Bridgend Knights

🏉🏆 Bridgend Knights Veterans Touch Tournament 2026 – Batch 1 Shots 🏆🏉

Well done to all the players who represented their clubs in our annual Veterans Touch Rugby Tournament this evening.

Thanks also to our referees, James Coupland and Rhys Jones, for officiating throughout the evening.

🏆 Tournament Winners:

🥇 Cup – Bridgend Sports Strollers
🥈 Plate – Maesteg Quinns Vikings
🥉 Bowl – Rhondda Raptors

This means that over the last three tournaments, we've had three different Cup winners:

🏆 2024 – Bridgend Knights
🏆 2025 – Skewen Barbarians
🏆 2026 – Bridgend Sports Strollers
🏆 2027 – ???

The question is... who will be our 2027 champions?

A big thank you also to Malcolm McMillan and Leighton for taking photographs throughout the evening. Thank you to Bridgend Sports RFC, Justin HD for hosting us tonight and thanks to Chris Rees for the hotdogs!

Also a special mention to Seren who kept all the evening flowing recording the scores and running the refreshments stand.

Finally, thank you to all the teams who took part, the supporters who came down to watch, and our hosts at Bridgend Sports Strollers as the A48 pitch is under development for another fantastic evening of veterans touch rugby.

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🏉🏆 Bridgend Knights Veterans Touch Tournament 2026 – Match Report 🏆🏉

Firstly, a huge well done to all the players who represented Bridgend Knights in our annual Veterans Touch Rugby Tournament this evening.

This was the third year we've run the competition, bringing together some of the best veterans touch teams from across South Wales. As always, the standard was high, the games were competitive, and everything was played in fantastic spirit.

The Knights produced some excellent touch rugby throughout the evening, recording two victories in the group stages, including a bonus point win over the Rhondda Raptors. Those results saw us finish 2nd in our group and secure a place in the Plate Final.

In the final, we faced Maesteg Quinns Vikings Despite taking an early lead, we were edged out in a closely contested match, eventually falling short 2-1

A special mention goes to "The Silver Bullet" who crossed for two tries assisted by Rob Coles and Max Padfiled, whilst Max Padfield also helped himself to three tries over the course of the tournament ending up our top try scorer.

Credit goes to every player who pulled on a Knights shirt tonight. The rugby was excellent, and every game was played in the right spirit.

Our try scorers were:

Max P 🏉🏉🏉
Sean Molino 🏉🏉
Spider 🏉
Mush 🏉
DD 🏉
Mark David 🏉

👏 Thanks also to our referees, James Coupland and Rhys Jones, for officiating throughout the evening.

🏆 Tournament Winners:

🥇 Cup – Bridgend Sports Strollers
🥈 Plate – Maesteg Quinns Vikings
🥉 Bowl – Rhondda Raptors

This means that over the last three tournaments, we've had three different Cup winners:

🏆 2024 – Bridgend Knights
🏆 2025 – Skewen Barbarians
🏆 2026 – Bridgend Sports Strollers
🏆 2027 – ???

The question is... who will be our 2027 champions?

A big thank you also to Malcolm McMillan and Leighton for taking photographs throughout the evening. As the pictures come back, we'll get them uploaded to Facebook for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to Bridgend Sports RFC, Justin HD for hosting us tonight and thanks to Chris Rees for the hotdogs!

Also a special mention to Seren who kept all the evening flowing recording the scores and running the refreshments stand.

Finally, thank you to all the teams who took part, the supporters who came down to watch, and our hosts at Bridgend Sports Strollers for another fantastic evening of veterans touch rugby.

Next up: Our Fit touch teams go again Thursday in the South Wales FIT touch league.

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Bridgend Knights Tournament - The Knights Squad 🏆 - If you are at a loose end come down and support the boys!

Bridgend Knights are really looking forward to our Annual tournament this June 2026 Hosted by our good friends Bridgend Sports Strollers🏉🏆.

Last year saw plenty of drama, but the big question is: who will be taking home the silverware this year? There is a Cup, Plate, and Bowl up for grabs!

