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Archive: February 2023

Scarfe pleased with personal development

Scarfe pleased with personal development

Thursday 23rd February 2023

​Sam Scarfe is pleased with what he has learned in his time at Pontypool that has led him to lining up for Wales against England in the U20 Six Nations....

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Jones not looking too far ahead

Jones not looking too far ahead

Wednesday 22nd February 2023

​The players and coaches are not taking anything for granted insists head coach Leighton Jones despite securing a hard-fought victory against Neath RFC in the top-of-the-table clash....

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Leonard: We win at all costs

Leonard: We win at all costs

Monday 20th February 2023

Owain Leonard admitted the performance against Neath wasn’t perfect but getting the win was the most important thing....

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Jones applauds 'best support in the country'

Jones applauds 'best support in the country'

Saturday 18th February 2023

​Leighton Jones heaped praise on the supporters as they once again travelled in their droves to help inspire the team to a morale-boosting victory over title rivals Neath RFC at The Gnoll....

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Darren Hughes closing in on rugby return

Darren Hughes closing in on rugby return

Tuesday 14th February 2023

​Darren Hughes is eyeing a return to action in the next few weeks following a long absence due to injury....

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Jarvis pleased with improved second-half display

Jarvis pleased with improved second-half display

Sunday 12th February 2023

​Matthew Jarvis feels Pooler added a clinical edge to their finishing in the second half as they enjoyed a bonus-point victory over Narberth RFC in the WRU Admiral National Championship....

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Pontypool RFC pay tribute to club legend Charlie Faulkner

Pontypool RFC pay tribute to club legend Charlie Faulkner

Thursday 09th February 2023

​​It is with huge sadness that Pontypool RFC has learned of the passing of one of its true greats, Anthony George ‘Charlie’ Faulkner, aged 81....

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Mixed feelings for Jones after game of two halves

Mixed feelings for Jones after game of two halves

Tuesday 07th February 2023

​Leighton Jones was delighted with the first-half performance against Cross Keys RFC but admitted he was left frustrated by the display after the break....

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Lloyd hoping for more evening games

Lloyd hoping for more evening games

Sunday 05th February 2023

​Peter Lloyd relished the chance to play on a Friday night under the lights at Pontypool Park and is hoping to do it again soon....

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Jones: International selection 'great' for duo

Jones: International selection 'great' for duo

Saturday 04th February 2023

​Leighton Jones was delighted for young duo Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths and Sam Scarfe as they both represented Wales in their U20 Six Nations opener in Colwyn Bay last night....

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