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Before training we sat down with in form flanker Chad Thomas.
Reflecting on the Pontypridd game, Chad was pleased with the team’s performance and great start to the season . Chad said the mood in camp is really good, spirits are high, the boys are happy and excited going into the Merthyr game. However, Chad acknowledged Ebbw will need to be as physical as usual, as Merthyr have a physical pack.
We are hoping that the Ebbw Vale supporters will come out in their droves for this huge festive fixture against Merthyr on Saturday and shout on the boys.
By Alex Kinsella-Evans
On Saturday it’s the clubs annual Christmas Jumper day, so don your best festive jumper and join in the fun. There will be a prize for best jumper, this will be chosen at random.
Ebbw Edge Sardis Nail Biter
By Alex Kinsella-Evans
Ebbw come away with the points after a hard fort battle at Sardis Road, where both sides had a player yellow carded.
Straight from the kick-off, Pontypridd were put under pressure as they were pushed back over their own goal line, which resulted in a goal-line dropout.
The first try of the game came through Ebbw Vale’s outside centre Ethan Phillips, with the Steelman’s number ten Evan Lloyd having a rare off day with the boot by missing the posts.
With the home side starting to get into the game, they were awarded a penalty due to Ebbw creeping offside. Ponty’s number ten Ben Burnell putting three points on the board for the home side.
The Steelmen were awarded a penalty from inside the Ponty 10 metre line. However, outside half Lloyd was unable to add the three points. A further attempt at goal from another penalty also sailed wide.
A second try for the away side came from a subtle kick through by Lloyd, which was collected by the Steelmen’s number fourteen Carrick McDonough who ran in at pace to score the try. Lloyd again unable to add the extra’s.
With the home side under increased pressure, from a scrum in the Pontypridd twenty-two, Ebbw’s winger McDonough cut a good line through the home defence, leaving a gap for former Ponty fullback Morgan Richards to crash over for the away side’s third try of the game. Lloyd adding the extras.
Ponty got back into the game on the stroke of half time after spending some time in the away side’s twenty-two. The home side were awarded a penalty after an infringement in the scrum, which was kicked to the corner. Pontypridd won the lineout; however, the maul was initially halted. Further good, combined play by the Ponty backs and forwards saw the home side number two Rob Jones crashing over for his side’s first try of the game. Burnell successfully kicking the conversation.
HT: Pontypridd 10 – 17 Ebbw Vale
With the home side in the ascendancy at the start of the second half, Ebbw fullback Richards was awarded a yellow card for a deliberate knock-on inside the Steelman’s twenty-two. From the resulting penalty, Ponty’s number two Jones scored his and the home sides second try. The home side’s number ten, Burnell unable to kick the conversion.
The referee awarded a penalty to the away side. A kick into Ponty’s twenty-two sees the Ebbw forwards form a maul that came to nothing.
With the Steelmen having more of the ball, the home side’s former Ebbw centre Jordan Howells was awarded a yellow card due to an infringement inside the home twenty-two. However, the passage of play led to no further points being added to the scoreboard.
With the game being played at a high pace, the referee awarded Pontypridd consecutive penalties inside the away side’s half. With both sides making changes, Ponty scored their third try of the game. Burnell adding the conversation.
The Steelmen were awarded a penalty inside the home side’s half. Outside half Lloyd slotting the penalty over to make it a two-point game.
With the game going into the last fifteen minutes, the referee awarded Ebbw two further penalty`s which Lloyd uncharacteristically missed. With only a few minutes left, the away side were provided a chance to win the game from a penalty awarded at a scrum. Replacement flyhalf Kieran Meek superbly slotted the penalty to provide the final points of the game.
The referee awarded the away side a penalty with the final kick of the game. However, Meek sent the ball wide of the posts.
FT: Pontypridd 22- 23 Ebbw Vale
After the game, Ebbw’s head coach Jason Strange was really pleased with his team’s performance in the first half and was delighted to secure the win. He was particularly pleased with how the team found a way to win. Whilst acknowledging there was room for improvement, Jason was happy with some of the things he saw out on the field. He also paid tribute to Pontypridd and thought they did well in the second half to come back into the game.
