All hail the heroes of Holyhead Rugby Club!
The Holy Islanders proved themselves to be the pride of North Wales once more as they reached the inaugural national Shield semi-finals with an epic win at Cardiff Saracens.
Having already seen off Brackla (15-5) and Llanrumney (38-5) from the south in this season’s competition, Caergybi faced their toughest test yet at Roath Park Recreational Ground this afternoon.
The WRU League 3 East Central C Sarries, who lie second in their table with a 100% record of 10 straight wins, started favourites to see off their visitors from Division 3 North.
But Holyhead are flying this season and produced surely the biggest result in the club’s varied history.
Accompanied by a huge travelling support from Holy Island, Caergybi celebrated a well-deserved but hard-fought victory against a side hotly tipped to go all the way in the Shield.
As expected, the Cardiffians put up a big battle, but Holyhead held the edge.
Try-scorers for the visitors were Ben Jordan, Mei Parry and Aron Parry.
Rhodri Parry landed a conversion and penalty, while Owain Thomas also added three points with the boot.
It promises to be a lively and jovial trip home for the islanders tonight!
Other Shield quarter-final results today
Hollybush 0 Cwmgwrach 33
Rhigos P Pontardawe P
South Gower 8 Bettws 3
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