Tredegar RFC News

Season 2010/2011

Tredegar start the new league season with a home game against Newbridge on Saturday September 3rd, followed by an away fixture v Blackwood on the 10th. Full season's fixtures for 2011-12 can be seen here.

On Saturday 16th July, Tredegar RFC presents 'The Graceland Show' starring Juan Lozano as Elvis Presley, supported by 'Mills & Boon'

Tickets are £7. Tickets are available from behind the bar on a first come basis.

Saturday 30th July

Tredegar RFC are delighted to announce a fund raising concert for the Neo-Natal Baby Unit at the Heath Hospital to be held at the club on Saturday 30th July 2011.

Allan Medlicott said they were delighted to raise funds for such a worthwhile cause and with Now & Then appearing free of charge the night will undoubtedly raise a good sum of money.

Now & Then will be providing their ULTIMATE SIXTIES EXPERIENCE show featuring classic songs from the 60's and as well as being supported by a disco there will also be some surprises on the night as well as a fund raising raffle. Medlicott added all ticket proceeds will be donated to this worthwhile cause.

There will even be a prize for anyone adventurous enough to wear the most authentic 60's outfit whether it be a beatle jacket, flares or a flower power shirt or beehive hairstyle and heavy mascara.

Tickets are £5 each and available from behind the bar but are sure to sell out fast , so don't delay, get your tickets today.

Upfront with Paul Merson. Appears at Tredegar Rugby Club on Friday June 3rd. Tickets available now priced at £20.

Tredegar Rugby Supporters Club held their awards presentation after the final game of the season when they celebrated promotion to Division 1.

Supporters club chairman Allan Medlicott, introduced outstanding Pontypool coach, former Wales & British Lion, Ray Prosser to the packed clubhouse.

In a poignant season to remember when Tredegar said a sad farewell to club stalwarts Trevor Wiltshire, Gareth Bendle and Alan Fox it was fitting that the main awards were dedicated to the memory of those that had deep affection for the club and who loved Tredegar rugby so much.

Ray took great delight in presenting The Trevor Wiltshire cup to his grandson, Tom Brown who was voted the most promising player by the supporters club. Also chosen by members of the supporters club The Gareth Bendle trophy for Clubman of the Year was presented to club captain Rhys Hallet whilst Ray Prosser finished off the proceedings by presenting the Alan Fox Player of the Year to Tom McPherson.

Following last season's exodus of players, Robert Johnston and his dedicated coaching team assembled a completely new Tredegar team that were just pipped at the post for the league championship yet went on to claim promotion to Division 1 East.

Playing expansive, attractive rugby, Tredegar showed exceptional defensive qualities tempered with outstanding individual flair and with a team spirit second to none had the ability to score tries from anywhere on the field, including from behind their own try-line.

For the record , Tredegar played twenty two games, winning eighteen, with one draw and losing only three times, whilst accumulating 768 points on the way ,which was the second highest in the division. Tredegar only conceded 369 points, again the second best defensive record in the league and remarkably Tredegar amassed an amazing 18 bonus points in total , the highest in all the WRU leagues except for Premiership team Swansea whose twenty two was achieved playing four games more.

Tredegar scored 111 tries in total, their third highest number in a season, averaging five tries every game
Tredegar's super centres lead the try scoring stakes with Ken Pugh's 40 year old record under threat from both Tom McPherson who notched up 27 touchdowns and his partner Craig Lloyd who crossed the whitewash 22 times and with both centres missing a few games they would probably have both overtaken Pugh's 29 tries club record. Club captain Rhys Hallet also played his part and was rewarded with 15 tries. In the forwards, 10 tries by dynamic flanker Ron Kynes just shaded the 8 tries scored by Alun Jenkins and both Tom Brown & Steve Knight scored three tries apiece.

Dominic Pullin registered 6 tries just shading Dan Haymond's 5 and Aaron Quick on 4. Matt Jolly and Andrew Grant got 2 a piece and Matthew McGovern, Luke Mansfield, Nicky Gould and Neil Young got a try each. With such a successful season it was inevitable that certain milestones would be achieved and records broken along the way.

Dan Haymond became only the third Tredegar player to score more than 200 League points in a season, setting a new record of 247 (5 tries, 26 penalties, 72 conversions). The other two were Jeremy Lloyd (206) in 2002-03 and Gareth Evans (202) in 2001-02. He also beat the previous best of 55 conversions set by Gregg Jones in 2008-09.

