Monthly Archives: November 2024
After the arrival of Storm Bert stopped the Gwent Derby against Newport RFC from taking place last weekend, the Steelmen finally return to action following the International break with a visit to Swansea RFC.
The match sees the Steelmen looking to record their 6th victory in a row in Super Rygbi Cymru having picked up 6 points in their last outing in a 39 -11 victory against Carmarthen Quins in October.
Ebbw Vale completed the double over Swansea last season, winning 24-17 at St Helens.
The match also sees the return of Cameron Regan to the Steelmen squad following injury.
Jason Strange has made a number of changes to the starting XV.
There is a complete change in the front row with Luke Garrett, Ieuan Morris and Adam Court coming into the starting XV. Jake Pope moves into the 2nd row with Cameron Regan replacing Jack at 6. Ryan Jenkins also returns to the starting lineup at no.8. Dom Franchi will captain the team.
Full starting XV:
- Matt James 14. Harry Rees-Weldon 13. Cameron Davies 12. Dom Franchi (CAPT) 11. Ewan Bowden 10. Evan Lloyd 9. Rory Harries
1.Luke Garrett 2. Ieuan Morris 3. Adam Court 4. Dylan Bartlett 5. Jake Pope 6. Cameron Regan 7. Ben Main 8. Ryan Jenkins
Replacements: TBC
Match INFORMATION
Swansea RFC v Ebbw Vale RFC
Saturday 30th November
St Helens
Kick Off 2.30 pm
Admission Prices
Below are the admission prices for the match. Tickets can be purchased from the Swansea website
FULL PRICE – £12
Over 65’s – £10
Under 16’s – FREE
Ebbw Addicts Travel
The Addicts will be providing transport to Swansea on Saturday. They will be leaving the Welfare at 12.00pm and returning from Swansea at 5.30pm
For those travelling to the match:
Swansea Rugby Club, 1 Bryn Road, Brynmill, Swansea, SA2 0AR
Here is a poster of merchandise that will be on sale shortly at the club shop.
Items include: home and away replica shirts, team polos and t-shirts and club rucksacks.
More details, including full price list to follow shortly…
Follow club social media for more information..
The fixtures for the group stages of the SRC Cup have been released. There are 5 dates during the group stages with each team having one bye week during the competition
The Steelmen have been drawn in a group with Gwent rivals Newport RFC and Pontypool RFC, as well as West Wales sides Carmarthen Quins and Swansea RFC.
The Group stages start at the end of January and finish in the middle of March. The full list of fixtures are:
25th January – Carmarthen Quins (H)
15th February – Pontypool RFC (A)
1st March – Newport RFC (H)
15th March – Swansea RFC (A)
The Steelmen have a bye week on Saturday 1st February.
#FeelTheSteel #UpForTheCup
