Today, we stand together as a community, as we lay to rest a husband, brother, son and friend who was taken from us far too soon. A true gentleman and a pillar of our community. He achieved so much in his 40 years through his generosity and attitude to life.
#alwaysinourthoughts
Nes ti clywed y stori o dre mas yn canol Gwlad y Gorllewin Gwyllt?
Hear the story of a small West Wales market town making it to the top of Premiership Mountain?
The Drovers of Old Llandovery Town are 2022/23
@IndigoGroup
Welsh Premiership Winners 🏆
🔴⚪🟢
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
We were happy to give Samson Lee the platform to play after almost 15 months out.
@scarlets_rugby
he be like a new signing..
Unwaith eto adlewyrchiad o partneriaeth rhwng ni ar rhanbarth yn gweithio gyda gilydd! Llwybr at y gêm rhanbarthol 👍
🔴⚪🟢
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
Pleased to report that Ryan Evans is up and about. Currently has a bad head but things could have been much worse. Thank you everybody for your well wishes but especially to the fantastic medical team of both clubs. Diolch yn fawr
@CarmQuinsRFC
#speedyrecoveryryanevs
Name the former
@IndigoGroupPrem
Welsh Premiership player who just claimed a historic series victory with
@IrishRugby
v
@AllBlacks
this morning!
(still wouldn't have made a journalist's 23 squad of the year 👀)
Llongyfarchiadau
@longdogbeirne
🔴⚪🟢
Tough encounter in difficult conditions at times yesterday - this a real ray of sunshine on the grey day! With our tight head Berian Watkins doing his best
@SanjayWills
impression..
Mlaen i
@RFCMerthyr
Nos Iau dan y golau, Banc yr Eglwys ar
@S4Cchwaraeon
!
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
Congratulations
@wynjones2
on your selection to start for the
@lionsofficial
this weekend in the 3rd test. Llongyfarchiadau Wyn Jones ar gael dy enwi i ddechrau yn 3ydd prawf i’r llewod 🦁🏉
#drovertolion
The Last Dance in Drover colours for
@jamesgarland26
The King of Clydach - Thursday v
@LlanelliRFC
!
What a player & gentleman - been a great influence on the younger squad members & held his standards high so others can aspire to his level! Diolch James
'Stone Cold'
🔴⚪🟢
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Anthony Maynard. Anthony was a loyal and passionate supporter over a number seasons. Our thoughts and sympathies as a club go out to Sian, Tom, Scott, Jack and all the family at this very difficult time. RIP Anthony. Cysga’n dawel
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
We are delighted with this..
Adam Warren is a Drover once again - both Warren Brothers at Church Bank
🔴⚪🟢
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned!
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
Full Statement follow link below -
It is with great sadness that we report the death of our former first team captain, Chris Davies (Cwmcowddu). The sudden loss of a great, strong, honest member of the club has come far too early. Our sincere condolences to Siân, Ffion, Rhodri and Aled and also Adrian and family.
200th Appearances!
Today Shaun Miles makes his 200th and last appearance for the Drovers. He's been a loyal servant, top class performer and hugely entertaining, both on and off the field.
Diolch Milesy
🚨SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Our Number 9 the man fondly known as Scrappy chalks up appearance 300 tonight! If
@IndigoGroup
had an ALL STAR Game or MVP
@LeeRees1991
would need a big cabinet! Diolch Scrap am popeth ti di rhoi i'r crys - Arwr o foi ar y cae a bant!
🔴⚪🟢
@Ioan_Dyer
Gyda'r hyn sydd wedi digwydd, mae wedi bod yn gwpl o wythnosau emosiynol yn ddiweddar i’n cymuned. Ond mae cyhoeddiad y tîm
@lionsofficial
heddiw wedi dod â balchder enfawr i bawb sy'n gysylltiedig â'r clwb a'r gymuned. Llongyfarchiadau
@wynjones2
a
@longdogbeirne
As the Internet / twitter melts at the news of a 'homecoming' in Manchester - wait a few years then we'll drop the bomb of a real Prodigal Son returning!!
Iesgyrn bydd rhaid fod yr I.T boffs yn barod am hwn!
Forget
#CR7
we have
#WJ1
bois bach!
Un Dydd
@wynjones2
#MabClynmawr
💪
About last night..
Skipper Jack Jones got off the bus in Church Bank at 11pm & our loyal supporters were there to greet us!
Noson I cofio ar Banc yr Eglwys - mynd ar tlws adre.
Thank to our Wonderful die hard supporters / chi yw y gorau..
