​Ashley Sweet was full of praise for the team’s performance as they pushed Ebbw Vale all the way in a feisty Gwent Derby at the CiNER Glass Community Stadium....
READ FULL STORY​Morgan Lloyd praised the fighting spirit of the team as they recovered from a disappointing first half to claim a credible bonus point against table-topping Llandovery on a cold night at Pontypool Park....
READ FULL STORY​Leighton Jones admitted Newport were worthy winners in the festive Gwent derby as Pooler struggled to execute their game plan....
READ FULL STORY​Ashley Sweet believes the squad are always capable of pulling through when their backs are against the wall.
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​The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest in relation to participation in the EDC has now passed. Pontypool RFC can confirm that it has submitted the required expression of interest and will welcome any invitation to submit a...
READ FULL STORY​It was a bittersweet day for scrum-half Matthew Flanagan as his Pontypool debut ended in defeat....
READ FULL STORYThe Club’s views on the commercial viability of a dedicated clubhouse are well documented.
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​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....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to confirm arrangements and the pricing structure for season tickets and match day tickets for the 2022-2023 WRU Admiral National Championship season....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC Chief Executive Officer Ben Jeffreys is feeling optimistic that recent changes made within the club will help propel their promotion bid next season....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC acknowledges today's announcement from Welsh Government that crowds will be able to return to sporting events from 21st January 2022. ...
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC acknowledges today’s announcement from Welsh Government that sporting events will be played behind closed doors from Boxing Day in Wales until further notice....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC are excited to be welcoming supporters back to Pontypool Park next week for the first time in nearly two years....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to confirm that the club will once again permit for supporters to attend training sessions as of next week....
READ FULL STORY​After careful consideration, Pontypool RFC regrets to inform supporters that the club has opted not to sell season tickets for the 2021-2022 WRU Specsavers National Championship season....
READ FULL STORYFurther to last week’s announcement from the Welsh Rugby Union that the 2021-2022 season will not feature promotion or relegation, Pontypool RFC can confirm that the club is committed to competing for the WRU National Championship title next se...
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC's chief executive officer comments following the news on Friday that the Welsh Rugby Union has cancelled the 2020-2021 league programme....
READ FULL STORY​It is with regret that Pontypool RFC announces that the club has been notified by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) that the 2020-2021 season will not take place and no league rugby will be played this season....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC’s chief executive officer, Ben Jeffreys, addresses the questions that were sent ahead of the Facebook live Q&A that was cancelled following the sad passing of legendary club figure, Ray Prosser....
READ FULL STORYIt’s going to be a long winter and we have to be realistic about what our priorities should be. For now, rugby is not top of the agenda....
READ FULL STORYIt is with immense shock and sadness that Pontypool RFC today announces the passing of legendary club volunteer and supporter, Pat Shepphard....
READ FULL STORYIn ordinary circumstances, this weekend would have heralded the start of the 2020-2021 season. This would have also been mine and Dad’s tenth season leading Pontypool RFC since we took over the running of the club in 2012....
READ FULL STORYFurther news from Pontypool RFC's chief executive officer, Ben Jeffreys, on how the club is navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic....
READ FULL STORYThe latest update from Pontypool RFC CEO, Ben Jeffreys, on how the club is navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic....
READ FULL STORYA further update from Pontypool RFC Chief Executive Officer, Ben Jeffreys, on how the club is navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic....
READ FULL STORY​Customarily, our end of season message to you is written in the month of May. But this is no ordinary end of season message and these are most certainly no ordinary times we live in....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC can confirm that the club has been notified by the Welsh Rugby Union of the cancelation of the 2019-2020 Specsavers National Championship season....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC winger, Lloyd Lewis, says the club will take the game to Bedwas RFC, when the two teams meet at Pontypool Park on Friday night. The fixture, the first time the two teams will have met since January 2016, comes just six days after the cl...
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Lewis Barnett from Penallta RFC, as the club prepare to face Carmarthen Quins in the quarter-finals of the WRU National Cup....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC full-back, Geraint Walsh, believes the squad are ready for an exciting end to the month, as the club prepare to host Carmarthen Quins RFC and Bedwas RFC at Pontypool Park, writes Andrew Deering....
READ FULL STORY​Last weekend we were pleased to claim a 62-14 victory over a Beddau side that kept playing right up until the final whistle. There were a number of pleasing aspects to a performance that was made possible by a good training week....
