28/05/2026
🚨Club Statement🚨
Mountain Ash RFC would like to address the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the cancellation of last nights scheduled fixture during our tour of Canada.
Firstly, we would like to place on record that the failure to fulfil tonight’s fixture was not of the club’s making. Following extensive discussions and careful consideration, circumstances outside of the club’s control unfortunately made participation unworkable.
Significant travel disruption within the city, caused by a combination of major events — including the Bruno Mars concert and the Toronto Blue Jays fixture — resulted in severe traffic congestion and gridlock throughout the area. This created substantial difficulties in reaching the venue within an appropriate timeframe.
In addition, the travel arrangements provided raised concerns regarding the practicality and welfare of the group, including the prospect of an extended journey in excess of three hours under difficult travel conditions.
It is important to stress that all players and staff were prepared and ready to travel and fulfil the fixture, and there was a collective disappointment that circumstances prevented the game from taking place.
We would like to thank our hosts for their understanding and extend our apologies to all those affected by the cancellation. Despite tonight’s disappointment, the group remains in good spirits and proud to continue representing Mountain Ash RFC on tour.
Mountain Ash RFC
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