

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Top Story...

Another Strong Second Half Performance from Young Sharks

Despite another excellent second half performance, a depleted Sharks team couldn't repeat their comeback of 2007, against the Cardiff Demons last Saturday.

At short notice, coach Jon Ellis was forced to pull on the red jersey, along with Demons replacement Wayne Williams, who has played for the Sharks in previous seasons. Therefore, with only 14 players, the Sharks found the first half difficult with the Demons running in three tries in quick succession.

However, the Sharks still looked good with ball in hand, and tries from new players Joe Beddow and Dylan Evans, got the Sharks on the scoresheet.

The first half ended 34-10 to the Demons, following additional tries from Kyle Blake and a second try from Shane Goddard.

Click here, to read about the Sharks second half fightback...

Latest News...

Strong Showing at Scott McRorie 9s...

A new look Sharks team put in some great performances at the Scott McRorie 9s, held at Aberavon Green Stars RFC, on Sunday 11th May. Several new players, including Christiaan Roets, Matthew John and Nathan Jenkins, joined Sharks regulars like Jonny Griffiths, Alan Pope and Dai Norman, to put down a marker for the coming Conference season.

Grouped with the Steelers, the Tigers and Aberystwyth Uni, the Sharks, who were displaying their brand new kit for the first time this season, got off to a flying start against the students with a 24 - 0 victory, with some fast paced, flowing rugby.

The students struggled to live with the Sharks, with several of their first team players unavailable for the tournament and following some unfortunate injuries, they had to withdraw from the competition.

The Sharks then went on to beat the NPT Steelers, who had already lost to a well drilled Torfaen Tigers team.

That set up a mouthwatering group showdown between the Sharks and the Tigers, and although both sides knowing they had already qualified for the semi finals, there was certainly no let up here.

Click here to see how the Sharks got on...

2008 Sharks RLFC Playing Jersey Now Available...

The Sharks RLFC are pleased to announce the available of thweir brand new replica jerseys for 2008 are now available to order.

In line with our new logo and rebranding, we are delighted to agree a new deal with Canterbury of New Zealand, who have supplied us with our new kit for 2008.

The new jersey, known as the 'International Jersey', is sdtate of the art in terms of image, quality and design and the jersey can also be seen on International rugby union teams such as world champions South Africa, as well as Australia, Scotland and Ireland. Furthermore, Exeter Chiefs RFC and top Superleague club Warrington Wolves also wear simiilar designs.

To view enlarged images of the new jersey just visit the Sharks Shop, where you can place an order for your own replica or just click here to visit the image in our Gallery

The jersey will of course be on full display at the Scott McRorie 9s, to be held at Aberavon on Sunday 11th May 2008.

Sharks Shop...		Sharks Training...
Coming soon... The brand new Sharks Shop is the perfect opportunity to show your Sharks colours this season... For the full story, click here. To visit the Sharks Shop (please note - this is still under construction) just click here. To contact us to either place an order or to enquire about clothing or accessories, please click here.		Sharks training is now well underway, with players attending on a weekly basis in preparation for the new season. New players, regardless of experience or ability, are very welcome to attend. Why not give it a try? Bring a friend! Training schedule: Seniors: Every Wednesday night at People Park (alongside Llanelli Leisure Centre), Llanelli, 6.30pm - 8.00pm Juniors: Dinefwr Junior Sharks (u13s) and Swansea West Junior Sharks (u15s) will be confirming thier training schedules soon. Please check here soon for more information.

Other News...		Featured Player...
Martin Taffetsauffer confirmed as main sponsor for 2008 season... Canterbury of NZ confirmed as main kit supplier for 2008 season... 2008 sponsors agreed... Clive Griffiths joins Sharks as Patron... 2008 Fixtures announced...		Jonathan Griffiths Sponsored by: Ambassador Windows Ltd. Jonathan Griffiths, our 2007 captain, has been one of the Sharks' star players, since the club started in 2006. A controling influence at Stand-off and a great kicker for the club. Jonny has also represented the Wales RL under 20s side and will be a key player for the Sharks in 2008. Click here to see his profile.

Patrons

Clive Griffiths	Scott Quinnell	Paul Highton

Patrons

John Warlow	Brian Butler

2008 Main Sponsor		2008 Sponsors

2008 Sharks RLFC Squad

garethgovier — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:41:21 CDT

Click on player's name to read their profile.