READ FULL STORYPONTYPOOL, South Wales, 1st September 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Ieuan Jones from Cross Keys RFC, with the start of the 2019-2020 WRU Specsavers Championship now under a week away....
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 30th August 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Adam Stratton from Pontypool United RFC, with the start of the 2019-2020 WRU Specsavers Championship now moving into view....
READ FULL STORYPONTYPOOL, South Wales, 25th August 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Richard Powell from Merthyr RFC, as the club edges closer to the start of the 2019-2020 WRU Specsavers Championship campaign....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC is pleased to announce that the club’s highly anticipated documentary - ‘Pontypool RFC: One Game’ – will premiere at the Parkway Hotel & Spa on 4th September 2019....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC chief executive officer, Ben Jeffreys, believes the club is ready to put the disappointment of last season behind them as they prepare for another tilt at promotion to the Indigo Premiership. ...
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 25th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signings of Zenon Szwagrzak and Amosa Nove from Monmouth RFC ahead of the 2019-2020 Specsavers National Championship campaign. ...
READ FULL STORYPONTYPOOL, South Wales, 21st June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Marcus Jones from Blaenavon RFC as the club prepare for the start of the 2019- 2020 WRU National Championship season....
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 20th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Pat Lewis from Penallta RFC for the club's crucial 2019-2020 WRU National Championship campaign....
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 19th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Owain Leonard from Cross Keys RFC for the club's crucial 2019-2020 WRU National Championship campaign....
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 18th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Sam Cochrane from Bedwas RFC ahead of what will be the club's eighth season in the WRU National Championship. ...
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 17th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Scott Evans from Cross Keys RFC ahead of the 2019-2020 WRU National Championship season....
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 16th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Rhys Clarke from Ebbw Vale RFC as the club go in search of its fourth consecutive WRU National Championship title. ...
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 15th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce that 27 players from the squad that recorded a second successive unbeaten WRU National Championship campaign last season, will remain at Pontypool Park for the club...
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 14th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce that the core of the club's coaching and management staff have been retained ahead of the 2019- 2020 WRU National Championship campaign. ...
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 13th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hancock as the club's new backs coach for the 2019-2020 season. ...
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 12th June 2019 - Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the club’s pre-season friendlies schedule in preparation for the 2019-2020 WRU National Championship season....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce that early-bird season tickets are now available to purchase for the 2019-2020 WRU National Championship season....
READ FULL STORYIt's that time of the year once again, where the Pooler Army get to vote for their 2018-2019 Pontypool RFC Supporters' Player of the Season....
READ FULL STORY​Following on from the events of last Friday in Aberavon, we appreciate that the #PoolerArmy will have plenty of questions about how the club plans to respond and prepare for next season....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce that tickets are now available to purchase for the club’s end of season presentation dinner, which will be held at the Parkway Hotel and Spa on Friday 7th June 2019....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC has today received details for Friday's Principality Premiership play-off match from the Welsh Rugby Union....
READ FULL STORY​To ensure every member of the #PoolerArmy is able to make the crucial Principality Premiership play-off match on Friday 17th May 2019, Pontypool RFC is to provide free coach transportation for supporters attending the big game at the Talbot A...
READ FULL STORYSince today’s announcement was made regarding the date and venue of Pontypool RFC’s crucial Principality Premiership play-off, we have observed a number of supporters expression concern about not being able to make the match due to logist...
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC today announces that the club's crucial Principality Premiership play-off fixture will take place on Friday 17th May 2019 at Aberavon RFC....
READ FULL STORY​To show its appreciation for the amazing support from the #PoolerArmy this season, Pontypool RFC is to provide free coach transportation for supporters attending its WRU National Cup semi-final tie versus Merthyr RFC at Eugene Cross Park in E...
READ FULL STORY​The club's National Cup quarter-final at home to Bridgend Ravens last Saturday was a brilliant occasion and showcased what club rugby in Wales can still bring to the table. To play in front of a crowd of over 1,200 spectators is something you...
READ FULL STORY​Ever since the draw for the WRU National Cup quarter-finals was made in January, I think every Pontypool supporter would have had our last eight tie against Bridgend Ravens circled on the calendar. It is our third consecutive appearance in th...
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to confirm that the club has submitted a full planning application to Torfaen County Borough Council in respect of plans to make wholesale improvements to Pontypool Park – its historic home of over 70 years....
