Cardiff Dragons Korfball Club

9-11, Chris Gubby (2), Sian Hunt (2), Helen Gubby (1), Joey Niblett (1), Lee O’Sullivan (1), Rachel Knight (1), Remco Broekhuis (1), Caroline Lowdon

Second in the table, and with their only defeat having come by a single goal, we knew the Bristol Badgers would provide tough opposition – even before they turned up with a National League player in tow. He formed part of a very strong quartet of boys, and Dragons were clearly not going to be able to rely on the usual hatful of goals from their own guys. (more…)

9-19 Josh Cockburn (5), Gareth Thomas (2), Steve Fung (1), Joey Niblett (1), Chrissy Rowlatt, Gwen Jones, Hannah Blackmore, Kate Jones, Chris Gubby

Bristol Uni brought along a very strong second team featuring their two strongest players from last years first team, as well as plenty of athleticism in the rest of the side, and the match was played at a breathless pace. Dragons were very short of experience in their girls, with Amy, Donna and Julie unavailable and Caroline promoted to the firsts. However, they also had plenty of pace and attacking potential in their guys. (more…)

Sian has signed us up to appear on Motivating Mates and our club will be listed in there soon. It should be a good way of attracting more people to the site – the site is designed for people who want to try something new by “buddying up” with their friends to try out a new sport or activity. They can search by location and activity, so our site will eventually be listed under Wales and Korfball.

We’re also listed on their index so hopefully we’ll get some more site hits too.

In other site news, I’ve added some website tracking utilities so we should be able to find out more about who visits the site.

Thanks in particular to Helen’s organisational efforts:

Tuesday, 12th December: Mixed Netball 6-8pm

The Korfball Kings and Queens (catchy name, huh) came 4th, and we only lost by one goal to the eventual winners.

Saturday, 16th December: Drinking (and y’know talking and stuff)

Bar 33 (on Windsor Place), 8pm. See you there.

Tuesday, 19th December: More Drinking

Joint social with Cardiff City

Friday, 22nd December: Christmas Social

Tiger Tiger, 7.30pm. Tables already booked, but anyone else is welcome to come along later to join us for drinks

We all went down to the Hollywood Bay for some 10 pin bowling (or 9 pin in Hannah’s case), except Sian, who decided to go to Newport Road instead.

The first games were won by Gareth and Taff respectively, the second by Julie and Joey. Magnus cheated disgracefully – but nonetheless congratulations from the club to him and Anna, who are expecting their first child. Josh had a less successful evening, finishing last both times and then winning the world record for the most poorly worded anecdote.

Taff and Joey then went mano a mano on the dance machine. We hope to have video footage of this on the website soon, but until then ask Caroline if you want to see it (Chris, she’s tall, light-brown hair, someone should be able to point her out to you).

All good fun, and thanks to Helen for organising.

5-9 Alex Thomas, Caroline Lowdon (1), Chrissy Rowlatt, Gareth Thomas (1), Hannah Blackmore, James Frost (1), Josh Cockburn (2), Kate James.

A friendly against Cardiff City with both teams aiming to give some of their less experienced players a run out took place last night at Whitchurch. City were the stronger team throughout, showing greater organisation and confidence with passing and shooting, but the Dragons fought hard and competed well in the second half in particular. (more…)

8-9 (10-0 Forfeit win) James Frost (2), Gareth Thomas (2), Dave Thomas (1), Magnus Dons (1), Joey Niblett (1), Amy Willis (1), Alex Thomas, Hannah Blackmore, Julie Saunders, Katy James

This game will go down as a 10-0 win to Dragons since about half of the Taunton second team started for the firsts later on, but a friendly was played in order to give everyone match practice. (more…)

15-5 Joey Niblett (4), Remco Broekhius (4), Chris Gubby (3), Amy Willis (2), Felicity-Good Knight (1), Josh Cockburn (1), Angharad Morgan, Helen Gubby 

The Dragons continued their winning streak in the EKL on Sunday in Taunton. Despite losing two Welsh internationals, the reds were able to welcome back Remco and Rachel, and give an rare outing to one of last years’ stars, Amy.

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17-3 Joey Niblett (5), Chris Gubby (4), Helen Gubby (2), Lee O’Sullivan (2), Amy Shillabeer (1), Angharad Morgan (1), Josh Cockburn (1), Sian Hunt (1)

In the first team game, Joey Niblett set the scoreboard ticking with a rapid running-in shot.  The second goal was landed by Josh Cockburn, quickly followed by a quick shot by Chris Gubby, putting the Dragons to a 3-0 lead.  After another shot on target from Gubby, the students netted a long shot. 
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6-3 Rachel Knight (4), Steve Fung (1), James Frost (1), Alex Thomas, Gareth Thomas, Gwen Jones, Hannah Blackmore, Magnus Dons, Caroline Lowdon, Chrissy Rowlatt, Kate James

The second team game opened with a quick long shot from Dragons player, Rachel Knight, sharply followed by a second nifty running-in shot.  The University team attempted a succession of short shots that bounced off the rim, but eventually they were awarded a penalty, scored by Jack McNamara putting the score at 2-1.  McNamara, who has been training with the Dragons, put that experience to further good use as he then netted the equaliser.

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