Immensely proud our Daniel Edwards has this week signed a 3 year contract with the Ospreys. Just reward for a great kid, who puts so much effort into improving his game. Dan's been with us since the age of 6 and we couldn't be happier he's made his first step in his Pro career.
Tank emptied, probably aching & keen to get his boots off, Dan still found time for a photo & chat with our U9s who were over the moon to see their hero doing what he does best & where could he be found last night? Back at the club playing darts with his mates.
@ospreys
We're absolutely thrilled that our own Dan Edwards has been selected for the Wales U20 squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Congratulations Dan, it's great to see you achieve your dreams. Your entire Cwmafan R.F.C family wish you every success and good luck for the tournament!
A massive impact from Rhys Henry tonight and a massive win for the Ospreys, let's not forget, against the incumbent English champions. Some immense performances off the bench. Real squad depth. Best TV game in ages.
It's a Brotherhood! Members of the senior squad out on force today to cheer on their Cwmafan R.F.C brothers Rhys Henry and Dan Edwards today at the brewery field.
@ospreys
So proud of Dan Edwards being selected to start at 10 for Friday nights U20s
@SixNationsRugby
opener v
@IrishRugby
. Such an achievement less than 12 months after going Pro with
@ospreys
. You're living your dream & your whole Cwmafan R.F.C family is behind you all the way. Go Hard
Delighted to announce our Julian Page has been nominated for the Ospreys Region Community Awards Youth Volunteer of the Year. Julian works exceptionally hard with all our age grade teams & is the very life blood of the club. Congrats on the nomination & good luck on the night!
Regardless of the outcome we're immensely proud of the shift put in by Daniel Edwards who stood out & performed well in very difficult circumstances. Onwards & upwards Dan, this is just the start, the best is yet to come. A proud day for the village, club & the Edwards family.
Great catch up with 'Big Gaz' today after suffering a horrific injury in our game with Taibach 9 days ago, it was nice to see him in good spirits. Garin underwent surgery on his ankle & tibia last week & I'm sure you'll all like to join us in wishing him a speedy recovery. 🔴⚫
What's better than 1 Cwm boy in the Welsh camp in SA? 2 Cwm boys! Ahead of the game v France tomorrow & starting ten Dan Edwards is pictured here with long time pal & fellow Cwm player, forwards coach Marc Breeze. That's some proper retro kit they're sporting too!
@AllWalesSport
We are very saddened to hear about the sudden passing of former player Max Easey. A very talented young player who was liked by all during his time with us at Cwmafan R.F.C. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this sad time.
Once again wish our own Dan Edwards best of luck tomorrow. We remember when Dan first pulled on a Cwmafan jersey. Now as he lives his dream, the next generation of Mini Reds look to Dan as a role model and proof that through hard work & dedication, their dreams can also come true
Our very own Rhys Henry makes the squad for tomorrow nights Pro 14 Glasgow Warriors vs Ospreys clash.
Rhys cut his rugby teeth in Cwmafan Red, moving on to Aberavon, gaining his Wales u20s cap and now forging his career at the Ospreys.
Pob Lwc Rhys, we're all very proud of you
End of an era for our U18s coaching team. After 6 seasons they have decided to hand over the reins to a new set of coaches. Enjoy the rest lads and thank you for all your efforts. It's been emotional. 🔴⚫
Our 1st female int. Robyn Davies starts on the bench for Women's U20s vs Canada tomorrow & once again Dan Edwards is at 10 as Men's U20s vs Australia Friday! Good luck both! You're making club history & will inspire a generation of boys & girls that follow in your footsteps.
A massive congratulations to our own Richard Edwards as he joins the England Cricket team in preparation for the ECC21
One time player before swapping the egg for the crease, Rich is the grandson of Fixtures Sec. Gareth Edwards.
Go hard Rich! We're all very proud of you!
Wonderful touch from
@ospreys
today representing the players home clubs on their shirts indeed in all their promotional material this week. Best of luck to
@dan_edwards10
, Rhys and the rest of the team today, look out for The Red in the crowd!
@AllWalesSport
@Lance_Bradley_
While yesterdays result might not have gone Wales' way. Our boy
@dan_edwards10
comes home from the WRC with the accolade of Top Points Scorrer! Well done Dan!
While things didn't quite go the
@ospreys
way last night what a cracking first outing it was for our man Rhys Henry! He's certainly our top pick for the Lions 2025 😁
Had to keep this under wraps until now but there'll be 2 products of our Age Grade system on the Int. stage tomorrow as our 1st female int, Robyn Davies earns her U20s cap tomorrow as she starts on the bench vs USA on their two match tour of North America. KO 6:30pm local time.
