Pontardawe RFCEst. 1881 Members

pontardawerfc.co.uk · 2012-13

From the archive

The club's old website, as it stood in 2012-13: "Welcome to Pontardawe RFC, home of the Cherry and Whites. Founded in 1881."

The Cherry and Whites

Before this site, the club kept its news, teams and results on pontardawerfc.co.uk. That site has gone, but the Internet Archive kept copies, and everything on it is gathered here: the 2012-13 committee, the First XV squad, every age group's coaches, 196 fixtures and results, the club's news and events, its sponsors and its darts teams.

Senior training: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 to 8pm, at the Recreation Ground.

From the Internet Archive's copy of pontardawerfc.co.uk. Spotted a mistake, or have a programme, a team photo or a result we're missing? Call 01792 864811 or bring it to the clubhouse.

The 2012-13 squad

First XV

  • Darren ReesSecond row, team manager
  • Jordan ByrneBack row, player coach
  • Dai HawkinsCentre, player coach
  • Rhodri GriffithsBack row
  • Steffan GriffithsBack row, second row
  • Dai MorrisProp
  • Nigel WilliamsBack row, second row
  • Daniel WestonFront row
  • Geraint DaviesSecond row
  • Nicky WilliamsOutside half, scrum half
  • Drew WilliamsSecond row
  • Shaun WilliamsBack row
  • Kevin WilliamsFull back, wing
  • Dylan DaviesSecond row
  • Aaron BurtWing
  • Chris DaviesBack row
  • Craig JonesNo. 8, prop
  • Julian PowerHooker
  • Jason RichardsScrum half
  • Shaun LewisScrum half
  • Geraint WilliamsFront row
  • Daniel WilliamsFront row
  • Michael SlackWing, full back

Coaches

  • YouthBleddyn Howells (coach), Phil Beynon (coach), Mark Jarret (team manager)
  • Under 15sKevin Mort, Brynmor Steel
  • Under 14sPhil Beynon, Adrian Byrne
  • Under 13sStuart Evans, Kevin Thomas
  • Under 11sIan Gibson
  • Under 10sCeri Walker, Jonathan Rogers
  • Under 8sAinsley Davies, Craig Jones
  • Under 7sMartin Collum

Season 2012-13

Fixtures and results

Pontardawe's score first. Blank results were never filled in on the old site.

