Tredegar RFC News
Season 2011/2012
Today's game against Ebbw Vale is off due to the weather conditions.
When Dave Evans entered his usual numbers in Tredegar RFC's weekly GOLDENBALLS draw he never dreamt that his numbers would ever come up.
For just a £1, Dave scooped the jackpot and walked away with a cheque for over £7000.00
Tredegar players and supporters helped Dave celebrate his big win with a pint after their Swalec cup game with Rumney
You too could end up a big winner by entering Tredegar RFC's weekly Goldenballs Draw and tickets can be obtained from the club or committee members.
Pictured on the right is Tredegar RFC Chairman Dave Edwards presenting Dave Evans with his cheque.
Tredegar surrender a half time lead to crash out of the Swalec Cup at the hands of Rumney 32-19.
Although rugby is often considered to be the be all and end all in Wales, Tredegar RFC have shown that they are more than just a rugby club and serve the local community in a variety of caring ways and have always supported worthwhile causes that have had an immediate effect on the local community.
When Chelsea Roper and Barry Ragwerda were looking forward to a family life with their first child, Hayden James Ragwerda, fate dealt a cruel blow and the infant was born with Edwardsyndrome, a rare condition that affects one in six thousand new born babies.
In support of the couples wishes, Allan Medlicott of the Tredegar RFC Supporters Club raised £1205 to be donated to the Neo Natal Baby Unit at the HEATH Hospital, Cardiff by organising a sixties themed fund raising night at the club featuring NOW & THEN ( The Ultimate 60's Experience ) , Steve Fitzgerald ( AKA ELVIS ) and DJ Kevin Wilkes who all performed free of charge in support of this very worthwhile cause.
Both parents express their thanks to the staff of the Neo Natal Unit at the Heath for their dedication, support and help at what was a most tragic time for them.
The Neo Natal Unit at the Heath Hospital will benefit from the cheque and pictured are Chelsea & Barry with the cheque for £1205 with Tredegar RFC chairman Dave Edwards.
Tredegar gain a losing bonus point in the 21-22 defeat by Rumney.
Tredegar are defeated in the last game of 2011 by Merthyr 28-7.
Tredegar have been drawn at Home to Rumney in the Swalec Cup. The game will be played on Saturday 28th January. Here is the full draw: -
The home game against Treorchy has been rearranged for Saturday February 18th, due to a ground clash.
Tredegar has rearranged two league fixtures where we had clashes with the Ironsides. The Blackwood game will now take place on Saturday April 21st, at 2-30pm, and the Ebbw Vale game has been rearranged for Saturday February 4th at 2-30pm.
On Friday 25th November, Tredegar Town Council switch on the Christmas Lights in an event starting at 5.30pm in and around the Circle. Club Captain Tom Willis and Ben Castle of the Newport Gwent Dragons will be counting down to the Switch-On.
The Dragons with be joined by Slingshot Band, Now and Then and Jess Owens,
winner of the Ebbw Vale Rotary Musician of the Year along with schoolmates
from Tredegar Comprehensive Sophie Jones and Lucy Sweeney. The fun starts at
5.30pm with the Christmas Lights being Switched-On at 6pm.
Santa and his Sleigh (provided by Tredegar Round Circle) will be there, refreshments will be available around Tredegar Clock provided by local businesses and groups and Santa will have his Grotto at the Youth Cafe afterwards.
Tredegar record their first league win of the season with a 23-17 victory over high-flying Newbridge at The Welfare Ground.
Tredegar lead 11-3 at half-time, but lose 18-11 to Glamorgan Wanderers. We chase that elusive first win away next week at Newbridge.
Treorchy 26 Tredegar 6. Tredegar next play Glamorgan Wanderers at The Recreation Ground on Saturday 12th November at 2-30pm.
After defeat by Bargoed (34-24), Tredegar return to the Recreation Ground on Saturday to play Gilfach Goch. Kick off 2-30pm.
Tredegar are defeated by Beddau by 32-7.
Ebbw Vale come from behind to defeat Tredegar 59-17. Beddau Home on Saturday 15th October at 2-30pm.
Tredegar 7 Mountain Ash 42.Next up, we renew our local rivalry with Ebbw Vale, away on Saturday 8th October at 2-30pm
Tredegar record two consecutive league losses. Tredegar 0 Merthyr 29. Rumney 39 Tredegar 5. Next up is Mountain Ash at The Recreation Ground, on Saturday October 1st at 230pm.
Tredegar v Merthyr, Saturday September 17th, Tredegar Recreation Ground. Kick Off 2-30pm
Tredegar earn a losing bonus point in the 26-19 away defeat at Blackwood.
Newly promoted Tredegar put in a battling performance against fancied Newbridge in the first game of the new season. Final score at "The Rec" - Tredegar 22 Newbridge 50
The U.K.'s number one tribute to Cher starring Yvonne Halen as the legendary pop idol will appear at Tredegar Rugby Club on Saturday 8th October 2011 with support from our disco.
Doors open at 6.30pm for the event, with Tickets priced at just £6.
Tredegar Rugby Club presents another great Saturday Night's Entertainment with the Covers band with a difference "RATTLED" on Saturday August 13th.
Tickets are priced at £6 for the band who blend traditional live musical instruments with banjo's, electric violins, and more!
Rounding off the night with a Disco, this is sure to be another great night at Tredegar Rugby Club. Tickets are available from the club now!
With a good turn out of most of last years squad Tredegar are relishing the challenges of Division 1 rugby next season. With some new faces in the mix, Tredegar are building on the successful squad that gained promotion last year.
As part of the build up a pre season friendly is being arranged against the British Army which will also be used as a fundraiser for the Heath Hospital Neo Natal Baby Unit to complement the sold out, fundraising concert The Ultimate Sixties Experience, headlined by Now & Then at the club.
Training takes place on Tuesday & Thursday evenings and new faces will be more than welcome at the Recreation Ground.
Pre-season training is well underway at Tredegar RFC.
Newly promoted to Division 1 East, most of last years squad have enthusiastically embraced the rigours of pre-season fitness and attendance at the Tuesday & Thursday nights sessions at 7 pm is enhanced by several new faces who wish to help Tredegar in their Division 1 campaign in the forthcoming season.
Any player wishing to step up a level or play in Division 1 East, will be made more than welcome.
FROM BENIDORM TO BLAENAU GWENT
Tredegar RFC presents a special evening of adult humour on Saturday
20th August with Crissy Rocks, star of the ITV hit series 'Benidorm'.
The award winning comedienne was once dubbed the Queen of comedy and
has shot to fame starring as Janey in the cult series.
Crissy has recently been headlining her life in her recent autobiography & is
sure to rock Tredegar RFC.
Joining Chrissy on this much awaited evening is Liverpool's comedian
of the year no less than 3 times running - Gary Skyner, who is no
stranger to Tredegar having starred with Ricky Tomlinson at the club
last year,
The evening dubbed 'From Benidorm to Blaenau Gwent' is the first of its
kind on a planned tour of South Wales.
Tredegar RFC Chairman David Edwards stated 'it is a huge honour for the town to be hosting the
show - and I am sure the evening will be a huge success'.
Tickets for this special event are available from the club priced at only £15 and demand is already high for
this expected sell out event. Bikinis and bermudas a must!
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.
For archived news from the 10/11 season, please click here.