We also spoke with Ebbw’s joint captain Joe Franchi. Reflecting on the game, Joe was pleased with the team’s first half performance. He acknowledged it was disappointing to give away a try just before half time and thought in the second half, the team got the on the wrong side of the referee with ill-discipline. The substitutions who came on had a positive impact and helped get Ebbw back into the game. Joe was happy with replacement Keirin Meek, who slotted over the penalty to win the game. Finally, Joe was happy the boys managed to hold out especially as Sardis Road is never an easy place to come to and was looking forward to the Merthyr game next week.
Gallery Here https://www.evrfc.co.uk/gallery/pontypridd-v-ebbw-vale/
Ebbw Vale Side To Play Pontypridd Away
The Ebbw Vale side to take on Pontypridd this Saturday in the Indigo Welsh premiership at Sardis Road, 14:30pm is as follows. We are calling on all Ebbw Addicts to come down to Sardis Road and shout on the Steelmen.
TEAM
15 Morgan Richards
14 Carrick McDonough
13 Ethan Phillips
12 Dom Franchi
11 Amir Jiwa Walji
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Matthew Flanagan
1 Charley Kearns
2 Joe Franchi (c)
3 Dave Whiting
4 Dylan Bartlett
5 Andrew Mann
6 Chad Thomas
7 Gethin Williams
8 Ryan Jenkins
Replacements
16 Rhys Francis
17 Luke Garrett
18 Adam Court
19 Curtis Gregory
20 Morgan Thomas
21 Jon Evans
22 Kieran Meek
23 Ryan Davies
Ebbw Vale vs Pontypridd The Scimitar Derby
by Alex Kinsella-Evans
Before training we spoke to head coach Jason Strange Looking back on Saturday’s cup defeat away to RGC, Jason gave full credit to the opposition on the way they played. “ The game was still in the balance with 15 minutes to go, when we conceded an unfortunate try which had an high impact on the match . There was a lot of frustration after and he believes there will be a good response from the team this weekend “ Looking forward to the away game , Pontypridd have come off the back of a good result away to Aberavon. “ Whenever you go to Pontypridd you always expect a competitive match. We will need to produce a good all round team performance full of commitment. Pontypridd are a team like ourselves, they play for each other, have good core values, and are well supported.”
Lets have lots of Ebbw support at the game on Saturday shouting on the Steelmen!
Ebbw Vale Side To Play RGC Away
The Ebbw Vale side to take on RGC away this Saturday in the Welsh premiership Cup is as follows.
TEAM
15 Morgan Richards
14 Carrick McDonough
13 Ethan Phillips
12 Amir Jiwa Walji
11 Ryan Davies
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Jon Evans
1 Luke Garrett
2 Rhys Francis (c)
3 Harry Drane
4 Dylan Bartlett
5 Curtis Gregory
6 Andrew Mann
7 Gethin Williams
8 Chad Thomas
Replacements
16 Joel Harries
17 Dave Whiting
18 Charley Kearns
19 Jakub Maleki
20 Morgan Thomas
21 Matthew Flanagan
22 Kieran Meek
23 Walker Price
Ebbw Vale is delighted to announce the signing of young experienced back row Ryan Jenkins from Llanelli RFC. Ryan will add further experience to the Ebbw Vale back row after playing for a season and a half with Llanelli RFC in the Welsh Premiership. Ryan played a lot of his rugby for Aberdare RFC who we have a good relationship with having both Owen and Lewis Young both join us from there.
On signing for Ebbw Vale Ryan said; “the opportunity to work with Jason and Geraint was a massive part of me coming down, and there’s a good group of lads at Ebbw Vale that made me feel welcome right away. It is also a chance to learn and improve my game under their coaching”
Position: Backrow
Height: 6’1
Weight: 115kg
Age: 21
Previous Clubs:
Llanelli RFC
Aberdare RFC
Cynon Valley
Blues 16s
Blues 18s
Mountain Ash Youth
Ebbw earn a bonus point win
The Steelmen forwards put in a good shift to enable the backs to score some scorching tries.