AND NEW INDIGO PREM CHAMPS
🏆❤️🤍💚
Llongyfarchiadau a pob lwc i ti
@wynjones2
ar gael dy enwi i ddechrau yn 3ydd prawf y llewod heddi.🦁
Congratulations and good luck to you
@wynjones2
on being named to start the 3rd lions test today.🦁🏉
#ymlaenyporthmyn
#drovertolion
How it started How its going...
Now that the
@rugbyworldcup
is officially over, it’s time to say well done to
@WelshRugbyUnion
on a successful tournament. Thank you to Warren Gatland and his coaching staff for the last 12 years. Finally to
@wynjones2
, what an ambassador you have been for our club.
#diolch
#SLAMMED
@BBCWales
Things learnt -
We love our rugby 🏴
Stephen Jones what a footballer🏉
Gavin Henson was a baller 👌
Shane Williams a Wizard 🧙♂️
Charvis was given a raw deal 🚫
Bydd Grav o hyd yn Arwr ❤️
Ryan Jones now delivers Milk Tray!
#Cymru
#Wales
#SixNations
Am diwrnod I ni fel clwb / special day for us as a club!
We were able to field 3 sets of brother's..
Marco & Dino Dalavelle, Aaron & Adam Warren plus Jack & Scott Maynard!
This picture is definitely one for the mantlepiece ❤️
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned!
🔴⚪🟢
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
Heddiw, rydyn ni'n sefyll gyda'n gilydd fel cymuned, wrth i ni orwedd i orffwys gŵr, brawd, mab a ffrind a gymerwyd oddi wrthym yn llawer rhy fuan. Gwir ŵr bonheddig a philer yn ein cymuned. Cyflawnodd gymaint yn ei 40 mlynedd trwy ei haelioni a'i agwedd at fywyd.
Some clubs have, ground staff, ground technicians, 3g pitches, we have Phil Fags - An unsung hero, a player and fans favourite & now Groundsman of Indigo Group Welsh Premiership Champions. Diolch am popeth Phil ♥️🤍💚
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
#uppafags
A proud day for everybody associated with Llandovery RFC today, Daf Land with his first try and Harri Doel on his debut. Diwrnod balch i bawb sydd yn gysylltiedig â’r clwb, Daf Land ar ei gais 1af a Harri Doel ar ei ymddangosiad 1af i’r clwb
#futurestars
#dyfodolyclwb
#happy
#hapus
Llongyfarchiadau i Kian Abraham a Tomas Pritchard y ddau yn ymarfer gyda
@WelshRugbyUnion
dan 20 / Congratulations to both Kian Abraham & Tom Pritchard who are training with Wales U20's
Pob lwc bois wrth pawb yn Clwb Rygbi Llanymddyfri 🔴⚪🟢
𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 show me a Drovers Legend...
Rhodri Jones makes his 200th Appearance for us this evening!
🟢🔴⚪
Llongyfarchiadau Rhodri a diolch yn fawr am bopeth ti wedi rhoi wrth wisgo’r - digon ar ôl yn y tanc💪
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
@geraintrugby
@Ioan_Dyer
@thepaulwilliams
Absolute pleasure to welcome
@si610
former
@GlamCricket
&
@englandcricket
bowler to camp! Fantastic to hear how a young lad from
@DafenWelfareCC
went on to take on the Aussies head on & what it takes to be a high performance athlete & the mindset required to compete!
🔴⚪🟢
Kristian Jones take a bow - the
@TrebanosRugby
product makes his 100th appearance for The Drovers this evening!
A player that makes it look effortless, a real fan favourite & a firm Drover budgie wearer 👌
Diolch
@KrisJones9
🔴⚪🟢
@Ioan_Dyer
When you have KO in 40 mins but your better half is playing for
@WelshRugbyUnion
v Springboks first!
@DinoDall
was glued to
@HannahJones_12
before he went out & gave a great account of himself for the Drovers.
Congratulations Hannah a Penblwydd Hapus i ti heddiw wrtho ni gyd🎂
Congratulations to Wyn Jones on being selected in the squad for Friday’s opening match again France. Llongyfarchiadau i Wyn Jones ar gael ei ddewis fel rhan o garfan Cymru i’r gêm agoriadol yn erbyn Ffrainc.
Great to see
@AberavonRFC
bring 2 buses 🚌 up to Church Bank today. Fantastic to hear friendly banter back in the stands & staying in the club post match for refreshments 🍻
Hope you had a safe journey back - we look forward to visiting the TAG in October!
#Thisisrugby
@Ioan_Dyer
There is light at the end of the tunnel of these strange times. Look out for exciting Drovers news over the next few weeks as we begin our preparations for the new season. In the meantime something small to whet the appetite. Tamaid bach i aros pryd ...