Our 2026 tournament line up is looking stacked with local rivalries. Here is where we are for Friday, June 5th 👍:

✅ Brackla Magpies
✅ Nantymoel White Stars
✅ Maesteg Quin's Vikings
✅ Sports Strollers
✅ Rhondda Raptors
✅ Skewen Barbarians
✅ Bridgend Knights
✅ Maesteg Celtic Crusaders

📅 The Schedule & Rules:

All games are being played on the Bridgend Sports Pitch (Bridgend Sports RFC Halo leisure side). Two games will be played at the same time, under the watchful eyes of referees James Coupland and Rhys Jones! ⏱️

Games will be 10 minutes straight (no half time!).

4 points for a win | 2 points for a draw
1 bonus point for scoring 4+ tries
Group ties go down to try count!

Golden Try Drama: Any finals drawn after 10 minutes will drop 1 player every 2 minutes until a try is scored! 💥

⏱️ Timeline for the Night:

🕡 18:00 - Teams on site to register
📸 18:15 - Team Photos
🏉 18:30 - Games Kick-Off!
🏆 20:15 - Bowl Final (Pitch 1) & Plate Final (Pitch 2)
🥇 20:30- Cup Final (Pitch 1)
🎖️ 20:45 - Trophy presentations

There will be refreshments during the games, and all teams are warmly invited back to the Bridgend Sports club house ( Riverside Tavern) for food and pints after the tournament finishes around 21:30! 🍔🍺

Thanks to all the teams involved, we look forward to the fixtures! See you at Newbridge Fields! 🙌

⚔️ KNIGHTS EDGE TOP OF-THE TABLE CLASH ⚔️

The much anticipated battle between the unbeaten Bridgend Knights and Bridgend Knights Squires lived up to its billing on Thursday night at Newbridge, with some outstanding FIT Touch Rugby on display in a fantastic advert for the game.

With league leadership on the line, both sides showcased the quality, skill and teamwork that has seen them remain unbeaten throughout the season. In the end, it was the Knights who came away with a hard-fought 12-6 victory, but the scoreline only tells part of the story in a contest played in great spirits from start to finish.

A huge congratulations goes to Max, who crossed for his first ever try and capped off a memorable evening by being named MVP by Squires referee Geraint, Oliver Holman was also Awarded for his display by Andrew Bradford. A well deserved recognition for fantastic performances.

The Knights' attack was firing throughout the night, with Meiz and Mason Brown both helping themselves to hat tricks, while DD continued his excellent recent form by grabbing a brace of tries.

There were also special mentions for Ewan, who made his debut FIT Touch appearance for the Knights, and for fan favourite Lewis, whose return to action was warmly welcomed by teammates and supporters alike.

Off the field, a vibrant crowd created a brilliant atmosphere, keeping both teams on their toes with plenty of banter, laughter and encouragement throughout the evening. The support reflected exactly what the Knights family is all about competitive rugby played with enjoyment, respect and community spirit at its heart, playing with smiles on their faces.

While the Knights claimed the points this time around, both teams can be immensely proud of their performances. The strength and growth of the club was clear for all to see as two unbeaten Knights sides went head to head in one of the standout fixtures of the season.

Both teams now turn their attention to next week's final league fixture before finals week begins, with plenty still to play for as the League reaches its exciting conclusion.

Well played to everyone involved and thank you to all the supporters who came down to cheer on the Knights family.

UPPA KNIGHTS! ⚔️❤️

Try Scorers:

Knights:

Mason 🏉🏉🏉
Callum 🏉
DD 🏉🏉
Jack 🏉
Meiz 🏉🏉🏉
Rhys W - 🏉
Geraint R - 🏉
Riley - 🏉

Squires:

George 🏉
Max 🏉
Oliver H 🏉
JT 🏉
Oliver T 🏉
Harri 🏉

Thanks to Laura Hemming for the great Pics and Videos!

Well done to all the Bridgend Knights who played In the Digby’s Touch 4s tonight! Four really competitive games again this week, pick of the bunch the game against the Coyotes Drawing the game at full time and going to Drop off and then coming short with the golden try!

Great to see Hannah back running the Knights and crossing the white wash for a number of cracking tries.