Both Cwmafan boys, Rhys Henry and
@dan_edwards10
make a start for
@ospreys
as they take on Benetton this week. What a proud moment for the Club, their families and the boys themselves!
Go well and go hard boys, the entire Cwmafan RFC family is behind you.
A very Happy 78th Birthday to a club stalwart and legend, our Fixtures Secretary, Mr Gareth Edwards. Here's wishing you many happy returns for the day from all your Cwmafan R.F.C. family.
Congratulations to our Garin Williams on winning his last ever BCOW game 19 - 17 against Coventry Academy. Pictured here with Grandfather, Ceulanydd, former club chairman & former BCOW alumni. Well done Garin, certainly cementing the Williams legacy in representative rugby. 🔴⚫️
Congratulations to our own
@dan_edwards10
as he continues to make his mark on the international scene. Named in the U20s squad thats heading to South Africa to compete in the World Rugby U20s Championship. Well done Dan the entire Cwmafan RFC family is be behind you all the way
After 4 seasons, Head coach
@ian_moore4
and Backs coach Nic Damjanovic have opted to part ways with the club to take up roles with Championship side Trebanos R.F.C. We wish them all the best in this endeavour & thank them for their service, time & dedication to the club.
Best wishes from all of the Cwmafan RFC family to two of our own, Rhys Henry and Dan Edwards, who fly out to South Africa today with the Ospreys squad in readiness for their fixtures against The Bulls and The Sharks in the coming weeks. Go hard boys, we're extremely proud.
FINAL SCORE
Maesteg Celtic R.F.C 26 - 38 Cwmafan R.F.C
Cwmafan will remain in Div 2 W/C next season.
Congratulations to Maesteg Celtic on their promotion to Div 1
Massive congratulations to
@ElisCox10
our u16s captain who has made the Boys Clubs of Wales 25 player squad for this seasons campaign. Well done Elis, a fantastic achievement. All the very best of luck for the games ahead 🔴⚫
1 DAY TO GO!
Tomorrow is the day our valiant u18s take to the hallowed turf of the Principality Stadium to meet Abergavenny in the WRU Youth Plate Final!
The club will be open from 9am until the busses depart at 10:30am sharp and will reopen for the day at 3pm.
#UppaCwm
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Great news for another Village Boy!
Cori Lewis Jenkins is the first 16 year old awarded a pro contract with the Ospreys, a fantastic achievement for a top kid.
Cori played all his Junior rugby at nearby Pontrhydyfen.
Good luck on your Pro journey from all at Cwm.
Garin Williams from our u18s captained the Boys Clubs of Wales against Bristol Academy today, a fantastic achievment 👌 Well done Gaz boy. Not the result they wanted, but a spirited performance by the boys.
#proud
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More great news for another member of our rugby family as Lewis Marsh is selected for the Wales U18s squad, who start a week long training camp today. Congratulations and good luck Lewis, everyone at Cwmafan RFC is extremly proud of you. 🔴⚫
Last night we paid tribute to this gentleman upon his retirement The Hon. Mr Ray Dainty has spent 50 years in service to the club as our secretary and treasurer. We cannot express enough our gratitude to this man for his dedication to the betterment of rugby within the village.
We're thrilled say Dan Edwards is once again in the Squad as the U20s face Scotland. What's more, he's only gone and been made poster boy! Go hard Dan!
A bus will be leaving the club at noon on Friday. £20 a head, limited seating available. Private message to reserve your seat.
*****OSPREYS BOWL FINAL *****
Bontlands u18s 10-48 Cwmafan u18s
Try's
Garin Williams x3
Colton Sexton
Jacob Collins
Nicky Stephens
Taylor Jay Hayden
Iestyn Williams
Cons
Lewis Slee x3
Brychan Wood
Outstanding performance from the lads 👏👏👏
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WRU U18s PLATE SEMI FINAL RESULT
Llantrisant u18s 22-25 Cwmavon u18s
Tries
Will McCarthy
Morgan Hines
Garin Williams
Colton Sexton
Cons
Lewis Slee 1
Pens
Lewis Slee 1
UppaCwm
🔴⚫
@AllWalesSport
Another start at 10 for our boy
@dan_edwards10
tomorrow afternoon as the U20s face Georgia in the next installment of the Six Nations Summer Series. Go hard Dan! 🔴⚫️🔴⚫️
After coming on off the bench last week against Ebbw Vale, Dan makes his first start for the Wizards today against Newport at the TAG. I'm sure half of Cwmafan will be down there to support him. All the best for today mate 🔴⚫
Penblwydd Hapus to one of the pillars of our club, the incumbent recipient of the Clubman of the Year award, Boss Hog himself, Mr
@Pagey73j
. We hope you have a fantastic day as you jet off to South Africa and many happy returns from all your Cwmafan R.F.C family.
