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Rugby World Cup taken on a trip to Dylan's Laugharne

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It was a case of rugby world cup fever when more than 100 children greeted rugby’s greatest prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, to The Dylan Thomas Boathouse . An entourage of three vehicles escorted the glass backed Landrover Defender carrying the cup on Sunday as part of the rugby world cup trophy tour. Children buzzed with excitement as it arrived at the Writing Shed for 2.30pm before being welcomed into the boathouse to a display of rugby themed activity. The air was electric as rugby loving youngsters got to touch the cup, posing for photographs at the same time. During the hour and a half celebrations the council’s sport and leisure team delivered a rugby themed Actif Storytime session to children from St Clears, Laugharne and Whitland rugby teams. Although limited access meant the event was private, those that did turn up had their pictures taken with the famous trophy. The council’s principal arts officer, Eleri Retallick said: “It was a truly momentous occasion to have the Webb Ellis...

Council reception for Scarlets rugby heroes

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The Scarlets and Carmarthenshire County Council held a joint reception at Parc y Scarlets to celebrate the contribution of Scarlets rugby to the West Wales community and the profile the World Cup Scarlets had given to their home region on the global stage. It was a double celebration as the Scarlets marked their 100th European fixture to become the first Welsh club to have reached this major rugby landmark and join distinguished company including giant European clubs Toulouse, Munster, Leinster and Leicester Tigers. Guests at the reception also marked a two-minute silence in respect of those who have lost their lives in the armed forces the line of duty for their country. The entire Scarlets squad for the big Heineken Cup Castres fixture including the Scarlets 10 World Cup internationals was present to meet Council officials including Leader Meryll Gravell, Chairman of the Executive Ivor Jackson, Chairman’s Consort Mrs Jackson, Mark James, Chief Executive, David Gilbert, Wendy Walters ...

Deacon Manu will captain Fiji in World Cup

Scarlets prop Deacon Manu has been named to captain Fiji at next month's Rugby World Cup. Manu, who has played more than 100 matches for Llanelli since moving to Wales from New Zealand in 2006, will lead the 30-man squad named on Saturday, which includes 21 overseas-based players. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10746457