Llanelli Warriors RFC Off Field: 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.