WRU Championship West Ammanford RFC,formed 1887 playing & producing local talent from u7's upto senior level ever since Email: Ammanfordrfc
@gmail
.com
#GlasaDu
🔵WILDBOARS⚫️
Come and join the Wildboar journey and learn new skills,sportsmanship, teamwork,confidence,self discipline and respect part of our core values at Ammanford RFC.
Training Wednesday evenings contact our qualified coaches who are DBS checked for more info
#wildboars
What a gesture from
@Bonymaenrugby
. After last weeks injury and the help our physio Louise provided Nathan, the Bony Chairman has just presented her with a bunch of flowers 💐 and also £200 towards new trauma kit for the club. What a show of class. Diolch
#RugbyFamily
When your Team Manager says he’ll do a lap of the pitch in his pants if we beat
@Bonymaenrugby
away.............and is a man of his word. 👀
@Deadballline1
An outstanding example of rugby values and standards set by
@RfcTumbleYouth
@TumbleRFC
today sweeping the sheds in the away changing rooms after a loss at the rec.
Diolch bois 👍
⚫️Club Announcement🔵
The Committee of Ammanford RFC are pleased to announce that we have finally succeeded in obtaining a lease of the Clubhouse and Playing area on the Ammanford Recreation Ground. The lease has been secured for a term of 94 years ending on 27th March 2117 1/2
A HUGE well done to our very own Iwan Mainwairing for conquering Machu Picchu in memory of Club Legend, the late Tom Mainwairing and to raising money for various local charity’s and towards a defibrillator for Ammanford Rugby Club to help the local community.We are very proud💙🖤
🔵BREAKING NEWS⚫️
Having recently secured a long term lease on the Clubhouse and Playing field on the recreation ground. Ammanford RFC have great pleasure in announcing that we have been successful in our application for grant funding for floodlights on the rec.1/2
🔵⚫️300TH APPEARANCE🔵⚫️
This Week sees winger
@Gstephens7488
make his 300th 1stXV appearance for the club,Gary has won plenty of trophies with the club,we are very proud to award him with a club cap this Saturday in his 300th appearance vs
@NantyffyllonRFC
_rfc at the rec 🔵⚫️
🔵⚫ Big thanks to Former
@WelshRugbyUnion
and current
@leinsterrugby
Forwards Coach, Robin McBryde for coming down to training and putting the boys through their paces!
What a privilege it was to have a Coach of his calibre attend a session - fantastic!
Diolch o galon Robin!
The Captain is joining our cricket team 🏏🏏🏏
Rumour has it, he's bringing a few crates of
@bootlegger1974
pilsner down with him, for the return fixture on the 26th August at the Park
@AmmanfordCC
🍻🍻🍻
#GlasaDu
What a great advert for
@WRU_Community
and
@WRU_Scarlets
yesterday. Thank you to all at
@official_parc
@Ammanford_Rugby
for a great day! Not just the committee and sponsors, not just the support staff, the coaching staff, the players and supporters. All of you.
NEWS: The club would like to welcome Alun Evans who joins the club as the new youth team manager.
He joins Dylan Lloyd, Dylan Richards and Mark Tench in the youths coaching team for the coming season.
Everyone thats part of the 🔵⚫️ family is devastated to hear the loss of Nicolette Lewis,mother of our winger Connor.