Tom McPherson scored 24 League tries passing the career total of 17 posted by Jeff Daley and Neil Lewis from the centre position. He is now second in the list behind David Davies who totalled 44 in his career. McPherson passed 100 points for the season in all games. 26 of his 27 tries were from the centre position, beating the previous best of 19 set by Derek Tudball in 1969-70. He also passed the season’s record of 18 League tries set by Daniel Morris in 2004-05 and 2006-07.

Alun Jenkins made a record 22 consecutive League appearances at no. 8 passing the previous best of 19 by John Williams in 1992-93.

In their promotion winning season to remember, Tredegar recorded their 250th league win and passed 10,000 league points in total with the score-line of 71-30 at Caerphilly beating the previous League best for an away match which was at Treherbert (13-61) in 2008-09.

Individuals that made thir mark in the season to remember included Steve Knight making his 50th career appearance in all games and Steve Evans making his 50th appearance in the League. Daniel Davies and Brett Mountney became members of the exclusive centurians club with Davies passing 100 career points in all games and Mountney notching up 100 appearances in a Tredegar shirt.

However Tredegar's success stemmed from the exceptional team spirit engineered by the coaches Robert Johnston, Gareth Johnston, David Brown, Jason Williams, Chris Jones and Martin Williams and with phsio Steve Duggan also making his 100th appearance during the season, the remainder of the playing squad included Kristian Smith, Anthony Simmonds, Will Evans, Daffyd Dew, Owain Crowley, Jordan Williams, Will Griffiths, Chris Moseley, Anton Wells, Ricky Alsopp , Julian Willets and Paul Edwards.

Whilst fate has dealt a kind hand to Tredegar who march on into Division 1,the players and coaching staff extend congratulations to neighbours Ebbw Vale RFC who although winning Division 1 will provide a long awaited local derby, curteosy of the WRU , and will be the team to beat next season.

Tredegar's director of coaching, Robert Johnston thanks all players, coaches, backroom staff, supporters committee, sponsors, supporters and the general public for all their hard work and attendances in this season to remember and extends a warm welcome to the Recreation Ground in September when Tredegar will once again face the challenge of the First Division .

TREDEGAR ARE PROMOTED TO DIVISION ONE!!!

After a thrilling 20-20 draw, and a 38-12 victory in the double headed with Rhydyfelin, Tredegar have secured promotion back to Division One East for the 2011/12 season.

Tredegar and Rhydyfelin have swapped venues for the upcoming double header fixtures. Tredegar are now away on Easter Saturday (23rd) and home on 30th April.

Tredegar RFC present an Easter Sunday Show.(Easter Sunday 24th April).

We have Harry J Lewis as 'The Legend of Meatloaf' and a Disco.

Doors open at 6.30pm and it's £5 per ticket. Tickets are available behind the bar.

With 80 league points so far, Tredegar have secured promotion to Division One East, but still vye with Mountain Ash to go up as champions.

With Rhydyfelin losing on the weekend it is now impossible for them to overtake Tredegar and if nearest rivals, the Old Firm from Mountain Ash slip up, then the number one spot is still up for grabs.
Tredegar still have three games left to play but although promotion is now assured they will not be relaxing with the aim of finishing the season off in style with more bonus point wins.

Whilst the players must take the credit for this magnificent achievement the backroom team also deserve the plaudits from director of coaching Robert Johnston, head coach Gareth Johnston, team coach Jason Williams, fitness coach Dave Brown to team Manager Chris Jones, Team liason officer Martin Williams and physio Steve Duggan who clocked up his 100 consecutive appearance during the final run in to Division 1.

Tredegar defeat Fleur De Lys by 43-36 in this afternoon's league game. We now face Rhydyfelin in back to back games to conclude our season.

Tredegar are defeated in the top of the table clash against Mountain Ash by 28-5. On Saturday April 9th, we are at home to Ynynsbwl.

Tredegar record a bonus point win in the 30-71 hammering of Caerphilly. We next have another re-arranged game away against Ynysybwl on Saturday 26th March, 2-30pm kick off

Tredegar defeat Penallta 19-5 to remain top of division two.

