Congratulations

Llantrisant RFC would like to extend congratulations to current and former players making a name for themselves at the highest levels of Welsh Rugby.
Recently, Patrick Palmer played his first Magners League regional game, appearing in the starting line-up for the Newport Gwent Dragons in their 31-26 victory over Leinster. This is a great achievement for [...]

Summer Sevens

It looks like its going to be an exciting summer for the Black Army. Training start dates have been confirmed — Saturday, 7 June at 1pm — and now news of the club competing in two sevens tournaments.
The first tournament is Abercynon’s 7’s. This will be held at the beginning of August (date to be [...]

Autumn Internationals — Ticket Requests

Could any players/club members wishing to purchase tickets for the Autumn Internationals please make themselves known to Lee Kerslake.
Wales play hosts to South Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Australia during November, tickets range from £20—£65. See fixtures below:
08/11/2008     Wales v South Africa     KO: 14:30
14/11/2008     Wales v Canada     KO: 19:30
22/11/2008     Wales [...]

Planning ahead for 2008–09

Senior team training will begin on Saturday, 7 June at 1pm. Players to meet at the clubhouse. New, existing and old players are all encouraged to attend.
A long summer of rebuilding is being planned, in preparation for our return to Division 2 East rugby. Hopefully we can learn from our experience in Division 1 and [...]

Upcoming fixtures — First XV

Some rearranged dates below for your diaries. The remaining league fixtures look as follows:
Saturday, 12 April — Rumney (h)
Wednesday, 16 April — Llanharan (a)
Saturday, 19 April — Llanharan (h)
Tuesday, 22 April — Bargoed (a)
Saturday, 26 April — UWIC (a)
Tuesday, 29 April — Newport Saracens (a)

An evening for the supporters

On Saturday, 19 April Llantrisant RFC will be holding an evening to thank the supporters. This will be the last home game of the season — Llanharan at home. It will be an evening to enjoy and look back on the season. Live music will be in the form of top band Cornerstone. Supporters will [...]

Want to help? Join the committee!

Llantrisant RFC is looking to bolster its contingent of committee men/women. If you want to help in the running and maintenance of the club, please put your names forward to either Paul Shearan or Lindsay Kerslake.
The club is particullarly keen in appointing a Entertainments/Social Secretary. If you are interested and have something to offer, please [...]

Botwood and Holloway to play for Welsh Amatuers

Congratulations to both Thom Botwood and Glen Holloway who have been included in the Welsh Amateurs Squad.
The Welsh Amateurs play their Scottish counterparts, this Friday at 2.30pm. The match is being played at Virgina Park, home to Caerphilly.
Thom starts at fullback, whilst Glen sits on the bench.
Well done both and good luck!

Good luck boys

Llantrisant RFC would like to wish their current (and previous) squad members who are taking part in the Wales U20’s Six Nations opener this evening against England in Gloucester the very best of luck.
Llantrisant boast a strong representation, Patrick Palmer starts at Prop and Jevon Groves captains the team from the second row.
Scott Andrews, who [...]

Saturday fixtures

It looks like the weather is improving enough that there should be some rugby played this weekend. The Firsts are away to Rumney in a rearranged league fixture, whilst the Seconds play Tylorstown at home.
Having spoken to our resident weather expert, Spencer Burrows, it seems that these matches have a high chance of being played. [...]