Seniors 26 fixtures 11 won, 2 lost of the results recorded
August 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 4th AugTBCCwmtawe 7s––
Sat 11th Aug2.30pmCwmgorsAway (Friendly)W 12–5
Sat 18th Aug2.30pmBetwsAway (Friendly)W 10–5
Thurs 23rd Aug6.45pmCefneithinAway (Friendly)Postponed
September 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 1st Sep2.30pmBirchgroveAwayW 24–5
Sat 8th Sep2.30pmAbercraveHomeW 25–20
Sat 15th Sep2.30pmBryncethinAwayW 21–18
Sat 22nd Sep2.30pmPenlanHomeL 0–30
October 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 6th Oct2.30pmPyleAwayL 28–40
Sat 13th Oct2.30pmNantyffyllonHomeW 13–7
Sat 20th Oct2.30pmBriton FerryAwayW 44–24
November 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 3rd Nov2.30pmBridgend SportAwayOff
Sat 17th Nov2.30pmCefn CribbwrHomeW 24–0
December 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 8th Dec2.30pmCwmavonAway–
Sat 29th Dec2.30pmGlyncorrwgHome–
January 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 5th Jan2.30pmBirchgroveHomeW 48–0
Sat 12th Jan2.30pmAbercraveAwayW 31–8
Sat 19th Jan2.30pmBridgend SportAwayPostponed
Sat 26th Jan2.30pmPenlanAwayPostponed
February 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 16th Feb2.30pmPyleHomeW 25–12
March 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 2nd Mar2.30pmGlyncorrwgAway–
Sat 23rd Mar2.30pmBriton FerryHome–
Sat 30th Mar2.30pmBridgend SportHome–
April 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sat 6th Apr2.30pmCefn CribbwrAway–
Sat 13th Apr2.30pmCwmavonHome–
Sat 20th Apr2.30pmGlyncorrwgAway–
Under 15s 23 fixtures 2 won, 2 lost of the results recorded
September 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 9th Sep11.00amCwmavonHomeL 17–31
Sun 16th Sep11.00amDulais ValleyAwayL 24–31
Sun 23rd Sep11.00amCefneithinHomeW 32–24
October 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Oct11.00amBryncochHomeW 48–12
Sun 14th Oct11.00amTonmawrAway–
Sun 21st Oct11.00amAmman UnitedAway–
November 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 4th Nov11.00amAberavon GreenstarsHome–
Sun 11th Nov11.00amY BontAway–
December 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Dec11.00amNeath AthleticHome–
Sun 9th Dec11.00amGlynneathAway–
January 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 6th Jan11.00amCwmavonAway–
Sun 13th Jan11.00amDulais ValleyHome–
Sun 13th Jan11.00amS. GowerHome–
February 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Feb11.00amBryncochAway–
Sun 10th Feb11.00amY BontHome–
Sun 24th Feb11.00amWaunarlwyddAway–
March 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Mar11.00amAberavon GSAway–
Sun 10th Mar11.00amS. GowerAway–
Sun 27th Mar11.00amAmman UtdHome–
April 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Apr11.00amNeath AthleticAway–
Sun 14th Apr11.00amGlynneathHome–
Sun 21st Apr11.00amYstalyferaAway–
Sun 28th Apr11.00amWaunarlwyddHome–
Under 13s 28 fixtures
September 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 9th Sep11.00amNeath AthleticHome–
Sun 16th Sep11.00amMorristonHome–
Sun 23rd Sep11.00amCwmavonHome–
Sun 30th Sep11.00amTaibachAway–
October 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Oct11.00amAmman UnitedHome–
Sun 14th Oct11.00amCup––
Sun 21st Oct11.00amBriton FerryAway–
Sun 28th Oct11.00amTycroesAway–
November 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 4th Nov11.00amMumblesHome–
Sun 18th Nov11.00amBryncochAway–
Sun 25th Nov11.00amSouth GowerAway–
December 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Dec11.00amCwmtwrchHome–
Sun 9th Dec11.00amSwansea UplandsHome–
Sun 16th Dec11.00amTata SteelHome–
January 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 13th Jan11.00amNeath AthleticAway–
Sun 20th Jan11.00amTycroesAway–
Sun 27th Jan11.00amCwmavonAway–
February 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Feb11.00amTaibachHome–
Sun 10th Feb11.00amPontardulaisAway–
Sun 17th Feb11.00amAmman UnitedAway–
Sun 24th Feb11.00amBriton FerryHome–
March 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Mar11.00amPontardulaisHome–
Sun 10th Mar11.00amSouth GowerHome–
Sun 17th Mar11.00amBryncochHome–
Sun 24th Mar11.00amCwmtwrchAway–
April 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Apr11.00amSwansea UplandsAway–
Sun 14th Apr11.00amMorristonAway–
Sun 21st Apr11.00amTata SteelAway–
Under 11s 29 fixtures
September 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Sep11.00amCwmgorsHome–
Sun 16th Sep11.00amGlynneathHome–
Sun 30th Sep11.00amRhigosAway–
October 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Oct11.00amSkewenHome–
Sun 14th Oct11.00amTaibachAway–
Sun 28th Oct11.00amTonnaAway–
November 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 4th Nov11.00amTonmawrHome–
Sun 11th Nov11.00amBryncochAway–
Sun 18th Nov11.00amAbercraveHome–
Sun 25th Nov11.00amBriton FerryAway–
December 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Dec11.00amAberavon GreenstarsHome–
Sun 9th Dec11.00amTata SteelAway–
Sun 16th Dec11.00amDulais ValleyHome–
January 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 6th Jan11.00amCwmavonAway–
Sun 13th Jan11.00amCwmgorsAway–
