Wrexham will be prepared for their big Nant Conwy clash

Action from Mold's win over Rhyl & District last week <i>(Image: Graeme Robinson)</i>
Action from Mold's win over Rhyl & District last week (Image: Graeme Robinson)
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WREXHAM are all set to test themselves against the best North Wales has to offer.

Making their way to Bryn Estyn Road tomorrow are defending champions and current Division One North front-runners Nant Conwy.

It should be a cracking encounter, with Wrexham currently sat in fifth position, within just three points of a spot in the top-three.

They marked their first spot of action in 2026 with a hard-fought 20-17 triumph at Bethesda last time out, while Nant have lost just once in the league this season and they boast a nine-point advantage over second-placed Bala.

A trip to basement side Welshpool is next up for Bala, while third-placed Pwllheli play host to Ruthin.

Colwyn Bay and Llandudno welcome Caernarfon and Bethesda respectively, while COBRA make the trek to Llangefni.

There’s a testing away day in store as Division Two North leaders Mold enter the closing third of their season.

The Chester Road outfit have six matches left to play this season and next up is tomorrow’s visit to fourth-placed Teirw Nant Conwy.

A 13th consecutive triumph will be the aim for Mold, which would move them a step nearer to securing promotion.

Mold are 17 points clear of Newtown, who have home advantage against lowly Denbigh, while third-placed Rhyl & District entertain Dolgellau.

There are respective away days for Llanidloes and Machynlleth, against Abergele and Bro Ffestiniog.

Mold Athletic will take over at the top of Division Three North East if they can get the better of visitors Ruthin Athletic tomorrow.

Rhosllanerchrugog entertain Bro Gwernant and Flint pay a visit to Wrexham Athletic.

RGC will have another weekend to prepare for their tilt in the Super Rygbi Cymru Cup.

Opening ties will be played on January 24, with the North Walians situated in Pool A alongside Carmarthen Quins, Cardiff, Newport and Pontypool.

In Pool B are Llandovery, Ebbw Vale, Aberavon, Bridgend and Swansea.

It’s a big weekend for RGC U18s with the start of the Academy Championship. First up is Sunday’s home encounter against Cardiff.

RGC have appointed Nick Fish as Academy forwards coach and Nathan Skupski as Academy physical development coach.

Fish brings a wealth of coaching experience to the programme, having recently served as forwards coach with Aberavon and Cardiff University, while Skupski was previously head of strength and conditioning with rugby league club Widnes Vikings.

RGC Academy manager Josh Leach told the club’s website: “It has been great to welcome Nick and Nathan to the Academy coaching team, they have gotten stuck in straight away and brought a good boost to the junior and senior Academy environments.

“This is an intense period for the Academy with SRC, U18 and U16 competitions all up and running through the next couple of months, and we will benefit hugely from having Nick and Nathan on board.”

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