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Morgan Williams Signs with the Steelmen

The Steelmen are delighted to announce the signing of front row forward Morgan Williams from the Dragons Academy.

Morgan, who has been part of the Steelmen squad for the past 2 seasons, played in the SRC Playoff Final for the Steelmen in May.

Morgan played 11 times for Ebbw Vale RFC in 2024/25

Morgan has now joined the Steelmen on a full time basis.

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Steelmen Announce Coaching Setup for 2025/26

Head coach, Jason Strange, has announced his coaching and management team for 2025/26.

Aaron Coundley will continue as assistant coach with Ieuan Probert also continuing in his role as team analyst and assistant coach.

Dorian Jones has joined the coaching setup with a focus on skills while Jon Evans will also be part of the coaching team with a focus on strength and conditioning while he continues his recovery from injury.

The Team Manager’ role will be shared by Dilwyn Snelgrove and Andrew Phillips who will also carry on with his team comms duties.

Imogen McClelland will be the new Head Physio for 2025/26 and will be assisted by Gemma Hill. Rhys Thomas will continue as club doctor.

Ron Taylor will continue as kit manager.

Ashley Margetson will continue to be team support on training and match days.

 

    

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Season Ticket Info 2025/26

The dust has settled on a truly memorable 2024/2025 season, and Ebbw Vale RFC are thrilled to look back on a campaign filled with passion, grit, and exhilarating rugby. The Steelmen once again showcased their unwavering spirit, battling hard in every fixture and consistently demonstrating the pride and commitment that define our club. Your incredible support from the terraces was a massive factor in our success, creating an atmosphere that truly powered the team forward. While we faced tough challenges and celebrated fantastic victories, it was a season that laid a strong foundation for even greater achievements to come.

Now, the excitement builds for the 2025/2026 season, and we want you right there with us!

Season tickets for the upcoming campaign are on sale now exclusively online, offering the best value to secure your place at Eugene Cross Park for every thrilling moment.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the Ebbw Vale faithful as we embark on another exciting journey. With fresh ambitions and a determined squad, the Steelmen are ready to make their mark.

 

You can secure your season ticket today by visiting

Season Tickets | EVRFC

 

Season Ticket Prices are as follows

Standard Season Ticket – £140 or £12.50 per month

Young Adult Season Ticket – £40 or £3.50 per month

Concession Ticket – £90 or £8.00 per month

Family Ticket – £200 or £17 per month

 

Vice President Season Tickets

VP Ticket – £250 or £22 per month

Gold VP – £440 or £38 per month

Platinum VP – £1000

 

Dates for in-person purchases will be announced in due course. For now, the quickest and easiest way to ensure your place is online. All 2025/2026 season tickets will be available for collection in August (date TBC), giving you plenty of time before the first whistle blows. Join us and continue to be the roaring force behind Ebbw Vale RFC!

Please note that walk-in prices for the new season will see a slight increase from last season:
• Standard Match Day Price: £15 (up from £14)

 

Front Rower Makes Switch

The next player making the switch to the Steelmen is prop Morgan Bosanko who signs from Pontypridd RFC.

Morgan, a product of Pontyclun RFC,  joined Pontypridd RFC in 2018 and went onto make 112 appearances for the Sardis Road outfit over the next  7 seasons. Morgan was also part of the Ponty squad that lifted the Welsh Cup at the Principality Stadium in April 2025

We are delighted to see Morgan join the Steelmen for 2025/26.

Welcome to Ebbw!

Ebbw Vale RFC are delighted to announce their partnership with O’Neills sportswear.

With this deal, the Steelmen become the first SRC club to partner with O’Neills, who will provide team kit and leisure wear in 2025/26.

O’Neills, based in Ireland, are the kit suppliers to the likes of Bristol Bears, St Helens and Warrington Wolves in rugby as well as being the main kit supplier for GAA.

As well as the club shop situated at the Welfare, the new partnership will also see an online shop for supporters to purchase Steelmen leisure and team wear direct from O’Neills.

The Steelmen are delighted to enter into this new partnership with O’Neills ahead of the 2025/26 season.

More details on leisure and kit design for the 2025/26 season will follow shortly.

 

Statement from O’Neills

Irish sportswear supplier O’Neills is proud to announce a new partnership with Ebbw Vale RFC as the club’s official kit supplier for the 2025/26 season and beyond. The agreement will see O’Neills provide all on-field and training products, outfitting the teams with innovative performance apparel for the 25/26 season and beyond.

Built on a shared commitment to excellence, resilience, and ambition, this partnership is a natural fit for both O’Neills and Ebbw Vale RFC. The South Wales region is steeped in rugby heritage and known for its passionate fans, and the brand is proud to align with a club that embodies these values on and off the pitch.

Ben Knight, regional sales manager commented: ‘We are incredibly proud to partner with Ebbw Vale, a club with a proud history, loyal fanbase, and exciting future. At O’Neills we share Ebbw Vale’s values of hard work, passion, and dedication, and we look forward to creating high-performance kits and apparel that players, staff, and fans can wear with pride”.

You can can find out more information about O’Neills on their website at the following link

Sports apparel, international sportswear and teamwear | O’Neills

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Dafydd Returns!

Returning to the Steelmen is winger Dafydd Thomas.

Dafydd originally signed for the club as a 19-year-old and returns to the Steelmen from Merthyr RFC for the 2025/26 season

Dafydd, from Aberdare, was capped for Wales U16s and came through the Cardiff Blues pathway, playing for Cardiff Blues U18s, as well as Pontypridd RFC.

The 6 foot 1” flyer will be looking to make a big impact in Super Rygbi Cymru with the Steelmen in 25/26.

Welcome back, Dafydd!