Sun 27th Jan11.00amGlynneathAway–
February 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Feb11.00amNeath AthleticHome–
Sun 10th Feb11.00amRhigosHome–
Sun 17th Feb11.00amSkewenAway–
Sun 24th Feb11.00amTaibachHome–
March 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Mar11.00amDistrictsAway–
Sun 10th Mar11.00amTonnaHome–
Sun 17th Mar11.00amTonmawrAway–
Sun 24th Mar11.00amBryncochHome–
Sun 31st Mar11.00amAbercraveAway–
April 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Apr11.00amBriton FerryHome–
Sun 14th Apr11.00amAberavon GreenstarsAway–
Sun 21st Apr11.00amTata SteelHome–
Sun 28th Apr11.00amDulais ValleyAway–
Under 10s 29 fixtures 4 won, 0 lost of the results recorded
September 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Sep11.00amCwmgorsHomeW 6–3
Sun 9th Sep11.00amCwmtwrchAwayW 5–3
Sun 15th Sep11.00amGlynneathHomeW 4–2
Sun 30th Sep11.00amCwmgorsAwayW 8–3
October 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Oct11.00amSkewenHome–
Sun 14th Oct11.00amDulais Valley / SkewenAway–
Sun 28th Oct11.00amPontardaweAway–
November 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 4th Nov11.00amTonmawrHome–
Sun 11th Nov11.00amBryncochAway–
Sun 18th Nov11.00amAbercraveHome–
Sun 25th Nov11.00amBriton FerryAway–
December 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Dec11.00amTonmawrHome–
Sun 9th Dec11.00amTata SteelAway–
Sun 16th Dec11.00amDulais ValleyHome–
January 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 6th Jan11.00amCwmavonAway–
Sun 13th Jan11.00amCwmgorsAway–
Sun 20th Jan11.00amPontardaweAway–
Sun 27th Jan11.00amDulais ValleyAway–
February 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Feb11.00amNeath AthleticHome–
Sun 10th Feb11.00amPontardaweHome–
Sun 17th Feb11.00amSkewenAway–
Sun 24th Feb11.00amPontardaweHome–
March 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 17th Mar11.00amTonmawrAway–
Sun 24th Mar11.00amBryncochHome–
Sun 31st Mar11.00amAbercraveAway–
April 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Apr11.00amBriton FerryHome–
Sun 14th Apr11.00amBryncochAway–
Sun 21st Apr11.00amTata SteelHome–
Sun 28th Apr11.00amDulais ValleyAway–
Under 8s 31 fixtures
September 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Sep11.00amCwmgorsHome–
Sun 16th Sep11.00amGlynneathHome–
Sun 30th Sep11.00amTrebanosAway–
October 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Oct11.00amAberavon GreenstarsHome–
Sun 14th Oct11.00amTaibachAway–
Sun 21st Oct11.00amYstradgynlaisHome–
Sun 28th Oct11.00amTonnaAway–
November 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 4th Nov11.00amTonmawrHome–
Sun 11th Nov11.00amBryncochAway–
Sun 18th Nov11.00amAbercraveHome–
Sun 25th Nov11.00amBriton FerryAway–
December 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Dec11.00amBanwenHome–
Sun 9th Dec11.00amTata SteelAway–
Sun 16th Dec11.00amCrynantHome–
January 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 6th Jan11.00amCwmavonAway–
Sun 13th Jan11.00amCwmgorsAway–
Sun 20th Jan11.00amPontardaweAway–
Sun 27th Jan11.00amGlynneathAway–
February 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Feb11.00amNeath AthleticHome–
Sun 10th Feb11.00amTrebanosHome–
Sun 17th Feb11.00amAberavon GreenstarsAway–
Sun 24th Feb11.00amTaibachHome–
March 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Mar11.00amYstradgynlaisAway–
Sun 10th Mar11.00amTonnaHome–
Sun 17th Mar11.00amTonmawrAway–
Sun 24th Mar11.00amFestival––
Sun 31st Mar11.00amAbercraveAway–
April 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Apr11.00amBriton FerryHome–
Sun 14th Apr11.00amBanwenAway–
Sun 21st Apr11.00amTata SteelHome–
Sun 28th Apr11.00amCrynantAway–
Under 7s 30 fixtures
September 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Sep11.00amCwmgorsHome–
Sun 16th Sep11.00amGlynneathHome–
Sun 30th Sep11.00amRhigosAway–
October 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Oct11.00amSkewenHome–
Sun 14th Oct11.00amTaibachAway–
Sun 21st Oct11.00amFestival––
Sun 28th Oct11.00amTonnaAway–
November 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 4th Nov11.00amTonmawrHome–
Sun 11th Nov11.00amBryncochAway–
Sun 18th Nov11.00amAbercraveHome–
Sun 25th Nov11.00amBriton FerryAway–
December 2012
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 2nd Dec11.00amAberavon GreenstarsHome–
Sun 9th Dec11.00amTata SteelAway–
Sun 16th Dec11.00amDulais ValleyHome–
January 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 6th Jan11.00amCwmavonAway–
Sun 13th Jan11.00amCwmgorsAway–
Sun 27th Jan11.00amGlynneathAway–
February 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Feb11.00amNeath AthleticHome–
Sun 10th Feb11.00amRhigosHome–
Sun 17th Feb11.00amSkewenAway–
Sun 24th Feb11.00amTaibachHome–
March 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 3rd Mar11.00amDistrict––
Sun 10th Mar11.00amTonnaHome–
Sun 17th Mar11.00amTonmawrAway–
Sun 24th Mar11.00amBryncochHome–
Sun 31st Mar11.00amAbercraveAway–
April 2013
DateKick-offOpponentsVenueResult
Sun 7th Apr11.00amBriton FerryHome–
Sun 14th Apr11.00amAberavon GreenstarsAway–
Sun 21st Apr11.00amTata SteelHome–
Sun 28th Apr11.00amDulais ValleyAway–

