Pennod 6 Mike Phillips a'r Senghenydd Sirens

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-International rugby hero

-Mike Phillips...

-..could be facing

-his greatest-ever challenge.

-He may have won 99 caps

-and scored ten tries for Wales.

-He may have won three grand slams

-and been on two Lions' tours.

-But this is the biggest challenge.

-He's mentoring a team of unique

-players, the Senghenydd Sirens.

-After an important win

-against Lampeter...

-..the girls are a step closer

-to winning the Division Two title.

-They've come on so much as a team

-and they deserve to be champions.

-They have one game left.

-Win, and the dream comes true,

-but beating Gorseinon won't be easy.

-A massive game, massive pressure.

-A massive game, massive pressure.

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-This is it. This is it.

-Can Mike lead this passionate team

-to the title?

-It's the Senghenydd Sirens'

-time to shine.

-The Sirens often say

-that they're a family.

-That sense of belonging

-is very important to them.

-Some are keen

-to have a permanent reminder of it.

-I'm with five of the girls here...

-..to have anchor tattoos.

-It's part of the Sirens' logo.

-They're KP and Creaky's first

-tattoos, so they're a bit nervous.

-It's getting worse!

-It's getting worse!

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-Hollie!

-If it was really horrible,

-we wouldn't make you have them.

-On your side.

-That's it, perfect.

-The girls are winding them up

-about how much it'll hurt.

-But they'll be cool.

-Good girl.

-It's fine, isn't it?

-Well done, KP. Proud of you.

-KP came through it

-and seems happy...

-..as are the other girls.

-The anchors symbolize

-their friendship and commitment.

-The Sirens mean everything to me.

-They're my best friends

-and my family.

-This memory will last forever.

-Thursday evening, and the season's

-final training session.

-Tuesday against Lampeter

-was a bruising encounter.

-This is a relaxed session,

-as they're physically battered.

-I'll get them mentally prepared,

-more than anything, for Sunday.

-The last game will be emotional.

-We'll be glad to have a break.

-After a week, I think

-we'll be looking for things to do.

-Looking for the ball.

-We're having some fun,

-as it's the final session.

-It's gutting,

-but we can't wait for the game.

-It's a massive game

-and we need to win.

-We're all nervous

-but excited as well.

-We know we're top at the moment.

-But if we lose and Abergele win,

-they'll leapfrog us.

-We have to win on Sunday.

-It's a really, really big game.

-We have a chance to win the league,

-so it's our cup final.

-We'll see if all our hard work

-pays off on Sunday.

-The team

-is on the verge of the title.

-But reaching this point

-hasn't been easy.

-It's been a long, hard battle

-through the winter months...

-..with some nasty slip-ups

-along the way.

-Good interplay

-and no-one will stop Lewis.

-A narrow win in an ill-tempered

-clash with Croesyceiliog.

-They were really dirty.

-One girl poked me in the eye.

-They lost away to Abergele...

-..but it was a different story

-in the return fixture.

-Great by Crocker, to Kidley.

-Are we watching Senghenydd or Fiji?

-There are big games to come

-and it can all change.

-It's crucial to keep it up.

-Then came the disappointing trip

-to face Lampeter's strong women.

-There are players over,

-and it's a try for Lampeter.

-I'm bitterly disappointed. It was

-like a different team out there.

-Then came a big win against Barry

-of Division One in the SWALEC Cup.

-Kourtney Lewis is quite a talent.

-When she's flying,

-she's electrifying.

-Kourtney Lewis!

-I'm so happy.

-It was a tough game

-but really, really good.

-Despite losing in the semi-final

-to Seven Sisters...

-..it was clear that the girls

-were back on the right path.

-Rees at a canter,

-but will she make it?

-She dances past the hooker...

-..and that's some try

-for Senghenydd.

-A great effort, and they were

-in the game to the end.

-I'm really proud, and we'll

-take a lot of positives from it.

-When Lampeter

-visited Senghenydd last week...

-..the Sirens

-were ready for vengeance.

-Here she goes, Kourtney Lewis.

-No-one will stop Kourtney Lewis.

-They've come on so much as a team,

-and they improve with every game.

-They deserve to go on

-and win the championship.

-With the team on the verge

-of realizing a dream...

-..it's easy to forget

-how far they've come...

-..since they were established

-three years ago.

-It's down to the efforts of many...

-..but none more than inspirational

-captain Keighlee Williams.

-Senghenydd Sirens

-is really important to me.

-We've got a good bond

-and the balance is right.

-We have fun at the same time

-as taking things serious.

-I've been here since day one.

-I'd love to see us through

-until I can't play any more.

-At the first-ever Sirens training,

-years ago, we had ten players.

-We've got a squad now of 32 players,

-so it's grown massively.

-We've come

-from being a brand-new team...

-..to fighting for a spot

-to get into Division One.

-Being captain is a lot of work.

-You've got a team

-to try and organize.

-Training, match days as well...

-..taking responsibility for them

-on the field as well as off.

-And cleaning the changing room

-after a Sunday game...

