Tragic news today.
The fatal accident in Margam involving workers from Network Rail included one of our own,
Gareth โGazzersโ Delbridge.
We offer our deepest sympathy to Garethโs family at this desperately sad time.
Such sad news this afternoon hearing of the sudden and tragic death of Mules flanker and firefighter Dan Jones.
Heartfelt condolences to Danโs family.
#RIPDan
Result:
@neathrfc
14 Kenfig Hill 15
Excellent and deserved win for The Mules outscoring Neath by 3 tries to 2 in this eveningโs friendly.
Three cracking tries and a rock solid defence paved the way for the victory.
Thanks to Neath for the game and the welcome
#HalaMules
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Mules outside half Nicky โJackโ Giles has decided to hang up his boots after many years of loyal service during which time he has put in countless top class performances for Kenfig Hill RFC.
Good luck Jack with the op on your knee and enjoy your retirement ๐๐
Weโd like to send our deepest condolences to the family of
Rob Thomas who sadly passed away yesterday.
Rob had been chairman of our Junior section before illness made him stand down.
He was a true gentleman and a thoroughly lovely guy.
#RIPRob
Many thanks to
@waunrfc
for their outstanding professional medical support to Mules player Curtis Kerton who suffered a nasty ankle injury this afternoon.
Much appreciated.
First class ๐๐
What more can be said about this man.
Our 50 something club sec Richard Underhill playing a full 80 minutes and putting in a performance for
@agsrfc
2nds against the Mules yesterday because they were short.
#legend
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Transfer Announcement:
Kenfig Hill are pleased to announce the return of Gareth โMagillaโ Harvey after playing more than 10 years in the premiership and amassing more than 350 appearances with Aberavon and Bridgend.
Welcome back to The Mules Gareth!
Annual Presentation Evening tonight going really well with excellent guests Brynmor Williams & Craig Quinnell.
Congratulations to the extraordinary Tom Briggs who has been elected next seasonโs First Team Captain for a record 8th consecutive year. ๐๐
#HalaMules
This Saturday we are playing our first senior home game in nearly 17 months and itโs only fitting that the match will be an occasion to remember and honour Muler Dan Jones.
Our opponents will be a representative XV from The Welsh Fire Service.
Kick Off 2pm
#HalaMules
#DJ6
How about a couple of etiquette related New Season Resolutions for clubs (including us).
Donโt throw your strapping on the pitch at the final whistle.
Leave the changing room โtidyโ
Iโm sure thereโs more......
Result:
@bridgendathrfc
12 Kenfig Hill 16
Hardly anything between the teams for 80 minutes but the Mules edged it with a stronger 2nd half performance and 2 late penalties from
@OwenDavies10
Good hard game.
#HalaMules
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Sad news today hearing of the passing of Muler Haydn Price.
Haydn had been a player, committee man and past Chairman of Kenfig Hill RFC.
Our sincere condolences to Rhianydd and Jayne.
#RIPHaydn
The Mules would like to add our best wishes to our friends up the Llynfi Valley
@MaestegRFC
as they look to rebuild.
Our league will poorer place without you.
Good Luck ๐๐
3 Welsh scrum halves here tonight - Ray Giles, Rupert Moon and Robert Howley. I asked Ray if he fancied going onto the pitch later to see who has got the best service. He said letโs see how they do after coming off a 12 hour shift on the shovel!
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The funeral of our friend, Muler & Firefighter, Dan Jones is on Thursday afternoon.
The family have asked if mourners can pay their respects in School Terrace North Cornelly from 3pm as the cortรจge travels from Porthcawl to Coity Crematorium.
#RIPDan
Great to see 5 of last seasonโs
@KenfigHillYouth
team in the First Team squad for todayโs game away at
@waunrfc
Some cracking talent there - good luck boys!
Jamie Knight, Jake Dixon, Lloyd Thomas, Jordon Baker and Logan Rees.
#HalaMules
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Lovely photograph prior to yesterdayโs 2nd team fixture v
@AbercraveB
Mulers Derwen Rees and son Logan with their uncle -
@pylerfc
legend Ricky Rees ๐
I know the first Welsh try was controversial but there was no need for the England players to form a โhuddleโ. They were in an empty stadium with no noise. Owen Farrell couldโve spoken to his team as they were taking up their defensive lineup instead of having a rest
#justsaying
Many congratulations to outside half Jonny Clatworthy who is the first Muler in history to have kicked a ball from his own half and then get it to bounce in the opposition 22 to gain an attacking lineout.