It was good news for everyone at Tredegar Rugby to hear that centre Craig Lloyd had recovered from his recent medical problems and was over the surgery he had to correct it. It was also pleasing to see him back on the rugby field as he came on as substitute during the latest game against Merthyr. Since joining the club from Pill Harriers, Craig has proven to be a popular player with all the supporters and a strength in Tredegar’s mid-field having scored thirteen tries this season.

On behalf of himself and his family Craig would like to thank all the players and supporters, together with the backroom staff for their help, kindness and support they received during this time.

Tredegar return to league action this weekend after a 12-5 friendly victory over Merthyr, as we enterain Penallta on the Recreation Ground, Saturday 5th march at 2-30pm.

Tredegar have re-arranged postponed away fixture against Rhydyfelin for Saturday April 30th

Now that the WRU has lifted the embargo on playing games around International matches top of the table, Tredegar RFC have an opportunity to catch up on a glut of already postponed fixtures.

Tredegar travel to Llantwit Fadre on Saturday 19th February resuming their promotion quest and the following Friday, 25th, take on first division Merthyr RFC under lights at the recreation ground in a friendly scheduled for 7.15 kick off.

In addition two games postponed earlier in the season have now been re-arranged with Tredegar facing the Cheesemen of Caerphilly away on 19th March and then a first encounter of the season 7 days later on the 26th away to Ynysybwl

There is a dazzling array of entertainment lined up in the clubhouse, starting with the Tredegar Rugby Supporters Club presenting their annual Comedy/Cabaret night with Paul Dazeley and Caroline Cooper on Saturday April 2nd, 2011 at 6-30pm. Tickets priced at £7-00 (including free prize draw and refreshments) are available from supporters club members.

Some fabulous entertainment has been lined up in the clubhouse over the next few months including a rugby extravaganza with Shane Williams, Ryan Jones and Nigel Owens giving their slant on the modern game.

Catering for all sports the club are hosting an evening with footballer, Paul Merson and later on A Night at the Opera is planned for all Queen music lovers and with a Help The Heroes concert also planned ,Tredegar RFC is the place to be for first-class entertainment.

More details and tickets are available from the club and supporters club members

A special darts extravaganza " Up To The OCHE!" is lined up for Tredegar's darts enthusiasts at Tredegar RFC with a Super Sunday event not to be missed on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 29th from 4pm - with Darts Legends & World Stars Eric Bristow and John Lowe. Eric Bristow is one of the most famous British darts champions to date. He was responsible for increasing the appeal of the sport not only within Britain, but across Europe as well. Bristow is a Londoner and is subsequently fondly referred to as the “Crafty Cockney” by darts fans. Eric won the World Championship none other than 5 times during the 80's.

Joining him at the Oche will be John Lowe who won the World Championship title in three different decades - 1979, 1987 and 1993. He was regarded as the gentleman of the game, but he was very much a bridesmaid figure behind Eric Bristow in the early days of darts' rise to prominence - in terms of results and charisma. He met Bristow six times in the World Championship in various semi-finals and finals and it wasn't until his fourth attempt (in the 1987 final) that he managed to overcome his great rival. His record against the "Crafty Cockney" in majors was three wins and six defeats.

Hosting this special evening will be TV's voice of Darts & MC for Super Sunday will be Paul Wilson from a state of the art stage which includes a full PA system, large easily visible electronic scoring & walk on music. It promises to be a superb afternoon & evening of Darts along with some fun along he way with the players keen on taking on the best that Tredegar RFC can offer. If you would like tickets they will be available from Tredegar clubhouse priced at only £15.

There has already been a huge interest so please buy your tickets soon for this sure to be sell-out event.

Tredegar have re-arranged the following fixtures:-

Saturday February 19th 2-30 Llantwit Fadre away,

Saturday March 19th 2-30 Caerphilly away,

Saturday March 26th 2-30 Ynysybwl away.

We have arranged a friendly with Merthyr at Tredegar's Recreation Ground on Friday 25th February 7-15pm.

Tredegar Rugby Supporters Club present the annual Comedy/Cabaret night with Paul Dazeley and Caroline Cooper on Saturday April 2nd, 2011 at 6-30pm. Tickets priced at £7-00 (including free prize draw and refreshments) are available from supporters club members or by e-malling here!