From the clubhouse

News and events, 2012-13

  1. Jul 2013

    Cwmtawe 7s. The Under 14s took on Morriston, Tata and Neath Athletic at the Cwmtawe Sevens on 3 August, after the previous year's exhibition match grew into a tournament with invited teams from the area.

  2. Jul 2013

    Afan Nedd Tawe skills days. Afan Nedd ran August skills sessions at Cwrt Herbert, Neath, for District Schools Under 14s, open to Year 8 and 9 pupils at any Afan Nedd comprehensive.

  3. Jul 2013

    Seren 7s, Birchgrove. The boys reached the final, with the Ystalyfera Chunky 7s the weekend after.

  4. Jul 2013

    Proms in the Park. Saturday 27 July: an outdoor proms night with a Pimm's and wine bar. Gates at 5pm, music from 6.30pm. Bring a deckchair and a picnic.

  5. Jul 2013

    League fixtures. The WRU released the 2013-14 fixtures for Division 4 South West.

  6. Jul 2013

    Lions third Test. Shown live at the clubhouse on Saturday 6 July 2013 from 11am.

  7. Jul 2013

    Gentlemen's evening. Rick O'Shea was guest speaker on Friday 5 July 2013: £20 with a three-course meal and a drink.

  8. Mar 2013

    Club reunion. A reunion for everyone who has played for, supported or served on the committee of Pontardawe RFC, on 15 March, the eve of Wales v England in the Six Nations.

  9. Jan 2013

    Back for 2013. Happy New Year: senior training restarted, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 to 8pm, at the Recreation Ground.

  10. Nov 2012

    Social Saturday. Saturday 24 November: cawl during the game, then Irish bingo, karaoke and games.

  11. Nov 2012

    Fireworks night. Ponty fireworks night, Saturday 3 November 2012, from 4.30pm.

  12. Oct 2012

    Ospreys skills days. The Ospreys' half-term skill identification day for Neath Port Talbot: Wednesday 31 October, Under 14s in the morning, Under 12s and 13s in the afternoon.

  13. Oct 2012

    Racing night. Saturday 20 October: doors at 7pm, first race 7.30pm, a raffle, and free entry.

  14. Oct 2012

    Quiz night. On the last Thursday of every month, teams in by 8pm, with the First XV and youth sending a team of backs against a team of forwards.

  15. Sep 2012

    Ospreys development day. Pontardawe hosted the Ospreys development coaches on 23 September, 12 to 3pm, for boys and girls aged 7 to 11, and recruited for the Under 13s.

  16. Aug 2012

    5-a-side football day. Saturday 25 August 2012. Winners: Team Big Nose.

  17. Monthly

    Car boot sale. On the last Sunday of the month at the club: sellers in by 9am, £5 a car.

The Lounge

The Lounge is available for all functions, from birthdays to wedding nights. It holds a large number of people and has a stage for bands and DJs.

Functions today · call 01792 864811

Darts teams

Monday league: Nigel Williams, Rob Fuge, Alan Weston, Ann Farr, Nigel Farr, Wayne Brown, Stuart Evans

Thursday league: Kevin Williams, Barry Tipping, Gethin John, Kyla Rees, Garry McKerron, Brian Williams, Rob Fuge, Ade Williams, Alan Weston, Stuart Evans

Sponsors, 2012-13

With thanks to the businesses who backed the club then.

Seniors

  • Amman and District Motor Club
  • Artizan Windows and DoorsChurch Street, Pontardawe
  • Regalia Printing & EmbroideryHerbert Street, Pontardawe
  • Williams PropertiesLocal family-run construction and property rental

Juniors

  • Pennant HomesThree years' sponsorship, from the Parc y Dderwen development on the old Cwmtawe school site
  • Howdens JoineryPlasmarl Industrial Estate, Swansea
  • Tamarind IndianHerbert Street, Pontardawe
  • Hurley & DaviesChartered building surveyors, Riverside Business Park, Swansea
  • Viv Date CarpetsCarpets in South Wales for a quarter of a century
  • Lliw Building SuppliesBuilding materials, timber and roofing
  • Morgan MarineGRP enclosures and buildings
  • Oaktree ConstructionLocal family-run builder
  • Second Life Products WalesRecycled outdoor furniture
  • DNA Cleaning Services
  • Flames Pizza ShopHigh Street, Pontardawe
  • Charlo's Fish and Chip Shop
  • Brian ThomasWith best wishes to the juniors