It was also, as he reminded me, off his left foot ๐๐
2/2
.....and many thanks to Gareth Russell
@Big_Gesus
who is standing down as 2nd team manager to concentrate on his new business venture. Garethโs Herculean efforts to ensure we were able to field a competitive 2nd team every week have been much appreciated. ๐๐
Result:
Central Glamorgan District Cup Final
Kenfig Hill 26
@HYCRFC
16
A hard fought victory for the Mules against tough opponents who battled for the full 80 minutes.
Commiserations to Heol Y Cyw who made the Mules fight every inch of the way.
#HalaMules
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Many thanks to
@Nigelrefowens
for attending a very successful Annual Presentation Evening in the club tonight. Itโs a privilege to be in the company of the worldโs best ๐๐
And congratulations to
@tomajbriggs
who will be captaining the Mules for a 4th successive season ๐๐๐
Transfer News:
The Mules are pleased to announce the return of Shaun Burnell whose experience and uncompromising commitment in both attack and defence will be much welcome.
#HalaMules
Congratulations to Muler Rhys Perry
@Rhysperry1406
on gaining his first cap for
@WalesDeafRugby
yesterday v England ๐
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Kenfig Hill RFC to all our fellow Mulers and to everyone else!
Nadolig Llawen ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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Best wishes to Mules club president Alan Phillips who is moving from his role as Wales team manager to become the director of operations for the
@lionsofficial
for the tour to South Africa in 2021.
Well done Thumper ๐
There has been lots of debate and acknowledgment of the strengths of the 10โs on todayโs list.
Superb players who could all run a game. Everyone has their favourite but the person who is outside half in the Kenfig Hill Greatest XV is
Nicky Giles ๐๐
Tomorrow itโs inside centre
With support of the players of
@PostcodeLottery
& with funding from the Postcode Community Trust, we have recently installed a 19.8kW solar panel array on our clubhouse (supported by local supplier 1 Vision Solar).
Reducing our carbon footprint & reducing our energy bills ๐๐
Result:
Kenfig Hill 28
@BirchgroveRFC
8
(4 tries to 1)
Tough competitive game with the Mules taking their chances with some excellent tries.
#HalaMules
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Result:
Kenfig Hill 33
@Skewenrfc
20
Excellent hard fought bonus point victory for The Mules - scoring some scintillating tries along the way ๐๐
#HalaMules
Maesteg RFC; Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our former winger Phil 'Speedy' Jones who passed away today. Phil played 87 times for The Old Parish 1988-1991. RIP.
Excellent win for the Mules youth overcoming a strong Aberavon Green Stars team by 17 points to 12 in difficult conditions in North Cornelly this afternoon.
Try scorers for the Mules:
Jay Parr and Adam Johnson
with Jay Parr adding 7 points from the boot.
#HalaMules
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Excellent battling win for the Mules in a hard fought scrappy match against tough opponents Aberavon Quins.
@Aberavon_Quins
5 Kenfig Hill 12
Another awesome defensive display & scoring 2 tries along the way from skipper Tom Briggs and winger Kristian Stenner.
#HalaMules
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Good win for the 2nds today with a hard fought victory away v Bridgend Athletic 2nds. They were under intense pressure for the final 10 minutes with 13 men but managed to keep out a battling Ath to keep a clean sheet.
@bridgendathrfc
0 Kenfig Hill 2nds 15
#HalaMules
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Early departure from Canmore to Lake Louise, then down to the kickhorse river for white water rafting followed by the journey of all journeys up to Jasper. Couple of black bears and a moose along the way plus a few ice fields.
#Ifcarlsbergcoulddorugbytours
#Mulestour2019
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Result:
Kenfig Hill 2nds 31
@pylerfc
2nds 22
A hard fought victory for the Mules against tough opposition in a highly competitive game.
Thanks to Pyle for stepping in late yesterday to make the fixture ๐๐
MOTM - Josh Davies who scored 2 tries and 3 cons
#HalaMules
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Result:
@pylerfc
5 Kenfig Hill 22
Tough encounter for the Mules against a strong hard working Pyle team especially in the pack
Mules defence close to the breakdown & a few sharp moves behind the scrum were the only difference between the two teams
Good game ๐๐
#HalaMules
Good committee meeting this evening which mainly focused on how we will keep the club open and safe through the next phase of the pandemic. ๐
#HalaMules
Result:
Kenfig Hill 14
@DunvantRFC
12
(Kenfig Hill 1 try - Dunvant 2 tries)
Titanic battle between two excellent sides with The Mules just edging the victory.
๐๐ to both sides and the referee.