To bolster the promotion campaign Chris Jones has recruited Lewis Bacon from the Dragons academy, who has been outstanding for Cardiff University all season. At six foot and seventeen stones the highly rated loose head prop said he was pleased to get the opportunity to represent Tredegar and hopefully will add the impetus to see Tredegar clinch promotion. Jones added that the attitude of the squad was first class with each member fighting for their place to ensure success this season.

Some fabulous entertainment is lined up in the clubhouse over the next few months including a rugby extravaganza with Shane Williams, Ryan Jones and Nigel Owens giving their slant on todays game.
Catering for all sports the club are hosting an evening with footballer, Paul Merson and for darts enthusiasts an afternoon " Up to the Oche " is planned featuring Eric Bristow and John Lowe.

A Night at the Opera is planned for all Queen music lovers and with a Help The Heroes concert also planned ,Tredegar RFC is the place to be for first-class entertainment.

More details and tickets are available from the club and supporters club members

Tredegar defeat Llantrisant to return to the top of Division Two.

Are you ready?, We certainly are at Tredegar RFC for a Super Sunday event not to be missed on Bank Holiday Sunday May 29th from 4pm - with Darts Legends & World Stars Eric Bristow and John Lowe. Eric Bristow is one of the most famous British darts champions to date. He was responsible for increasing the appeal of the sport not only within Britain, but across Europe as well. Bristow is a Londoner and is subsequently fondly referred to as the “Crafty Cockney” by darts fans. Eric won the World Championship none other than 5 times during the 80's.

It promises to be a superb afternoon & evening of Darts along with some fun along he way with the players keen on taking on the best that Tredegar RFC can offer. If you would like tickets they will be available from Tredegar clubhouse priced at only £15.

There has already been a huge interest so please buy your tickets soon for this sure to be sell-out event.

The Llantwit Fardre game has been postponed. Tredegar next play Caerphilly (away) in a re-arranged league fixture on Saturday 29th January. 2-30pm kick off.

Tylorstown 16 Tredegar 34. Another bonus point win for Tredegar. Penarth away is next up on Saturday 15th January at 2-30pm.

Back to winning ways in the league with a 31-12 victory over Brynmawr. We next travel to Tylorstown on Saturday 8th at 2-30pm.

Sitting at the top of Division 2 East ,Tredegar RFC can refect on an unbelievable first half of the 2010 / 2011 campaign. Whilst Tredegar are joint leaders they have the best attacking record record in the league amassing an incredible 337 points on the way. Scoring forty five tries and only conceeding thirteen tries in total bears credit to the defensive qualitys of the squad which compliments their attacking prowess in scoring an average of five tries per game playing entertaining rugby.

Top of the try scoring table is centre Craig Lloyd with twelve tries under his belt, closely followed by co-centre Tom Mcpherson whose eleven touchdowns from the centre position, saw him written into the club's record books beating Neil Lewis tally of ten in season 2002./3 Dan Haymond has notched up the quickest century of points ever with three tries, fifteen penalties and thirty one conversions and is the leading points scorer with an impressive 122 so far in only nine league games.

Flanker, Ron Kynes has stepped up to the mark at this level of rugby and is the leading try-scorer amongst the forwards with six touchdowns in his first season in Division 2. Other individual miletones passed in the first half of the season saw Steve Evans make his 50th league appearance whilst Tredegar's Mr Dependable, Brett Mountney thoroughly deserved becoming one of the few league centurions when he made his 100th appearance as prop.

As a club , the first half of the season saw the men in red pass ten thousand league points in all league games so far and team manager Chris Jones said he was delighted at the players dedication and efforts of the backroom staff and all efforts would now be to push for promotion.

Jones added the enforced layoff due to the Autumn Internationals and the adverse weather has taken the impetus away but hopefully Tredegar's traditional second half of the season performance will see them in the promotion stakes come the end of the season and with a few games to re-arrange Tredegar are fortunate to have state of the art lighting to play midweek games should it become necessary and re-arranged games could be played during the six nations campaign when there will be another enforced period of grass root rugby inactivy due to the policies of the WRU.

Meanwhile Tredegar RFC wish all supporters, sponsors and players a very Happy New Year and look forward to seeing old friends and new faces at the Rec in 2011.