Backs
David Norman Position: Fullback / Wing Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Waunarlwydd RFC Honours:
Johan Taffetsauffer Position: Fullback / Wing Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Llandovery RFC Honours:
Mark Cooke Position: Wing Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Furnace United RFC Honours: Wales A RL
Mike Francis Position: Fullback Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Christiaan Roets Position: Centre Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Whitland RFC Honours: Wales A RL
Rowan Jenkins Position: Centre / Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Jonathan Griffiths Position: Scrum-half / Stand-off Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Carmarthen Quins RFC Honours: Wales u19s RL
Nathan Jenkins Position: Centre Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Cwmgors RFC Honours:
Bryn Evans Position: Centre Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Aberystwyth RFC Honours:
Matthew Phillips Position: Utility Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Steff Rogers Position: Stand Off / Centre Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Adam Barnett Position: Wing Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Forwards
Daniel Griffiths Position: Hooker / Second Row / Loose Forward Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Llanegnnech RFC Honours: Wales u19s RL
Tom Sloane Position: Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Chris Lloyd Position: Prop / Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Dylan Evans Position: Prop / Loose Forward Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Burry Port RFC
Lee Diana Position: Hooker Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
James Bannister Position: Prop Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours: Wales A RL
Alan Pope Position: Prop / Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Waunarlwydd RFC Honours:
Daniel Jenkins Position: Prop / Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Gareth Williams Position: Prop / Loose Forward Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Whitland RFC Honours:
Dan Fox Position: Loose Forward / Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Waunarlwydd RFC Honours:
Justin Fishwick Position: Prop Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Nicky Harris Position: Prop Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Tom Jones Position: Prop Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Sean Kelly Position: Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Gavin Matthias Position: Prop / Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Ashley Banfield Position: Prop Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Chris Keenan Position: Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Andrew Bolton Position: Prop Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Alex Stubbs Position: Second Row / Fullback / Wing Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Bonymaen RFC Honours:
Joe Beddow Position: Hooker Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Waunarlwydd RFC Honours:
Gareth Morgan Position: Prop / Second Row Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC / Llangennech RFC Honours:
Jonathan Kearney Position: Prop Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Gethin Daniel Position: Prop Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:
Jon Ellis Position: Utility Age: Clubs: Sharks RLFC Honours:

Scott McRorie 9s Gallery

garethgovier — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:31:43 CDT

International Honours

garethgovier — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:40:54 CDT

Congratulations to the following Sharks players who have represented Wales...

Wales A
Awaiting Photograph	Awaiting Photograph
Mark Cooke Caps: Year: 2006	Christiaan Roets (with Swansea Valley Miners / Bridgend Blue Bulls) Caps: Year: 2006, 2007

Wales u19s
Awaiting Photograph	Awaiting Photograph
Jonathan Griffiths Caps: Year: 2006	Dan Griffiths Caps: Year: 2006

Wales Students

Awaiting Photograph

Christiaan Roets

Caps:

Year: 2008

ABOUT THE SHARKS

garethgovier — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:35:18 CDT

To find out everything you need to know about the Sharks, such our club history, our home venue and all about our developing junior section, just click on the relevant link and enjoy!

Also, why not take a look at the International Honours some of our players have acheived, just click here.

PREMIER WELSH CONFERENCE TABLE

garethgovier — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:09:45 CDT

Wales Conference Table 2008

Team	P	W	D	L	For	Agn	Diff	Pts
Valley Cougars	3	3	0	0	144	82	62	6
Bulldogs	2	2	0	0	86	38	48	4
Demons	3	2	0	1	86	74	12	4
Titans	1	1	0	0	40	26	14	2
Blue Bulls	2	1	0	1	50	84	-34	2
Tigers	1	0	0	1	36	44	-8	0
Steelers	3	0	0	3	76	98	-22	0
Sharks	3	0	0	3	68	140	-72	0

