Sponsors photos: IWEC & Premier (98-99)

Team gather round for photo

front row: Geriant John (Llanelli RFC), Ian Williams (IWEC), Dai Newson (Cpt), Mark Williams (IWEC), Dave Hodges (Llanelli RFC)

from a distance

still can't find the 'best' side

Queen(s) of the premier fleet

Thats enough bus photos now

training mock up of line out: 'right - no one look at the camera'

Edward Williams about to fire in another line out ball (squiff)

Got us into the Star

...again...

...and again

nice feature in the carmarthenshire newsletter

The team in all it's glory. (Back row) Andrew Russ, Nigel Merrick, Darren Hall, Neil Edwards, Jason Jenkins, Ray Millet, John Horwood, Lee Rowlands, Conway Williams, Gary James, Dean Gilasbey, Julian Thomas, (front row) Rob Bevan, Colin Talcon, dai Spriggs, Dai Newson (Cpt), Gwilym Lewis, Chris Bonar, Edward Williams.

The Julian Thomas persuaded Burry Port company IWEC (Ian Williams Electrical Company) to donate a new set of jerseys, (this time in the Warriors prefered colours of red) shorts and socks. The socks didn't last long as they were boil washed and the tops melted very tight. Premier buses agreed to let the Warriors use their vehicles free of charge. The publicity was a welcome boost at the start of the 4th season. Llanelli RFC supplied Dave Hodges and geriant John to provide a bit of prestige. The session was held during a Warriors training session so many of the squad could not attend, however with Deano on hand through work (Good rugby boots), and some fringe members a team photo was held. It provided a rare photo of the likes of Neil Edwards, Darren Hall and Conway Willaims in the team colours. despite only playing in the 1st game, Conway contiuned to train with the Warriors passing on his experience and threatening comebacks.

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Extra

The Warriors managed to get a bit of extra publicity with these press cuttings; a letter writen to the Llanelli Star at the end of the season and a small notice in the S.W. Guardian about the Betws game which was cancelled.

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Presentation night 1997-98

The Warriors held their 1st ever presentation evening at the end of the 1997-98 season. It was held at Llanelli RFC's social club and was very successful. Guests included Llanelli Mayor Pam Edmunds, various sponsors, 4 current Llanelli players: Robyn McBryde, Aled Thomas, Garan Evans and Craig Warlow, former Romanian Captain Mircea Rusu (with wife Toni) and international referee Robert G. Davies. All players recived medals for 3 or more apperances whilst those who had played a full season recivied a polo shirt (presented by Garan Evans). There were 5 main categories: Top points scorer, Sportsman, Most improved Player, Players' Player and Player of the year.

Preview in llanelli Star

1st poster

more sensible poster

reviews from Llanelli Star (top) and Western Mail

Medals for Darel Watkins (left) & Gary Shed (Right) presented by Asda.

Mathew Perrott collects medal

Andrew Russ collects medal (Asda reps Brian and Edwina Jordan)

Jim Puxty of Lloyds/TSB presents Ed McVicar (Warriors) and Victor Rekar (Gladiators) with a cheque for £500 to Challenge Rugby Wales

International referee Robert G. Davies presents Warriors famous linesman Lewis Jones with a special t shirt

Robert presents Edward Williams with the trpohy for top points scorer. Edward scored 22 points through 4 tries and a comversion. Dean Gilasbey and Dai Newson scored 3 tries each

Llanelli RFC outside half Craig Warlow presents Colin Talcon with the Sportsman of the year award.

Colin goes off smiling (as usual). Sportsman was awarded for attitude and approach to the game rather than on field ability and Colin was an excellent example of someone who always enjoys.

John Horwood recives the award for Most Improved Player from Carmarthenshire CC representative Ken Maynard.

David Newson takes the Players' Player which was voted for by all players who had made 3 or more apperances. Presenting it is Joanne Jones of Premier Vehicle hire.

