Mixed weather and mixed fortunes for Usk

On a weekend when the weather finally matched what is expected for this time of year, Usk’s teams experienced fluctuating fortunes: the first’s game on Saturday with Swansea was abandoned, the seconds were well beaten by the same opponents; and on Sunday the first team hammered Barry Wanderers in the opening round of the Welsh Cup

Usk win friendlies

On Saturday, Usk first and second teams both registered wins in the last round of friendlies before the league season kicks off. On Sunday, an Usk XI beat local rivals Monkswood comfortably

 Usk Victorious 

On a glorious, sunny Sunday afternoon, Usk seconds kicked off their season with a comprehensive 81 run victory over their visitors, Cardiff Casuals.