Pill Harriers 21 Tredegar 5. Tredegar are out of the Swalec Plate. Back to league action on Saturday (18th), as we visit Caerphilly.

Tredegar's league fixture aganst Rhydyfelin has been postponed. We next face Pill Harriers in the SWALEC Plate competition, away on Saturday 11th December.

Against Fleur De Llys Daniel Davies passed 100 points in all games. His brace of tries saw him touchdown 21 times in the league so far to take his personal tally to 105 points.

Off the field Tredegar have a great night in store at the club on Saturday January 22nd when Bjorn Belief, an outstanding ABBA tribute band, take to the stage belting out classic ABBA songs,
Tickets are just £10 each available from the club.

Tredegar received a boost this week with the news that centre Matt McGovern has been chosen to play for Wales Rugby League team against Australia at Caerphilly on Tuesday night ( 23rd Nov )

The Tredegar centre has been selected as a prop forward adding finesse and speed to the Dragons pack

Tredegar return to the top of Division Two East with a 18-0 victory over Fleur De Lys.

Tredegar now only have 3 games between now and the end of the year Tredegar take on Fleur De Lys at home on November 20th. Tredegar face Rhydyfelin away on 4th December and on the 18th complete the first half of the season at Caerphilly.

Paul Turner will be holding a master class coaching clinic at the recreation ground shortly and the club cordially invite all rugby players from Tredegar, Ironsides and Trefil to attend, (date to be announced.)

Off the field Tickets are available for the forthcoming festivities at Tredegar RFC. On Friday 10th December, the supporters are holding their annual Christmas Dinner, at just £20 per ticket for a four course meal, free raffle and two cabaret acts.

Tickets at just £5 each are available for the Boxing Day Neil Diamond tribute show as well as the New Year's Eve Karaoke.

The supporters are delighted to announce that Shane Williams, Ryan Jones and Nigel Owens will be attending a gentleman's evening at the club in January, (date and price to be confirmed )

BBC's Scrum V will shortly be featuring a tribute to 60 years of rugby at Cardiff Training College ( UWIC).
A past players reunion took place at the Celtic Manor recently which included all time greats such as Gareth Edwards, JJ Williams, Clive Rowlands & David Nash amongst others. In attendance were both Roger & Stuart Lane who not only were born in Tredegar but both played for Tredegar RFC .

Of course whilst Roger went on to captain Cardiff RFC his younger sibling Stuart became a British Lion as well being capped by Wales. Former Tredegar centre Peter Bolland attended along with Trefil's very own Paul Evans who not only had an illustrious career with Cardiff & Newport but went on to captain Tredegar RFC.

Whilst David Evans, John Jones and Alwain Davies all hailed and played for Tredegar they were all regulars in the College side, and Ritchie Jones also featured at hooker for Tredegar after completing his studies.
The late David Hoyle graced both the college and town team and went on to captain Tredegar RFC.
Tredegar stalwart and life member Howard Dwyer completed the line up of Tredegar's contribution to the student way of playing attractive rugby.

The November 13th game against Ynysybwl has been posponed.

Tredegar have been drawn away to Pill Harriers in the second round of the Swalec Plate competition.

Tredegar 21 Tredegar Ironsides 24. Match report added to the site for this friendly match.

A vital losing bonus point sees Tredegar keep the pressure on at the top of Division 2 but with just 4 league games to play between now and the end of the year the WRU should really look at what this enforced period without games is really doing to grass roots rugby, never mind the finances of the clubs who develop and provide the players for regional and international rugby.

Off the field Tredegar supporters announce deatils of their annual Christmas dinner on Friday 10th December and with tickets at £20 per head a great evening is promised with a four course Christmas dinner, a free raffle and two cabaret acts.

Tickets are still available for the club's Boxing day Neil Diamond tribute show at £5 and also for New Years Eve.

The supporters club have pulled off a real coup as they will be hosting a "Gentlemen's Evening" in January

featuring non other than Shane Williams, Ryan Jones and Nigel Owens. Tickets will be available shortly from the supporters club.

Playerwise Dan Haymond's 100 points so far is the quickest scored in all Tredegar games whilst Tom McPherson's 11 tries from centre set a new club record for this position in a league season beating Neil Lewis 10 in season 2002.

