Merthyr RFC

🏉💚 GIRLS RUGBY WEEK | COME AND JOIN THE IRON MAIDENS! 💚🏉

A fantastic opportunity for girls to give rugby a try at Merthyr RFC!

No experience needed, no boots needed, just come along, have some fun and meet the brilliant Iron Maidens players, coaches and volunteers.

📅 Thursday 15th October
👟 Trainers are absolutely fine
🙌 Everyone welcome

Come and be part of the Merthyr Girls RFC rugby family. 🖤💚

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🏉💚 GIRLS RUGBY WEEK 💚🏉

Come and join us on Thursday 15th October for an OPEN SESSION!

It’s a great chance to meet our amazing teams, coaches and team managers, have some fun and see what being part of our rugby family is all about 🏉

👟 No boots? No problem! Just come along in your trainers — everyone is welcome!

Come along, give rugby a try and join our Iron Maidens family 💪

We can’t wait to see you there 💚

🤝 PRIMARY COMMERCIAL PARTNER | SHADOW SURFACING LTD

Merthyr RFC is delighted to recognise the continued and considerable support of Shadow Surfacing Ltd as a Primary Commercial Partner for the 2026/27 season.

A local Merthyr business with a growing reputation in groundworks, civil engineering and surfacing, Shadow has built its business around quality workmanship, professional delivery and a strong commitment to health & safety.

Led by Jamie Crimmings, Shadow's support of the Ironmen this season represents a significant investment in the club and includes prominent branding at The Wern, matchday hospitality and player sponsorship.

But this partnership is about more than putting a logo around the ground.

One of the aims of our commercial programme this season is to work with businesses that genuinely want to be part of Merthyr RFC and the wider community, and Shadow's commitment is a great example of that.

We'd like to place on record our sincere thanks to Jamie and everyone at Shadow Surfacing for backing the club so strongly.

Support like this makes a real difference to Merthyr RFC, and we're looking forward to giving Shadow the recognition and exposure their commitment deserves throughout the season.

Thank you for backing the Ironmen. 🖤💚

Shadow Surfacing Ltd – Primary Commercial Partner 2026/27

🏉 Cardiff Rugby - Rygbi Caerdydd ARE COMING TO THE WERN! 🔵⚫

We’re delighted to welcome Cardiff Rugby and the Cardiff Rugby Community Foundation to Merthyr RFC this Thursday 27th August for a fantastic morning of rugby at The Wern.

🙌 Community Skills & Games Session
⏰ 10:45am – 11:15am
👦👧 Open to ages 6–16

Then stay and watch the Cardiff Rugby squad being put through their paces:

🏉 Cardiff Rugby Open Training Session
⏰ 11:30am – 1:00pm

There’ll also be an opportunity for photos and autographs with the players after training. 📸✍️

A brilliant opportunity for our young players, families and supporters to get up close to professional rugby — right here at The Wern.

💚💛 Come along, bring the kids and help us give Cardiff Rugby a warm Merthyr welcome!

📍 Merthyr RFC – The Wern
📅 Thursday 27th August

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More rugby on the Wern this evening 👇🏼

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What's on at the Wern this weekend?

We are delighted to host a number of pre-season fixtures over the weekend, including our tomorrow afternoon.

Why not pop along, the clubhouse is open and we understand entry will be free to all.

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🔦 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | JOHN PEARCE John Pearce Transport LTD 🟢🟡

Our latest Sponsor Spotlight shines on John Pearce Glynneath Ltd, who have renewed their commercial partnership with Merthyr RFC for the 2026/27 season.

Long-standing support from businesses such as John Pearce Transport plays an important part in helping us continue to move the club forward, both on and off the field.

Throughout the season, we'll be shining the spotlight on the businesses behind the Ironmen — giving our supporters the opportunity to learn more about the companies that continue to support Merthyr RFC.

A huge thank you to everyone at John Pearce Transport for your continued backing. 💚💛

🤝 Support those who support the Ironmen.

🚴‍♂️💚💛 COAST TO COAST | IN MEMORY OF TONY SOANES

This weekend, 12 riders will take on an incredible challenge, cycling more than 200 miles from the coast of North Wales to the coast of South Wales in just two days, raising money for Brain Tumour Research in memory of a fantastic servant and great friend of Merthyr RFC, Tony Soanes.

Leading the ride will be Tony’s three sons, Matthew, Chris and current Ironman James Soanes, proudly carrying a little piece of Merthyr RFC with them along the way.

Setting off from Llandudno on Saturday, the team will make their way across Wales with the aim of reaching home soil and the welcome of The Red Lion, Heolgerrig on Sunday afternoon.

A huge challenge for a very special cause and, most importantly, a fitting tribute to Tony. ❤️

The riders would also like to thank Afon Taf High School for the use of their minibus, EC Cycles for the support vehicle and bike maintenance, Ollie Roberts at Wildwood for the pre-ride meal and La Bocata for providing food at the finish.

Everyone at Merthyr RFC wishes the whole team the very best of luck. We'll be behind you all the way.

If you're able to, please support their fundraising for Brain Tumour Research:

Donate to the Coast to Coast fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-soanes-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwdGRjcATxjU9wZG9mBWZkaWQWUMuQQugaiSTf-os9561dw5tquumDB2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5sDwkf5ckuXoGz5oXnS6HQIsGA76iszCx6sqUifFhj5FkuR9bcSKUAi1oXjw_aem_2oyZfiJFbAM-doD_xMDF8Q

For Tony. From North to South. Over 200 miles. One incredible cause. 💚💛