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“Mules” tamed by Wanderers second half display

Kenfig Hill 18 Wanderers 46 “Stung by some criticism in the last week the pack fronted up today and when conditions were in our favour the backs showed what they can do by finishing the chances created” commented a happy head coach Paul Matthews. “The boys dug deep against the elements and it was pleasing to see ... More

Wanderers face the “Mules” this Saturday

GLAMORGAN WANDERERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Vs KENFIG HILL RFC Its cup rugby this weekend and the Wanderers have a tough trip to Kenfig Hill RFC. There are 6 changes to the side that lost to Treorchy last Saturday. Behind the scrum Sam Hayman returns after missing games through injury and Rhys Iles starts at fullback. Up ... More

Wanderers fall at final hurdle

Treorchy 17 Wanderers 16 “A tough loss but good experience for a young pack against an eight with some old heads in it. Injuries didn’t help but our accuracy especially at set piece hurt us” commented forwards coach Huw Dowden. “We allowed ourselves to get into a dog fight and the error count was too high in ... More

Unbeaten Treorchy the next Wanderers challenge

GLAMORGAN WANDERERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Vs TREORCHY RFC A tough trip to unbeaten Treorchy this weekend for the Wanderers. There are 3 changes to the side that beat Aberdare last Saturday. Up front top try scorer Nathan Williams stays at number 8, Cai Ifans starts at hooker and Gareth Reid returns to the starting lineup. ... More

Pack Power breaks down resilient Aberdare

Wanderers 49 Aberdare 16 “Great performance from the pack. Good control second half playing to our strengths. I believe we’ve a lot more in the tank to come as well” commented head coach Paul Matthews. “Tough game against a dogged opposition. Great contributions from the scrum and driving maul. Good to see the ... More

Aberdare return to the Memorial ground this Saturday

GLAMORGAN WANDERERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Vs ABERDARE RFC For the second time in 3 weeks the Wanderers entertain Aberdare RFC, this time in a league fixture. There are 4 changes to the side that gained a bonus point win at Abertillery last week. Up front Sam Reed starts and Finn Davies also steps off the bench. Nathan ... More

#WandsMassiv enjoy hospitality on the road

This season, the #WandsMASSIV are presenting a painted pebble depicting the club badge at all of our away games. They are being given in appreciation of the pre and post match hospitality that has been received by supporters in previous seasons and in anticipation of the welcomes to come from new clubs. Last Saturday, ... More

Wanderers gain win on the road

Abertillery BG 27 Wanderers 37 “A tough day in testing conditions but 5 points on the road is always welcome” Commented head coach Paul Matthews. Forwards coach Huw Dowden added “A difficult first half against a team that carried and retained possession well. Set piece improved as the game went on and that, with ... More

Wanderers make a long awaited return to Abertillery Park

GLAMORGAN WANDERERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Vs ABERTILLERY BG The Wanderers make a return to a scene of many an historic game when they travel to Abertillery this weekend. There are returns to the starting line up for Jared Williams and Cai Ifans in the front row and Nathan Williams in the back row, all who were rested for ... More

“Snakes” Charmed at the Memorial Ground

Wanderers 38 Aberdare     7 “A good performance against a dogged Aberdare side.” Commented Huw Dowden forward’s coach. “Workmanlike, solid performance although 2nd half we got a little carried away” added Manager Mark Gould. On a gusty afternoon at the Memorial Ground there was an impeccably respected ... More