Bridgend Athletic RFC

First fixtures of the season 💚💛

Congratulations to the 14 U16 Ath boys who have been selected for the first Dewar Shield game. Go well, boys! 💚💛🏉

Congrats Daniel O'Sullivan 🔰

🏅 A superb individual performance saw Dan O'Sullivan named your Bridgend Ravens Supporters' Man of the Match following yesterday's win over Beddau.

Great shift, Dan! 💪

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🏉💚💛 UNDER 5s RUGBY – COME AND HAVE A GO! 💛💚🏉

Does your little one love running, playing and having fun? Why not introduce them to rugby!

Our Under 5s (Reception Year) sessions are a fun, play-based introduction to rugby, helping children make friends, build confidence and enjoy being part of a team.

Everyone welcome
No experience needed
Fun, friendship & foundation skills

Starting Friday 4th September
⏰ 5:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Newbridge Fields

And the best part — sessions will continue every Friday after the 4th September!

Come along, bring the little ones and LET’S PLAY! 💚💛

For more information, contact Darren: 07825 993053

Just over 2 months to go!

Due to the increased interest and demand, we’re pleased to announce that the venue for An Evening with Andy Powell has changed.

📍 Bridgend Electric Brewery Field
Tondu Road, Bridgend
CF31 4JE

The event is fast approaching, and limited spaces are now remaining.

Businesses are also welcome to get involved, whether you’re looking to bring a team, host clients or support the club with a table.

Join us on Saturday 7th November for an unforgettable evening featuring a live Q&A with Andy Powell, hog roast, Wales v Japan, entertainment, auction & raffle — all in aid of Bridgend Athletic RFC.

£50 per ticket | Tables of 8: £400 | £20 deposit to secure your place

Don’t miss out — book now while spaces remain!

📞 07855 538699
📧 [email protected]

Bridgend Athletic 🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Representing Wales on the European Stage!

What an incredible tournament! We are bursting with pride to celebrate our Bridgend Athletic players who represented Wales at the European Youth Touch Championships in Warwick, returning home with European medals and memories to last a lifetime.

To battle against the best in Europe, leave everything on the pitch, and step onto the international podium is a phenomenal achievement for these young athletes and our club.

Huge congratulations to our Athletic players:

🥉 Under 15s Mixed – European Bronze Medallists 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Callum Brown
Riley Thomas
Oliver Holman
Oliver Thomas
Theo Williams

(Capping off the tournament with a brilliant 7-2 victory over Scotland in the bronze match!)

🥉 Under 18s Boys – European Medallists 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Mason Brown

(Showing incredible grit, skill, and teamwork across a demanding weekend!)

You have all represented Team Cymru and Bridgend Athletic with immense pride, passion, and resilience. The future of Welsh Touch is exceptionally bright, and the whole club is cheering for you!

Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff involved in an unforgettable campaign. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Bridgend Athletic RFC 🏉🔰 – Representing Wales Touch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Bridgend Athletic RFC is extremely proud to see eight of our players representing our country over recent months across the Wales Under 15s and Under 18s touch squads!

Watching our players move from representing our club to wearing the national jersey is a massive achievement and a proud moment for our entire community.

Under 15s 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿:

* Callum Brown
* Riley Thomas
* Oliver Thomas
* Oliver Holman
* Theo Williams
* Ashton Molino
* George Davies

Under 18s 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿:

* Mason Brown

A massive congratulations to all of you on this fantastic achievement. We are looking forward to watching those representing Wales at the upcoming European Championships in Warwick England, We are all right behind you!

🏉 Exciting news for girls’ and women’s rugby in Bridgend!
Ogwr Hawks are proud to announce that we are working in partnership with Tondu Titans to provide a clear and exciting senior pathway for players across Bridgend.

This collaboration brings two clubs together with one shared goal: to grow the game, support player development, and create more opportunities for girls and women to give rugby a try in a welcoming, ambitious, and community-focused environment.

Whether you’re brand new to rugby, returning to the game, or looking to take the next step, this pathway is designed to help every player feel supported, challenged, and part of something special.

Together, Ogwr Hawks and Tondu Titans are building more than a team — we’re building confidence, opportunity, and a stronger future for female rugby in Bridgend.

Tondu Titans are actively recruiting so why not get in touch and come along and have a taster session, You will not regret it !!

Ogwr Hawks - WRU Girls Rugby Hub.
Tondu RFC
Tondu Titans Rfc
Bridgend Athletic RFC
Tracey Balmer

An Evening with Andy Powell – Live at Bridgend RFC 🏉

Join us for an unforgettable day with one of Welsh rugby’s biggest personalities.

🎤 Live interview & Q&A with Andy Powell
🍖 Hog roast buffet
🏉 Wales v Japan shown live
🎶 Evening entertainment
🎁 Auction & raffle

📅 Saturday 7th November 2026
🎟️ £50 per ticket | Tables of 8: £400
💷 £20 deposit secures your place

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out.

📞 07855 538699
📧 [email protected]

Huge Congratulations to our Bridgend Athletic RFC Coaches! 🔰🏉

The entire club and community are immensely proud of our very own coaches who traveled to Vichy, France, to represent Wales at the 2026 European Touch Championships. To compete and excel on the international stage is a massive achievement, and you have truly flown the flag for both Team Cymru and the Athletic!

🥈 European Silver Medallists — Men’s 35s

A phenomenal campaign capped off with a hard fought, edge of your seat final against England. You left everything on the pitch and brought home a brilliant silver medal:

🔰 Sean Molino (Under 14s Coach)
🔰 Lloyd Thomas (Under 12s Coach)
🔰 Paul Harwood (Under 13s & 9s Coach)

"To reach a European final and return home with silver medals is a fantastic achievement and one that every player, coach, and member of the support team should be immensely proud of. Congratulations, Men’s 35s you’ve represented Team Cymru and our club with immense pride and passion. Enjoy your well earned silver medals!" 🥈🇫🇷

Diolch to all the supporters, families, and sponsors who made this unforgettable European journey possible!