-..to make sure they're ready

-for the men on a Saturday.

-Go with the number ten

-and keep straight.

-Having Mike on board

-is a massive help.

-Keep it going.

-With his background,

-a Wales and ex-Lions player...

-..to have those influences on your

-team gives you a massive boost.

-Go on, Kourtney. Nice!

-I'm really proud of how well

-the girls have played this season.

-So many people

-have come on in leaps and bounds.

-I couldn't be more proud.

-At the start of the season,

-I said we could win Division Two.

-That is our aim.

-I wouldn't be happy

-with second place.

-It's only about winning it

-and getting promoted.

-The day of the final game dawns.

-A home clash against Gorseinon,

-and a simple objective.

-Win the game

-and win the championship.

-Lose and...

-Better not to think about that.

-Better not to think about that.

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-I'm just nervous.

-A massive game, massive pressure,

-but I'm confident.

-I believe!

-They're a good side. We've had

-close games and we've smashed them.

-They've got new players, and are

-better than when we last played...

-..so we don't know

-what to expect.

-They like to use their big girls...

-..so we need to get it to our backs

-and score try after try after try!

-Mike can't be there

-to support the girls today.

-It's the Sale Sharks'

-final game as well.

-But it's also his last game

-in a long and distinguished career.

-Yes, it's a huge day.

-My last game, and my friends

-and family are all up here.

-It's very emotional,

-and I want to go out with a win.

-It's a big game for the girls too,

-and I'd like to have been there.

-But I've asked an old friend

-to go down and maybe help them.

-Hopefully, we'll all

-end the season with a win.

-That friend is Wales'

-forwards coach Robin McBryde.

-He has already got to know

-the girls at a training session...

-..and is all too aware

-of the importance of this game.

-A big game to end the season,

-and they seem in fine spirits.

-I hope for the best.

-We've got 9,000 people there,

-the last game of the season...

-..blokes who've bled

-for the club leaving.

-Let's have a bit of pride

-and turn it out on that paddock.

-Don't change anything,

-keep it simple as usual.

-That's good enough.

-Good luck.

-It's about us being us.

-We do it for us.

-Here we go, my last game.

-This is it. This is it.

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-The Senghenydd Sirens

-and their mentor, Mike Phillips...

-..have spent the season

-chasing the WRU Division Two title.

-It has all come down

-to the result of today's game.

-The season's last match

-against the experienced Gorseinon.

-Up in Manchester, Mike is playing

-against Bath in his last-ever game.

-In a hard and tight match,

-Sale Sharks won by three points.

-It was nice to win,

-and the game went alright.

-The ref was hopeless,

-but I enjoyed it.

-When I came off,

-everyone applauded.

-I had to keep my emotions in check.

-It was nice,

-and it's the right time to end it.

-A successful end to Mike's career.

-But will the Sirens end on a high?

-Last game, most important game,

-and we're going to win.

-Gorseinon kick off.

-All the pressure is on the Sirens.

-It's a poor start as they lose

-the ball within the first minute.

-It's an early chance

-for the visitors.

-Incredibly, Gorseinon strike first.

-It was a bit untidy

-in their own twenty-two.

-They lost the ball in the tackle,

-and Gorseinon took full advantage.

-They're sure to be aware

-of the importance of this game.

-Dempsey, to Kourtney Lewis.

-Great things happen

-when she gets the ball.

-Kourtney Lewis

-dances through the defence.

-The Sirens get their first try,

-and they needed it.

-They've clearly relaxed a bit,

-and they move the ball wide.

-Here's Cerys Yates in the centre,

-like a knife through butter.

-Lewis has it, and it's a second try

-for her and for the Sirens.

-The desire to play, handle

-and pass the ball is there.

-The backs give them an advantage.

-Out quickly again,

-Yates to Protheroe the full back.

-Kaitlin Protheroe

-passes one defender, and another.

-It's a third try for Senghenydd.

-Gorseinon need something now,

-and their forwards are strong.

-They use that strength

-to get close.

-Once again, they drive forward

-and that's a warning for the Sirens.

-The title isn't theirs yet.

-They're no mugs.

-Their forwards are quite strong,

-and they got two good tries.

-A defensive scrum for Gorseinon,

-but the Sirens steal it.

-The Red Sea opens,

-and Jess Kidley scores.

-The scrum half took advantage

-of good work by the forwards.

-That's how it's been.

-Kylie Thomas, over the twenty-two.

-Quick possession,

-then they use the backs.

-Yates to Lewis to Protheroe,

-who crosses for her second try.

-Excellent.

-Jess Kidley

-goes down the blind side.

-She beats the defender

-and she has support.

-That's a great dummy.

-A superb individual try

-for Jess Kidley.

-Senghenydd are stronger

-than Gorseinon at the moment.

-They're playing

-with a lot more confidence.

-Yates is close,

-and advantage is being played.

-Hollie Dempsey, the fly half,

-and it's try after try after try.

-Keighlee Williams knows

-that these backs are dangerous.

-Dempsey to Steph Rees,

-and how quick is she?