#HalaMules
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Great game of rugby with plenty of effort and skills on display from both teams. ๐๐
Many thanks to
@MaestegQuinsRFC
for hosting us in a closely fought tussle which saw the Quins edge home 20 -15 with each side scoring 3 tries.
#Tidy
#HalaMules
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We are pleased to announce the transfer of talented forward Leon McNally who has just joined the club from Porthcawl RFC.
Leonโs power and athleticism is a welcome addition to an already very skilful and competitive back row.
#HalaMules
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Excellent occasion yesterday to honour the memory of Muler and Firefighter Dan Jones.
Many thanks to Wales Fire Service Rugby for a hard fought game ๐๐
#DJ6
Result:
Tondu 19 Kenfig Hill 43
Solid performance from the Mules with the extra edge behind the scrum saw them outscoring
@WaterWheelers
by 7 tries to 1
Good game to watch.
#HalaMules
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A tough weekend of rugby ahead with 3 teams playing away on Saturday:
@FelinfoelRFC
v Kenfig Hill 1XV in the WRU Plate - kick off 2pm.
@Bonymaenrugby
2nds v Kenfig Hill 2nds - kick off 2:45 pm.
Upper Swansea Valley Youth v
@KenfigHillYouth
- kick off 2:30pm.
#HalaMules
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Result:
Mules Youth 15
@pencoedrfc
Youth 14
After a challenging start to the season the Youth have worked hard in training with their coaches and have put together a string of good performances with consecutive victories over Mumbles, Vadre and today, Pencoed
#HalaMules
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Best wishes to Muler Chris Leyshon
@cleyshon1992
and his fiancรฉe Joanne who tie the knot later today in Paphos.
โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Well done to 2 of our lads
Donavan Rankin & Eli Cowan
who have been selected for the Boys Club of Wales under 16โs squad.
Also congratulations to Leanne Burnell who has been selected for the WRU Womenโs squad and the Wales Rugby League squad.
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#HalaMules
Result:
Kenfig Hill 26
@Skewenrfc
16
(Central Glamorgan District Cup Semi Final in Tonmawr)
Deserved victory for The Mules scoring 4 tries to 1 with the pack putting in a powerful performance. ๐๐
#HalaMules
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Result:
Kenfig Hill 42
@Aberavon_Quins
11
#Quins
with the lions share of possession but The Mules were resolute in defence & far more clinical in attack ๐๐
#HalaMules
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Weโre putting up some old programmes on our club WhatsApp group (inspired by
@Pylesupporter1
๐๐) and came across this one v
@ystradbluesrfc
from 94/95. A few tidy players in that back line.....
Many thanks to
@WelshFireRugby
for providing top class opposition this afternoon in the Dan Jones memorial match.
The passion and commitment shown by both sides in a tough, uncompromising game was a fitting tribute to Dan. ๐๐
#HalaMules
#DJ6
Result:
Tondu 18 Kenfig Hill 18
(Kenfig Hill scoring 2 tries to nil)
Close encounter with the
@WaterWheelers
penalising the Mules with 6 well struck penalties.
2nd half saw the mules pack getting on top and deservingly getting the draw.
Tough good game ๐๐
#HalaMules
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Congratulations to Kenfig Hill stalwart Chris Leyshon who made his debut with
@bridgendravens
last night in a tough encounter with Llandovery.
Chris was joined by fellow Mulers Connor Tantum and Tom Richardson.
Also thanks to Bridgendโs Ed Griffith for his continuing support.
The Mules 2nd XV enjoyed a good win 26-15 against
@bridgendathrfc
2nd XV in a preseason friendly tonight.
Thanks to The Ath for the game and good luck for the season ahead ๐
Mules MOTM was first year in seniors Anthony Burnell - another one off the Burnell conveyor belt ๐๐
Saturday - just 1 game
Kenfig Hill v
@DunvantRFC
Current 2nd v 3rd but with a couple of other teams also in the hunt to get the 2 remaining promotion places along with
@Bonymaenrugby
who secured promotion last Saturday - congratulations to them๐๐
#HalaMules
#Goingtothewire
After a close run contest, we can announce that the first name on the team sheet of the โGreatest Kenfig Hill XVโ is loose head prop Tunde Davies.
Tomorrow weโll be choosing the top hooker.
Well done Tunde๐
Good workout this evening for the squads in an entertaining game between Kenfig Hill v
@HaddingtonRFC
Some excellent tries were scored by both teams, fitting as today was the funeral of Mules former captain, Phil โSpeedyโ Jones.
Best wishes to Haddington for the season ahead.