{"id":559541,"date":"2026-04-30T22:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/559541\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T22:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:59:10","slug":"wales-star-and-tv-presenters-sons-play-as-best-school-rugby-teams-in-wales-decided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/559541\/","title":{"rendered":"Wales star and TV presenter&#8217;s sons play as best school rugby teams in Wales decided"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week has seen some of Welsh rugby&#8217;s most talented teenagers competing for honours at Rodney Parade<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1777589950_898_0_-.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Brynteg celebrate after winning the Boys Year 10 Final\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Brynteg celebrate after winning the Boys Year 10 Final(Image: Gareth Everett\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Brynteg Comprehensive School capped a dominant 10 days with victory in the Welsh Rugby Union&#8217;s Boys Year 10 final this week at Rodney Parade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They overcame Ysgol Garth Olwg 38-10 in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/newport\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Newport<\/a> to lift the Welsh Schools Cup for that age-grade, with the team having already lifted the District Cup, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/ospreys\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Ospreys<\/a> Cup and Urdd 7s in recent days to complete an impressive clean sweep.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Former Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb &#8211; one of a number of internationals to have come through at Brynteg &#8211; posted about the side&#8217;s achievements on social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His son Regan &#8211; who was player of the tournament during Brynteg&#8217;s Urdd triumph &#8211; was part of the winning side in Newport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;What an incredible 10 days for this group of players,&#8221; Webb said on Instagram. &#8220;Finished off in style with the Welsh Schools Cup Final beating a very strong Garth Olwg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;A clean sweep. Proper testament to the hard work, commitment and togetherness of this squad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Full-back Will Mordecal had opened the scoring for Brynteg in Tuesday&#8217;s final, with fly-half Ioan Jones adding the extras.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Garth Olwg hit back through Harri King, but Brynteg extended their lead after winger Toby Williams raced over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Again, Garth Olwg came back &#8211; with hooker Cori John scoring from a maul. However, just before half-time, Brynteg moved further ahead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tries in the second-half from No. 8 Logan Lewis and centre Mason O&#8217;Halloran sealed victory for Brynteg.<\/p>\n<p>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Brynteg have a reputation for creating Wales internationals &#8211; with the likes of Webb, JPR Williams, Rob Howley, Gavin Henson, Dafydd James, Jack Matthews, Scott Baldwin and Josh Navidi having all been pupils.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the other WRU finals this week at Rodney Parade, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf ran out 24-0 winners over Y Pant Comprehensive in the Boys Year 9 final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jac Witchell scored a try in each half, with Harry Davies and Trystan Nicholas also dotting down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The other finals on Tuesday ended up with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/pontypridd\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Pontypridd<\/a> Schools lifting the WSRU Junior Group U11 DC Thomas Cup, having beaten <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/swansea\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Swansea<\/a> Schools 45-10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rhys Harries, Noah Dollman, Phoenix Bestwick, Cooper Pring and Toby Shanahan all crossed for tries for Pontypridd, while Dafydd Evans helped himself to two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Swansea had Louie Head and Evan Cokeley to thank for their scores.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the DC Thomas U11s Plate final, Rhymney Valley Junior Schools beat Mynydd Mawr &amp; Dinefwr 50-10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a fast and open encounter, Harri Edwards and Tom Thompson both scored twice for Rhymney Valley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the DC Thomas Bowl, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/cynon-valley\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Cynon Valley<\/a> Schools and Neath Schools shared the title after a 15-15 draw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Monday&#8217;s finals saw Ysgol Bro Morgannwg win the U18s Cup with a convincing 39-19 victory over Dyffryn Taf.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Owain Weighell and Owen Lewis scored early tries for Bro Morgannwg, before Dyffryn Tag hit back through Charlie Reynolds and Ollie Hunt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Conor Williams crossed for two tries to put Bro Morgannwg in control and, while Freddie Davies&#8217; try gave Dyffryn Tag hope, late scores for Richie Jenkins and Jacob Hunter sealed victory for Bro Morgannwg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the U18s Plate final, Bro Teifi overcame a dogged Ysgol Gymraeg Maes y Gwendraeth, winning 27-19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the U18s Vase final, Haverfordwest High defeated Crickhowell High <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/wales-schools\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">School<\/a> 24-5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The day&#8217;s opening match had seen <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/cardiff\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Cardiff<\/a> and Vale College beat Coleg Gwent 20-13 in the WSC U18s Development final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jack Harding, Louie Hurley and Joey Harrington all scored for CAVC, with Ffredi Easterby &#8211; son of Ireland coach Simon and Welsh rugby presenter Sarra Elgan &#8211; coming on as a replacement for the winning side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Wednesday had the girls take centre stage, with the U12s, U14s and U16s finals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Four tries from impressive centre Mali Walker-Hunt helped Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur beat Ysgol Dyffryn <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/conwy\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Conwy<\/a> 64-27 in the Girls U16s Schools final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Walker-Hunt took just two minutes to score her first, with Isabelle Thomas playing a big part for the winning side too &#8211; scoring 17 points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the Girls U14s Schools Cup final, Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive proved too strong for Ysgol Dyffryn Taf, winning 34-17.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ysgol Cyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr withstood a second-half comeback from Haverfordwest High to win the Girls U12s Schools final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Having led 21-0 at the break, Haverfordwest rallied before Plasmawr eventually ran out 33-24 victors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The final day of finals will take place at Rodney Parade on Saturday, with more U18s finals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Penallta take on Talywain in the U18s Boys Club Shield final, before Nelson Belles face the Charges in the U18s Girls Plate final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/bridgend\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Bridgend<\/a> Sports then play Lampeter Town in the U18s Boys Club Bowl final, before the day rounds out with the U18s Boys Club Plate final between Furnace United and St. Clears.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Follow all of our channels to ensure you stay up to date with the latest Welsh rugby news. 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