Bookmark. . And it's not just new names customers can expect at this spring's Forest Feastival. Merthyr RFC to Visit the BPA for Pre-Season Fixture. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Street Food Circus' Forest Feastival is returning to Merthyr Mawr - Bao Selecta, Keralan Karavan at Forest Feastival in 2022, Forest Feastival at Merthyr Mawr in Bridgend. Hayes + Yeading. Cardiff travel to Merthyr on Saturday looking to continue their run of wins in the Indigo Premiership that has seen them win three of the four games played so far. His family described him as "funny, intelligent and caring". Merthyr - Cardiff team news Posted By: Ian Tabor Cardiff travel to Merthyr in the In Indigo Premiership on Saturday. Cardiff welcome Merthyr as the first of a double header at the Arms Park on Saturday. The first public rugby game involving Merthyr was on 23 November 1876 against a side from Brecon.The result is believed to have been a draw. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Last season the two clubs met three times during the season. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. 0 - 0. vs Swindon Supermarine (h) 21 . For todays rugby matches and results visit our rugby live score page. ", Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. View stats (appearances, goals, cards / leagues, cups, national team) and transfer history. Gates open at 12pm on Saturday, as does the club shop which will be selling the new range of training/leisure wear, as well as the brand new replica home and away shirts for 2022/23. Read about our approach to external linking. Early history. Kieran Griffiths . To any clubs wishing to include their games on [], Premiership By JARRED EVITTS Merthyr .43 Aberavon..44 THERE was to be no fairytale farewell for Merthyr head coach Dale McIntosh, whos heading to Brecon this [], By STEFFAN THOMAS Cardiff 31 Merthyr .12CARDIFF are Welsh Premiership champions after they crushed Merthyr at the Arms Park.A month ago, the prospect of Steve [], Premiership By ROB COLE PREMIERSHIP CUP FINAL PREVIEW: Aberavon v Newport Kick-off 5,35pm THE last time Aled Thomas played in a cup final he scored [], Premiership By ROB COLE Cardiff 42 Pontypridd10 SCHOOLBOY star Harrison James scored two first-half tries to set Cardiff on the road to another bonus-point win []. The Black & Ambers travel to The Wern to face a Merthyr team positioned 4th in the league with games in hand over the teams above them. (0-17) Bedwas continued their scintillating early season form at Merthyr, claiming a third bonus-point victory earned through tenacity and a never-say-die spirit to sit atop the Principality Premiership East division. Merthyr previous match was against Pontypridd in Welsh Premiership, match ended with result 28 - 12 (Merthyr won the match). Pre-Season is about getting ready to play, so were chomping at the bit to swap gruelling training for what will be a really tough first match., A number of new names have been added to the squad over the summer, and Alex is excited to see what they can do in a Coventry shirt for the first time; All the new faces are buzzing to get out there, and we cant wait to see them in action too. Hugely proud of Merthyr College Rugby Academy players this afternoon . Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Speaking ahead of the game Head Coach Steve Law said" we will be looking to keep our run of form going, but are very aware that The Wern is a tough place to go and get a result. Live score on Sofascore.com livescore is automatically updated and you don't need to refresh it manually. The deputy leader of Merthyr Tydfil Council's opposition Labour group and shadow cabinet member for housing, Councillor Clive Jones previously said: "Returning hundreds of empty homes back . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Visit the post for more. Were really excited to get going! The last time out a win against Pontypridd was earned with a bonus point "we were happy with the result overall and coming out . Merthyr left it late to claim victory on the opening day of the new Principality Premiership East season, as a resilient Cross Keys side threatened to ruin the reigning champions party atmosphere at The Wern. In a statement, they added: "Dad was one-of-a-kind. By ROB COLE Merthyr.38 Aberavon. Merthyr RFC (Merthyr RFC) is a Rugby Union team/club based in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil;Merthyr Tudful, United Kingdom. News. . Newport played them three times last season, winning the first two but losing the third after injuries took their toll. Merthyr RFC. Merthyr next match. Bottom