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Ebbw Vale RFC head coach, Jason Strange stated that the extra bonus point opportunity for away teams if they win by 15 points or more caught him by surprise. “I wasn’t aware of that to be honest and I think it’s a good initiative,” said Strange. “It took me by surprise really and what itContinue reading “Strange admits that the new extra bonus point for away teams took him by surprise ahead of the new season”

After winning the 2022-23 Championship and finishing sixth in their return to the Premiership last season, experienced player Scott Matthews believes his side Pontypool are in dreamland ahead of the new season. Pooler take on Indigo Premiership and WRU Premiership Cup double winners Llandovery RFC at Pontypool Park for the big kickoff of the newContinue reading “Matthews admits, “It’s kind of two promotions in two years,” as Pooler get ready for the new Super Rygbi Cymru Season”

In what has been one of the longest off seasons to date, the 2024/25 season for Cardiff sees one of the biggest structural shakeups in the game since the formation of regional rugby in 2003, as this new 10-team Super Rygbi Cymru league will replace the old 13-club Indigo Premiership as the top division ofContinue reading “Super Rygbi Cymru season preview”

19 years on from being relegated from the Premiership, Newbridge RFC began life back in the Admiral WRU Premiership with a dominant win over Brecon RFC who finished last season’s Championship West in second place.  Tries from standout player Simon Veall and replacement Luke Morgan accompanied by the boot of full back Robbie Turley sawContinue reading “Newbridge begin life back in the Premiership with a 26-19 win over Brecon “

Swansea RFC head coach, Hugh Gustafson believes his side will need to improve from last seasons Indigo Premiership campaign where his side finished in 10th place on 42 points and admits this comes from consistency of selection with players. “I think it was a transitional season especially for Swansea knowing that the league was comingContinue reading “Gustafson insists The Whites need to be better than last year ahead of new season”

After retiring from the professional game to take up the role as defence coach at Newcastle Falcons, former Wales international, Scott Baldwin is now the head coach of the team where he began his semi-professional career, Bridgend Ravens. On becoming head coach, Baldwin said: “It’s been a really good learning curve. “Been a bit differentContinue reading “Baldwin insists losing at home is non-negotiable ahead of new season for The Ravens”

Carmarthen Quins Director of Rugby, Steff Thomas believes that for the first time ever there is a strategy in place which evolves around the new Super Rygbi Cymru League and is also one of his main ambitions ahead of the new season which is to develop players. On developing players, Thomas said: “That’s our roleContinue reading “Thomas insists finishing in the top half is realistic for the Quins 150th anniversary”

Aberavon RFC Head Coach, Jason Hyatt believes his side has got what it takes to lift trophies in this years Super Rygbi Cymru campaign and he’ll hope to do it with a squad which has an average age of 23 with only four 30-year-olds in the team. On developing players at the club, Hyatt said: “WeContinue reading “Hyatt emphasises the importance of development ahead of new season for Aberavon”

Lloyd Germain will be looking to add more silverware to his already illustrious collection on Saturday night as he takes on Essex’s Elliot Whale over 10 rounds for the Commonwealth Silver title in Brentwood. Germain just like his opponent Whale will be making their Top Tier debuts on Saturday as they are the main eventContinue reading ““This isn’t just a Commonwealth Silver Title for me this is my World Title,” insists Germain”

Alun Rees’s first-half try accompanied by the boot of Harri Wilde gave The Blue and Blacks an early lead at the break. Kodie Stone’s impressive run from distance at the start of the second-half to crossover proved to be enough as The Blue and Blacks recorded their first pre-season win at the Cardiff Arms ParkContinue reading ““It’s great for them to get to play at the Arms Park against decent opposition,” Harries on Cardiff’s 14-12 win”