Welcome home!

The Steelmen are delighted to announce the signing of 2nd/back rower Rhys Anstey from Coventry RFC for the 2025/26 season. .

Standing at 1.98m (6 foot 6”) tall and weighing in at 126kg, Rhys will be looking to make a big impact in Super Rygbi Cymru in 2025/26.

Rhys previously played for Gwernyfed RFC before joining the Cardiff Academy. He made his senior debut for Cardiff Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup against Toulouse in the 2021/22 season and was regular starter for Cardiff RFC in the Indigo Premiership before moving to Ealing Trailfinders in February 2023

Rhys signed for Coventry RFC in the English Championship at the start of the 2024/25 season.

He is coming back to Wales to play for his hometown club in 2025/26.

Welcome home. Rhys!

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He’s coming home!

Our first signing needs no introduction to the Steelmen faithful as we are delighted to announce the return of Dorian Jones to Ebbw Vale RFC in a player/coach role for the 2025/26 season.

Dorian returns to the Steelmen from NOLA Gold in the USA. Dorian has played the last  2 seasons in America, having previously spent 6 seasons playing in France.

Dorian brings vast experience to the Ebbw Vale backline having played for The Dragons, Worcester Warriors, Soyaux-Angouleme, Nice, Carcassonne, Agen and currently New Orleans Gold.

On returning home, Dorian stated that, “I’m thrilled to be returning to my hometown and to the club where my senior rugby journey began. I have had the privilege of representing the club at every age group since joining at the age of 6. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at the club for the opportunity to return not only as a player but also to begin my coaching career. I’m looking forward to working with both familiar faces and new ones as we move onto the 2025/26 season.”

Welcome home, Dodsie!

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The dust has settled on a truly memorable 2024/2025 season, and Ebbw Vale RFC is thrilled to look back on a campaign filled with passion, grit, and exhilarating rugby. The Steelmen once again showcased their unwavering spirit, battling hard in every fixture and consistently demonstrating the pride and commitment that define our club. Your incredible support from the terraces was a massive factor in our success, creating an atmosphere that truly powered the team forward. While we faced tough challenges and celebrated fantastic victories, it was a season that laid a strong foundation for even greater achievements to come.

Now, the excitement builds for the 2025/2026 season, and we want you right there with us! Season tickets for the upcoming campaign are on sale now exclusively online, offering the best value to secure your place at Eugene Cross Park for every thrilling moment.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the Ebbw Vale faithful as we embark on another exciting journey. With fresh ambitions and a determined squad, the Steelmen are ready to make their mark.

You can secure your season ticket today by visiting https://www.evrfc.co.uk/tickets/season-tickets/. Dates for in-person purchases will be announced in due course. For now, the quickest and easiest way to ensure your place is online. All 2025/2026 season tickets will be available for collection in August (date TBC), giving you plenty of time before the first whistle blows. Join us and continue to be the roaring force behind Ebbw Vale RFC!

 

Please note that walk-in prices for the new season will see a slight increase from last season:

  • Standard Match Day Price: £15 (up from £14)

CiNER Glass UK renews sponsorship of Ebbw Vale Rugby Club

CiNER Glass UK has today reaffirmed its commitment to the future of Ebbw Vale Rugby Club by extending its sponsorship of the club for another year.

The renewed agreement builds on a successful partnership that began in 2021, during which CiNER Glass became the club’s official main sponsor. Over the past four years, the company has supported the men’s first team and junior academy, and secured stadium naming rights, with the ground proudly known as the Ciner Glass Community Stadium.

This latest extension will see CiNER Glass continue its investment into the club’s first team, junior academy, and the rugby stadium itself, continuing as the main sponsor on the front of the club’s iconic green, red, and white jerseys for the 2025/26 season, covering both the first team and all age-grade teams.

The company will also maintain its investment in the club’s facilities and development programmes, helping to nurture the next generation of Ebbw Vale rugby stars and the future prosperity of the club.

The announcement underlines CiNER Glass’ ongoing commitment to the local community, following its continued engagement in the region.

To date, Ciner Glass has invested more than £20 million into the UK and Welsh economy through sponsorship support, social enterprise initiatives, research and development grants with leading universities, and strategic partnerships with industry.

Speaking about the renewed sponsorship, Mrs Didem Ciner, Chair of CiNER Glass, said:

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Ebbw Vale Rugby Club for another year. The club holds a special place in the community, and we are proud to support its ambitions both on and off the pitch. We look forward to another exciting season and to seeing the club continue to thrive.”

Chairman of Ebbw Vale Rugby Club, Jonathan Jones, added:

We are incredibly grateful to CiNER Glass for their continued support. Their sponsorship has been instrumental in helping us grow and strengthen the club over the past few years. This renewed commitment gives us great confidence as we look ahead to the new season.”

For further media enquiries, please contact: cinerglass@secnewgate.co.uk 

At the presentation evening recently, Jason Strange announced that Joe Franchi will continue as club captain for the 2025/26 season.

Joe passed 200 appearances for the Steelmen in 2024/25 and was named the Clive Burgess Man of Steel and the Ebbw Addicts Player of the Year at the end of season awards.

In an incredible season, Joe also topped the SRC scoring charts with 20 tries in the SRC trophy with a total of 25 tries in all competitions.

On being announced as captain, Joe stated,

“It goes without saying it’s a huge honour to captain my hometown club for another year. The boys were a pleasure to captain last year, and our togetherness showed with us reaching two finals and keeping the SRC Shield for practically the whole season.

We’ve managed to retain a lot of the players from last season and I know Chippy has already started to strengthen us in key positions, which is very exciting for the coming season. I’m looking forward to getting back to work with the boys.”

Joe

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