Round Up: U16 Reebok Regional

Having swept through the Pool stages of this season’s competition without defeat, the North struck another blow for the region at Abercynon with five tries and ten points from the boot of outstanding outside half Ian Smerdon.

Smerdon, James Woods and Lloyd Peart put the hosts into a 25-5 lead with Dean Gunter and Chris Phillips adding second half tries to secure another bonus point victory. The Dragons helped themselves to first half tries from Jack Flower and Chris Attwell with Craig Howell and Chris Moseley scoring after the interval.

In the other game, Blues South gained an honourable 17-17 draw against the Scarlets at Narberth. Steffan Phillips and Rhys Gingell crossed for tries for the home region with James Stephenson adding two conversions and a penalty for good measure. However, the Blues South; who are rooted to the foot of the table, grabbed a share of the spoils thanks to tries from Dan Fish and Ed Doe plus two conversions and a penalty from Loren Quick.

The U16 Reebok Regional Final will take place at Rodney Parade on February 27th 2007.