-She crosses, and that's a total

-of nine tries in the first half.

-The one aspect you can improve

-is discipline...

-..especially in the tackle area,

-no hands in the ruck and so on.

-A bit more accuracy

-when we have the ball.

-And as you did in the first half,

-score plenty of tries.

-The title isn't safe yet,

-but Kidley's try makes it safer.

-The scrum buckles again,

-and Lianne Fletcher gets the try.

-Protheroe to Kourtney Lewis,

-who has five tries already.

-Make that six.

-That's 18 tries for the season.

-I'm sure that Rowland Phillips

-has his eye on some of them...

-..especially Kourtney

-from Senghenydd.

-Victory is certain.

-The Sirens

-are galloping to the title.

-Only one thing remains -

-it's time to celebrate.

-I'm so emotional.

-The Sirens

-really have gone out in style.

-We've worked so hard for it

-and we've come so far.

-It's amazing to win

-by a score like that.

-League champions!

-Amazing. Won the league. Smashed it.

-I'm just really, really proud!

-I'm so happy.

-We've come a long way.

-Awesome. I can't even describe it.

-A huge thing

-for Senghenydd women's team.

-This success is some feat...

-..given the situation

-at the start of the season.

-The Sirens' coach, Dany Johnson,

-stepping down due to illness.

-It's been a roller-coaster season,

-to be honest.

-Starting the season with no coach,

-no-one sure what would happen.

-Then Lloyd Davies from the first XV

-stepped in as part-time coach.

-We've got to turn up with a better

-mentality, a better attitude.

-But with Lloyd's time limited...

-..and the Sirens'

-ambitious target...

-..to reach Division One after

-barely three years as a team...

-..the SOS went out for a mentor

-to lead the team to their dream.

-Getting to know Mike

-has been really good.

-He's a massive influence on us.

-We hope we've done him proud today.

-He's made an impression

-on the coaches and the players.

-It's a big thing

-for a club like Senghenydd.

-We've accepted him into our family.

-We've had the likes of Cerys Hale,

-Rob McBryde, Rowland Phillips here.

-Mike, Lloyd, Robin, Elinor,

-they've made them better players.

-Especially Mike.

-He's been a great help.

-Excellent, girls. You need

-to maintain that standard.

-He's meant everything to the team.

-He's raised team morale up to here.

-It's built our courage up big time.

-It's been an amazing season.

-Roll on Division One!

-We all feel so incredibly proud.

-Proud of each other,

-proud of ourselves.

-I can't believe

-how the season has gone.

-To be part of this is something

-special. I'm over the moon, I am.

-We've won the league today,

-so it's a massive day for us.

-Buzzing! Love it!

-I think everyone's happy

-that we won.

-But we're gutted because we won't

-be training or playing for ages now.

-We're a small village

-but a big family.

-That's what we're all about.

-Everyone's done an amazing job.

-It's paid off

-and it's time to celebrate.

-They worked hard for this.

-They've got there now,

-so, onwards and upwards.

-Now that they've been promoted,

-there's more hard work in store.

-It's been a good season

-for the Sirens.

-Hopefully, in Division One,

-we'll smash it up.

-Sirens forever!

-Three months later, the Sirens

-start life in Division One.

-They're playing Abergele, and

-a newly-retired Mike is there.

-The start of a new season,

-and it's nice to be back...

-..to see them all, and, hopefully,

-to see a good performance.

-Are you all set?

-Are you all set?

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-It's gone really well.

-We've had a few new players in,

-so it's just first game nerves now.

-You played them last year.

-They were missing players though.

-Two key players, the twins.

-Do you feel ready for the step up?

-I think we're focused

-on Division One.

-We've worked hard

-to raise the standard.

-We'll see today.

-The Sirens have clearly worked hard

-during the summer.

-A powerful performance by the women

-proved too much for Abergele.

-The standard's much better

-and the confidence is there.

-They're handling the ball well

-and enjoying what they do...

-..which is crucial.

-Kayleigh Mason finally scores

-her first try for the Sirens.

-An encouraging start that bodes

-well for the season to come.

-It's been a pleasure to get to know

-you as a team and as individuals.

-I've got a gift for each of you,

-a cup with my face on it!

-There are amazing memories

-of last season.

-They'll stay with everyone

-in Senghenydd, not just the Sirens.

-Tea every day now!

-It's great to see their passion

-for the club and the community.

-Clubs like this all over Wales

-are vital for the future of rugby.

-It's opened my eyes

-to the talent that's around.

-I just hope they stick at it.

-It would be nice to see one or two

-of them go on to represent Wales.

-If we can keep developing,

-keep improving fitness-wise...

-..and get our structures right,

-we'll be good opposition for anyone.

-Onwards and upwards all the way!

-Mike's part

-of the Sirens family now.

-We're a bunch of sisters

-and he's the big brother.

-We hope to see him now and again.

-I'll be on his case,

-messaging him to come.

-I do feel part of the family,

-and it's a really special place.

-They're great people

-and I've really enjoyed it.

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