Merthyr RFC

🏉 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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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. 💚💛

🔦 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | SUPAC BATTERY SPECIALISTS 🟢🟡

Today we're shining the spotlight on SUPAC Battery Specialists, one of the businesses continuing their commercial partnership with Merthyr RFC for the 2026/27 season.

The support we receive from local and regional businesses makes a genuine difference to the club, and we're extremely grateful to SUPAC for continuing to back the Ironmen.

Throughout this season, we'll be using our Sponsor Spotlight to introduce more of the businesses behind Merthyr RFC and encourage our members, supporters and wider community to support the companies that support our club.

A huge thank you to everyone at SUPAC Battery Specialists for being part of the Merthyr RFC commercial family. 💚💛

🤝 Support those who support the Ironmen.

📢 MEMBERSHIP & SEASON TICKETS | MEET RHIANNON AT THE WERN 🟢🟡

Looking to join Merthyr RFC or purchase your 2026/27 Season Ticket?

Our Membership Secretary, Rhiannon Davies Nicholas, will be at The Wern on the next two Thursday evenings to hand out membership and season ticket forms, collect completed forms and help with any enquiries.

📅 Thursday 20th August
⏰ 7:00pm–8:00pm

📅 Thursday 27th August
⏰ Before our home game against Llandovery

Whether you're an existing member looking to renew or you're joining the Ironmen family for the first time, pop in and speak to Rhiannon.

Can't make either date? You can contact Rhiannon directly:

📧 [email protected]

Season Tickets, Vice President, Business Club and Club Membership options are all available for the 2026/27 season.

💚💛 Support the Ironmen. Be part of the club.

🟢🟡 NEXT MATCH | NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE WERN

The Ironmen are back at The Wern next Thursday as we welcome Llandovery RFC for our next pre-season fixture.

Another important test as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season and another chance to get behind the boys at home.

📅 Thursday 27th August
⏰ 7:30pm KO
🏟️ The Wern
🏉 Merthyr RFC v Llandovery RFC - The Drovers - Y Porthmyn

Come along, support the Ironmen and enjoy some Thursday night rugby at The Wern.

A huge thank you as always to our Principal Partners whose support helps make it all possible. 💚💛

See you at The Wern.