Llandovery Day - 2025

Llandovery Day is always a true celebration of school sports, rich in tradition, pride, and team spirit. This year, as Christ College celebrates 40 years of co-education, Saturday’s fixtures were a powerful reminder of just how far we’ve come.

The weekend started on Friday when some of those boys, from both sides, that played back in 1975 had a very convivial lunch in Cardiff.  Back at school Llandovery Day ties were presented to boys and girls playing in this fixture for the first time.

Christ College first played Llandovery in 1879, and the fixture has earned its place in the history of Welsh Rugby as one of the oldest schoolboy matches in Wales. The first hockey fixture between Christ College and Llandovery wasn’t played until 1987, in an away match at Llandovery College.

In 2004, the 1st XI hockey team and 1st XV rugby team first played on the same day, a time that saw girls and boys sharing the spotlight on one of the school’s most prestigious sporting occasions. Two decades on, it’s wonderful to see that this tradition not only continues but also showcases the very best of co-educational values. Long may it continue.

In a display of unity, the 1st XV team along with some of our younger pupils, formed a tunnel to cheer on the girls as they took to the pitch. Later, the 1st XI team returned the gesture, lining up to support the boys ahead of their match. This mutual support and camaraderie were present throughout the day and highlights what Christ College is all about.

Congratulations to our 1st XI hockey team on a fantastic win 5-0, and to Llandovery College’s 1st XV rugby team for their victory 19-45. Both teams delivered outstanding performances, and each player should feel incredibly proud to represent their school.

We were delighted to welcome so many parents, staff, friends, family and former pupils from both Brecon and Llandovery to the sidelines. 

Rugby Match report