Bridgend Athletic RFC

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09/06/2026

🔰 2026/27 season senior fixtures 🔰

07/06/2026

Bridgend Athletic 2025/2026 Player of Year Awards / Presenters

Bridgend Athletic RFC held their 54th Annual Senior Presentation at its Ewenny Road Clubhouse on Saturday June 6th.

Club Director Gareth Davies again acted as MC reviewing the 1sts Season and announcing the Award Winners and Presenters. 2nds (Generals) Team Manager Liam Griffiths reviewed the 2nds Season.

Club Chairman Paul Hearne welcomed and thanked all sponsors of the club, represented by Simon Apsee (J H Apsee & Sons Removals & Storage), Gareth L Edwards ( Estate Agents) & Club Director David Perry (Church Village Travel) – Club President Wayne Griffiths unable to attend due to family illness.

Paul also thanked the BARFC Committee, Coaches, Players, Volunteers, Bar & Catering Staff led by Stewardess Yvonne Blackburn.

Other speakers were Keir Ennis thanking Liam and Rhys on behalf of the Generals and gave them both gift vouchers. 1st team player Ollie Olds spoke about what the Ath meant to him and recognising fellow players qualities.

The prestigious Club Person of the Year was deservedly won by Gareth Davies for outstanding commitment, while the Senior Player of the Year was won by versatile back Ollie Olds who plays with the same level of skill at either half back position or centre.

Long term retiring Club Safeguarding Officer Angela Bennett became the 1st Female BARFC Life Member.

Thanks to Adrian Burt & Gareth Davies for organisation of the occasion and Club Photographer Paul Harwood for his excellent inscribed photos. Also, Russel Lewis for organising the raffle, and all prize donors – in particular Club Sponsor Mike Perry for a generous £100 CVT voucher.

Next Season’s 55th Award Ceremony will be as club tradition, the 1st Saturday in June – June 5th 2027.

A full list of awards and player representative achievements listed below.

07/06/2026

Everyone welcome 🔰🏉

05/06/2026

Back in January 2026, Ethan and his family received the devastating news that no child should ever have to hear – Ethan had been diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma.

What followed was a long and difficult journey through intensive chemotherapy, hospital stays, and countless challenges. Throughout it all, Ethan showed incredible strength, courage, and determination. He truly was a warrior.

As a community, we came together to support Ethan and his family during the toughest time of their lives. The love, kindness, and generosity shown by everyone made such a difference, and together we celebrated every milestone along the way.

On the 15th May 2026, after finishing his last round of chemo, Ethan proudly rang the bell, marking the end of his cancer treatment. It was a moment filled with hope, relief, and happiness. We all believed Ethan's fight with cancer was finally over.

Heartbreakingly, less than three weeks later, Ethan became unwell again. This week, his family received the devastating news that the cancer has returned.

No child should ever have to go through cancer once, let alone face it for a second time.

Ethan is currently in Bristol Hospital, where doctors are hoping he will soon be well enough to take part in a clinical trial that could help blast this disease away once and for all. His family are by his side every step of the way, staying in Bristol and focusing entirely on Ethan and his treatment.

As a community, I am asking if we can once again rally around Ethan and his family. I never imagined we would need to set up another fundraiser, but here we are, and now more than ever they need our support.

The funds raised will help ease the financial burden on the family while they are away from home and unable to work. They will also help towards any additional treatments, travel costs, accommodation expenses, and any private care or specialist treatment that may become available to give Ethan the very best chance.

Let's show Ethan that he is not facing this battle alone. Let's remind him and his family that an entire community stands beside them, supporting them every step of the way.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference. If you're unable to donate, please share this page and keep Ethan and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Together, let's help Ethan fight this battle once again.

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31/05/2026

Please donate 🙏 Every little helps 🫶🏼🔰

We're raising money for a cause that's close to our hearts and would love your support. The goal of the Noah’s Ark Children's Hospital Charity is to create brighter todays and better tomorrows for the 73,000 children cared for at our nation's children's hospital each year. The charity ensures that...

29/05/2026

2026/2027 Youth 🔰🏉

28/05/2026

Come and support women’s rugby!

This Saturday 30th May, come along and watch an exciting fixture as Ogwr Hawks the WRU Female Rugby Hub - Bridgend District, & Barry Islanders u16s take on The Falcons

Electric Brewery Field - Kick off: 12pm