Return of the Dukes

Friday 29th April will see the return to Pontypridd RFC of some old friends - the Dukes, the Youth & Junior Rugby Section of s-Hertogenbosch

Pontypridd holds a special place in the hearts of the townspeople of ‘s-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands) as it was the 53rd Welsh Division (from the Pontypridd area) who liberated the town after a ferocious battle that ended at midday on October 27th 1944.

This is regarded as the greatest battle ever fought by soldiers of the 53rd (Welsh) Division and each year the town holds a ceremony to remember those who fought, and especially those who gave their lives to free the town from Nazi occupation.

Pontypridd Mini & Junior Rugby Section has a very close relationship with their Dutch counterparts the The Dukes, with various tours between the two club's having taken place regularly since 2005.

Dukes Tour - itinerary

(subject to change)

Friday 29th April

• 7-8pm Arrival at Sardis Road
• Welcome to the Club by Section Committee
• Buffet
• Families meet & collect younger players

Saturday 30th April

• 11.00am Dukes Travel to Cardiff to Visit Millenium Stadium &  shopping
• 4.30pm Dukes return to Sardis Road
• 6.00pm BBQ hosted by the Dukes for all members of the section & their families

Sunday 1st May

Early AM Dukes visit & tour of local area

• 11.00am – Rugby Tournament (staggered kick off times)
• • Ponty Under 7/8s v Dukes Turven
  • Ponty Under 9's v Dukes Benjamins
  • Ponty Under 11's v Dukes Juniors
  • Ponty Under 12's v Dukes Minis
  • Ponty Under 14's v Dukes Cubs
  • Ponty Under 16's v Dukes Junioren
  • Ponty Youth v Dukes Colts
• Evening – farewell night

Monday 2nd May

• 7.30am Dukes Depart Sardis Road