Top try scorers

Name

Team

Tries

Byron Williams

Bulldogs

Andrew Bradshaw

Demons

Lloyd O'Conner

Blue Bulls

Gareth Holtam

Demons

Shane Goddard

Demons

Dylan Evans

Sharks

Jonathan Griffiths

Sharks

Dan Fox

Sharks

Joe Beddow

Sharks

Dai Norman

Sharks

Top points scorers

Name	Team	Pts
Shane Goddard	Demons	26
Jonathan Griffiths	Sharks	22
Jeremy Lloyd	Bulldogs	20
Carl Thomas	Valley Cougars	16
Byron Williams	Bulldogs	16

remier Welsh Conference Table 2008

Team	P	W	D	L	For	Agn	Diff	Pts
Blue Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Bulldogs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Demons	0	0	0	0	0	0		0
Sharks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Steelers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Tigers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Titans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Valley Cougars	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Premier Welsh Conference Table 2007

Premier Welsh Conference Table 2006

Player Profile - Christiaan Roets

garethgovier — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:54:50 CDT

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International Fixtures - Wales Students

garethgovier — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:54:16 CDT

Please come back soon for information on Wales Students' 2008 World Cup Campaign...

Follow Christiaan Roets on his travels - a West Wales Shark in Australia...

International Fixtures - Wales A

garethgovier — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:52:00 CDT

2008 Wales A Fixtures & Results

CONFERENCE HOME NATIONS TABLE
Team	P	W	D	L	For	Agn	Pts	Diff
England	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ireland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Scotland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wales	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Saturday 21st June

Scotland A v Wales A

Saturday 5th July
Wales A Ireland A

Sunday 19th July

England A v Wales A

FIXTURES AND RESULTS

garethgovier — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:53:52 CDT

2008 Premier Welsh Conference

Sunday 11th May

Scott McRorie 9s tournament
Aberavon Green Stars RFC

Round 1 - Saturday 17th May

Steelers 16 - 18 Demons
Blue Bulls v Tigers
Valley Cougars 60 - 12 Sharks (18th May)
Titans v Bulldogs

Round 2 - Saturday 24th May

Sharks 24 v 32 Blue Bulls

Tigers 36 v 44 Valley Cougars

Titans 40 v 26 Steelers

Demons 20 v 26 Bulldogs

Round 3 - Saturday 31st May

Bulldogs 60 v 18 Blue Bulls
Valley Cougars 40 v 34 Steelers
Tigers v Titans
Demons 48 v 32 Sharks

Round 4 - Saturday 7th June

Titans v Demons

Blue Bulls v Valley Cougars

Sharks v Tigers

Steelers v Bulldogs

Round 5 - Saturday 14th June

Demons v Blue Bulls

Valley Cougars v Titans

Bulldogs v Tigers

Steelers v Sharks

Round 6 - Saturday 28th June

Tigers v Demons

Blue Bulls v Steelers

Sharks v Titans

Valley Cougars v Bulldogs

Round 7 - Saturday 12th July

Titans v Blue Bulls

Demons v Valley Cougars

Tigers v Steelers

Bulldogs v Sharks

Saturday 26th July

Play-offs Round 1

1st place have weeks rest

last place drop out

2nd v 7th1

3rd v 6th2

4th v 5th3

Saturday 2nd August

Play-offs Round 2

1st place v 2

1 v 3

Saturday 4th August

Grand Final

All games will kick off at 2:30pm unless otherwise stated

2007 Fixtures and Results

2006 Fixtures and Results

Demons v Sharks

garethgovier — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:44:11 CDT

Saturday 31st May 2008 - Demons 48 - 32 Sharks
(Pictures courtesy of Mark Harris, Cardiff Demons RLFC)

2008 Photo Gallery

garethgovier — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:29:50 CDT

Scott McRorie 9s (Sunday 11th May 2008)

Cougars v Sharks (Sunday 18th May 2008)

Sharks v Blue Bulls (Saturday 24th May 2008)

Demons v Sharks (Saturday 31st May 2008)

Sharks v Tigers

Steelers v Sharks

Sharks v Titans

Bulldogs v Sharks

Sharks v Blue Bulls

garethgovier — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:22:30 CDT

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Valley Cougars v Sharks

garethgovier — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:22:00 CDT

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2007 Video Gallery

garethgovier — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:20:06 CDT

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GALLERY

garethgovier — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:19:32 CDT

Please click on one of the following links, for Sharks photos and video footage of the 2008 season, as it unfolds as well as photos from the 2006 and 2007 seasons...

