Teignmouth tour additional photos

Teigmouth tour 2000

The Warriors finally managed to get a tour sorted (mainly through Gary Shed) and played the 1st game of Challenge (intergrated) rugby in e**land in the process. The day of the england Wales match was chosen as although we weren't going anywhere near twickenham we would be in the same country and morally supporting the team. A leaving party was held on the Thursday night as a cheap means of exstending the tour and allowing those not going to share some of the experience. It also gave us a chance to introduce some of the rules as so Stephen Walley became 1st tour slave and Chris Bonar won 1st wear of the tour leader yellow jersey (supplied by Lee Rowlands). (see photo below)

1st job: meet in Stradey cafe for healthy athletes brekkie (Walley 2nd from left, Chris Bonar in yellow jersey on right)
Then onto the bus and meet the 'drive': Betws recruite Wayne Comley

Make new friends: Louie Jones and Richard Griffiths
renew old Acquaintances (Gary Shed & Neil Edwards)get comfy (Chris B and Mike Spriggs)
Adrian Payne's best side
Chris Bonar again
jumpin' John Horwood has a kip
A hatrick (groan) for Darel Watkins with Rob Bevan
Adrian Payne takes over the slave shirt (shouting in services) although it may have been because on the bus you had to shout to be heard over Jason Jenkins singing
Steve Walley relived of Slave shirt and Colin Talcon.

Once at Teignmouth (via the wrong way of a 1 way system and having held up the weekend traffic while we unpacked) we chucked our stuff in the hotel and then headed off to the rugby club to get our match out of the way (see match report for details)

It was no good the barmaid trying to hide from Walley

Bonar being waited on by tour slave (Rob Williams)

Walley gives up on the bar maid and goes for Mam instead much to Spencer's delight

Chris shows him how it's done

It was a quiet 1st night although a small hand picked group did a quick rec of local night spot Top Bananna. The same group were next morning also accussed of helping the squad wash in the middle of the night.

Saturday is match day

After Breakfast the Warriors held their 1st ever kangeroo Court with a suprising number of candidates for the dock. After Spencer and Walley had been reprimanded the court took to the streets for a spot of street theatre starring those (possibly) involved in the 'water boys' incident. Once up and dressed for rugby there was a small recce of the town which involved an Aussie bar and Irish bar Malloys where Adrian Payne almost started a riot with his 'vocal' support of the football.

Unfortunatley there is little photographic evidence of the Warriors decent on Teignmouth RFC. Despite the result of the international the Warriors managed to maintain their spirits. The Singing contiuned long after the match, culmiating in a huge 'Sunshine Mountain' led by Gary Shed. Other highlights included Chris Bonars 'Welsh ballard', Walley serenading the barmaid with 'Paper roses', Robbie Williams 'original' interptitation of Cwm Rhondda and cymrusising several locals with the Welsh flag and leek microphone.

The evenings entertainment consisted of taking over the Top Bananna Night Club where Adrian Payne had to borrow a bouncers shoes to conform with the dress code. Thankfully neither is there photographic evidence of the water boys swimming club as it would redemble an X rated version of casualty.

All ready for kangeroo court: louie has scores on the doors

Rowlands on the orange juice for breakfast

Walley and Louie apologise to the managment

Spencer & Walley recreate their hottest dance moves from the Top bananna

Refreshments for the street artists

Lee 'the lamp' throws some 'sexy' shapes

Richie Griffiths trade mark 'cheesy grin'

Comely dancing around like a big fairy (so nothing new there then)

The poor manageress is assualted 1st by Ed Williams (She her scream)...

and then Louie - she holds on for dear life

Darel Watkins makes sure he can't get punished for not wearing a hat to breakfast

Ivor Evans: Darel's personal minder

Gary Shed celebrates getting the yellow leader jersey with a rendition of YMCA

Ed Williams and Louie ready for the Wales match

Dai Newson gets lost trying to leave the hotel

Rob Bevan, Neil Edwards & Dai Spriggs in Malloys before heading off to the rugby club to watch the game.

Sunday: Hiraeth kicking in and time to head for home

looking rough for Brekkie: Shed (in new Teignmouth shirt), Lee Mole, Richie Griff & Comley

Packing up: Edward Williams

Say goodbye to hotel staff (especially Walley)

Obtain photographic evidence that there is no damage

(HEY! what goes on tour stays on tour eh water boys)

back on the bus (Dai Nusiance)

stop for food: 'Trigger happy' moment where whole tour queued behind poor perplexed man on the phone despite the other 4 phones being empty

Jas & Spencer stop dancing/singing long enough for a photo

Jon Bonar trying to think of excuses for Chris going swimming through his hangover

Spencer awake

and taking his clothes off (Tour's over now mun!)

Darel Watkins: Champion tourist

The match report and more photos are available Here on the match blog site blog site

Ed Williams handed these photos in about 8 years later:

Gwil on Sunday still laughing

Young girls: Gets the thumbs up from Bonar

Comley & Rich still looking a bit wary whilst Gwil & Chris are already in full flow

(Friday after the match)

Mike Spriggs & Jon Bonar

Louie toasts Rob Williams being tour slave

fifth season

Mayor's Parlour (99-00)

As a result of inviting the Mayor to presentation night the Warriors were in turn invited to the Mayor's Parlour. The delegation very much enjoyed the posh surroundings, signing the book, srcumming down with the Mayor and the er...free beer.

