The evening started with a 45 min DVD of Dunvant’s great unbeaten home run marred only by Seven Sisters in the last home game in the dying seconds. We then moved on to the Development XV Awards;
Most Improved Player-Cameron Lewis-Presented by Team Manager Dai Hughes
Coaches Player of the Year- Jonathan Arnold-Presented by Coach Roger Slack
Players’ Player of the Year-Shaun Davies-Presented by Coach Denver Austin

We then had the 1st XV Coaches Speeches. Firstly, Backs Coach Jay Parry reviewed the season, revealing that the target at the start was to finish at least 3rd and we had achieved that ambition, and were challenging 1st and 2nd most of the season to be pipped by Maesteg Quins and Skewen right at the end, but importantly the Club will be playing in Division One next season All the squad have contributed massively to the cause, and we had some horrific long term injuries to contend with right from the start. Forwards Coach Gareth Williams then looked forwards to Season 2014-15 and we await to see if we will be in 1 West or 1 West Central. Training will start on 1st July and will be held 3 nights a week, details to be announced shortly. It is always good to see talented players rising to the top and Dunvant Stars Full back/Wing Adam Williams Parry and Hooker Ceri Davies will be plying their trade at Premiership side Llanelli next season, where they could even break through into the Scarlets. Dunvant wishes the boys well, but we hope they will also be able to play for us on Dual Registration. On the Coaching side, Jay and Gareth will continue, but Craig “Ripper” Hawkins who has returned to his home club Dunvant after 12 years at Llanelli will be 1st XV Player/Coach. In addition Llanelli will be hosting testimonial for Ripper and he has asked that it be held at Dunvant-watch this space. Gareth then moved on to our International stars, home grown Dunvant boys from our Junior Section who have risen to International honours who deserved Club recognition for their achievements. Finally, Gareth announced that Mitchell Ford will again be Club Captain for 2014/15
International Honours
Wales Under 18’s- Mathew Dodd- Presented to Youth Team Manager Martin Newbury in Matthew’s absence
Wales Under 16’s- Jordan Liney-presented to Under 16’s Team Manager Mike Lewis in Jordan’s absence
Wales Under 16’s-James Ratti-presented by Club Chairman Martin Lewis
Wales Deaf Internationals- Richard Lewis and Sam Gallagher from our 1st XV
We then moved on to the 1st XV awards:
Young Player of the Year- Sam Martin (tight head prop) who turned 18 a few weeks ago and broke straight in to the 1st XV-presented by Team Manger Ted Rees. Runner up were Ben Pothecary and Ed Lucas
Friends of Robin Blakely Shield- for the best 1st XV newcomer- Robbie Morris, presented by Club Chairman Martin Lewis. Runners up were Ed Lucas and Sam Martin
Most Improved Player- Lewis Buckley, presented by Assistant Secretary Roger Knight. Runners up were Richard Lewis and Sam Gallagher
Supporters’ Player of the Year-Rhys Tucker, presented by Commercial Manager John Watkins
Clubman of the Year- Mitchell Ford, presented by James Richards, Assistant Team Manager
Coaches’ Player of the Year-Mark ‘Pup’ Loughlin, presented by Club Secretary and proud father Paul Loughlin. Other contenders were Adam Williams-Parry, Danny Davies, Jamie Nicholas & Rhys Tucker
Player’ Player of the Year: Danny Davies, presented by Club Captain Mitchell Ford.
That ended the official presentations, but Club Captain Mitchell Ford then made a number of wards and thank you’s to a number of Club Officials, Coaches and Volunteers, gate men, cooks etc including What’sApp Champion Aled Bryn. The Players organised a raffle in support of the Davies Family where player Shaun Davies’ father Alan died tragically two weeks ago, suffering a fatal heart attack whilst driving his car, the funeral taking place at 12.30 next Thursday at Swansea Crematorium and then afterwards at Dunvant Rugby Club. The raffle raised over £300 and Shaun has asked me to offer his families thanks and appreciation for such a generous gesture by all at Dunvant.
With the formalities over, all attending, including all the wives and girlfriends dolled up to the nines were served a meal of curry, rice and chips, cooked by Master Chef Peter Kelleher. The night concluded with live band “Moose” playing until 11.00, followed by a disco, with the club eventually closing in the early hours.. A great night was had by all. Roll on the next one.

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