Connor’s family have passed on their thanks for all the messages,we as a club are here for you all and we wish you our heartfelt condolences at this sad time🔵⚫️
Saturdays game v
@ystalyferarfc
has been postponed so that a number of players, coaches and commitee can pay their respects to Jac Lewis and family at his funeral. We would like to thank Ystalyfera for their understanding and new date for the match will be announced shortly. 🔵⚫️
Everyone from the club is devastated to hear the passing of Gareth Lewis,we’d like to send our deepest condolences to the family + friends of Gareth,a fantastic character + supporter of the club following us home and away for many years,Diolch for the memories Gar,cysga’n dawel
Epic battle vs
@newbridgerfc
we were defeated 35-43, congrats to Newbridge and good luck in the final, the players threw the kitchen sink and gave absolutely everything from 1-23, thank you to
@Llanharanrugby
for hosting,thank you to our loyal supporters for backing the boys ⚫️🔵
Despite our BaaBaas losing against
@LaugharneRFC
in a hugely contested game yesterday. Credit to the visitors for staying in the club beyond 6.45pm, which you rarely see nowadays
They drunk, sung & behaved impeccably. Upon leaving the club, they cleared all their tables 👏👏👏
Best of luck to the
@scarlets_rugby
today, in particular these 2 gents who we are proud to say wore 🔵⚫️ on their development path. Seems a while ago now with all they’ve already achieved
@wynjones2
#TurnTwitterScarlet
🍾 | Everyone at Ammanford RFC would like to hugely congratulate Carwyn Morris on representing and securing a win for Wales U19's select XV vs Japan High Schools at Taffs Well this evening.
Well done Carwyn, well deserved 👏👏👏
#GlasaDu
🔵⚫
We all wish our youth player Steffan Williams a speedy recovery after breaking his collar bone in Saturdays cup game,Steff showed unbelievable commitment to his team mates + played on for 10-15 mins before coming off to help get the W Saturday. Gweld ti cyn bo hir Steff💪🏻⚫️🔵
⚫🔵 To make the 300 Club is an incredible achievement and managed by very few players. With this new board, we acknowledge the commitment others have show to keep the club going!
These days it would take 20 games per season, for 15 years- True commitment - who's name is next?
🔵⚫️Welcome to the 300 club🔵⚫️
Tom Mainwaring, Gwynlais Williams, Lyn Evans, Arfon Harris, Eddie Bowen, Delme Davies, Paul Rees, Alan Davies, Daryl Parkin, Kevin Howells, Kevin Davies, Robert Petryschyn, Dylan Howells, Gary Stephens 🔵⚫️
The Oldguard apparently playing their last ever game today,everyone at Ammanford RFC would like to thank all the boys for their outstanding contribution on and off the park over the last 20-30 years,but surely there’s another season in the locker……⚫️🔵
#oldheads
#glasadu
#vets
On behalf of all associated with Ammanford RFC we pass on our condolences to the family of Cyril 'Wiwer' Griffiths, Cyril was a man who contributed to West Wales rugby through his years of hard work with
@Llandybie_RFC
and his presence in and around Ammanford will be missed.
Sad news filtered through last night that former player/coach Andy Powell has passed away, Andy was a Morriston man and had a stint with us in the early millennium years, we’d like to send all our condolences to his family at this sad time
Congratulations to our honorary Vice President
@JonathanPlaid
being re-elected to Carmarthen east and Dinefwr for 4th consecutive time in yesterday’s general election.
Da iawn Jonathan 👏🏻🏴🔵⚫️
On behalf of everyone at Ammanford RFC, our thoughts are with all the family, friends, players, coaches and supporters of Mark 'Zuki’ Thomas
@AmmanfordAFC
and Gary 'Scorer' Phillips
@AmmanfordCC
, both contributed hugely to local sport and will be sadly missed
#TheTownAsOne
A special week for
@drgarethpotter1
+ family + our club as junior/youth products Noah and Sam Potter both represented
@scarlets_rugby
U17s and U18s vs
@Cardiff_Rugby
and
@dragonsrugby
respectively this week.llongyfyrchiadau bechgyn,rydy’n yn falch iawn ohonoch chi’ h dau 🔵⚫️ ❤️
Absolutely fantastic win against a tough
@KenfigHillRFC
39-36, some great rugby played by both teams. Forgot music box, so only one thing for it....... a solo from our 9.