From the kick-off Carmarthen looked sharp until the scrum, where Ebbw stole the ball. The home side won a penalty, which they kicked to the corner. From the lineout the Steelman’s number four Dylan Bartlett went over for the try. The home side’s Evan Lloyd successfully kicked the conversion.
The away side won a penalty and decided to kick for the lineout. They won the ball in the home side’s 22 and started a maul. However, it came to nothing.
Ebbw were awarded a penalty in the Carmarthen half. However, outside half Lloyd`s kick hit the post.
A lovely back’s move led to the home side’s winger Carrick McDonough running down the wing and passing inside to the supporting full-back Morgan Richards, who went over for the try. Lloyd missing a tough conversion.
From the halfway line a strong break through the Carmarthen defence saw McDonough enter the away side’s 22 only for the ball to be knocked on.
With the home side forwards on top, the Steelman won another penalty from the scrum. A kick to the corner resulted in Ebbw adding another try on the stroke of half time through impressive number eight Chad Thomas. Lloyd adding the extras.
HT: 19-0
Shortly after half time, the away side were awarded a scrum after the Steelmen knocked the ball on. From the scrum Ebbw were awarded a penalty. The Carmarthen number three was given the yellow card for collapsing the scrum.
The home side’s fourth try came from fullback Richards when inside the away side’s 22, flyhalf Lloyd kicked the ball over the defence and landed in Morgan Richards`s hands to score the try. The conversion was successful.
Some good forward and back’s play led to Ebbw’s speedster Ryan Davies showing the Carmarthen players a clean pair of heels and racing down the wing to score the try. Fly half Lloyd missing the conversion.
The Steelmen`s full back Morgan Richards finished with a hat-trick of tries after a fine team move down the wing led to the full back scoring the try. Lloyd adding the extra’s.
The home side fullback Richards was sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes after pushing one of the Carmarthen player’s.
The final score of the game coming on the 65th minute when Carmarthen had a scrum inside the home side’s 22, resulting in the scrum half going over the line for a well taken try. The extra two points were added.
FT: 38-7
Ebbw Vale man of the match sponsored by Spirit Of Wales Distillery: Joe Franchi
Discussing the game afterwards, head coach Jason Strange said he was really pleased with the victory, especially scoring six tries. There were some excellent individual performances, and the defence was strong and tight.
After the game we caught up with Ebbw Vale outside half Evan Lloyd, who said it was an enjoyable game, which backed up last week`s excellent result away to Aberavon. The Steelmen fronted up well. However, there was still room for improvement before the next game away to RGC. Finally, Evan said the workload was shared between the forwards and backs resulting in tries for the backs in the corner’s and a few for the forwards.
Report by Alex Kinsella-Evans
Ebbw Vale Side To Play Carmarthen Quins
The Ebbw Vale side to take on Carmarthen Quins this Thursday evening in the Indigo Welsh premiership at the Ciner Glass Community Stadium, 7:30pm is as follows.
The game is not on TV so let’s have lot’s of home support on the bank shouting on the Steelmen!
Pre purchase your match tickets here https://www.evrfc.co.uk/product/17th-november-carmarthen-quins/
TEAM
15 Morgan Richards
14 Carrick McDonough
13 Ethan Phillips
12 Dom Franchi
11 Amir Jiwa Walji
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Jon Evans
1 Luke Garrett
2 Joe Franchi (c)
3 Harry Drane
4 Dylan Bartlett
5 Curtis Gregory
6 Andrew Mann
7 Lewis Young
8 Chad Thomas
Replacements
16 Alex Watkins
17 Adam Court
18 Charley Kearns
19 Jakub Maleki
20 Morgan Thomas
21 Matthew Flanagan
22 Kieran Meek
23 Ryan Davies
Ebbw Vale vs Carmarthen preview
We caught up yesterday evening at training with Ebbw Vale team manager Dan Haymond.
Looking back on last week’s excellent away win at Aberavon, Dan said we had a slow start to the game but was happy to come away with the win at what is a tough place to go and play at.