2008
2008 Replica Jersey
2008 Photo Gallery
2008 Video Gallery

2007

2007 Photo Gallery
2007 Video Gallery

2006

2006 Photo Gallery

2007 Photo Gallery

garethgovier — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:18:24 CDT

Sharks v Demons (Saturday 2nd June 2007)

Match Reports

garethgovier — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:51:02 CDT

Scott McRorie 9s
Sunday 11th May, Aberavon Green Stars RFC

Strong Showing for the Sharks at the Scott McRorie 9s...
A new look Sharks team put in some great performances at the Scott McRorie 9s, held at Aberavon Green Stars RFC, on Sunday 11th May. Several new players, including Christiaan Roets, Matthew John and Nathan Jenkins, joined Sharks regulars like Jonny Griffiths, Alan Pope and Dai Norman, to put down a marker for the coming Conference season.

Grouped with the Steelers, the Tigers and Aberystwyth Uni, the Sharks, who were displaying their brand new kit for the first time this season, got off to a flying start against the students with a 24 - 0 victory, with some fast paced, flowing rugby.

The students struggled to live with the Sharks, with several of their first team players unavailable for the tournament and following some unfortunate injuries, they had to withdraw from the competition.

The Sharks then went on to beat the NPT Steelers, who had already lost to a well drilled Torfaen Tigers team.

That set up a mouthwatering group showdown between the Sharks and the Tigers, and although both sides knowing they had already qualified for the semi finals, there was certainly no let up here.

Once again, the high standard of rugby continued throughout this game, and the Tigers looked as though they were going to seal it when they went 22 - 14 ahead.

However, the Sharks fought back, and, in the heat of battle, both sides claimed victory at the final whistle. Amongst the confusion, It was later confirmed that the game had been drawn at 22 - 22. The Tigers went through as group winners, due to a greater points difference.

That meant the Sharks were to face holders Cardiff Demons in the Semi Finals, who were winners of their group, containing Newport Titans and the Valley Cougars.

Again, the two sides were evenly matched, and as the match approached full time, the Sharks led 14 - 10. However, two late tries for the Demons sealed for the holders, who also avenged their defeat by the Sharks, at Furnace United RFC in 2007, with this victory.

In the other Semi Final, the Tigers went through against the Titans, to set up the Final with the Demons.

In the Plate Final, the Valley Cougars triumphed over the NPT Steelers.

The Cardiff Demons eventually ran out convincing winners over the Torfaen Tigers 28 - 10 and held on to the Scott McRorie 9s trouphy for another year.

Final word goes to the Sharks for an outstanding 9s tournament, with many stand-out performances - well done boys, keep it going for the rest of the season!

Valley Cougars 60 - 12 Sharks
Sunday 18th May, Nelson RFC

Cougars too tough for Sharks...
Depsite some promising individual performances at the Scott McRorie 9s last weekend, the Sharks slumped to a 60 - 12 defeat at the hands of the Valley Cougars, at Nelson RFC, on Sunday 18th May.

With the loss of five players on the Sunday morning, the Sharks still travelled to Treharris, with a 17-man squad, but couldn't live with the well drilled Valleys team. Further injuries during the game led to an even tougher task, with several new, young players having to play more of a part in the game than planned - but the young guns certainly gave their all, in a difficult opening encounter.

The Sharks managed only two converted tries, but with several key players due to return, they will be hoping for a stronger performance against the Blue Bulls, whop they play at home, on Saturday 24th May. This time last year, the Sharks received a similar lesson from the Cougars, losing heavily at home, in the first game of the 2007 season.

However, promnising performances were subsequently put in against the Torfaen Tigers and the Blackwood Bulldogs, as well as the big second half comeback, and defeat of the Cardiff Demons at Furnace, last June.

So it's back to the drawing board for the Sharks, as they look to regroup this week, as they prepare for the visit of the Blue Bulls on the 24th.

Sharks v Bridgend Blue Bulls
Saturday 24th May, venue tbc

Match report to follow

NEWS

garethgovier — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:46:42 CDT

Latest News

May 2008

Cougars too tough for Sharks...

Depsite some promising individual performances at the Scott McRorie 9s last weekend, the Sharks slumped to a 60 - 12 defeat at the hands of the Valley Cougars, at Nelson RFC, on Sunday 18th May.

With the loss of five players on the Sunday morning, the Sharks still travelled to Treharris, with a 17-man squad, but couldn't live with the well drilled Valleys team. Further injuries during the game led to an even tougher task, with several new, young players having to play more of a part in the game than planned - but the young guns certainly gave their all, in a difficult opening encounter.

