We would like to invite all season ticket holders to a meeting at Aberavon RFC next Monday evening (6/11) at 6.30pm to consider the club’s application for next season’s well documented new league structure.
This will give all members an opportunity to hear the views of the club’s trustees and management and to discuss the current situation.
The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest in relation to participation in the EDC has now passed.
Aberavon RFC can confirm that it has submitted the required expression of interest.
Hundreds of Port Talbot children will now represent their school rugby and netball teams with pride following a donation of sports kit by steel giant Tata Steel.
Aberavon Ruby Club and Tata Steel have been working together for 10-years to create and develop opportunities for children in Port Talbot to become more physically active.
During the 10-year period both organisations created an initiative called the ‘Tata Steel Wizards League”.
The initiative was created to provide children with the opportunity to play both competitive rugby and netball in term time.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tata Steel Wizards League is back, and back with a new donation of kit for all Port Talbot Primary Schools.
Andrew V John, Aberavon Chairman commented.
“We are extremely grateful to Tata Steel for their backing of the programme for all the local Primary Schools. It has been possible with their support to provide the schools with new playing kit for both rugby and netball but also it enables us to deliver the Tata Steel Wizards League once again.
So, many thanks on behalf of Aberavon RFC and all the Port Talbot Primary Schools for Tata Steel’s support.”
A Tata Steel representative added.
“As a business we’re delighted to once again be partnering with Aberavon RFC on this scheme – which provides a great opportunity for young people across Neath Port Talbot to get involved in rugby and netball, encouraging healthy and active lifestyles. “Thank you to Aberavon for all of their efforts in organising the league. We’re excited to get under way and wish all of the schools and children participating the best of luck.”
The first block of fixtures in the Tata Steel Wizards League will be played on Thursday 12th October, 2023.
Aberavon Rugby Club is proud to announce a new partnership with Nutriade to aid and increase players recovery.
At Nutriade, they recognise the need for advanced sports nutrition – clean, fast-acting fuel that won’t slow you down during your busy lifestyle. With zero sugar, zero fillers, and exceptional taste, they are there to help you triumph inside and outside the gym as your clean-cut companion.
Head of Communications at Aberavon, Chris Davies, said.
“This is another example of how we as an organisation feel that our players nutrition is vital in order to perform and recover accordingly.
Nutriade offer a tasty, zero sugar, high protein water-based product that will assist in our semi-professional athlete’s nutrition plan.
It is a superb product and we are proud to be working with Nutriade.”
While whey protein has fulfilled its purpose in terms of convenience for many gym goers, football nutrition enthusiasts and go-getters, it’s simply not enough. Nutriade have taken it a step further. Unlike other whey protein supplements, Nutriades clear protein drink has an unrivalled flavour profile that is light and crisp without compromising on your post-workout gains.
It’s low calorie high protein too, with zero fat and zero lactose to boot. We’ve left you with the best parts of milk, giving you a pure protein source that won’t leave you feeling bloated.
Nutriade contains high levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) critical for muscle building and recovery, making Nutriade a highly effective and complete protein source to help you exceed your limits.
Iwan from Nutriade added.
“At Nutriade, we want to support and help Welsh teams develop with their nutritional requirements.
Also, this is an additional way to showcase our product and the benefits of protein water to the rugby community.”
A product that is vigorously tested to be able to be consumed by athletes, also to help teams provide their team with the nutritional support they deserve.”
Iwan from Nutriade commented about the reason of their decision to partner with the Wizards.
“Our decision to partner with Aberavon RFC is built around our beliefs in offering local grass root, semi pro & pro teams the opportunity of an elite nutritional product.”
Chris Davies added.
“The partnership is not just about promoting the product to our players, we aim to showcase the product to the rugby community using our brand.”
Iwan ended by saying.
It’s a massive honour to be associated with such a decorated, welsh rugby club.It’s massive exposure within the Indigo Welsh premiership means that we can gain exposure in a relevant market, with help from one of the most historically rich clubs in Wales.”
If you would like to find out more about Nutriade – please click this link.
Aberavon Rugby Club is proud to partner with BELTER to elevate performance to the next level.
BELTER is a new international company based in the UK that believes pouches are the best way to deliver a boost to mental and physical performance.
Head of Communications at Aberavon, Chris Davies, said.
“We are always looking for that edge to increase performance.
It was obvious after speaking with BELTER that they have exactly what we are looking for in terms of effectiveness and efficiency of a performance-based product.”
BELTER is a revolutionary caffeine performance pouches are set to change the game for athletes by delivering a new way to combat fatigue & enhance performance.
Tom Higgins from BELTER added.
“We are happy to announce our association with Aberavon Rugby Club, a prestigious rugby club with a rich history of success.
This partnership reflects our passion for excellence. We believe that this partnership is not just about what we can bring to Aberavon but also about what we can learn and gain from this collaboration.”
The players at Aberavon have already started using the product and have great feedback.
Stef Andrews, rugby player at Aberavon commented.
“I have used BELTER for three games, I have certainly felt a different edge after using the product and has certainly prolonged fatigue.
The product is easy to use, slides straight under the top lip.