Looking forward to this week`s game against Carmarthen, Dan believes the key areas are forward domination, our kicking must be accurate, and we must work on our discipline, as we know they will kick their penalty’s.
They have elusive players in their backline, along with big ball carriers. The last time they faced us they threw everything at us, however we held out for the victory.
It’s a game we believe we should win but are not going to enter it overconfident.
Match preview by Alex Kinsella-Evans
Ebbw win a spicy Encounter
Within the first 30 minutes Aberavon dominated possession with the away side defense coming to the fore.
Some nice play from the home side`s backs led to Aberavon scrumhalf Liam Seaward scoring a well taken try. Former Ebbw fly-half Rhys Jones missing the conversion.
Some lovely set piece play from the home side resulted in scrum half Seaward getting his and Aberavon`s 2nd try of the match. Flyhalf Jones kicking the conversion.
Straight from the kickoff Ebbw Vale put pressure on Aberavon inside their own 22. Aberavon doted the ball down on their own try line therefore making it a goal line dropout.
From further passages in play Ebbw got on the front foot and from a ruck, number 7 Lewis Young saw a gap and went over the whitewash for the away side`s first try. Evan Lloyd successfully kicked the conversion.
Both sides were reduced to 14 men due to a heated exchange with both outside centre`s, Ebbw`s Ethan Phillips and the home side`s Joe Thomas being sent to the sin bin 10 minutes before half-time.
HT:12-7
Straight from the off Ebbw opened the 2nd half with a try from outside half Evan Lloyd, who added the extras.
Penalty`s to both sides resulted in no further immediate points being scored.
From the halfway line replacement scrumhalf Jonathan Evans wisely broke through a gap in the home side defense, only to be denied close to the line. The resulting play followed leading to Chad Thomas going over the line. A superb conversion from a tricky angle was kicked by outside half Lloyd.
Ebbw were awarded a penalty in the last ten minutes which was put over by Lloyd.
Aberavon had a penalty which was kicked to the corner, they won the lineout and went over the away side`s try line only to knock the ball on.
A mass brawl ended up in Ebbw`s Dominic Franchi and Lewis Young being shown the red card along with Aberavon`s number twenty-one Jordan Walters.
Within the dying seconds of the game Aberavon`s Andrew Waite crashed over the line, however the extras were missed.
The game ending 24-17 to the away side with the home side collecting a losing bonus point.
FT: 17-24
Man of the match: Chad Thomas
Report by Alex Kinsella-Evans
Ebbw Vale Side To Play Aberavon
The Ebbw Vale side to take on Aberavon RFC away tonight in the Indigo Welsh premiership at the Talbot Athletic Ground, 7:30pm is as follows
Let’s have lots of away support at the game shouting on the Steelmen!
TEAM
15 Haydn Simons
14 Carrick McDonough
13 Ethan Phillips
12 Dom Franchi
11 Amir Jiwa Walji
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Mathew Flanagan
1 Luke Garrett
2 Rhys Francis (c)
3 Harry Drane
4 Dylan Bartlett
5 Andrew Mann
6 Chad Thomas
7 Lewis Young
8 Gethin Williams
Replacements
16 Joe Franchi
17 Charley Kearns
18 Adam Court
19 Curtis Gregory
20 Morgan Thomas
21 Jon Evans
22 Kieran Meek
23 Morgan Richards
Ebbw Vale is delighted to announce the signing of Kieran Meek who can play at 10 or 12 from Newport RFC.
On signing for Ebbw Vale Kieran had the following to say;
I am over the moon to join the club, it is a great opportunity for me to work along side Jason Strange and the Ebbw Vale coaches. Having so many friends at the club made it an easy decision and the welcome I have had makes me feel really exited to get started and prove my worth in the team.
HEIGHT – 5ft 10
Weight – 14st
Previous clubs – Newport, Pontypool, Bedwas, Newbridge
Honours – Crawshays
Ebbw Goes West
Ebbw head to the Talbot Athletic ground in search of a win against a high-flying Aberavon team.
