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Archive: March 2023

Pontypool call was final piece of puzzle for new boy Randall

Pontypool call was final piece of puzzle for new boy Randall

Monday 27th March 2023

​There was a new face in the team against TATA Steel RFC.
Lance Randall came into the second row for his debut, partnering Ashley Sweet who he spent time with playing at Ebbw Vale RFC....

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Anderson pleased with development at Pontypool

Anderson pleased with development at Pontypool

Sunday 26th March 2023

​Huw Anderson is pleased with the exposure he has been given at Pontypool this season and is hoping to build on what has been a promising start to his senior rugby career....

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Mixed emotions for Hughes on return from injury

Mixed emotions for Hughes on return from injury

Sunday 26th March 2023

​Darren Hughes revealed he was both “excited and nervous” ahead of his return to action against TATA Steel RFC....

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Jones applauds TATA Steel performance

Jones applauds TATA Steel performance

Wednesday 22nd March 2023

​Leighton Jones was full of praise for TATA Steel as they “never took a backward step” and gave Pontypool a number of problems in their encounter at the Margam Sports Ground....

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Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths reveals what life is like on international duty

Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths reveals what life is like on international duty

Monday 20th March 2023

​While Pontypool have been playing for points in the WRU Admiral National Championship and marching into the last four of the WRU Championship Cup, young prop Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths has been representing Wales at the U20 Six Nations....

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Betts happy for chance to reach 50 milestone

Betts happy for chance to reach 50 milestone

Sunday 19th March 2023

​Gareth Betts admitted it was nice to reach 50 appearances for Pontypool after his surprise inclusion against TATA Steel RFC on Friday night....

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Captain's Column: March

Captain's Column: March

Sunday 12th March 2023

​We caught up with club captain Scott Matthews on the club’s recent form, the mood in the camp and the secret behind his highest try-scoring season to date....

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Sweet: We fight for each other

Sweet: We fight for each other

Friday 10th March 2023

​Ashley Sweet has spoken of the togetherness within the squad and how they band together when the going gets tough....

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Connor praises Pooler's powerful pack

Connor praises Pooler's powerful pack

Sunday 05th March 2023

Shaun Connor believes the forward pack were influential as Pontypool bagged a bonus-point victory over Trebanos, playing with 14 men for over 50 minutes....

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