Unicorns Entertain Foxes On Derby Day

Its was derby day last weekend at Nelson where Bedlinog made the long three and a half mile trip to battle it out for bragging rights.

A good crowd were treated to a typical Mid District derby with the game in the balance right until the end.

The Foxes took the lead with a Laurence Pritchard penalty before the hosts hit back with a Regan Wilson try which was converted by Ross Jones. The visitors regained the lead at the half way point of the opening half thanks to a try from Thomas Farrar-Evans which Prichard converted. 

Bedlinog further extended their lead before half time with a Liam Jenkins try which meant the teams went in at half time with the Foxes leading 15-7.

A tight second period followed. Iain Smerddon slotted a penalty for the visitors before Morgan Sawyer set up a tense final quarter with a try for Nelson. But Bedlinog held out to take the spoils by 18-12.

There  was another big all Mid District affair in the Premiership as the teams who finished first and second in the table last term went head to head. Merthyr showed why they are Champions by putting on an outstanding display to overwhelm the Green and Golds by 40-0.

In Division One East Central, Wattstown took all five points with a good 37-27 at Abercynon, whilst Porth Harlequins were in excellent form at Llantwit Fardre in Division Two East Central where they ran out  43-15 winners.

Cilfynydd came out on top by 42-22 against Ferndale at their Welfare ground in Division Three East Central.

There was two all Mid District affairs in Division Four East Central with Brecon Athletic being too strong for Ynysowen winning 82-17 and Gilfach Goch returning from their trip over to Treharris with a 34-22 success.

In Division Five East Central,  Cefn Coed remain unbeaten after a nail-biting 33-31 win at Glyncoch.

WRU Inter-District Draw

There have been changes made to the structure of the Welsh Rugby Union Inter-Districts Cup for the 2026/27 competiton.

Instead of the previous league format, the competition will be played on a knockout system with the Mid District, East District, Monmouthshire and Central Glamorgan all heading straight to the semi-finals.

The draw has seen Mid District given a home tie against Monmouthshire whilst Central Glamorgan will travel to the East District. Both games are to be played on Wednesday November 4th 2026.

Mid District have confirmed their game with Monmouthshire will take place at Penygraig RFC with a 7.15pm kick off.

Mierion Daniels and James Reed will continue as District coaches with Arfon Henderson as team manager.

This season Districts are allowed to select players from Division One down in the National leagues.

Clubs within the Mid District will receive communication over the coming days in relation to selection.

Wednesday September 23rd, 2026

George Morgan Young Player Trust Annual Dinner

To book your place at this years dinner please do not hesitate to contact Jamie Willis - jwillis@wru.cymru - or - Robert Butcher - Robbutch@gmail.com.