Reflecting on last week’s 22 – 9 win over Swansea, coach Jason strange said defensively it was another excellent performance and our set piece continues to improve. It`s becoming a real strength for the team. It was great to win with four tries and a bonus point against a Swansea team which has started this season well.
Looking forward to the game at league leaders Aberavon, Jason added, a big focus for us going into the game is sustaining pressure for longer periods, we have started the season well with three wins and three narrow losses in the closing minutes of games. The next development for the group is to win these tight matches.
Aberavon are a team which has been together for a long time and are very established as a squad with lots of talent and depth. Head coach Jason Hyatt has been coach for a number of year`s resulting in them having a lot of experiences together. He has done a very good job in building the club and has lots of depth in their squad and familiarity.
Commenting on Ebbw`s start to the season Jason added considering the number of new players brought into our squad, it`s been a very good start, with lots to build upon for the remainder of the season. The players commitment towards the club and each other has been excellent, we know what sort of club we want to be and the players and supporters are connecting which is great.
Friday is another opportunity to show this against a very good club. Both teams are playing well and it should be a very competitive game.
By Alex Kinsella Evans
Ebbw Vale is delighted to announce the signing of experienced second row Joe Bartlett. Joe is returning to Ebbw Vale and will join his younger brother Dylan in the Steelmen colours.
On signing for Ebbw Vale Joe had the following to say;
I am glad to be retuning to Ebbw Vale after a few seasons away. After speaking with Jason and John it was an easy decision for me to come back to Ebbw Vale.
The help Ebbw Vale have provided with my recovery from my injury and goals the team have for this season as well as future seasons was really something I wanted to be a part of. There is definitely a fresh feeling in the team and theres a good balance and hopefully I can help. Personally for me my goals in the next few weeks are to get fit and put myself up for selection and help the team achieve its goals that have been set.
Joe has represented the Dragons at U18-U20 level as well as playing for Newport RFC and St Patricks in Australia.
Joseph Bartlett
27-05-93
Second row
6ft 6
120kg
Match report Ebbw Vale RFC 22 v Swansea RFC 9
Ebbw take the spoils
The Ebbw Vale forwards lay the platform for a bonus point victory in what was a niggly game.
Two early penalties by Swansea full back Cai Evans, saw the away side take a 6-0 lead.
From a scrum Swansea won a penalty and tried to go quickly but Ebbw stopped them in their tracks and won a penalty from a contest at the ruck. There was a powerful line break from Ebbw Vale’s Evan Lloyd resulting in a scrum, from which the home side won a penalty. The resulting penalty was kicked to the corner, which Swansea won a free kick at the lineout.
The home side’s winger Carrick McDonough scored the opening try which all started when outside half Lloyd passed to captain Rhys Francis, who ran down the wing and drew the opposition fullback in for McDonough to score. Lloyd missed the conversion.
Straight from the kick off Swansea won a penalty on the halfway line and fullback Evans converted to make it 9-5 to the away side.
The home side conceded a penalty when second row Curtis Gregory received a yellow card for a late tackle on the Swansea scrum half Gareth J Rees on the away side’s 22.
A burst up field by the home side’s centre Dominic Franchi led to fellow centre Amir Jiwa Wadji only being stopped from scoring a try by opposite number Hanno Dirksen’s high tackle. The away side centre received a yellow card due to this.
From the resulting penalty, the home side number 10 sent the ball inside the Swansea 22. From the lineout the Ebbw forwards provided a rolling maul which ending in captain Francis going over the line. Lloyd sending the conversion wide. Swansea went down to 13 men when prop Ellis Fackrell also received a yellow carded for an offside in the build up to the try.
With the home side forwards on top, Swansea received a further yellow card to replacement hooker Garan Williams for a dangerous tackle.
HT: Ebbw Vale 10-9 Swansea
At the start of the second half, Swansea kick the ball to Ebbw`s fullback Haydn Simons who has time to look up and kick down field into the Swansea 22, with the phase of play coming to nothing.
From a scrum to Swansea inside the home side’s half, the referee awarded a penalty to the away side, which fullback Evans sent wide of the posts.
