Club News

In the current scheme of the Welsh Premiership, there is an epic battle in prospect when the House of Pain collides with the World of Hurt. That will be the scenario on Monday 2^nd January when Pontypridd travel to Aberavon for a top of the table clash, kicking off at 2:30pm. more

The date, kick off time and venue of the British & Irish Cup quarter final tie between Leinster A and Pontypridd have yet to be finalised. more

As Pontypridd gear up for an intense run of games going into the New Year, there is good news to report on the injury front with a couple of long term absentees ready to resume action. more

Pontypridd will be hoping that 2012 gets underway with a bang rather than a whimper as they face a crucial run of fixtures in three different competitions during the first month of the New Year. more

Centre Lewis Reece, who this season made one appearance off the bench for the club, has departed Pontypridd RFC to resume his rugby league career. more

A bumper Boxing Day crowd, estimated at 5,000 packed into Sardis Road to watch the derby encounter with traditional rivals Cardiff, giving a clear indication of the solid core of rugby support that remains in the Valleys. more

There was a full programme of Premiership fixtures on Boxing Day, with the clubs returning from British & Irish Cup duties eager to make up lost ground in the domestic competition. It was Llandovery however who seized the initiative to retain top spot in the table. more

The Boxing Day derby clash against Cardiff will provide a bank holiday treat for Pontypridd supporters, and an opportunity for the team to get their league campaign up and running following time out on British & Irish Cup duties. more

Pontypridd have been given a tough away tie against Leinster A in the quarter final draw of the British & Irish Cup. more

The final pool placings of the British & Irish Cup were decided on the weekend of 17^th December, with eight teams progressing to the quarter final stage, being the six pool winners and two best placed runners-up. more

Pontypridd play hosts to English Championship opponents Leeds Carnegie on Saturday evening 17^th December in a crunch British & Irish Cup qualifying tie, to be screened live on S4C and kicking off at 6:30pm. more

Following a hard fought campaign in the pool stage of the British & Irish Cup, Pontypridd now have their destiny in their own hands as they face Leeds Carnegie at home on Saturday evening. more

SWALEC Cup holders Pontypridd have been given a tough assignment as they set out to defend their title, with an away tie to Premiership opponents Llandovery. more

The British & Irish Cup qualifying stage reaches its climax on the weekend of 17^th December, with a number of battles for supremacy in the six pools to be resolved. more

Pontypridd returned from their BIC adventure in Belfast over the weekend hurting emotionally from a narrow defeat, and with many players hurting physically from a full on engagement against Ulster Ravens. more

The round of BIC ties played over the weekend of 10^th December did not prove to be a productive one for the Welsh clubs participating, the only victory coming to Cross Keys in a ‘derby’ match against Neath. more

Pontypridd's away BIC tie at Ulster over the weekend entailed a first 'overseas' trip for the club's supporters since the fully professional era pre 2003, and they duly responded with a huge turnout and a "Belfast takeover." more

Pontypridd coach Dale McIntosh was hugely disappointed to see his team going down to a last gasp defeat away to Ulster Ravens, but nevertheless proud of the effort shown. more

Pontypridd continue their British & Irish Cup challenge on Saturday 10^th December with an away tie against Ulster Ravens, the game at Deramore Park kicking off at 2:30pm. more

Coach Gary Longwell has named a strong Ravens team for their British & Irish Cup game against Pontypridd on Saturday at DeramorePark(kick off 2.30pm). more