#ymlaenyporthmyn
After playing their part our own Rhodri Jones & Ironman Justin James watched the roller-coaster
@welshpremrugby
game together. Diolch
@RFCMerthyr
for a great welcome, fantastic facilities, good banter from supporters & respect between players. What an advert for
@IndigoGroupPrem
Dda weld y foi ma nol heddiw!
@rickypest
back in the mix for us today - a
@welshpremrugby
stalwart & much loved character!
Brenin Carwe 👑
As Eminem sang
'Guess who's back
Back again
GUESTY'S back
Tell a friend
Guest is back, Guest is back...'
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
#Thisisrugby
🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Am y tro olaf tymor yma 22/23 dyma eich Porthmyn bydd yn gwenebu y Glas a Du yn y Prif Dinas.
@IndigoGroup
Welsh Premiership Play Off Final
🆚
@Cardiff_RFC
📍 Parc yr Arfau
📆 Dydd Sul/Sunday
⌚17.15pm
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned!
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
🔴⚪🟢
We would like to wish everyone involved
@scarlets_rugby
players, coaches and backroom staff the very best of luck tomorrow. Time to make history. Pob lwc i chwaraewyr, hyfforddwyr a staff
@scarlets_rugby
yfory. Amser i greu hanes.
Fantastic news to see
@wynjones2
has signed a new contract with the Scarlets. A fantastic ambassador for the club and a great role model for all our aspiring Junior Drovers. Llongyfarchiadau Wyn.
📢 The pride of Llandovery, Wales international prop Wyn Jones, has signed a new contract with the Scarlets!! 👊
Wyn Jones yn arwyddo cytundeb newydd gyda’r Scarlets!
#YmaOHyd
#ForgedWithPride
Full story ▶️
🚨FULL-TIME🚨
The Drovers of Old Llandovery Town 37 v
@Cardiff_RFC
20
Iesgyrn Dafydd am noson - Diolch Caerdydd a phob lwc am y tymor.
Diolch am y holl cefnogwyr am dod mas heno - thanks to the supporters for making it even more special.
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned!
🔴⚪🟢
🚨FULL-TIME 🚨
@SwanseaRFC
20 v The Drovers of Old Llandovery Town 25
Ma y gwyneb dweud e gyd 😊
Buddugoliaeth dan y golau, o flaen y cameras 🎥
Good luck to
@SwanseaRFC
for the remainder of the season 👍
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned!
🔴⚪🟢
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
#Thisisrugby
Heartbreak this evening for young Jac Davies, who has been in sublime form for us this season and a great young man - Jac is currently awaiting Xray results.
Ma pawb yn y clwb tu ol I ti Jac ac dymuno y gorau I ti yn dy adferiad.
Ma Jac wedi bod yn seren I ni y tymor yma.
🔴⚪🟢
This young man put a shift in, in what was his first start in a Drovers shirt.
@JordanEvs08
is one to watch & a name on the Church Bank faithful's lips!
📸
@RileySports
capturing here a man who had emptied the tank!
More to come 💪
🟢🔴⚪
@NeathAthletic
Jnr product
On reflection as important as Rugby & results are, it's more important to show respect. An impeccable minutes silence for former 1st XV captain Chris Davies (Cwmcowddu), taken far too early. Diolch
@NewportRFC
am y parch o chi wedi dangos! Cwsg yn dawl 🙏
♥️🤍💚
📸
@RileySports
🚨FULL-TIME🚨
Indigo Group Welsh Premiership
@LlanelliRFC
29 v The Drovers of Old Llandovery Town 36
'Expansive' as the pundits would say! An open game but a bit too 'squeaky bum' for the coaches ☺️
Take a bow
@jamesgarland26
&
@JonnyLewis24
@IndigoGroupPrem
has been very lucky🙏
🏆CUP FINAL🏆
Here are the 23 that will travel to The Principality 🏟️
Dyma y 23 bydd yn cynrychioli y clwb yn Stadiwm Y Principality
🆚 Merthyr RFC
📍Principality Stadium
📆 Dydd Sul/Sunday
⌚17.35KO
Come support
Dewch cefnogi Y Porthmyn
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned
🔴⚪🟢
Ar ben gem adre ni heddiw yn erbyn
@CarmQuinsRFC
ma na achlysur arbennig yn digwydd lan yr heol!
Dymuniadau gorau i
@wynjones2
a Jeian heddiw ar eich diwrnod mawr! 💒💐💍
All at the club would like to wish Wyn & Jeian all the very best on their special day today 🤵👰
#MrandMrs
The Last Dance/The Last Chat..
@jamesgarland26
take a bow!
James is now looking forward to the cricket season with
@ClydachCC
.. And the possibility of a Magpies run out with
@vardrerugby
if they'll have him 👀
Diolch James/Thank you James for the memories!
