Tredegar RFC News
Season 2008/2009
Pre-season training has started at Tredegar RFC under the new coach Gareth Johnston. Training takes place each Tuesday and Thursday at 7-00pm.
On Thursday 24th July, Welsh International Matthew J Watkins will be in attendance at the Recreation Ground to take a squad session.
Watkins, who has 18 Wales caps, has scored 33 tries in 123 appearances since joining the Scarlets in 2002. In May this season he signed a two-year deal with English Premiership side Gloucester.
It is hoped he will pass on his experience and knowledge of the game he has gained with Wales, Wales 7’s and the Magners league to the Tredegar squad in preparation for the coming Division Two season.
An invitation is extended to all new and current players.
Tredegar' s director of coaching Robert Johnston is putting the final pieces of the jigsaw together in assembling his squad for his tilt at promotion next season. Having already secured the services of scrumhalf Robert James who has experienced life in the first division with a spell at Blackwood. Coming from good rugby stock, James' father is an established coach and captained Cross Keys for several years.
Abrasive flanker Christian Orum has joined from Talywain but also plays rugby league for Torfaen Tigers. Another dual code newcomer is Jason Hill who has figured in the centre for Caerphilly and has gained international honours representing Wales at amateur rugby league.
Completing the new signings so far Rhymney's player of the year for the last two seasons Ian Evans has rejoined and Johnstone is delighted at the looseheads return "with Gareth Johnston appointed as forwards coach we feel we have the talented squad to ensure a succesful season for Tredegar". Johnston has arranged a friendly away to Markham on 9th August and Rumney - that date to be confirmed
Tredegar RFC recently held their annual dinner and awards presentation. A full report can be found here.
Tredegar's first game of the season will be a home encounter against Ynysbwl on Saturday September 6th, 2008. The full fixture list will be added to the Fixtures page shortly.
Tredegar RFC have announced that pre-season training will commence on Tuesday 8th July at the Recreation Ground.
Director of coaching Robert Johnstone said " We have retained most of
the squad that finished off last season on a high and are looking to strengthen
the current player base.
We have signed quality scrum half Robert "Jesse" James who will
no doubt add another dimension to our play and there are several other quality
players who have indicated that a move to Tredegar is on the cards. However
all players old and new are more than welcome to attend pre-season training
With an enhanced squad we aim to hit the floor running in September with promotion
being the ultimate aim"
With playing and social facilities probably the best in the league and Tredegar's
youth development policy, running teams from under 8s right through to the
senior team rugby in Tredegar is assured.
There are marvellous sponsorship opportunities available to local companies and organisations to support Tredegar RFC in its quest to seek WRU Division 1 status during the forthcoming season.
This is an oportunity to forge mutually beneficial links between the leading rugby club in Tredegar and the local business community.
Tredegar RFC is steeped in Welsh rugby history spanning well over 125 years and currently feature in Division 2 of the Asda League just narrowly missing promotion to Division 1 over the last two seasons, finishing 4th and 3rd respectively.
Providing a competitive rugby environment for a senior squad of 30 players, the club prides itself in being one of a select few WRU clubs providing sporting facilities for over 250 youngsters running teams right through from Under 8s to Youth level.
Whilst state of the art floodlights were installed last year and available for use by the community at large, the club is actively engaged in improving sporting facilities in Tredegar and are constantly seeking the improvement of sporting facilities in Tredegar to develop our aims and aspirations.
With the help of the business community, no matter how small or large, Tredegar RFC can return to its former glories and there are various sponsorship packages available.
If you require any further details or wish to join us as sponsors please contact MONTY GITTINGS to discuss or meet with you to forge a mutually beneficial partnership. More details can be obtained by emailling here.