READ FULL STORYThe club's 18-16 victory over Narberth last weekend was pleasing on a number of levels. The West Wales side have always been one of our toughest opponents in the WRU National Championship, especially at the Lewis Lloyd Ground and Saturday was no diff...
READ FULL STORYTo show its appreciation for the amazing support from the #PoolerArmy this season, Pontypool RFC is to provide free coach transportation for supporters attending its WRU National Cup second round tie versus Cross Keys RFC....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC head coach Leighton Jones is looking forward to getting the club's National Cup campaign underway after being drawn away to Cross Keys RFC in the second round of the competition....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC and Torfaen County Borough Council are pleased to announce that significant progress has been made in overcoming the legal steps required to secure the club’s long-term future at Pontypool Park....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC is delighted to announce that the club will host a special gala dinner to celebrate its proud 150th anniversary in February 2019....
READ FULL STORY​It with immense sadness that Pontypool RFC today announces the passing of the club’s legendary kit-man, Terry ‘Tiger’ Simons, after a lengthy period of illness....
READ FULL STORY​PONTYPOOL, South Wales, 3rd September 2018 - Pontypool RFC has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards both on-and-off the field, after the club’s staff and volunteers participated in a CPR and defi...
READ FULL STORYPONTYPOOL, South Wales, 31st August 2018 - By the time the referee blows his whistle to signal the start of Ystrad Rhondda RFC versus Pontypool RFC at Tyntyla Road on Saturday 1st September, 19 weeks would have passed since Pooler defeated Narberth R...
READ FULL STORYSince making his debut for Pontypool RFC in September 2012, Clayton Gullis has become one of the more recognisable faces around the Pontypool and Torfaen area. Whether it's walking his British bulldog, Monty, through Pontypool Park, shopping in the l...
READ FULL STORYIt is with deep sadness and frustration that Pontypool RFC today announces its intention to leave Pontypool Park – the club’s home since 1945 - after prolonged negotiations with Torfaen County Borough Council broke down....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC is proud to unveil the club’s special commemorative jersey that will feature for the majority of fixtures throughout the pivotal 2018-2019 season, where last season’s National Championship ‘Invincibles’ will be s...
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC chief executive officer, Ben Jeffreys, addresses the 'Pooler Army' following the club's history making campaign....
READ FULL STORYDue to exceptional demand, only four tickets remain on sale for Pontypool RFC's end of season presentation dinner, which will be held at the Parkway Hotel and Spa on Friday 11th May 2018....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce that the club will host a special WRU National Championship trophy celebration event tomorrow evening to celebrate the club’s outstanding 2017-2018 campaign....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce that applications can now be made to the club to purchase tickets for Wales’ 2018 Under Armour Series held at the Principality Stadium....
READ FULL STORYAs a display of gratitude for the #PoolerArmy's incredible support this season, Pontypool RFC is to provide free coach transportation for supporters attending the club's final match of the 2017-2018 season, versus Narberth RFC on 21st April 2018....
READ FULL STORY​Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce that tickets are now available to purchase for the club’s end of season presentation dinner, which will be held at the Parkway Hotel and Spa on Friday 11th May 2018....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC's chief executive officer, Ben Jeffreys, has issue a message of thanks to the #PoolerArmy for their support during the club's incredible WRU National Cup run....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC is pleased to provide the following amended logistical information to supporters utilising the free shuttle bus service for the club's WRU National Cup quarter-final encounter versus Merthyr RFC, which will now take place at 7:15pm on T...
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC is pleased to provide the following logistical information to supporters utilising the free coach transportation provided by the club for Saturday’s WRU National Cup quarter-final encounter versus Merthyr RFC....
READ FULL STORYTo show our appreciation for the incredible support from the #PoolerArmy during last Saturday's WRU National Cup triumph over Carmarthen Quins RFC, Pontypool RFC is to provide free coach transportation for supporters attending the club's quarter-fina...
READ FULL STORYDue to the significant rainfall experienced at Pontypool Park in recent days, Pontypool RFC will perform a pitch inspection in the presence of a WRU Level 3 qualified referee at 9am on Saturday morning to determine whether the club's WRU National Cup...
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC supporter Kathryn Eastman is taking on a new role as Writer in Residence from January 2018 to tie in with the club’s 150th anniversary....
READ FULL STORYPontypool RFC chief executive officer, Ben Jeffreys, has issued an open letter to the Pooler Army to mark five years since the Jeffreys family took ownership of the club....
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