Mayor joins the Ed Monster for scrum practise

Signing the visitors book: (l>r) Ray Millet, Andrew Russ, Robert Bevan, Mayor, Edward Williams, Maralie (seated), Colin Talcon, Edward McVicar, Dai Newson, Mayoress, John Horwood

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Presentation night & Stats 1998-99

Captain Dai Newson presents Owen Davies with pennant to commemorate matches against Spencer davies Ltd. The Compamy also sponsored one of the awards.

Phil Bennet and Dai Spriggs kicking contest

Gareth Jenkins presents Dai Newson with the Players Player award.


Phil Bennett gives Dai Spriggs his medal

Spencer Davies (of sponsors Spencer Davies!!) presents Dai Spriggs with trophy for Top Points Scorer


Ed Williams gives Phil Bennett a quick kiss as he recivies his medal

Jumpin' John Horwood recivies his medal from Phil Bennett

Lesley gives us a speech after collecting her flowers

Lewis Jones is presented with a touch flag by referee Robert G. Davies

Phil Bennett presents Rob Bevan with his season medal

Phil Bennett & Colin Talcon

Edward McVicar congratulates Phil Bennett on giving him a medal

Garan Evans presents fellow wing Rob Bevan with the Player of the Year award

Phil Bennet & Stephen Walley

Darel Watkins gets his medal for the season off Phil Bennett

The Warriors 2nd annual presentation evening was held in the Calsberg - Tetley Suite at Stradey Park. Guests included various dignitaries along with rugby players Garan Evans and Phil Bennett and international referee Robert G. Davies. All players (who had made 3 or more apperances) were given a medal. Opponent teams were given a pendant to mark the fixture and Leslie Dawe got a bunch of flowers for making the buffet.

Garan Evans (who had watched the match in 96/97) praised the improvments in playing standard whilst Phil Bennett narrowly lost a kicking contest with Dai Sprigs on miniture Stradey Posts - although, aptly, this could have been because it was officiated by Lewis Jones.

STATS 98-99

Results
Swansea Gladiators Waunarlywdd D 12 all
Spencer Davis Ltd Burry Port D 32 all
Wales Deaf Stradey L 15-47
Betws Stradey W 24-12
Asda Llanelli Peoples Park W 14-10
Betws Betws W 30-25
Swansea Gladiators Stradey W 28-14
Spencer Davis Ltd Stradey D 22 all
Hafan y Coed Stradey W 27-19
Burry Port RNLI Burry Port L 20-30
Asda Llanelli Stradey W 17-12
White Lion Stradey W 57-5

Scorers
David Spriggs 21 cons, 2 pens, 1 d.g. 1 try 54pts
David Newson 8 tries 40pts
Robert Bevan 5 tries 25pts
Richard Griffiths 4 tries 20pts
Gwilym Lewis 3 tries 15pts
Phillip Ruddal 3 tries 15pts
Dean Gilasbey 2 tries 10pts
Lee Rowlands 2 tries 10pts
Edward McVicar 2 tries 10pts
Paul Jones 2 tries 10pts
Stephen Walley 1 con, 1 try 7pts
Raymond Millet, Colin Talcon, Lee Dianne, Jonathan Bonar,
Wayne Comley, Wyn Rees, Neil German, Mike Esney each scored 1 try.
Lots of people played this year as the Warriors moved up from 7 to 12 fixtures. A very successful season ending with a big win against a Chris Karate lead White Lion XV. Asda were met for the 1st time with an eventful game at Peoples Park. The difference between the sides was the kicking of Dai Spriggs. Taking over from Roger Bowen he slotted 2 beauties whilst Roger broke his nose in a tackle.

Apperances
David Newson No8 12
Darel Watkins prop 12
John Horwood 2nd row 11
Dean Gilasbey center 11
Raymond Millet No6 11
Robert Bevan wing 10
David Spriggs full back 10
Stephen Walley 2nd row 10
Christopher Bonar prop 9
Edward McVicar prop 9
Lee Rowlands wing (5), full back (2), prop, center - 9
Gwilym Lewis No7 except 9 once - 9
Edward Williams hooker except prop once - 8
Gary James 10 (x4), 9 (x3) - 7
Mike Esney prop (x4), wing (x3) - 7
Nigel Merrick prop except 2nd row once - 6
Colin Davies 9 (x2), 7, prop, hooker - 5
Colin Talcon wing - 5
Lee Dianne center except wing once - 5
Colin Downey center, 10, 9, 7 - 4
Jonathan Bonar 3 at 7, 1 at 6 - 4
Paul Picton Jones 9 (x2), 10, center - 4
Richard Griffiths wing (x2), full back, 10 - 4
Jason Jenkins hooker twice, prop - 3
Andrew Russ 9, center, 2nd row - 3
Roger Bowen 10 (x2) 9 - 3
Adrian Payne 2nd row (x2) and prop - 3
Phillip Ruddle outside half - 3
Lee Walley center/prop - 2
Alistaire Phillips center/wing - 2
Des Williams wing 2
Wayne Comley center 2
Mathew Perrot prop 1
Neil Edwards center 1
John Davies hooker 1
Darren Hall 2nd row 1
Mathew Phillips prop 1
Lee Barber prop 1
Gary Davies No7 1
Ex New Dock Youth ? 1
Jamie Evans center 1
Barry Walters center 1
Anthony Bonar hooker 1
Ellis Bartlett center 1
Ioan Morgan prop 1
James cop from White Lion center 1
Claire Darkins prop 1
Tanya Haddock wing 1
Lisa Madden prop 1
Yvonne Andrews wing 1
Les Williams scrum half 1
Wyn Rees hooker 1
Jeff Thomas prop 1
Neil 'German' center 1 (cousin of the Walley brothers)

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