Aberdare RFC

19/06/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡’𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🐍🏉

We are delighted to confirm our senior leadership groups for the 2026/27 season.

For the 1st XV, Owen Young will continue as Club Captain, with Jarrad Rees remaining as Vice Captain. Both have been outstanding leaders on and off the field and will continue to drive the standards, culture and ambition within the squad.

For the Athletic XV, Ben Bowen has been appointed Captain following an excellent season both in his performances and leadership around the group. His experience and commitment will be invaluable as we continue to develop and support the next generation of players coming through the club.

Alongside him, Ethan Wynne will continue as Vice Captain after another exceptional season in Aberdare colours. His dedication, consistency and passion for the club make him a fantastic role model for the squad.

A huge thank you must also go to Steffan Moseley, who steps away from the Athletic captaincy due to work commitments. Steff has been a tremendous servant and leader over the past few seasons, and we look forward to him continuing to play a major role whenever available.

With a talented blend of experience and youth throughout both squads, we’re excited for what lies ahead in 2026/27.

Head over to our website to hear from our captains, vice captains and coaching team as they share their thoughts on the appointments.

https://tinyurl.com/CaptainsAnnouncement

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19/06/2026

🏉🔥 WALES SUMMER INTERNATIONALS LIVE AT ABERDARE RFC! 🔥🏉

Join us at Aberdare Rugby Club this summer as we cheer on our very own Alex Mann and the Welsh boys during an exciting run of international fixtures! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

📺 All matches shown LIVE on our big screens:

🐑 Barbarians vs Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
📅 Saturday 27th June
⏰ Kick-off 2:00pm

🇫🇯 Fiji vs Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
📅 Saturday 4th July
⏰ Kick-off 2:10pm

🇦🇷 Argentina vs Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
📅 Saturday 11th July
⏰ Kick-off 8:10pm

🇿🇦 South Africa vs Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
📅 Saturday 18th July
⏰ Kick-off 4:40pm

🍺 Enjoy a great selection of drinks, fantastic company and a great atmosphere as we get behind Alex and Wales throughout the summer.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

18/06/2026

🏉 U18s Players Meeting 🐍

Are you ready to be part of one of the most exciting youth setups in the region?

Following an outstanding season, our U18s coaches are inviting all returning players and anyone interested in joining the squad to attend our Players Meeting and hear about the plans, ambitions and opportunities for the upcoming campaign.

📅 Tuesday 23rd June
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Aberdare Rugby Club

Whether you’re a familiar face or looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity to meet the coaching team, catch up with teammates and find out what’s in store for the season ahead.

📲 Interested? Contact James Coccimiglio on 07866 477408

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

⚽️💚 MAKING JAMESON PROUD 💚⚽️

Join us this Saturday 20th June at Ynys Astro Turf, Aberdare for a fantastic afternoon of football, fundraising and community spirit as we come together to support an incredible cause.

🏆 Charity Football Tournament
🕐 1pm – 4pm
📍 Ynys Astro Turf, Aberdare

All proceeds from the day will be donated to LATCH – Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, helping support children and families across Wales.

🍔 Burger Van
🍦 Ice Cream Van

The day doesn’t end there! Head back to Aberdare Rugby Club from 6pm for an evening of entertainment featuring:
🎤 Live music from Jamie Yates
🎙️ Karaoke
🎁 Raffles & Auctions

Let’s come together, raise as much money as possible, and make Jameson proud. Every donation, raffle ticket and show of support will make a difference.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/gavin-morgan-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwdGRjcASgl_VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFXxqLU76zYVfNlWWtIDALfoxRMZczJSF5Dp4RK0YsHFyGi-8_N7OK9v5tE4_aem_C1XX1zg3GwyNn51Vy0o9-g

17/06/2026

🧹 STAND CLEAN UP DAY 🐍

We’re calling on all volunteers to help us give the stand a much-needed tidy-up!

We’ll be clearing out unwanted items, removing old junk, and organising the area underneath the stand to create more space and improve storage for the club. The more hands we have available, the quicker and easier the job will be.

📍 The Ynys
🕙 10:00am Start

As a thank you to everyone who gives up their time to help, the club will be putting a few drinks behind the bar afterwards while we watch Wales take on South Africa together.

If you can spare a few hours, we’d really appreciate your help & support.

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10/06/2026

🚨 FIXTURES ARE OUT! 🚨

The wait is over... our 2026/27 season fixtures have officially been released!

Before we kick off our Championship East campaign, our senior squads will be put through their paces during a busy pre-season schedule throughout August.

PRE-SEASON FIXTURES

Saturday 8th August
1st XV & Athletic XV vs (A)

Saturday 15th August
1st XV vs (A)
Athletic XV vs (A)

Saturday 22nd August
1st XV vs (H)

Saturday 29th August
Athletic XV vs Athletic (H)

We begin our league campaign at home against before hitting the road for our first away trip of the season to

Please note our fixtures against have been reversed. We will now host the local derby on 19th December before travelling to Mountain Ash on 1st May for our final league fixture of the season.

Athletic XV league fixtures will be announced in due course.

PLAYERS MEETING – TOMORROW NIGHT!

With our exciting new coaching team now in place, all players are invited to attend tomorrow evening’s senior squad meeting.

Whether you’re returning for another season, new to rugby, or looking for a fresh challenge, now is the perfect time to get involved and hear about the plans for the season ahead.

We can’t wait to see players, members and supporters back at the Ynys.

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10/06/2026

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09/06/2026

Aberdare RFC Proudly Announces SWS Cymru as Our Charity of the Season 💛💙🐍

As we mark Scoliosis Awareness Month, we’re proud to support SWS Cymru (Support With Scoliosis Cymru) and help raise awareness of a condition that affects thousands of children and young people.

To launch our partnership, we’d like to introduce one of our own baby Snakes, Bodhi Griff.

Diagnosed with early-onset scoliosis at just 2 years old, Bodhi had a 55-degree spinal curve and has spent much of his young life undergoing treatment. He currently wears his 5th spinal brace for up to 20 hours a day, showing remarkable strength, resilience and determination every step of the way.

These photos tell his story, from diagnosis and treatment to proudly pulling on the Aberdare Snakes shirt. Despite the challenges scoliosis brings, Bodhi never lets it stop him doing what he loves and is excited to begin his Under 7s rugby journey next season.

We’re incredibly proud to support Bodhi, his family and SWS Cymru as we raise awareness and support families affected by scoliosis throughout the season.

Awareness. Support. Community.

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07/06/2026

🏉 PLAYERS MEETING 🏉

Following the announcement of our new coaching team, we’ll be holding a Senior Squad Meeting this Thursday at the club.

This is a great opportunity for both returning and new players to meet the coaches, hear their vision for the season ahead, and find out what’s expected as we build towards the upcoming season.

Whether you’re already part of the club or looking for a new challenge, now is the perfect time to get involved and be part of Aberdare RFC.

Interested in joining the senior squad? Get in touch via our social media channels or contact Ethan directly for more information.

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