The Sharks managed only two converted tries, but with several key players due to return, they will be hoping for a stronger performance against the Blue Bulls, whop they play at home, on Saturday 24th May. This time last year, the Sharks received a similar lesson from the Cougars, losing heavily at home, in the first game of the 2007 season.

However, promnising performances were subsequently put in against the Torfaen Tigers and the Blackwood Bulldogs, as well as the big second half comeback, and defeat of the Cardiff Demons at Furnace, last June.

So it's back to the drawing board for the Sharks, as they look to regroup this week, as they prepare for the visit of the Blue Bulls on the 24th.

Strong Showing at Scott McRorie 9s...

A new look Sharks team put in some great performances at the Scott McRorie 9s, held at Aberavon Green Stars RFC, on Sunday 11th May. Several new players, including Christiaan Roets, Matthew John and Nathan Jenkins, joined Sharks regulars like Jonny Griffiths, Alan Pope and Dai Norman, to put down a marker for the coming Conference season.

Grouped with the Steelers, the Tigers and Aberystwyth Uni, the Sharks, who were displaying their brand new kit for the first time this season, got off to a flying start against the students with a 24 - 0 victory, with some fast paced, flowing rugby.

The students struggled to live with the Sharks, with several of their first team players unavailable for the tournament and following some unfortunate injuries, they had to withdraw from the competition.

The Sharks then went on to beat the NPT Steelers, who had already lost to a well drilled Torfaen Tigers team.

That set up a mouthwatering group showdown between the Sharks and the Tigers, and although both sides knowing they had already qualified for the semi finals, there was certainly no let up here.

Once again, the high standard of rugby continued throughout this game, and the Tigers looked as though they were going to seal it when they went 22 - 14 ahead.

However, the Sharks fought back, and, in the heat of battle, both sides claimed victory at the final whistle. Amongst the confusion, It was later confirmed that the game had been drawn at 22 - 22. The Tigers went through as group winners, due to a greater points difference.

That meant the Sharks were to face holders Cardiff Demons in the Semi Finals, who were winners of their group, containing Newport Titans and the Valley Cougars.

Again, the two sides were evenly matched, and as the match approached full time, the Sharks led 14 - 10. However, two late tries for the Demons sealed for the holders, who also avenged their defeat by the Sharks, at Furnace United RFC in 2007, with this victory.

In the other Semi Final, the Tigers went through against the Titans, to set up the Final with the Demons.

In the Plate Final, the Valley Cougars triumphed over the NPT Steelers.

The Cardiff Demons eventually ran out convincing winners over the Torfaen Tigers 28 - 10 and held on to the Scott McRorie 9s trouphy for another year.

Final word goes to the Sharks for an outstanding 9s tournament, with many stand-out performances - well done boys, keep it going for the rest of the season!

April 2008

Junior Sharks established for 2008...

Following some interest shown by prospective junior sides at the letter stages of the 2007 season, the Sharks RLFC is pleased to announce that new junior sides have been established in Carmarthenshire and Swansea.

Firstly, an under 13s side has been set up across Llandeilo, Cross Hands, Llandybie and Ammanford and is to be known as Dinefwr Junior Sharks and an under 15s team has been established in the
Loughor, Penclawdd, Pontarddulais and Gowerton area of Swansea, and will operate under the name of Swansea West Junior Sharks.

Furthermore, the Sharks RLFC has developed a strong link with the Swansea Dragons, who are based in the Morriston area of Swansea, who operate under 13s, 15s and 17s junior sides.

For more details on the Sharks Junior Section's coaches, please click here.

For Junior Player information please click here.

To contact someone from the Junior Section, please click here.

March 2008

2008 Fixtures Announced...

The Sharks will kick off the new season against the Valley Cougars, who comprehensively overcame the Sharks in the first game of the 2007 season.

The Sharks introduced several new players in that fixture and it was a tough day at the office for a young, inexperienced Sharks side. However, the young Sharks have returned stronger and will make the journey east, to face the Cougars in what will certainly be an interesting encounter.

Can the Sharks bite back?
Can our new players show their true potential?

Join us in at our first game, versus the Valley Cougars, on Saturday 17th May 2008, to find out. Venue details to follow.

For a full list of 2008 fixtures and results click here.

