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01.02.2012 - Wales v Scotland Tickets
The club still have some £66 tickets remaining for the Wales v Scotland game on February 12th. If anyone is interested, please contact either...
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31.01.2012 - Preview: Aberavon v Bedwas
Fifth placed Aberavon will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when
they welcome tenth placed Bedwas to the Talbot
Athletic Ground in the Principality Premiership this coming Saturday - kick
off 2:30pm... [more]
24.01.2012 - Preview: Aberavon v Bargoed
Aberavon take a break from Premiership league action
this coming Saturday (January 28th) with the Wizards entering the second
round of the Swalec Cup by welcoming Bargoed to the Talbot Athletic
Ground... [more]
22.01.2012 - Wizard Jamie Casts Premiership Spell
Aberavon outside half Jamie Davies has been awarded December's Principality Premiership Player of the Month after a huge contribution on the field.
The 33-year-old was nominated by Principality Premiership... [more]
20.01.2012 - Wizards honour Ospreys pair
Welsh internationals Ryan Bevington and Justin Tipuric returned to
Aberavon RFC this week to see their names unveiled on the Wizards’
International Honours Board after making their senior Wales debuts
during... [more]
17.01.2012 - Wizards next game is a week Saturday
A reminder that Aberavon do not have a game this Saturday. This is because
Cross Keys are involved in the quarter finals of the British & Irish
Cup. The Wizards next game is at home to Bargoed in the Swalec... [more]
16.01.2012 - Supporters/Sponsors Day (February 4th 2012)
The Wizards are running another Supporters/Sponsors Day in the Trophy Room for
Aberavon's Principality Premiership game against Bedwas on Saturday
February 4th. Cost is £20 per person for season ticket... [more]
12.01.2012 - The Rugby Club Magazine
Aberavon are featured in the latest edition of the "Rugby Club" magazine...
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10.01.2012 - Andrew & Mair's Wizard
The Wizard that was presented to Andrew & Mair after the Pontypridd
game has now got pride of place in their kitchen! Andrew & Mair would
like to say once again, a huge thank you to everyone that contributed
to... [more]
10.01.2012 - Preview: Aberavon v Swansea
Second placed Aberavon welcome twelfth placed Swansea to the Talbot
Athletic Ground in the Principality Premiership this coming Saturday - kick
off 2:30pm. Swansea, who are coached by former Wizard Jason... [more]
08.01.2012 - Clive Shell
It is with great sadness that we report that the former Aberavon and Wales
scrum half Clive Shell has recently passed away. Robert Clive Shell was born at Pyle on September 9, 1947 and was 64 years and four...
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03.01.2012 - Preview: Llandovery v Aberavon
Second placed Aberavon travel to Church Bank on
Saturday to take on top-of-the-table Llandovery in the Principality Premiership
- kick
off 2:30pm. Llandovery have had a good season with them being in... [more]
03.01.2012 - Message from Andrew & Mair
Both Mair and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that
contributed to the presentation last night, neither of us had a clue
what was going on although looking back during the day there were a
couple of... [more]
28.12.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Pontypridd
Second placed Aberavon welcome fourth placed Pontypridd to the Talbot
Athletic Ground in the first game of 2012 on Bank Holiday Monday - kick
off 2:30pm. Like Aberavon, Ponty have only lost two games this... [more]
20.12.2011 - Preview: Neath v Aberavon
Third placed Aberavon return to Principality Premiership action on Boxing
Day as they attempt to beat top-of-the-table Neath at the Gnoll for the
first time in the league, and for the first time since 1983 - kick
off 4:00pm... [more]
13.12.2011 - Swalec Cup Round 2
Aberavon have been drawn at home to Swalec League One East side
Bargoed in the Swalec Cup. The Round 2 game, is due to take place on Saturday January
28th... [more]
13.12.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Esher
Aberavon play their last British & Irish Cup game of the season this Saturday when
they welcome RFU Championship side Esher to the Talbot Athletic Ground,
kick off 2:30pm. Surrey side Esher are currently bottom... [more]
11.12.2011 - Wales 7's win Plate in South Africa
Wales won the Plate competition in the third leg of this year's HSBC Sevens World Series by beating Fiji 48 - 0 in the final. It was Fiji's second biggest defeat in the history of the World Series.