Chris Jones, Tredegar's team manager has announced that Tredegar RFC will play Tredegar Ironsides RFC on the Rec on Saturday 30th October.

Jones said that with both teams without a fixture that weekend it is the perfect opportunity to build bridges and establish relations with teams and players from the Tredegar area. Jones added it is vital to have good relations with local teams such as the Ironsides and Trefil and with everyone working for the cause of rugby in Tredegar it can only benefit all the local teams.

Jones was delighted to announce that the Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner will be holding a master class under the auspices of Tredegar RFC at the rec in the near future and has extended a warm welcome to players from the Ironsides and Trefil to join Tredegar and support an initiative that will benefit all the clubs.

Off the field tickets are still available for the Neil Diamond Tribute show on Boxing Day as well as the New Years Eve Karoake and all the Autumn Internationals will be shown on the giant screen in the clubhouse

Tredegar record an away victory over Penallta by 34-12. We next play Mountain Ash, at home on Saturday 23rd October, 2-30pm kick off.

Tredegar next play Llantrisant away on Saturday October 9th.

Chris Jones said he was delighted at another bonus point win to head the division but was rather bemused at the comment on Penarth's match report stating Tredegar were unimaginative. Jones added if unimaginative rugby is scoring thirty tries in five matches and only conceeding four tries is unimaginative then Tredegar must be doing something wrong.

Jones said that Tredegar's five consecutive wins at the start of the season has not been achieved since 1968 and the team are responding well to the efforts of the coaching team and the players are expressing themselves and playing attractive rugby that really deserves better support from the town and anyone interested in rugby is welcome to attend the matches at the recreation ground where they will be pleasantly surprised.

Jones added that another milestone was passed when Brent Mountney played his 100th league game last week.

Tredegar's next league game is at home against Llantwit Fardre on Saturday October 2nd, kick off 2-30pm.

Tredegar's team manager Chris Jones stated that whilst he was delighted that Tredegar had completed all fixtures in September with winning bonus points, an under par performance by the team against Penarth should have resulted in more tries being scored.

Jones added that Tredegar needs to become ruthless in their game plan and put their opponents to the sword but playing winning rugby is always enjoyable for the players and pleasurable to the coaching staff. The squad has responded well to the coaches requirements and the team can only get better.
Steve Evans played his 50th league match against Caerphilly and against Tylorstown, Tredegar passed 10,000 points scored in all league matches.

Off the field Tredegar are holding a Neil Diamond tribute show on Boxing Day, 26th December, tickets are £5 each so contact the club now. New Years Eve features a Karoke / Party night with tickets also at £5 so why not end the year supporting your local rugby club and tickets are available from the club now

Tredegar continue their excellent start to the season by recoring a bonus point 28-12 win over Penarth.

CLASS OF 61,
TREDEGAR GRAMMAR / COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REUNION.

Were you a pupil who entered Tredegar Grammar school in 1961?

Sept 2011 will be the 50th Anniversary of the 1961 intake and a 50th Anniversary Reunion is planned for 3rd Sept. 2011

Find out what happened to long lost school mates.
Who became Mayor? Who wrote a book? Who became famous? Who became infamous?

If you are interested in finding out and attending a reunion in Tredegar on Saturday 3rd September 2011 please contact Lyndon Evans on:
Lyndonevans@btinternet.com with your email address and if you are in touch with any school friends please let them know that it will all be happening at:

THE RHYD HALL
Tredegar

If you went to Tredegar Grammar School / Comprehensive and were part of the 1961 intake and left between 1965 - 1969 you are more than welcome to attend.

Admission is by ticket only priced at £10.00
Refreshments and entertainment included
Make the effort and do it before its too late!

Below is a photograph taken at a Tredegar RFC annual dinner during the 1960's. If you can help identify some (or all) of the faces, please email us as photo@tredegar-rfc.co.uk

Team Manager Chris Jones has worked tirelessly in assembling a squad that hopefully will return Tredegar back to Division 1. Jones said that Tredegar now has good numbers at training and their attitude is second to none. Players are bonding well and developing their skills and team work for the benefit of Tredegar RFC.
The squad is being strengthened and Jones has added Luke Mansfield, a back row forward from Cornwall and a utility back from Preston Grasshoppers, Sean Griffiths who can play at full back, outside half or centre, and will announce further signings later.

