TORFAEN Tigers Under-15s are Welsh champions after edging out Cardiff City Spartans in a 10-try thriller.

Jon Watkin's two conversions proved to be crucial for the Cwmbran-based final as they won a hard-fought final 24-20 at Taff's Well.

A Karling Claridge try in the corner gave Cardiff a first-minute lead but a well-worked try for David Brannock levelled things before Euaun Morris gave them the lead with Watkins converting.

Straight after that, Scott Winter ran through for Torfaen's third that was again converted by Watkins leaving the score 16-4 at half-time.

Cardiff started the fight back early on in the second half as a spectacular hat-trick from Jay Jones brought things level.

The first was just right of the sticks, the second in the right corner and the third was on the left flank but all three goal attempts were missed.

Torfaen regained the lead after Scott Winter broke through to score before David Brannock reached over to extend the Tigers advantage. Both kicks were missed leaving the score at 24-16.

James Wickham's unconverted try brought it back to 24-20 and there were chances at both ends for further scores but the Tigers held on.

Pill Harriers will now host their under-16s final against Rhondda Outlaws on Thursday, August 27 after it was postponed of Wales U16 head coach Jon Ellis, whose side take on England on Saturday.

Bridgend Blue Bulls beat Aber Valley Wolves 20-16 in the under-13 final while SW Rabbitohs, from Llanharan, stormed to a 48-10 triumph in the under-14s.