We go again next week ⚔️🔰🏉

Digby’s Touch 4s

⚔️ TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH AWAITS ⚔️

The stage is set for a huge night of FIT Touch Rugby this Thursday as the Bridgend Knights family goes head to head in a battle for league supremacy 🔰

With both the Knights and Squires remaining the only unbeaten teams in the league, something has to give as the masters take on the apprentices in what promises to be a thrilling contest under the lights 💪🔥

📅 Thursday 4th June
🕢 19:45hrs KO
⚔️ Bridgend Knights 🆚 Bridgend Knights Squires

This isn't just another league fixture it's a top of the table showdown between two sides who have impressed throughout the opening weeks of the campaign. Both teams have showcased quality, resilience, and teamwork on their way to maintaining perfect records, setting up a mouth watering encounter.

The Squires arrive with their largest squad numbers to date, highlighting the incredible growth, enthusiasm, and commitment within the group. Meanwhile, the Knights will be looking to use their experience and leadership to maintain their unbeaten run and prove why they're still the team to beat.

Masters or apprentices? Experience or youthful energy? One thing is certain the Knights family will be the real winners whatever the result. The strength of the club has never been more evident than seeing two unbeaten Knights sides battling it out at the top of the table ⚔️❤️

Expect fast paced action, plenty of flair, and no shortage of competitive spirit as bragging rights and league position are on the line.

Get down, show your support, and back the Knights family loud and proud 🙌

The countdown is on...

UPPA KNIGHTS! ⚔️

Bridgend Knights Tournament 🏆 - If you are at a loose end come down and support the boys!

Bridgend Knights are really looking forward to our Annual tournament this June 2026 Hosted by our good friends Bridgend Sports Strollers🏉🏆.

Last year saw plenty of drama, but the big question is: who will be taking home the silverware this year? There is a Cup, Plate, and Bowl up for grabs!

Our 2026 tournament line up is looking stacked with local rivalries. Here is where we are for Friday, June 5th 👍:

✅ Brackla Magpies
✅ Nantymoel White Stars
✅ Maesteg Quin's Vikings
✅ Sports Strollers
✅ Rhondda Raptors
✅ Skewen Barbarians
✅ Bridgend Knights
✅ Maesteg Celtic Crusaders

📅 The Schedule & Rules:

All games are being played on the Bridgend Sports Pitch (Bridgend Sports RFC Halo leisure side). Two games will be played at the same time, under the watchful eyes of referees James Coupland and Rhys Jones! ⏱️

Games will be 10 minutes straight (no half time!).

4 points for a win | 2 points for a draw
1 bonus point for scoring 4+ tries
Group ties go down to try count!

Golden Try Drama: Any finals drawn after 10 minutes will drop 1 player every 2 minutes until a try is scored! 💥

⏱️ Timeline for the Night:

🕡 18:00 - Teams on site to register
📸 18:15 - Team Photos
🏉 18:30 - Games Kick-Off!
🏆 20:15 - Bowl Final (Pitch 1) & Plate Final (Pitch 2)
🥇 20:30- Cup Final (Pitch 1)
🎖️ 20:45 - Trophy presentations

There will be refreshments during the games, and all teams are warmly invited back to the Bridgend Sports club house ( Riverside Tavern) for food and pints after the tournament finishes around 21:30! 🍔🍺

Thanks to all the teams involved, we look forward to the fixtures! See you at Newbridge Fields! 🙌

Bridgend Sports RFC

Tonight our Knights Squires stepped up to play a 60 Minute training game against the Wales 35's squad.

This was an excellent opportunity for our young squires team to play against a solid opposition and they didn't disappoint, their speed, transitions and general handling skills were excellent. Their work on defence was solid especially against a team that was using multiple types of transitions something that our squires wouldn't have faced to date in the League and Cup game they have played in this season.

We would like to thank the Wales 35s team and wish them good luck at the Euros the young squires that played and their parents.

This was another great showing for The Knights Squires, our coaching team is extremely proud of how well they are developing as players and young men, growing Into the game more and more every week! And playing with Smiles on their faces! 😁

Thanks to Laura Hemming for the great 📸

We all can't wait to see what the future holds for this young team.