A superb 50-22 kick by Ebbw`s outside half Lloyd saw the home side have a lineout in the oppositions 22. From the lineout, the Ebbw pack showed their strength with Chad Thomas crashing over the try line. Flyhalf Lloyd added the two points.
Ebbw replacement and former Swansea player Jordan Prichard was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle. The penalty came to nothing.
A superb late midfield break by replacement Ethan Phillips saw him draw the fullback in and sends winger McDonough in for his second try of the match. Lloyd missed the extras.
FT: Ebbw Vale 22- 9 Swansea
Ebbw Vale’s Man Of The Match sponsored by Spirit Of Wales Distillery: Chad Thomas
Report by Alex Kinsella-Evans
Gallery https://www.evrfc.co.uk/gallery/ebbw-vale-v-swansea-gallery/
Ebbw Vale Side To Play Swansea
The Ebbw Vale side to take on Swansea in the Indigo Welsh premiership this Saturday at the Ciner Glass Community Stadium, 2:30pm is as follows
Let’s have lots of home support at the game which will also see a number of former players in attendance so let’s shout on the Steelmen!
Buy tickets in advance https://www.evrfc.co.uk/product/29th-october-swansea/
TEAM
15 Haydn Simons
14 Carrick McDonough
13 Amir Jiwa Walji
12 Dom Franchi
11 Ryan Davies
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Jonathan Evans
1 Luke Garrett
2 Rhys Francis (c)
3 Harry Drane
4 Dylan Bartlett
5 Curtis Gregory
6 Chad Thomas
7 Lewis Young
8 Gethin Williams
Replacements
16 Joe Franchi
17 Joel Harries
18 Jordan Pritchard
19 Morgan Thomas
20 Lewis Kinsella
21 Matthew Flanagan
22 Ethan Phillips
23 Morgan Richards
We still have some tickets left for this Saturdays fixture against New Zealand. Please send an email to me at marketing@evrfc.co.uk to purchase the tickets
U31
Row 19
Seat 26
£95
U31
Row 19
Seat 25
£95
U18
Row 4
Seat 4
£85
U18
Row 4
Seat 3
£85
U18
Row 4
Seat 2
£85
U18
Row 4
Seat 1
£85
L33
Row 2
Seat 23
£70
L33
Row 1
Seat 23
£70
Ebbw Vale Side To Play Bridgend
The Ebbw Vale side to take on Bridgend in the Indigo Welsh premiership this Saturday at the Dunraven Brewery Field, 2:30pm is as follows
TEAM
15 Morgan Richards
14 Ryan Davies
13 Ethan Phillips
12 Dom Franchi
11 Carrick McDonough
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Matthew Flanagan
1 Luke Garrett
2 Joe Franchi (c)
3 Adam Court
4 Dylan Bartlett
5 Curtis Gregory
6 Chad Thomas
7 Joe Thomas
8 Lewis Young
Replacements
16 Rhys Francis
17 Joel Harris
18 Harry Drane
19 Jakub Maleki
20 Gethin Williams
21 Jonathan Evans
22 Haydn Simons
23 Amir Jiwa Wadji
Ebbw Vale Side To Play Llandovery
The Ebbw Vale side to take on Llandovery in the Indigo Welsh premiership this Thursday evening at Ciner Glass Community Stadium 7:30pm is as follows.
Let’s have a big Ebbw crowd there shouting on the Steelmen
If you cannot make the game you can watch it on S4C through the following link https://www.s4c.cymru/en/sport/indigo-prem/page/52550/indigo-prem/
Match day tickets https://www.evrfc.co.uk/product/6th-october-llandovery/
TEAM
15 Morgan Richards
14 Ryan Davies
13 Ethan Phillips
12 Dom Franchi
11 Carrick McDonough
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Jonathan Evans
1 Joel Harries
2 Rhys Francis ©
3 Dave Whiting
4 Dylan Bartlett
5 Curtis Gregory
6 Lewis Young
7 Joe Thomas
8 Gethin Williams
16 Mikhail Blake
17 Charley Kearns
18 Adam Court
19 Chad Thomas
20 Morgan Thomas
21 Matthew Flanagan
22 Haydn Simons
23 Amir Jiwa Walji
Ebbw Vale RFC Former Players Lunch
Calling all former players
On Saturday October 29th for our fixture against Swansea we will be hosting a former players lunch, this is open to all former players and coaches. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with past team mates, supporters and friends.