side Bargoed gave top of the league Merthyr an almighty scare with a battling performance at the Wern. Bedwas have announced they are taking legal advice after becoming embroiled in another dispute with Principality Premiership champions Merthyr over an approach for one of their players. Diagnosed with deafness aged 18-months-old, Altham wears hearing aids to help but his condition has never stopped him from playing the game he loves - rugby union. Nam euismod nisi tortor, eget tristique sapien congue bibendum. This does not include Welsh Rugby Union products. MERTHYR vs. NEWPORT - NEWPORT RFC Wednesday, February 15, 2023 NEWPORT RFC Official website of the Black and Ambers Next game - Swansea (H) - Sat 18th Feb - 1430 KO at Newport Stadium THE CLUB ON THE FIELD TEAMS CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP SHOP FoNR TICKETS News December 8, 2022 MERTHYR vs. NEWPORT Posted By: Dennis Bennett Former Wales centre Ashley Beck has joined Welsh Premiership side Merthyr for the rest of 2022-23 following his exit from Worcester Warriors. Pontypridd play Merthyr on Friday evening 24 th February in the Indigo Group Welsh Premiership. DATE KO/RESULT OPPONENT VENUE COMP TV/ATT; September: Sat, 3 Sep: 45-14: W: Bridgend Ravens Merthyr have a strong pack and some speedy and elusive backs and have only been beaten twice in the league. Welsh Principality Building Society Premiership match Newport RFC vs Merthyr (7 Apr 2022). "He will be greatly missed by all the family especially his four grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren, his fifth was due in May.". Merthyr RFC on Twitter: "#TeamNews Our #Ironmen23 ready to welcome the #Drovers this weekend. Home; News; Contact; Shop; Events; MERTHYR TOWN FC Progress through stability. SATURDAY SEP 3 WELSH LEAGUES PREMIERSHIP: Aberavon v Bridgend, Carmarthen v Llandovery, Llanelli v Swansea, Merthyr RFC v RGC, Newport v Ebbw Vale, Pontypridd RFC [] Thompson's late intercept swings it Merthyr's way There are two changes to the starting line-up with Ryan Woodman and Jon Morris coming in and Elliot Frewen moving to full-back. 2023 BBC. Local entrepreneur Jorge D'ascencao, has revealed plans for the site which will re-open as Clwb Crown in August. This game will also be included with all Season Membership packages. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Last updated on 20 October 202220 October 2022.From the section Welsh Rugby. It took three seasons to achieve promotion back to the first division. Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website. have been handed bans after failing drugs tests. Pitched up amongst the trees in the woods, British Street Food award-winners Fire & Flank and Keralan Karavan will be returning alongside Bao Selecta, Smokin Griddle, Nomad Kitchen, Rock & Scallop, Mr Noodle and Bare Bones Pizza. Coventry Rugby is delighted to announce a new pre-season fixture ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. 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The English Premiership club have been suspended and. Merthyr Gwernyfed RFC Sat, Mar 4th - 2:30PM vs Merthyr Llantwit Fardre Sat, Mar 4th - 2:30PM vs Merthyr Pontypridd Fri, Feb 24th - 7:30PMMatch report vs Tylorstown RFC Merthyr Sat, Feb 18th - 2:30PMMatch report vs Llanharan RFC Merthyr Sat, Feb 18th - 2:30PMMatch report View all fixtures Lates news Merthyr College At The Stadium 12 hours ago Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences! We cannot guarantee Christmas delivery for any orders you place. No news within the last 90 days. With new chef pop ups, street food favourites, new restaurant concepts and zones and a Tiny Rebel bar takeover, the Street Food Circus' bi-annual Forest Feastival (have a read of what we thought of last September's event here) is making a delicious return to Candleston Woods in Bridgend's Merthyr Mawr across six weekends in April and May starting on Friday, April 7 and ending on Sunday, May 14. Promotion immediately followed from the fifth to the fourth, then the third to the first in successive years (The two division jump caused by WRU restructuring of the league). 