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Father and son Welsh ploughmen to compete at 2027 World Championships

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Rhodri and James George from Pembrokeshire won the Welsh National Ploughing & Hedging Championships and will represent Wales at the 2027 World Championships in Kenya.

Father and son Rhodri and James George from Pembrokeshire have qualified to represent Wales at the 2027 World Championships in Kenya after winning at the 66th Welsh National Ploughing & Hedging Championships held in September at Trecoed, Letterston. Rhodri George was crowned Champion Welsh Ploughman with his son James taking the Reserve Champion title, following in his father's footsteps.

The championships provide a pathway for competitors to represent Wales at international competitions. Other winners at the event included Dyfrig Davies of Hayscastle, who took the trophy for the most points in the crops competition, Aled Roberts of Abergele, crowned Champion Welsh Hedger, and John Fletcher of Moylegrove, named Champion Horse Competitor. Morgan Evans from the Gower was awarded the trophy for best competitor aged 28 and under.

The championships began the evening before with a traditional Blessing of the Plough service attended by a 150-strong congregation, addressed by four clergy members including Canon Richard Davies and Reverend Dr Jonathan Wright. The service featured entertainment from local musicians Bois y Clos and Owain Lewis.

Father and son Welsh ploughmen to compete at 2027 World Championships
Image: South Wales Guardian

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In this story: Rhodri George · James George · Pembrokeshire · Kenya · Welsh Ploughing Association

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