Llanelli and Wales hooker Robyn McBryde hands over the shield for Player of the Year to Dean Gilasbey

Llanelli Mayor Pam Edmunds gives closing speech

Just remains to dance the night away

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1997-98 3rd season additional

Any other photos for this momentus year? please e mail gwilym666@hotmail.com with photos, press cuttings etc

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Dai Spriggs - model rugby player (1998)

Dai Spriggs was already mad on rugby long before he made his Warriors debut. As he was beginning his rugby career with the Warriors (Debut vs Burry Port RNLI) he was already appearing in the Llanelli match programmes modeling the kit alongside Garan Evans.
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Sally Stilletto Calsonic Club, March 27th 1998

The Calsonic fund raiser was a top night for all concerned. A good crowd turned out but unfortunatley one of the acts pulled out of the show leaving a large time slot to fill. Paul Martin did his crooner spot which went down well and he was followed by a bizarre version of Surfin' USA with Andrew Russ, Chris 'Karate' Davies and Mathew Perott donning grass skirts and Warriors jerseys. Kev Howelles certainly enjoyed it enough to invade the stage. Sally Stilletto gave a unique performance, rather x rated, with Warriors Captain Ray Millet getting particular attention. A short set though still left the audience facing an early finnish and wanting more. various Warriors and bus driver Winston John were press ganged into performing a full Monty striptease (some more willingly than others), Mathew's cousin was the only one to get up without a lot of prompting although Lee Rowlands was quite pleased as he had his best pants on. The crowd was suprisingly enthusiastic and there would no doubt be claims that the Warriors looked great but unfortunatley for all concerned the photos were developed....

Lee Rowlands, Kev Howelles and Andrea Wheatley
Darel Watkins in relaxed mood
Surfs up: Chris, Mathew and Andrew are joined by Kev
Sally does her thing with Raymond
left to right: Shed, Lee Mole, Mathew, Gwilym Lulu, unkown stripper
Winston John (far left) joins the party
Female stage invasion!!
groupie cutting through like a hot knife through butter.
Mathew's cousin tries to hold her up

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Sally Stilletto publicity (March 98)

Nigel looking smart
Gwilym trying the new kit on
Can you spot; (back row) Paul Martin, Nigel Merick, Dean Gilasbey, John Horwood, Ray Millet (with ball), Sally Stilletto, Ed Ward Williams, Gwilym Lewis, the other singer, Mathew Perrott, (middle row) Stephen Walley, Darren Hall, Dai Newson, Dai Spriggs, Colin Talcon, Edward McVicar, (2nd row) Conway Williams, Darel Watkins, (front row) Leigh Harris, Andrew Russ
try again?
Photo as appeared in the Star

The Warriors organised a show at the Calsonic club to raise funds. Headlined by drag queen Sally Stilletto these photos were taken in the stand at Stradey and a small article appeared in the paper. The shoot was a lot of fun even on a cold wet day with Jumpin' John especially enjoying.

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Jersey presentation

Everyone smiles as Ed crushes Julian: left to right Colin Talcon, Dean Gilasbey, Edward Williams, Julian Thomas, Raymond Millet (Cpt)
Reciving the kit: left to right; Gilbert rep, Edward Williams, Warriors Captain Ray Millet, Colin Talcon, Andrew Russ and Stuart Gallagher (Llanelli RFC)

Llanelli RFC along with Gilbert provided the Warriors with their 1st ever kit, a blue version of the Llanelli teams Celtic Warrior kit. A crack squad was chosen to recive the kit from Stuart Gallagher at half time during the seasons Llanelli v Caerphilly league match. The presentation was even briefly glimpsed on S4C's Y Clwb Rygbi.

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1996-1997 The 2nd season

Again all photos seem to have been lost except for the pre match photo included with the match report HERE

Please let us know if you have anything suitable for inclusion by mailing gwilym666@hotmail.com

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1995 - 1996 The 1st season.

There are at present np photos from the Warriors 1st season other than those posted on the match report which is HERE

Anyone who has any photos, newspaper cuttings etc please e mail gwilym666@hotmail.com
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