A WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Welcome all players, coaches and supporters to Pontllanfraith RFC. This year is an exciting new chapter for the club, making the step up to Division 4 East after a title winning season last time out. We know as a club this will be a challenge, one which the playing squad and coaching team is ready to face head on.
We are ambitious and keen to make a real go of it this year, and play a brand of rugby that can see us not just survive, but thrive.
The club has been fortunuate to secure the services of Head Coach Neil Clarke for another year. Clarky has led this club through immense highs and steered the ship through turbulent times, and now has the opportunity to lead us into another exciting new challenge.
Neil has been joined this season by Chris Hastings, who will be serving as the Backs Coach for 2024:25 in the adsence of club legend Wayne Grimstead who will be unavailable for a large part of the season with family commitments. Chris brings a wealth of experience from across the South Wales rugby scene and we are looking forward to seeing Chris share his knowledge with us,
2024:25 sees the return of some exciting local derbies, and we hope the start of some new club connections. With an end of season club tour to Liverpool taking place, and numerous social activities extending beyond the playing squad, now is an exciting time for anyone to be a part of the Pontllanfraith family.
Simon Deneen, Chairman
BELOW: TIL DEATHLY DO US PART!
Head Coach Neil Clarke will once again lead the club for another year, having successfully navigated Pont into Division 4 East this season.
2024:25 DIVISION 4 EAST FIXTURES
SEPTEMBER 2024
SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
BEDWELLTY RFC (H)
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
GWERNYFED RFC (A)
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
RTB EBBW VALE RFC (H)
OCTOBER 2024
SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
WHITEHEADS RFC (A) CUP
SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER
BETTWS RFC (A)
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
WHITEHEADS RFC (H)
NOVEMBER 2024
SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER
FORGESIDE RFC (A)
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
CRICKHOWELL RFC (H)
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER
LLANHILETH RFC (A)
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER
CRUMLIN RFC (A)
DECEMBER 2024
SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER
GWERNYFED RFC (H)
SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER
BEDWELLTY RFC (A)
JANUARY 2025
SATURDAY 4 JANUARY
RTB EBBW VALE RFC (A)
SATURDAY 11 JANUARY
BETTWS RFC (H)
SATURDAY 18 JANUARY
WHITEHEADS RFC (A)
SATURDAY 18 JANUARY
FORGESIDE RFC (H)
FEBRUARY 2025
SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY
CRICKHOWELL RFC (A)
SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY
LLANHILETH RFC (H)
MARCH 2025
SATURDAY 1 MARCH
CRUMLIN RFC (A)
A WORD FROM YOUR CAPTAIN
What an immense honour it is for me to lead this side into Division 4 East this season. Jake led the side to promotion and that carries great respect, and it's a testament to his character that he remains a senior figure in the side and continues to lead from the front.
Last season we were guilty of taking our foot off the pedal too soon and allowing teams to grind their way back into games, something we can't afford to do this year. Neil and Chris have put us through our paces this summer, and the lads are keen to step up and push on for the full 80.
If we are serious about making a stir in this league, we must continue to build on the foundations laid over the past 2/3 seasons. We have recruited some fresh, exciting new lads and they have been keen to impress in our pre-season fixtures. Since signing for Pontllanfraith, I have loved the family feeling and togetherness within the squad, and I am keen to drive this further this season. Beyond the playing squad, I want to ramp up events and get families regularly through the doors.
Thank you all for your support!
Huw Meyrick, Captain
PONTLLANFRAITH RFC CLUB OFFICERS CHAIRMAN
SIMON DENEEN
VICE CHAIRMAN
ROBERT PROTHEROE
RUGBY SECRETARY CRAIG COLEMAN
FIXTURE SECRETARY
SIMON DENEEN
TREASURER
NATHAN MEYRICK
SECRETARY
CLAIRE WILLIAMS
TEAM MANAGER
ANDREW DENEEN
ADDRESS
1 Tram Road
Pontllanfraith
Blackwood
NP12 2JF
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REF RESPECT THE
PONTLLANFRAITH RFC PRESENTATION 2023:24
Players, coaches and supporters came together on Saturday 22nd June 2023 to celebrate the successes of the 2023:24 Division 5 East season, as the club gained promotion as champions! See below list of winners:
Top Point Scorer - Andrew Colwill (88)
Top Try Scorer(s) - Ieuan-Rhys Beal & Jacob Bean (12)
Most Promising Player of the Year - Ethan Jones
Clubman of the Year - Tomos Hamer
Players' Clubman - Jacob Bean
Forward of the Year - Huw Meyrick
Back of the Year - Ieuan-Rhys Beal
Supporters Back of the Year - Ieuan-Rhys Beal
Supporters Forward of the Year - Huw Meyrick
Players' Player of the Year - Huw Meyrick
Player of the Year - Ieuan-Rhys Beal
Other notable awards went to Josh Morrill and Adam Chamberlain, who picked up the Tourist of the Year and Toilet Seat Award, respectfully.
Ieuan-Rhys Beal (right) scooped four awards on the night, with recently appointed Club Captain Huw Meyrick (left) taking three, most notably the Players' Player award.
GAME GALLERY
IMAGES FROM OUR LAST DIVISION 5
EAST FIXTURE Vs. WEST MON RFCSECURING PROMOTION TO DIVISION 4 EAST FOR 2024:25
WEST MON RFC - 12 PONTLLANFRAITH RFC - 60
SCORERS:
Kevin Price 2T
Lewys Lippiett 1T
Jacob Bean 3T
Matt Williams 1T
Ieuan-Rhys Beal 2T
Lee Butcher 1T
Andrew Colwill 5C
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