What a massive achievement for this young man! Cwmafan R.F.C and
@AberavonRFC
player Rhys Henry starting 3 in tomorrow's U20s World Cup fixture against Australia. Llongyfarchiadau Rhys! We're all very proud!
*** FINAL SCORE ***
WRU DIVISION 3 CUP
Rhyl & District R.FC 10 - 27 Cwmafan R.F.C
Tries/Cais
Mikey Williams
Taylor Jay Hayden
Garin G Williams
Jay Weaver
Cons/Tros
Aaron Jones x2
Pen/Cic Cosb
Aaron Jones
@AllWalesSport
Great news! The Malevolent Wheelie Bin of Destruction, Rhys Henry, product of our Age Grade system and currently a member of our Senior Coaching Team has extended his contract with the Ospreys! We're looking forward to some more great rugby from Rhys this year!
Special day here at the club. We mark the 50th anniversary of the Boxing Day game of Veterans v Youth. Today's result didn't go the veterans way but it was a valiant effort by all with a welcome return to The Welfare of many Red Legends. Think a Veterans Tour might be in order...
"If you build it they will come"
A snapshot here taken some time in the 1970s of Cwmafan's disused and derelict railway station. Before long the ruins would be cleared and this would become the site of our wonderful club house.
Dan Edwards has been taking tips from top notch marksman
@LeighHalfpenny1
and now he hopes to be on target for
#WalesU20
in the U20 Six Nations Summer Series in Italy 🎯
FULL STORY
It Is with great sadness that we hear about the passing of our wonderful member of staff Marylin. Such a lovely lady and always fun to be around. You will be sorely missed by everyone. Lots of love to all the family.
Many congratulations to our u16s captain
@ElisCox10
who made his debut for the Boys Clubs of Wales on the weekend. A great start to the campaign, winning 27-19 against a powerful Bristol Bears Academy. Well done Elis, proud of you butty 🔴⚫
This Saturday sees our title chasing Under 18s one step closer on the road to the Principality Stadium this weekend as they venture to Parc Ynys Corrwg to take on
@llantrisantrfc
in the Semi Final of the WRU Plate.
#UppaCwm
🔴⚫️
KO - 2:30 pm
26 senior squad members tonight for the first pre-season training session. The effort put in was monumental, not a single member faltering during the gruelling runs & conditioning drills. Our ambitions are high & though the road may be long, we'll be ready for the journey ahead.
We would like to wish William McCarthy all the very best of luck as he represents
@WalesRugbyL
in the under 19s European Championships out in Italy today.
The teams will face each other over 20-minute games, with points determining league table positions.
Go well Bill 👊🔴⚫🏴
All the very best of luck to former Cwmafan mini & junior player Robyn Davies, who makes her debut appearance for the Ospreys u18s Women tomorrow at Ystrad Mynach. Go smash it Robyn, everyone at the club is rooting for you 👊🔴⚫
#proud
All roads lead to the Principality on 23/4 as our U18s XV face Abergavenny in the WRU Youth Plate Final.
KO 1:15pm
Stadium Admission Free
Busses will leave the club 10:30 am. You have until 16/4 to put your name down behind the bar & pay £10 (Cash Only).
#UppaCwm
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Best of luck to this pair for today as they return to the
@principalitysta
for the Schools u18s cup final. Harri Lewis and Morgan Hines will be hoping to overcome the challenge of Christ College Brecon and lift the cup for
@RygbiYGYF
Pob lwc bois 🔴⚫
Fantastic victory for our u15s this morning who have booked their spot in the District D Cup Final. Congratulations lads 👏 Many thanks to
@pylerfc
u15s and all their supporters who travelled down and made for a great atmosphere 👌🔴⚫
🎓CAP PRESENTATION / CYFLWYNIAD CAPIAU
Congratulations to our u18s player Will McCarthy who picked up his Welsh cap today. A proud day for Will, his family and Cwmafan RFC.
Well done Bill, we are all chuffed for you butty 🔴⚫
What a glorious sight! The Welfare Field will see action today as our Age Grade teams return to play. Its been a long time coming but we couldn't be happier!
#GrassRoots
#ManyTeamsOneClub
#TheMightyReds
Cracking win today for Wales Dragonhearts in Dublin, beating the Irish Wolfhounds 16-28. Congratulations to Cwmafan boys Iestyn and Aaron who both played their part in the victory. Nice to see Cwm legend
@Stuartclaw11
getting in on the act 🔴⚫
You did yourself and everyone who knows you very proud Dan. Gutted about the injury, but you'll be back in a couple of weeks. Lots to look forward to, this season and in the near future. 🔴⚫🏴