After a three year break due to the pandemic the annual Sion Wyn Memorial 7’s Rugby competition resumed with its 25th anniversary competition in Machynlleth on July 30.

Sixteen teams were scheduled to entertain the crowds, but due to cancellations, 11 competed with Dolgellau, Newtown and Aberystwyth sending two teams each.

From further afield there were teams from Aberaeron, Porthmadog, Llangefni and Cynnon Crusaders.

County Times: Aberaeron line up at the Sion Wyn 7s.

Aberaeron line up at the Sion Wyn 7s.

In the Lloyds Coaches sponsored cup final, Aberaeron were able to defeat an Aberystwyth team.

Aberystwyth have been regular winners of the competition in the past, but in a very skilled and determined match, Aberaeron came out on top.

County Times: Aberystwyth line up at the Sion Wyn 7s.

Aberystwyth line up at the Sion Wyn 7s.

In the Howdens Joinery sponsored plate final, Machynlleth were well beaten by a disciplined Newtown IIs.

County Times: Machynlleth line up at the Sion Wyn 7s.

Machynlleth line up at the Sion Wyn 7s.

The player of the tournament was awarded to Dafydd Llewelyn of Aberaeron.

Presentations to the teams were made by Nia Wyn Jones, sister of the late Sion Wyn.

Nearby on Cae Glas, were mini rugby equipment for children to practice on, and a bouncy castle, kindly provided by Mid Wales Bouncy Castles.

Last season, Machynlleth played in the Wales Rugby Union’s Division Three North.

The club is always looking for new players, with training taking place on Thursday evenings, commencing at 6.30pm at the clubhouse.

A friendly game will be played away at Dolgellau on August 26 and the first league game of the new season is currently scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 3 at COBRA II’s.