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The Ponty RFC Supporters Club are organising transport to the ground - the bus will leave Sardis Road at 6:15pm with the match at Merthyr kicking off at 7:30pm. This might be because you are not logged in. Merthyr will provide a tricky first test for Raes squad, but we look forward to welcoming both their players and any travelling supporters that have made the trip over. Privacy Policy. However, in 1948 a meeting governed by Cyril Williams, Monty Warrington and Ron Gethin was enthusiastically supported and the game of rugby union returned to Merthyr Tydfil. Griffiths added: "We believe Ashley's undoubted skillset and experience will offer plenty, both on and off the field. Bring the kids to toast marshmallows over the fire and learn circus skills by day, or join us for chilled out DJ sessions and cocktails after dark.". "In particular we have a young, talented backline, as well as a thriving youth, junior and minis section, who will benefit hugely from Ashley's experience, presence and tutelage.". Merthyr Town return to the MetCoaches Stadium tomorrow afternoon, as they host North Leigh in the Southern League Premier South (3pm). The bus will be leaving The Wern straight after the final whistle to return to Sardis Road. Buy matchday experience packages, the latest books or donate to the club. The moment almost the entire Merthyr rugby team just barged over for an 84th minute try to win Wales' top league. World Rugby said its number one priority "is always player welfare". A very impressive display and great to see the work being put in behind the scenes And while summer isn't quite on the horizon yet, we won't have to wait that long for our first foodie festival of the year as the dates for Forest Feastival at Merthyr Mawr have been revealed - and it's sooner than you think. The scrum-half tested positive for cocaine metabolite benzoylecgonine on 3 January 2020 following an Indigo Welsh Premiership match against Ebbw Vale. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report. LATEST NEWS! Log in to Team App {{ homepageFeaturedNewsJpg.title }} . 3 - 2. vs Merthyr Town (h) 28 Feb 2023 Southern Premier League South. Last updated on 21 July 202021 July 2020.From the section Welsh Rugby. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. When the match starts, you will be able to follow Carmarthen Quins vs Merthyr live score, updated point-by-point. The bus will leave Sardis Road at 6:15pm with the match at Merthyr kicking off at 7:30pm. Merthyr - Cardiff team news. Hoskins' ban will expire at midnight on 2 January 2022. Tickets for the fixture will be 10 for adults, and 3 for U16s all are on sale now. . A 31-year-old woman has been bailed after being stopped on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. 3,196 were here. But, the people of Merthyr are made of stronger stuff, and, through rugby, a new generatio Merthyr Tydfil. Merthyr RFC - Official Club Shop Login Register Size Guide Merthyr RFC Our Christmas deadline (18th of November) has now passed. The last time the Blue and Whites took to the pitch was in the Championship Cup Final against Ealing Trailfinders, which ended in a heartbreaking and narrow loss. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. WRU National Cup Winners 2018 (Providing the latest news,gossip & scores) Merthyr RFC Rowland Phillips side [], By SIMON ROBERTS Merthyr.. 12 Llandovery.36 Former Dragons centre Adam Warren crossed for two of Llandoverys five tries in their vital away league victory against [], Jones special lays Ironmen a foundation Cardiff.29 Merthyr..45 By JACK NAISBITT MERTHYR confirmed their place in the WRU Premiership Cup quarter-finals as they completed a [], PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Stanislau Czekaj survived the Second World War in Poland against brutal odds, from the Nazi occupation in [], PremiershipBy SIMON ROBERTS Merthyr..22 RGC.. 15 ROWLAND Phillips kicked off his tenure as new Merthyr boss with a hard-fought victory over RGC at the Wern. It is the home of rugby union club Merthyr RFC and was, for a short period in 2017, also home of rugby league club South Wales Ironmen. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A report to go before cabinet and then full council for . Privacy Policy. Merthyr will play the next match on Mar 4, 2023, 2:30:00 PM UTC against Carmarthen Quins in Welsh Premiership. The festive period sees Merthyr host Yate Town a day after Boxing Day, before a trip to Swindon Supermarine on New Year's Day. Redeem Now Pause Merthyr RFC 38 Aberavon RFC 31 - Rowland Phillips Ioan_Dyer_rugby 13 days ago 33 Ioan_Dyer_rugby 141 52 Report The club played out of Dix's field, Danydarren, and then on to Glyndyrus field Abercanaid, before moving to the current ground, the Wern in Ynysfach in 1958. Wales rugby international Eli Walker (left) and trainer Enzo Maccarinelli during a boxing match (Image: Unknown) Group 28 Get the latest Welsh Rugby news analysis and interviews Welcome to the official Maesteg RFC Facebook Page. 