On day one, in the... [more]
07.12.2011 - Happy Birthday Dai Owen!
Everyone associated with the club would like to wish Dai Owen a very
Happy 70th Birthday for tomorrow! There will be a party in the clubhouse
a week Friday (December 16th), and everyone is very welcome to... [more]
06.12.2011 - Preview: Melrose v Aberavon
Aberavon return to British & Irish Cup action this weekend when they
travel to the Scottish Borders to take on Melrose at The Greenyards.
Melrose are currently top of the Scottish Premiership 1 League having... [more]
29.11.2011 - Preview: Llanelli v Aberavon
Second placed Aberavon travel to Parc y Scarlets this coming Saturday to
take on eighth placed Llanelli in the Principality Premiership match.
Kick off 12:00 noon with the Wales v Australia game kicking... [more]
29.11.2011 - "Xmas Cracker" Family Tickets for Boxing Day game against
Neath
Neath are trying to encourage support within the Welsh Premiership
and are offering a special "Xmas Cracker" offer for families for the
Wizards clash with the Welsh All Blacks on Boxing Day (KO 4pm). The... [more]
27.11.2011 - Wales 7's win Plate in Australia
Wales won the Plate competition in the first leg of this year's HSBC Sevens World Series by beating Samoa 26 - 15 in the final.
Wales topped their Pool with wins over Tonga (24 - 7), Scotland (14 - 12), and...
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27.11.2011 - WRU agrees to revision of Premiership reforms
The Welsh Rugby Union has agreed in principle to upgrade the reformed Premiership Division from10 clubs to 12 after receiving a detailed proposal from all four regions for help to achieve their player...
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24.11.2011 - Supporters/Sponsors Day (January 2nd 2012)
The Wizards are running a Supporters/Sponsors Day in the Trophy Room
for Aberavon's Principality Premiership game against Pontypridd on Bank
Holiday Monday January 2nd. Cost is £20 per person for season... [more]
22.11.2011 - Preview: Bridgend v Aberavon
Second placed Aberavon return to Principality Premiership action after
a fortnights break this coming Saturday when they travel to the Brewery
Field to take on fifth placed Bridgend, kick
off 2:30pm. The Ravens... [more]
17.11.2011 - Christmas Sunday Lunch
Aberavon's traditional three course Christmas Sunday Lunch takes
place on Sunday December 18th. Likely to be only one sitting, the cost
is £15 for adults and £8 for children. Entertainment will be provided...
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15.11.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Llanelli
Aberavon welcome Llanelli to the Talbot Athletic Ground for the second
time in a fortnight this coming Saturday as the sides clash in the
second round of the British & Irish Cup, kick off 2:30pm. In
their... [more]
08.11.2011 - Preview: London Welsh v Aberavon
Aberavon and five other Welsh sides have a break from the Principality
Premiership for the next fortnight as they enter the British & Irish
Cup. The Wizards open their campaign with a trip to Lyn Jones's... [more]
01.11.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Llanelli
Top of the table Aberavon welcome sixth placed Llanelli to the Talbot Athletic
Ground this coming Saturday in the Principality Premiership - kick
off 2:30pm. It'll be the first of three games between the two... [more]
25.10.2011 - Preview: Tonmawr v Aberavon
Third placed Aberavon travel to the Whitworth Ground this coming Saturday
to take on fourteenth placed Tonmawr in the Principality Premiership match, kick
off 2:30pm. Tonmawr, who have lost all... [more]
21.10.2011 - Aberavon hooker Marc Breeze has signed with the Cardiff
Blues
The Cardiff Blues have strengthened their front row options by signing
Aberavon hooker Breeze and former Western Force hooker Ryan Tyrrell with the news that Gareth Williams is being forced to retire...
