TYLORSTOWN PROGRESS TO CUP FINAL

Things didn’t look to promising from the kick off though as Dolgellau quickly spun the ball to their centre Elen Evans who burst into the line at pace and looked as if she was going to open the scoring straight from the kick off only for the impressive Naomi Thomas to make a last ditch try saving tackle.  The Dolgellau centre proved to be a constant threat whenever she had good ball and most of their attacks stemmed from her.  However it was another fine performance from the Tylorstown backs that eased them into the final.  The forwards giving them the required platform for them to launch attack after attack to stretch the North Walians’ defence to the limit. 

The first of Tylorstown’s six tries came from outside half Naomi Thomas, who ghosted her way over the line to cross under the posts.  Further first half tries were scored by flanker Jamie Kift and inside centre Clare Flowers, whose angles of running were mesmerising at times.

The second half started at a frantic pace with the water-girls being kept very busy. Forwards Laura Kelland, Kristy Thomas and Jayne Edwards started to dominate play.  Ten minutes into the second half, the result was confirmed with the popular Lulu Daniels bursting through two tackles and showing good pace to out-run the defence to score under the posts.  Further tries were score by Thomas and Flowers to take the final score to 36-0.

Special thanks and credit must go to Thomas, Flowers and Kift who turned up and played, although battered and bruised after helping Wales beat the World cup 4th seeds Canada only 24 hours earlier.

Tylorstown’s players, coaches and supporters are now looking forward to the ladies second ever National cup final.  The cup final is to be played at a venue to be confirmed on Sunday 21st May.  Your support on the day would be very much appreciated.

Match report submitted by Tylorstown Ladies.