COLWYN BAY rugby will pay Ruthin in the final of the ScottishPower North Wales Cup, after a backs-to-the-wall 13-3 victory over Nant Conwy on bank holiday Monday (May 5).
Nant had almost 90 per cent of the possession, but couldn't take their chances and were continually thwarted by some outstanding Bay defensive play.
Mark Earl forced his way over for an early try for the Bay, following a lineout on the five metre line, and Gareth Wynne's conversion gave them a 7-3 lead at half-time, with Peredur Ellis kicking a penalty for Nant after Sion Roberts had missed two earlier opportunities.
A drop goal by Ashley James and a long range penalty by Gareth Wynne in the opening 10 minutes of the second half extended that lead to 13-3, and Wynne later hit a post with another penalty attempt.
Nant pressed hard in the closing minutes and twice got within inches of the try line but couldn't get the ball over.
"It was a perfect example of how to win a rugby game without the ball," said Colwyn Bay player coach Mark Earl.
"But we've defended very well and taken what chances we got, and are just delighted to be in the final again. Now we want to go on and win it."
Ruthin beat Pwllheli 38-12 in the other semi-final.
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