🔴⚪🟢
@AllWalesSport
Outside half
@JackMaynard123
receiving a momento from another club stalwart, Nigel Clarke for scoring a 1,000 points for the club. A big thank you also to Ian Williams from
@RileySports
for providing the photo
🚨FULL-TIME🚨
Y Porthmyn 31 v Cardiff 12
Final try to Gabe Mcdonald
Pob lwc Caerdydd am y tymor..
Wythnos bant nawr i'r bois.
Diolch am y cefnogaeth
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned
🔴⚪🟢
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
🚨FULL-TIME🚨
Y Porthmyn 43 v
@evrfc
7
Iesgyrn Dafydd ni mynd i'r Principality!
Wow we're going to the Principality!
Good luck Ebbw we'll meet again we're sure.
Diolch i'r holl cefnogwyr oedd wedi teithio ♥️
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned
📸
@RileySports
🔴⚪🟢
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
A proud day for all involved with the club that Prince Charles is proudly wearing his badge. We as a club were honoured to present him with one and even more so that is on display for this special occasion
#YPorthmyn
#Proud
#Balchder
Prince Charles - in Tokyo for Emperor Naruhito's ascension to the throne - came by to visit the team in training today. He was proudly wearing his
@llandoveryrfc
badge too.
#YPorthmyn
Congratulations to our 1st XV flanker Shaun Miles on his inclusion in the
@WalesDeafRugby
team against England Deaf. Llongyfarchiadau i flaenasgellwr tîm 1af Shaun Miles ar gael ei ddewis i chwarae i dîm fyddar Cymru yn erbyn tîm fyddar Lloegr 🏉🏴
Things we love to see over the last few weeks -
Return of Rugby ✅
Supporters at local clubs ✅
Fans meeting their idols ✅ (that's just Garan Waun Wen with Guesty 😂)
Llun hyfryd
@rickypest
cwpl o Porthmyn bach fyna 🏉❤️
Diolch
@RFCLlangennech
am y croeso 👍
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
How good was it to see this man back in Drovers colours, his hometown club!
Braf weld
@harri_doel
nol ar cae rygbi 👌
Plenty more to come from Harri & the team!
Diolch
@RileySports
📸!
All
@RugbyWorcs
supporters welcome to make 2hr trip to Church Bank
#Rugbyfamily
🔴⚪🟢
Every club has characters, past players, volunteers..
Post game it's the coaches or captain who hold the floor..
Yn Llanymddyfri ma dy ni Joc ❤️
73yrs young & holding court - smiles say it all!
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned!
🔴🟢⚪
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
@simonrug
@thepaulwilliams
This week we are delighted to announce and welcome home five former players that return to Churchbank this season to strengthen the Drovers family, on and off the pitch. Look out for their rugby highlights in the next few days! ... Croeso nôl bois
#ymlaenyporthmyn
Unforgettable 8 week with the
@britishandirishlions
, not quite the ending we hoped for but a huge honour to represent the famous red jersey 🦁 @ Cape Town Stadium
🚨FULL-TIME🚨
Y Porthmyn 37 v
@PontypoolRFC
21
Brwydr mawr ar cae Banc yr Eglwys!
Pooler proving why they belong at the Premiership table - We look forward to the return fixture.
Shift a hanner gan y bois!
Skipper JJ 'These are the games we love to be in'
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Here are the 23 that will travel to Newport tomorrow.
Our final
@IndigoPrem
Game
🆚
@NewportRFC
📆 Saturday / Nos Sadwrn
📍Rodney Parade
⌚ 19.00KO
📺
@S4C
🔴⚪🟢
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned /
Dewch cefnogi Y Porthmyn 🚌
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
🚨FULL-TIME🚨
Indigo Group Welsh Premiership
@CarmQuinsRFC
12 v The Drovers of Old Llandovery Town 38
Aaron Warren aka Panda 🐼 once again with the Hat-Trick! 🔥
Welwn ni chi tymor nesa Quins!
Un Clwb, Un Dre, Un Cymuned!
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
#UppaDrovers
🔴⚪🟢
🌟Seren y gêm🌟
Supporters
#MOTM
@rickypest
Like a vintage Massey Ferguson know when to start it up, wait for the right conditions & give it 50-55mins - Job done!
Neis weld ti nol ar Banc yr Eglwys - Lili hapus weld dadi neud beth mae e fod I 🏉
#YmlaenyPorthmyn
🔴🟢⚪
As a club we would like to say a huge thank you to
@RileySports
Ian for being on hand the last few weeks. He is best at what he does & supports the game across all levels - Rugby in Wales would be a lot poorer place without him! He ❤️
@AberavonRFC
Pie & chips.
#thankyou