Enjoy a one course pre match lunch followed by guest speaker, club favourite and dual code Welsh International Lenny Woodard.
The cost to attend is just £15 per person and to book your place contact Gareth Howells on marketing@evrfc.co.uk or mobile 07974873683
Ebbw Vale Side To Play Cardiff Away
The Ebbw Vale side to take on Cardiff in the Indigo Welsh premiership this Saturday, October 1st at Cardiff Arms Park, 2:30pm is as follows.
We are calling on all Ebbw supporters to make the trip to the Arms Park and shout on the Steelmen.
Transport on Saturday is affected due to industrial action, but trains are running from Rhymney but please double check transport plans.
#STEELMEN
15 Morgan Richards
14 Carrick McDonough
13 Dom Franchi
12 Ethan Phillips
11 Jordan Thomas
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Jonathan Evans
1 Luke Garrett
2 Rhys Francis (c)
3 Adam Court
4 Dylan Bartlett
5 Curtis Gregory
6 Andrew Mann
7 Joe Thomas
8 Lewis young
Replacements
16 Mikhail Blake
17 Lewis Kinsella
18 Dave Whiting
19 Morgan Thomas
20 Gethin Williams
21 Matthew Flanagan
22 Amir Jiwa Wadji
23 Ryan Davies
Volunteers Needed
We are currently reaching out for new volunteers to help on match days at the club. There are a number of roles available as the club relies on volunteers to do a number of things on match days such as man the gates, stewarding and more.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Bob Craft on 07561547666
Thank You
We would like to thank the following volunteers and sponsors for their hard work in refurbishing the home changing rooms during the off season. They look fantastic and have gone down are storm with the players and coaching staff and Jason and all the players would like to say a massive thank you!
We would like to thank the following people and sponsors without them we wouldn’t have been able to do this.
Rob Sillman
Angharad and Wilf Simpson
Tracey Meyrick
Malcolm Ruffin
Ashley Margetson
Hayley Murphy from Rexel UK, Ebbw Vale
Hughes Forest Builders Merchants
Danielle from Philip Jones Timber Products Ltd
Ethan Phillips for his work on our lighting system
Ioan Lane for Upholstery of the seats
Dilwyn Snelgrove for tiling the floor
Sally Ann Evans from Limeface graphics
Congratulations Rhys Francis!
Rhys Francis make’s his 100th appearance for the Steelmen this Saturday, congratulations Rhys on such a fantastic achievement from all at Ebbw Vale RFC.
Rhys said on his 100th appearance;
It’s a privilege and honour each and every time I can pull on the Ebbw Vale jersey. Saturday will have an added meaning to it personally, but our focus will always be on getting the win and putting in a performance for the addicts!
Ebbw Vale Side To Play RGC1404
The Ebbw Vale side to take on RGC1404 in the Indigo Welsh premiership this Saturday at CiNER Glass Community Stadium, 2:30pm is as follows.
Rhys Francis will captain the side making his 100th appearance for the Steelmen this Saturday, congratulations Rhys on such a fantastic achievement from all at Ebbw Vale RFC.
Buy match tickets here in advance https://www.evrfc.co.uk/product/24th-september-rgc1404/
15 Morgan Richards
14 Carrick McDonough
13 Ethan Phillips
12 Dom Franchi
11 Jordan Thomas
10 Evan Lloyd
9 Jon Evans
8 Gethin Williams
7 Joe Thomas
6 Lewis Young
5 Curtis Gregory
4 Dylan Bartlett
3 Adam Court
2 Rhys Francis (c)
1 Luke Garrett
16 Mikhail Blake
17 Lewis Kinsella
18 Dave Whiting
19 Chad Thomas
20 James Skene
21 Sam Ireland
22 Amir Jiwa Wadji
23 Ryan Davies
