The first Alun Mardon Memorial match was deservedly won by the visiting side made up of players from Cambrian, Ferndale, Glyncoch, Newbridge, Tylorstown and Wattstown, following the late withdrawal of original opponents Trefil. The match was a very enjoyable affair, with both sides entering into the spirit of the occasion and produced some high quality rugby in the process.

The opening period saw the home side have the better of the play, but were unable to convert their possession into points, but deservedly took the lead early in the second period when number 8 Brett o'Hagan crossed for a try after several phases of play. The best score of the game soon followed when centre Dai Gibbs cut a lovely angle from just inside his own half and outsprinted opposing fullback Julian Huntley to the tryline. Mike Tinson added the conversion and the home side seemed poised to pull away. However, with flanker Craig Waite replacing brother Lee in the visitors front row, and former 'town favourite Chris Gerry in irrepressible form, the tide turned distinctly in favour of the guest xv, who scored four unanswered tries for a well earned victory.

Club Chairman Mark Leyshon felt that the day had been a great success:"We felt that one of the best ways to remember Alun Mardon would be to play an annual game against Trefil, our opponents when Alun tragically died. Unfortunately, they were unable to raise a side and we are eternally grateful for all those players and coaches who turned up and gave of their services so willingly. Hopefully, we can continue to play against local sides for this trophy for future seasons and make this a match to bring down the curtain on our season."

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Good luck to scrum half Scott Williams who has left for a tour of Afghanistan. Keep your head down Scott and take care.

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Congratulations to Mike Tinson, who played his 300th game for the Club on Saturday. Well done, though he has a fair distance to go to beat Wattstown legend Tyrone Harris’ record of 600 games!

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All players and members send their best wishes to former player Darren Macy who injured his neck whilst playing for Treorchy. Get well soon, mate.

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Good luck to centre Ryan Maddern who faces an operation on his knee this weekend.

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Club President Gareth Jones next President’s Night has been moved to November 10th.

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Wattstown draw Cardiff Saracens in the next stage of the Brewers Cup. Captain Mathew Davies says " It will be a tough game, we know the cardiff team are strong but we are now playing good rugby. We can give them a real challenge."

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Wattstown get a bye through to the next round of the Worthington Cup. More information on the team to face wattstown will be revealed at the next round at the end of october.

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Merthyer 2NDS Will be taking on the might of Wattstown RFC in replacment of Tylorstown. It will be an interesting matchup

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On Saturday the ‘town host arch rivals Glyncoch at Wattstown Park, with the Seconds hoping to travel to Porth

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On Friday the Seconds travel to Tylorstown for a friendly match, kick off 7 pm.

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