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18.10.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Carmarthen Quins
Second placed Aberavon welcome ninth placed Carmarthen Quins to the Talbot Athletic
Ground this coming Saturday in the Principality Premiership match, kick
off 2:30pm. The Quins started their season... [more]
12.10.2011 - Barbarians Result
Aberavon players Chris Davies and Jamie Davies took part in the Barbarians game against South of Scotland yesterday afternoon at Mansfield Park, Hawick in support of the Bill McLaren Foundation...
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11.10.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Cardiff
Second placed Aberavon welcome sixth placed Cardiff to the Talbot Athletic
Ground this coming Saturday in the Principality Premiership match, kick
off 2:30pm. The Blue & Blacks opened their season with... [more]
04.10.2011 - Preview: Newport v Aberavon
Second placed Aberavon travel to Rodney Parade to take on ninth placed Newport this coming Saturday in the Principality Premiership, kick off 2:30pm.
Newport opened their season with three straight ... [more]
04.10.2011 - Jamie Davies to join Chris Davies in
Barbarians team
Aberavon outside half Jamie Davies has been called into the Barbarians
team that plays against South of Scotland in Hawick next week. Jamie, who
played for the Barbarians earlier this year at Richmond,... [more]
02.10.2011 - Captain Chris Davies to become a Barbarian!
Aberavon flanker Chris Davies has been selected to make his debut for the Barbarians in the match against South of Scotland at Hawick on Tuesday October 11th, kick off 4pm.
The Wizards captain follows in the... [more]
29.09.2011 - A Sports Forum / Quiz Night in aid of the Mike Powell Benefit Year
On Friday 21st October there will be a Sports Forum / Quiz Night at Aberavon RFC.
The proceeds are in aid of the Mike Powell Benefit Year 2011 (Glamorgan
CCC). The panel includes Mike Powell ( Glamorgan... [more]
27.09.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Pontypool
Fourth placed Aberavon welcome twelfth placed Pontypool to the Talbot Athletic Ground this coming Saturday in the Principality Premiership match, kick off 2:30pm.
Pooler have lost three of their opening four... [more]
23.09.2011 - Charity Match to Raise Funds for the Miners Appeal
In response to the Gleision Colliery disaster, there will be a charity rugby match between a Neath XV and South Wales Miners XV at the Gnoll on Monday October 3rd, kick off 7:30pm.
All the monies raised for... [more]
20.09.2011 - Preview: Swansea v Aberavon
Sixth placed Aberavon travel to St Helen's to take on eighth placed Swansea
this coming Saturday
in the Principality Premiership, kick off 2:30pm.
The All Whites started their season with a 7 - 0 reverse... [more]
14.09.2011 - Paul Breeze to present cheque for The Mathew Mizen Foundation
Back in July, Ray Giles and Paul Breeze organised a charity bike ride called "Miles for Smiles" from the Millennium Stadium to the Aberavon RFC clubhouse in order to raise money for The Mathew Mizen Foundation...
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13.09.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Llandovery
Fifth placed Aberavon welcome sixth placed Llandovery to the Talbot Athletic Ground this coming Saturday in the Principality Premiership match, kick off
2:30pm. The Drovers kicked off their league season with...
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08.09.2011 - Howard Evans's book "Welsh International Matches 1881-2011"
There will be twenty copies of Howard Evans's book "Welsh International Matches 1881-2011" on sale in the club shop when Aberavon host Llandovery a week on Saturday.
Howard, the newspaper correspondent... [more]
07.09.2011 - Aberavon will play in the reformed
Premiership 2012-2013
We are delighted to announce that Aberavon RFC has been successful on it's application to the newly reformed Premiership
2012-2013. The club successfully met all three sections of the criteria required to...
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06.09.2011 - Preview: Pontypridd v Aberavon
Fourth placed Aberavon have a tough Principality Premiership tie this
Saturday when they travel to Sardis Road to take on top of the table
Pontypridd, kick off 2:30pm. In their opening game of the season Ponty...
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02.09.2011 - If you are waiting for your Season Ticket
through the Post
There have been a few issues with the post this week. If you have sent in your payment for your Season Ticket but haven't yet received your Tickets back then please see Nia John in the Player's Dining Room...
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31.08.2011 - Avoid queuing for your Season Ticket!