Tredegar have certainly embraced the recent law changes and with sixteen tries scored in just three games are setting the standard in attacking rugby. Jones added although being extremely pleased at the tremendous start to the season there is a long way to and providing the team keeps its feet firmly on the ground would expect to be pushing for honours come next April.

Tredegar defeat Tylorstown with a six try bonus point win, 49-6. On Saturday 25th September, Tredegar play Penarth at the Recreation Ground at 2-30pm.

Tredegar record a bonus point win in the 36-20 away victory at Brynmawr. Tredegar next play Tylorstown at The Recreation Ground, on the 18th september at 2-30pm.

Tredegar run in eight tries in a convincing 59-8 win over Caerphilly in the first home league game of the new season.

Tredegar's pre-season game against Aberdare has been cancelled.

A RIGHT ROYLE LAUGH

If you like a bit of a laugh, then this will definitely be right up your street.

Coming to Tredegar Rugby Club on Friday 3rd December for an absolutely rib-tickling, unforgettable tour, and presenting none other than his laughter show "My Arse" will be Jim Royle himself – Mr Ricky Tomlinson.

Hosting an evening of rib-tickling stand-up – in the role of his character from the show, Jim Royle – Ricky will be joined by Gary Skyner, the most unusual fellow Scouse comedian for a Royle visit to Tredegar.

Ricky or Jim Royle as he is better known has also appeared in a range of well-known TV shows, including the soap opera Brookside, and the crime series Cracker. He was sentenced to six years in prison, of which he served two, after being found guilty of 'conspiracy to intimidate' as one of the so-called Shrewsbury-Two, and in 1975 he disrupted the TUC conference by shouting from the wings after he had been prevented from speaking from the stage. It was revealed in 2002 that MI5 had monitored him during the 1970s.

In December 2006 he presented a programme in Five's Disappearing Britain series entitled When Coal was King, in which he made controversial comments about Maggie Thatcher's potential death.

He has also starred in several films, notably Mike Bassett: England Manager, Raining Stones and Hillsborough, a made-for-TV film about the families' of the victims of the Hillsbrough Stadium disaster.

Joining Ricky, Gary Skyner Liverpool's comedian of the year, was the UK's second thalidomide victim and in addition to being a comedian is an effective and inspirational speaker. Gary's inspiring tale of triumph over tragedy will touch your hearts.

Speaking on the up-and-coming Welsh tour to Tredegar, Ricky added, “I have a huge bond with the South Wales area, and particularly enjoy coming back to famous rugby clubs like Tredegar.”

This very special event is sure to be a sell-out with tickets available at just £20 each. Further information is available by contacting here.

Tredegar's pre season game against Garndiffaith has been cancelled .

Tredegar have been given a bye in the first round of the Swalec Plate.

The new season's fixtures have been released and you can view them here, or by clicking on the Fixtures and Results main menu bar.

Tredegar RFC announce a raft of changes behind the scenes following last season's disappointment.
Tredegar's director of coaching, Robert Johnston said " Following our disappointment last year and being relegated to Division 2 East we achieved 7 wins and 36 league points but could not avoid the drop, however our aim this season is to bounce back."

With David Edwards appointed as the new club chairman the backroom staff has been strengthened with ex Newbridge official Chris Jones replacing Martin Williams as team manager with the experienced Williams taking on the role of assistant secretary.

Fitness guru Dave Brown will bring a wealth of experience that will stretch and get the best out of the playing squad.

Johnston added that Rhys Hallet will captain the side and spearhead the campaign and pre season games against Aberdare and the Treorchy 10's have already been pencilled in.

Pre-season training has already started and any players interested would be welcome at the Tuesday and Thursday training sessions held at the Recreation Ground

Tredegar have arranged three preseason fixtures in the run up to the new season. Saturday 7th August we are away to Garndiffaith. On Saturday 14th August we travel to Treorchy to compete in a ten-a-side tournament, and then travel to Aberdare on Saturday 21st August.

Aa general meeting is being held, for all interested parties, about the way forward for the club on Friday 11th June at 7.00 p.m.

Tredegar RFC is also holding an Open Day for any interested players and sponsors on Saturday 12th June at 2.00p.m.

Both events take place at Tredegar RFC

For archived news from the 09/10 season, please click here.