2015–16 WRU Challenge Cup
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The 2015–16 WRU Challenge Cup, known for sponsorship reasons as the SSE SWALEC Cup, is the 46th WRU Challenge Cup, the annual national rugby union cup competition of Wales. The competition was won by Llandovery who beat Carmarthen Quins 25-18 in the final.[1]
Calendar[edit]
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 9 January 2016 |
| Round 2 | 27 February 2016 |
| Quarter-finals | 20 March 2016 |
| Semi-finals | 16 April 2016 |
| Final | 1 May 2016 |
Matches[edit]
Round 1[edit]
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Glynneath | 3 – 24 | Newcastle Emlyn |
| Llandovery | 9 – 6 | Cardiff |
| RGC 1404 | 93 – 0 | Llanharan |
| Swansea | 11 – 18 | Pontypridd |
| Tata Steel | 7 – 15 | Llanelli |
| Narberth | 0 – 28 | Merthyr |
| Neath | 27 – 22 | Bargoed |
| Newport | 12 – 30 | Carmarthen Quins |
| Pontypool | 11 – 19 | Bedwas |
| Beddau | 13 – 20 | Bridgend |
Round 2[edit]
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| RGC 1404 | 11 – 8 | Aberavon |
| Bridgend | 13 – 20 | Cross Keys |
| Pontypridd | 45 – 15 | Bridgend Athletic |
| Carmarthen Quins | 23 – 11 | Bedwas |
| Llandovery | 59 – 12 | Newbridge |
| Llanelli | 14 – 17 | Merthyr |
| Neath | 34 – 16 | Cardiff Met |
| Newcastle Emlyn | 7 – 61 | Ebbw Vale |
Quarter-finals[edit]
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| RGC 1404 | 19 – 25 | Carmarthen Quins |
| Cross Keys | 73 – 5 | Neath |
| Pontypridd | 6 – 5 | Merthyr |
| Ebbw Vale | 8 – 16 | Llandovery |
Semi-finals[edit]
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen Quins | 21 – 20 | Cross Keys |
| Pontypridd | 16 – 25 | Llandovery |
Final[edit]
| 1 May 2015 17:35 BST |
| Carmarthen Quins | 18-25 | Llandovery |
| Try: Penalty Try 58', Iolo Evans 79' Con: Craig Evans (1/2) 58' Pen: Craig Evans (2/3) 18', 21' | Report | Try: Rhodri Davies 42', Wyn Jones 60', Craig Woodall 72' Con: Jack Maynard (2/3) 42', 60' Pen: Jack Maynard (2/2) 8', 35' |
| Principality Stadium, Cardiff Referee: Ian Davies |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "National Cup News". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community.