The coaches would like to invite players old and new to come and join Treorchy RFC this season. Training is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7pm. The first session will take place on the 2nd of July at 7pm on The Oval.
Pre Season Fixtures:
Saturday 10th August – Abercwmboi (A)
Friday 16th August – Glynneath (A)
Friday 30th August – Tondu (H)
Contact Rhoss Davies for more information on 07971 828759
Sadly, after a long battle with cancer Neil Hutchings passed away back in August 2018. Neil was a very well-known and loved man by so many. Be it as the great rugby player, a loving family man, a gentleman who had time for everybody or as a great friend. Whatever, whoever, he was loved by everyone!
Neil was undoubtedly a great rugby player, reiterated by a statement made by BBC great Phil Steele, saying, “If Neil was playing today, he would have had 30+ Wales caps!” A sentiment shared by many throughout the press and media of Welsh rugby. Nonetheless, Neil became a star playing for Treorchy, Pontypridd, Aberavon and Cardiff.
He gained the first of his Wales “B” Caps whilst with Aberavon RFC playing against France at Aberavon. A game in which the great Serge Blanco also made his International debut. Neil also played for Wales “B” against Argentina in Llanelli, were most of Treorchy travelled to Stradey Park for the game.
But, it’s fair to say his greatest achievement was playing for the Barbarians against the 1978 touring All Blacks in Cardiff. Once again, there was a mass exodus from the valley to see our hero play against New Zealand. To say we were proud was the understatement of the year, we were literally bursting with pride, boasting at every occasion, as you do, telling everyone sat around us, “That’s our mate out there!”
In memory of Neil, Dai Joseph Jones will be walking 72 miles covering the 4 great clubs which Neil represented. The MASSIVE task begins on the 26th of July and finishes on the 27th of July. The first leg will see Dai walk from Treorchy RFC to Aberavon RFC. The second leg will take Dai to the capital city, to Cardiff RFC. From there, Dai will head back up the Taff to Pontypridd RFC. At this point, everyone is welcome to meet Dai at Pontypridd RFC at 4pm to complete the last leg of the walk, from Pontypridd RFC back to Treorchy RFC.
A large crowd is anticipated to welcome Dai and his fellow walkers back to Treorchy RFC to enjoy refreshments, entertainment and the announcement of how much has been raised for MacMillan Cancer Care. Neil’s wife Lynne and family will be at the club to unveil a memorial photograph to honour Neil’s commitment to Treorchy Rugby Football Club.
Follow the link below to find out more about Dai’s incredible challenge, if you could spare a couple of pounds to help raise as much money as possible for MacMillan Cancer Care for all the incredible work they do then your help would be appreciated greatly.
When Celyn Ashton took to the field against Porth Harlequins on the 9th of February he became only the fifth player to play 200 league matches for Treorchy since the National Leagues were introduced in 1990-91.
Celyn made his 1st team debut on the 17th of December 2005, just two days after his 18th birthday. The match was an away fixture at Hirwaun, and Celyn scored 17 points from 5 penalties and a conversion in a convincing 22-9 victory in Division 3 South East.
Celyn went on to make 17 1st team appearances that season and, after taking over kicking duties from Lee Stone, finished the season as top scorer with 172 points.
In his 200 league matches for the Zebras, Celyn has scored 1,420 points making him our top point scorer by a significant margin. It was a proud moment for all of us at Treorchy Rugby Football Club when Celyn made his international debut for Wales Deaf Rugby in a convincing win against England.
Away from the sporting field, Celyn teaches Science at Stanwell School, Penarth. He is married to Abby and is a proud father to Lucy and Jacob.
Congratulations on a tremendous achievement Celyn!
A supporters bus has been organised for the WRU Plate Semi Final against Bonymaen RFC at Abernant Park, Glynneath RFC on the 30th of March. The bus is £5 per head and will be leaving the clubhouse at 12pm and leaving Glynneath RFC at 6pm.
Please contact the club to book your space. The clubhouse will be open on Friday night, Saturday from midday and Sunday lunchtime for bookings. Get in quick as spaces are limited!
WRU National Plate Semi Final Draw:
Treorchy RFC vs Bonymaen RFC
Penallta RFC vs Brecon RFC
The tie will be played on the 30th of March at Abernant Park, Glynneath RFC.
The coaches have appointed Jordan Lloyd as 1st XV Captain for the 2018-19 season. This will be outside half Jordan’s third stint as Captain since taking over the role in mid-season 2016-17.
Since making his 1st XV debut versus Penallta on 1 May 2010, Jordan has played in 141 league matches for the Zebras and was an ever present in seasons 2016-17 and 2017-18. He has also been the top points scorer for the last five seasons.
Now that’s what it means to lead by example!