I have felt such a difference in my performance.”
BELTER aim to work with players so they can understand the performance benefits of their product & the varying use cases of it. Additionally, BELTER will work closely together with Aberavon Rugby club to organise grassroots events with community clubs giving them an opportunity to sample BELTER and educating people on the performance benefits of the product.
The partnership will extend beyond the rugby field through collaboration on marketing and promotional activities, leveraging each other’s networks and resources to increasing collective reach.
Aberavon Rugby Club is now a BELTER affiliate where commission can be built to raise funds for the club.
Tom Higgins added.
“We are excited about the future and the positive impact we can create together.”
To purchase BELTER products please use this link.
Use code ABERAVON50
Aberavon RFC are sad to hear that one of our most loyal supporters David Mcphee has passed away.
David rarely missed a home game and was a lifelong supporter.
His funeral is at Margam Crematorium on the 20/9 at 11am.
Our thoughts are with his family.
This is the Aberavon RRC Squad for the 2023/24 season
We are pleased to announce our completed squad for the 2023/24 season.
Props
Rowan Jenkins, Rhys Fawcett, Jordan Walters, Geraint James, Chris Davies and Morgan James.
Hookers
Luke Davies, Cam Lewis, Ellis Major and Saul Hurley.
Second Rows
Shay Smallman, Rhodri Hughes, Rhys Thomas, James Clegg and Sam Pailor.
Backrow
Andrew Waite, Ashton Evans, Kyle Harris, Ben Gregory, Casey Williams, Cerith Davies, Iestyn Davies, Joe Tomalin-Reeves and Stef Lewis.
Halfbacks
Liam Seaward, Rhodri Cole, Iwan Temblett, Aron Hemmings, Aled Thomas, James Davies and Sam Jardine.
Centres
Bradley Roderick, Frankie Jones, Gabe Lacey, Callum Carson and Joe Gage (capt.).
Back-three
Stefan Andrews, Jay Baker, Morgan Williams, Chris Banfield, Jonny Phillips, Scot Delnevo.
We are pleased to announce that Port Talbot based construction company CJ Construction (Wales) Ltd. will be Aberavon Rugby Football Clubs main sponsor in 2023/24.
This forthcoming season the main shirt sponsor of Aberavon RFC will be CJ Construction (Wales) Ltd [CJC].
Located in Port Talbot, CJC believe in providing local people with employment opportunities with over three quarters of their workforce living in Neath Port Talbot.
Their commitment to supporting the community also extends to using local manufacturers and businesses for materials as well as using local sub-contractors. They work closely with CITB to provide apprenticeships for local students within the company.
Their clients include Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Tai Tarian, Swansea Bay University Health Board and Swansea University together with a variety of private clients.
Aberavon are delighted with the support received from CJC as it embodies both organisations ambitions to help Port Talbot thrive.
CJC have supported Aberavon RFC for many years and have a long-standing relationship.
CJC Directors, Chris Jones, Alex Holland and Russell Jones commented.
“Aberavon RFC is steeped in history and CJC are privileged to be a long-standing supporter.
We admire how the club is run and what it stands for.
We are looking forward to continuing our partnership and wish the club, and everyone involved, all the success for the forthcoming season.”
If you would like more information about CJ Construction you can visit their website www.cj-construction.co.uk. Or, you can follow them on Twitter.
Aberavon play their first league game on Saturday 2nd September against Neath RFC at the Talbot Athletic Ground, kick off is 5pm. Tickets are £10 on the gate, cash. Card payments for tickets available in club shop and clubhouse.
Season tickets are on sale this week:
Thursday 31st August – 11-5pm in the office & 6-7.30pm in the clubhouse.
Friday 1st September – 11-5pm in the office & 6-7.30pm in the clubhouse.
Saturday 2nd September (Neath home) – from 12pm in the Player’s Dining Room
It’s strongly suggested you buy tickets on Thursday & Friday to avoid the lengthy queues on Saturday at our first home game.
We accept cash, cheque and all major credit/ debit cards.
The Great Rugger Run is an epic 25-day run around the rugby clubs of Wales and Gloucestershire. The run started on 9th August in St David’s – Wales’ most-westerly point. Then, heading west, visiting as many clubs as possible, meeting Welsh rugby folk before crossing the border into Gloucestershire and finishing at the club where the Great Rugger Man started playing rugby – Cheltenham RFC on September 2nd. The run is hoped to cover 1,000kms or 1 Million Metres and raise vital funds for ‘The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’ and other MND causes along the way.
For more information and to donate you can do so following this link > The Great Rugger Run Donation Page.
On Day 9 of the Great Rugger Runs journey, he will be passing through Neath Port Talbot with a stop at Aberavon Rugby Football Club at 5:15pm. Below are the current stops.
9:00 – Morriston
10:00 – Birchgrove
10:30 – Skewen
11:10 – Neath Athletic
11:30 – Neath
12:45 – Tonna
14:00 – Cimla
14:30 – Briton Ferry
15:00 – Baglan
16:15 – Aberavon Harlequins
17:15 – Aberavon
18:15 – Taibach
