11th December 2006
National Men’s Indoor Finals
In the National Finals held at University Wales College Newport, Caerleon site, Swansea Bay held onto their title as Champion club when defeating Cardiff 4-1 in a hard fought final.

After opening their account with a comprehensive defeat of Newport 17-0, Swansea Bay were always going to take some stopping in their pool with only Wrexham running them close in loosing 2-4.

In the second pool, the majority of matches were a lot closer with the pick being Cardiff’s 4-3 victory over close rivals Whitchurch. Whitchurch ‘blooded’ a few new young players which augurs well for their future but the skill and determination from New Zealand international Bevan Hari and Welsh international Mark Ramage saw them home. Northop Hall also ran both teams close in loosing 5-6 to Whitchurch and 3-5 to Cardiff.

The final proved to be the most exciting and entertaining match of the tournament with umpires Mark Staunton and Will Drury having to be at the top of their game to ensure the game continued to flow. Swansea Bay went into a 3-0 lead at half time through goals from Nick Rees (2) and Chris Nelson but Cardiff were not to be overawed and fought their way back into the game before Chris Nelson scored his second and Swansea’s 4th to ensure they held onto their title.

The ‘Bay’ now qualify for the European Club Indoor tournament for next season with the squad already due to play in this season’s tournament in Budapest in February.
 

POOL A

   
POOL B

FINAL
Swansea Bay 4, Cardiff 1

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