#WinnersDance
Great to see
@Bonymaenrugby
player Nathan Eager back at the rec on Saturday.Our fantastic physio Louise Dyson was chuffed to see him back after treating Nathan during a bad injury sustained in our previous encounter,good luck with the rehab Nathan 👍
#rugbyfamily
⚫️🔵⚫️🔴
DA IAWN, DAYTS!
A massive round of applause from everyone associated with Ammanford RFC to our former player Dayton Hughes, our local PCSO who has helped to prevent a possible tragedy
@Dayts1
An emotional night at the club last night,our Gwyneth has rung the last orders bell for the final time,Gwyneth, Carwyn and all the family have made a huge contribution in running the club and have huge shoes to fill, we all love Gwyneth and we will miss you 💙🖤
Today will be the last time I take charge of Ammanford RFC. It’s been an incredible journey since winning the SWALEC Plate in 2008, and one that I am truly thank full for. Thanks again to you all for everything you have done for me..'Gyda'n Gilydd Glas a Du' 🔵⚫️
*****SQUAD UPDATE*****
Everyone at the club would like to wish our 1st team club captain Chris Morris the very best of luck on his move to WRU Championship side
@neathrugby
, An opportunity not to be turned down playing for such a historic club. 1/2
CONGRATULATIONS 🍼👶
Everyone at Ammanford RFC would like to congratulate
@Hedd91
& his wife Cerys on the arrival of their baby boy, Gwion Eurig Jones.
We'd also like to congratulate club secretary
@carwynjones56
on becoming the proud grandfather to little Gwion.
#GlasaDu
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Everyone at the club would like to wish our no1 supporter Gareth Lewis a happy 83rd birthday Gareth has missed his rugby during a challenging time through COVID,however it’s been great seeing him enjoying his pint down the club with everyone since the season restarted
PBH Gar🔵⚫️
Great to see Ammanford’s version of ‘Ant & Dec’ are at the forefront of driving up
@scarlets_rugby
season tickets for next year. Great decision to put
@Iowz9
at the forefront and cover up majority of the face of Club physio/flame haired flyer
@wayneprice14
#westisbest
The photo says it all from last Saturday
Travel arrangements and kick off times to be confirmed at the
@principalitysta
in due course but pencil in Friday 7th April where we will face
@BurryPortYouth
for a big day for our youth squad, the coaches and the whole town of Ammanford
Today’s 1st XV game vs
@KenfigHillRFC
was abandoned due to a serious injury to our No8 Gareth Isaac. We’d would like to thank everyone who assisted to make Gareth as comfortable as possible until the paramedics arrived. More importantly, We’d like to wish Gareth a speedy recovery
Everyone at the club would like to wish a big Happy 40th Birthday to
@Rosser_JR
A brilliant club servant as a player, founder of the BaaBaas and brilliant coach in the junior section. Have a great day Jas 🔵⚫️🏉
Everyone at the club wants to wish Life Member Glan Davies a happy 70th birthday today, spending it with all the touring party out in Texas 🔵⚫️🇺🇸
Mwynhewch Glanedd 🎂⚫️🔵
#glasadu
It’s with deep sadness to hear the passing of long serving club member + supporter of Ammanford RFC Wyn Davies,Wyn ‘Fanny’ as known to most,a popular figure at the club,always had a smile with his cigar and was loved by many,thoughts go to all the family,cysgu’n dawel Wyn ⚫️🔵
Everyone at the club would like to wish
@cerirees10
@cerireespt
best of luck as he represents
@neathrfc
this Saturday alongside clubman Chris Morris, go well gents ⚫️🔵👍
A big shout out to the 4 guys representing Ammanford RFC at the 3 Peaks Challenge today and raising money for charities which include Ammanford junior teams. 1 peak down and 2 to go. Best of luck boys and sure you’ll earn yourself a quiet beer by the end of the day 🔵⚫️
A special week for youth product Tiaan Evans representing the Athletic last Saturday down
@official_parc
played up the
@principalitysta
for
@RYGBICSG
mid week and now getting his 1stXV debut against Brynaman yesterday, Da iawn Tiaan 🔵⚫️
🔵NATIONAL DIVISION 1 CUP⚫️
Here is our side to take on
@newbridgerfc
tomorrow in the semi final on the National Cup
We’ll be wearing our alternative strip tomorrow, players bus leaves 11:45am, supporters buses leave 12:30pm sharp
2:30ko
@LLANHARANRUGBY
A great weekend for our club. For the first time in the club's history, we fielded 3 senior sides.