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It's the latest leg in an an eventful career for the 11-cap Knoyle who is one. Street Food Circus founder and 'ringleader' Matt the Hat said: "We keep building the experience at this unique site. Welsh Indigo Premiership side, Merthyr RFC, will visit the Butts Park Arena on Saturday 13 th August, KO 3pm - serving as our first pre-season match, followed by the Brimingham Moseley clash a week later. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", He added: "In spring, its a great day out. The English Premiership club have been suspended and relegated after a financial collapse, as have league rivals Wasps. Merthyr remained in the First Division for six seasons before being relegated to Division 2 following a players' strike. 31 Three tries in the final 15 minutes at The Wern might just have done enough to keep Aberavon in [], Premiership By JACK LONGSTAFF Swansea. Josh Lewis added the extra two points with his conversion. It's only just opened in the city centre, but Lee Skeet's brand new seafood and dedicated oyster bar Jackson's is also making an appearance. Cross Keys earn bonus point in loss to league leaders Merthyr RFC Monday, April 1, 2019 How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together, UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) revealed earlier in July that. Merthyr RFC, based in Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales, is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union, playing in the Principality Premiership, and are a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues. Newport: Thomas Davies, Henry Palmer, Garin Haris, Craig Hudd, Ryan Woodman, Rhys Jenkins, Kyle Tayler, Ben Roach, Luke Crane, Geraint ODriscoll, Oli Andrew, Harri Ackerman, Chay Foster-Smith, Jon Morris, Elliot Frewen. Welsh international Tavis Knoyle and fellow former Dragons back Josh Lewis have signed for Premiership club Merthyr. Live scores service at Sofascore livescore offers sports live scores, results and tables. For customers in the United Kingdom: PPB Counterparty Services Limited, PPB Entertainment Limited, PPB Games Limited and PPB GE Limited are licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account numbers 39439, 39426, 39411 and 52819. Merthyr RFC News Archives - Caerphilly Observer Tag: Merthyr RFC Bargoed relegation confirmed after defeat at Merthyr Wednesday, April 24, 2019 The Bulls travelled to face the league leaders in a game that was televised live on S4C. Merthyr RFC was playing RGC 1404 on a 3G pitch in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff on Sunday. SUPPORTER INFORMATION: The Pontypridd RFC Supporters Club are organising transport to the ground - the bus will leave Sardis Road at 6:15pm ready for kick-off in Merthyr. A NEW music, comedy, food and arts venue at the former Merthyr RFC clubhouse aims to turn the town into the entertainment capital of the Valleys. Fans of Tiny Rebel, which will also be hosting the Tiny Rebel Fire Pit, can also pre-book their canned bevs as part of their ticket, so there's no chance of running low during your visit. With adding games you want to follow in "My games" following your matches livescores, results and statistics will be even more simple. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. [13], In 2016-17, the Ironmen completed a remarkable revolution by achieving their most successful season to date. Read more: New restaurant from 'hugely talented' chef behind two top Welsh eateries coming to Cardiff, "Im excited to welcome Tiny Rebel to the Street Food Circus too - it means we can offer an all-Welsh line up of beers on the bar, alongside Welsh wines and spirits like Mydflower and Coaltowns Coffee Liqueur. In 2013-14, the Ironmen completed a Double under the Captaincy of Steve Lang and coached by former Wales International Lee Jarvis. Even though he was 82 years old, he was very fit and well, visiting the gym twice a week. [4], Merthyr's first reported match was an association football match played on 14/09/1876, when Merthyr lost 3-0 to Mr. Lloyd's School (Merthyr). You may be wondering then just how does he manage . Merthyr RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales. So they have a lot to prove and will be very difficult opponents on Saturday. The popular street food festival is back at Merthyr Mawr and it's got lots of new and tasty treats for foodies. Buy matchday experience packages, the latest books or donate to the club. 142 talking about this. The Blue & Blacks will kick off what is sure to be a fully enjoyable day of rugby at 11:45. Television shows even began to mock them. 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