If you want to avoid waiting to pay for your Season Ticket before the
Bridgend game on Saturday, Andrew John will be in the clubhouse between
6:30pm and 8pm on Friday for you to collect them then. This will be... [more]
29.08.2011 - Preview: Aberavon v Bridgend
Aberavon open up their Principality Premiership campaign this Saturday (September
3rd) when they welcome newly promoted Bridgend to the Talbot Athletic
Ground, kick off 2:30pm.
During pre-season, Bridgend... [more]
24.08.2011 - Update from Simon King regarding Tipuric
& Pre-Season
From everyone in the squad we're all absolutely delighted with Justin Tipuric's first cap against Argentina last Saturday.He follows Ryan Bevington as the most recent Wizards to be selected for Wales. It is a...
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24.08.2011 - Live Score Updates
If you can’t make an Aberavon game this season for whatever reason, and would like to be kept up-to-date with the score then follow Aberavon RFC on Twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/aberavonrfc. You can also be... [more]
21.08.2011 - Justin Tipuric wins his first Welsh Cap
Ospreys flanker Justin Tipuric won his first Welsh cap yesterday when he came on as a second half replacement in Wales's 28 - 13 win over Argentina at the Millennium Stadium.
A product of Trebanos RFC, Tipuric... [more]
11.08.2011 - Can you help out for a couple of hours ahead of home games?
The club is looking for a volunteer who would assist on home match days by manning the bottom gate to allow match officials and visiting committee plus disabled visitors to park their vehicles. They would need...
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04.08.2011 - Former player Gilbert Howie
It is with great sadness that we report that Gilbert Howie has
recently passed away. Gilbert, who played for both Aberavon and Bridgend, was a real character and up until recently a regular visitor to the club on...
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04.08.2011 - Match Day Food
The club burger bar is now under new management with Tony and Lesley Mitchell coming in. They
will also be doing all the in-house catering in the clubhouse. The clubhouse will be open from 1pm this...
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19.07.2011 - Former committee man Frank Williams
It is with great sadness that we report that Frank Williams passed away last Sunday.
Frank, aged 85, was a long standing former committee man and club statistician.
The funeral will be on Friday July 29th... [more]
16.07.2011 - Coaching Set Up Update from Simon King
Delighted to have Kevin Ellis on board as rugby conditioning coach. A man of great experience and enthusiasm who will only add to the impressive group we are building in Aberavon. His background in both...
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13.07.2011 - Principality Premiership Fixtures 2011-12
Principality Premiership champions Llanelli will launch the defence of their title away to Newport on Saturday 3 September. Following that opening round game, the side, who clinched the league with a...
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12.07.2011 - Gatland invites fans to home town
Warren Gatland has called on Wales fans who may be thinking about following their team to the other side of the world for the World Cup this autumn to take the plunge - and he's even arranged free accommodation...
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30.06.2011 - Pre-Season Update from Coach Simon King
As a club we have been very busy during the active rest period and are looking forward to the pre-season with great anticipation.
We have signed a number of players who bolster our squad and help...
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21.06.2011 - Miles for Smiles
On Saturday July 9th, Ray Giles and Paul Breeze are organising a charity bike ride called "Miles for Smiles" from the Millennium Stadium to the Aberavon RFC clubhouse hoping to raise money for The Mathew...
[more]
17.06.2011 - British & Irish Cup Fixtures
Aberavon will play London Welsh, Llanelli, Melrose and Esher in the 2011-12 British & Irish Cup.
The Wizards first game will be on Saturday November 12th when they travel to London Welsh before hosting...
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17.06.2011 - Will Price in Wales Sevens squad for Lyon
Wales Sevens head coach Paul John will take a new-look squad to Lyon this weekend in the first of four European 'Grand Prix' Sevens tournaments.
Having finished the HSBC Sevens World Series on a high... [more]
05.06.2011 - Presentation Night Award Winners
The following awards were given out at the Dinner-Dance at The Orangery, Margam Park on
Friday evening: Players' Player of the Year: Will Price; Young Player of the Year (Sean Conneely Memorial
Award)... [more]
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