First XV vs
@WaterWheelers
Baa Baas (2nds) vs
@Penygroesrfc
Athletic (3rds) vs
@Tycroes_RFC
2nd XV
We're very proud of this achievement
The journey continues...
#GlasaDu
🔵⚫
Our new Bar Manager
@MathewChewy
thoroughly enjoying his first shifts last weekend.
Chewy is a popular character in our town and the whole team are looking forward to welcoming players, staff, supporters, members and guests a warm welcome at Ammanford RFC🔵⚫️
#glasadu
Everyone at Ammanford RFC are today, thinking of Kelly, Gary, Scott and the rest of the Stephens family.
Today was the funeral of Mike Stephens, a great man who'll be sorely missed by all his family and close friends.
#RIPMike
🔵⚫️
🍾 | Massive congratulations to our Head Coach
@chrisgumz
&
@cathlewis83
on their new arrival. Reggie now has a little sister.
Once again, congratulations to the Jones family from everyone at Ammanford RFC 👶👨👩👦👦
🔵⚫️ The club would like to wish a huge good luck to youth players Rhys Tench and Dan Slattery who today begin their touch rugby World Cup campaign with the welsh boys u18’s side.
Why not watch them live by following the link below.
Pob lwc boys! 🔵⚫️
⚫️CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT🔵
It’s with great sadness that the club heard of the passing of our long serving President, Mr Huw Jones, TRJ. During his tenure Huw supported the club fully in all developmental work at the club and the game on+off the field.1/2
A proud moment for the Morris family yesterday with two of our junior products+brothers Chris (L) and Ceri Morris (R) facing playing at the Gnoll
Ceri and the
@PontypriddRFC
squad coming away from
@neathrfc
22-23 victors, super proud of you boys playing in the Welsh Premiership👏
Great to have former
@scarlets_rugby
@WelshRugbyUnion
and
@lionsofficial
player+coach Robin McBryde putting the boys through their paces last night,the current
@leinsterrugby
forwards coach couldn’t wait to grab a selfie with our team manager Steve L Evans too,Diolch Robyn ⚫️🔵
Congratulations to Wales U18’s who won silver at the touch championships in Paris over the last few days.
Rhys Tench and Dan Slattery featured heavily for wales, not only bringing back great memories but a welsh cap too.
Great stuff boys 🔵⚫️🏉
Well done to club debutant Harrison Griffiths showing a strong performance in the centre after replacing Carwyn Richards in the 2nd half, Da iawn Harrison ⚫️🔵
✂️ | Double celebration for Baa Baas centre/winger this weekend.
Today
@frasbenj
won the Welsh Men's Stylist of the year 2019.
Due to Fras been so jubilant, he's agreed to give free cuts to all youth & senior boys ahead of our annual player awards night.
Well done Fras 👏👏👏
Big well done to our 1stXV club debutants today Evan Harrow and Callum Williams in our win today vs
@bridgendathrfc
Average age of starting pack today 21.
Average age of starting 15 was 22.5.
Youth putting the show on the road with a 54-0 win against Llandovery. No dancing props but a dancing second row man of the match, on first appearance at youth level, Konnor Davies!
#shift
#glasadu
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Ammanford RFC are saddened to hear the passing of Derrick Potter
Derrick spent many a afternoon down The Rec supporting Ammanford, whilst watching Gareth
We'd like to express our heartfelt condolences to Jane, Gareth, Bethan & the Potter family at this very difficult time
💙🖤