Sharks Shop...

Coming soon...

The brand new Sharks Shop - the perfect opportunity to show your Sharks colours this season...

In line with the recent re-branding of the Sharks RLFC, we will soon be launching a brand new Sharks Shop where you will be able to order the best in Sharks clothing and accessories, ready for the 2008 season.

The Sharks RLFC has teamed up with major international clothing supplier Canterbury of New Zealand, to provide you - the supporter, with the finest in Sharks merchandise, from the brand new 2008 Sharks RLFC replica jersey, to some great lines in Canterbury of New Zealand leisure, training and formal wear.

Some of these items have already been placed on the new Sharks Shop webisite and emails can be sent should you wish to enquire about polo shirts, t-shirts, formal shirts and ties, as well as accessories for your car and home.

Watch this space for more details on the new Sharks Shop.

To visit the Sharks Shop (please note - this is still under construction) just click here.

To contact us to either place an order or to enquire about clothing or accessories, please click here.

Clive Griffiths Joins the Sharks as Patron...

The Sharks are delighted to announce that Clive Griffiths, former player with St Helens and former coach at Warrington, Wales and Great Britain, has agreed to become the very first Sharks RLFC patron.

Although Clive's current committments at Worcestror RFC, where he is assisting Mike Ruddock as defence coach, will not allow him the opportunity to allocate a significant amount of his time to helping the Sharks on a practical basis, we are extremely grateful that he has offerred his support to the Sharks.

The Sharks are of course based in Llanelli - where Clive played much of his time as a union player, before moving to rugby league.

We certainly recognise Clive's acheivements in both codes and we are fully aware of the reputation that goes before him. Clive is a very well respected coach - particularly in defence, and his strength in that area has been brought to the fore in his work to date. He has many achievents to his name, in recent times he helped Mike Ruddock to the Grand Slam success of 2005 as defence coach.

We are very grateful to Clive for his support this season and we look forward to hopefully meeting up with him in the summer, when the Sharks welcome the Blue Bulls, the Tigers and the Titans to Llanelli.

To read the Clive Griffiths profile, click here...

New year, new look, new Sharks...

The 2008 season will soon be upon us and it is an exciting time for the Sharks RLFC.

2007 was a tough season for us with so many injuries, but this year promises to be so much more. We have adopted a new brand to celebrate the new year and a new start for the Sharks. We have new coaches and players, who are eagerly anticipating the challenges that wait for us this summer.

Nevertheless, we are confident that our experienced players, along with our new signings will take us to the next level.

Furthermore, the Sharks have established two junior sides based in the Llandeilo and Gowerton areas - more details on these can be found here.

Along with this new look, we have also updated the website and set up a brand new shop site with information on how to kit yourself out with the very best in Sharks clothing and accessories - ready for the 2008 season. Our new partnership with major international rugby clothing supplier Canterbury of New Zealand will ensure that your clothing purchases are nothing but the best in terms of quality, design and comfort.

Additional emails have also been established, for you to contact whoever you need to - depending on what it is you are looking for. That said, the one-stop-shop contact information is still there if your enquiry is general.

So thank you for your continued support, please enjoy the website and the new look, but most importantly, ENJOY YOUR RUGBY LEAGUE THIS SUMMER, WITH THE SHARKS RLFC.

Martin Taffetsauffer returns as Sharks Main Sponsor for 2008...

2008 Sponsors agreed...

For archive news please click here.

Scott McRorie 9s

garethgovier — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:55:55 CDT

Sunday 11th May 2008, Aberavon Green Stars RFC
(click here for full reports)

Group One	Group Two
Aberystwyth University NPT Steelers Sharks Torfaen Tigers	Cardiff Demons Newport Titans Valley Cougars

Group One Matches	Group Two Matches
Aberystwyth Uni 0 (withdrew) Sharks 34 (Match Report) Torfaen Tigers NPT Steelers Sharks NPT Steelers (Match Report) Torfaen Tigers 22 Sharks 22 (Match Report)	Newport Titans Valley Cougars Cardiff Demons Newport Titans Cardiff Demons Valley Cougars

Semi Finals

Torfaen Tigers

Newport Titans

Cardiff Demons 18

Sharks 14
(Match Report)

Plate Final

Vally Cougars

Newport Titans

Cup Final

Cardiff Demons

Torfaen Tigers