Cefn Cribwr AC

15/11/2025

Cefn Cribwr RFC – 2nd XV Match Report
Final Score: Cefn Cribwr 29 – 5 Porthcawl

Cefn Cribwr 2nd XV made the short trip to New Road to face our friends at Porthcawl RFC, with the Riders still unbeaten this season. With several regular squad members unavailable, coaches Chris Hopper and Jeff Jones took the opportunity to introduce a few new faces into the side.

Despite a heavy playing surface, conditions were ideal on a bright autumn afternoon.

The experienced front-row pairing of Stephen Gladwin and Craig Keedwell both powered over for first-half tries, joined by second-row John Brace. At half-back, Jac Briggs controlled the game superbly, managing territory and tempo alongside outside-half Jason Clatworthy.

Porthcawl hit back early in the second half with a well-worked try, but Cefn Cribwr extended their lead with further scores from Lewis Rees and Daf Jones, both delivering strong performances throughout.

It was great to see both clubs field competitive sides, with many players on both teams having played 1st and 2nd XV rugby already this season.

A huge thank you to Porthcawl RFC for their hospitality.

Men of the Match: Darris Lydon & Daf Jones

10/11/2025

Our Christmas Carvery is back by popular demand on Sunday the 21st of December!

Followed by the amazing Elys Davies brining a bit of early Christmas cheer with her fantastic voice.

To book, please phone the club on 01656 740029

09/11/2025

Well done Regan 👏👏👏. We’re proud to call you a Rider.

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In advance of our next Community Day on Saturday the 15th November at Sardis Road we are shining a light on some of our Community members.

This is Regan parker, who is 7 years old.

Regan has hearing loss in his left ear. He doesn’t like wearing his hearing aids, but has felt more comfortable doing so since joining our Community Project and seeing other children wearing theirs.

According to his mum, attending our events has also shown Regan that having hearing loss won’t hold him back, particularly when it comes to playing rugby.

Regan plays for Cefn Cribwr RFC under 8’s, who have themselves noticed that Regan’s confidence has grown since being a part of the Community Project.

Regan has been a regular attendee at our community days, where he is often accompanied by his little sister Lil. We encourage siblings to join in at our sessions, even if they don’t suffer from hearing loss themselves, as we want all our children to feel as comfortable as possible, and part of one large Wales Deaf family. They are both smiley, happy children, and a pleasure for our coaches to deal with.

Da iawn Regan (a Lil) a dal ati. 🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🦻

09/11/2025

Match Report: Pontardawe RFC v Cefn Cribwr RFC

The Riders hit the road this afternoon for a tough away fixture in the Swansea Valley, taking on a strong Pontardawe outfit. With a slightly depleted squad, Cefn knew they were in for a real test.

From the first whistle it was a physical affair, with the home side starting the brighter. Pontardawe capitalised on early pressure to move into a 10–0 lead. Cefn battled hard and created opportunities but couldn’t convert until just before half-time, when prop Tony Millington powered over from close range. Captain Tom Carpenter added the extras to cut the deficit.

Half-time: Pontardawe 10–7 Cefn Cribwr

The second half opened up, with both sides looking to play expansive rugby. Carpenter slotted a penalty to level the scores, before Pontardawe struck again with a try to retake the lead. The Riders hit back after a sustained passage of attacking phases, with young centre Lewis Anderson finishing superbly for a well-earned try. Carpenter’s conversion edged Cefn ahead 15–17.

Pontardawe responded with another try of their own, but what followed was arguably the score of the match. Prop David Thomas hit a perfectly timed short line off Carpenter, burst through the gap, and sprinted 30 yards to touch down for an outstanding solo effort. Moments later, replacement winger Daf Jones showed blistering pace to add another try, with Carpenter again converting to stretch the lead to 22–32.

With ten minutes remaining, Cefn appeared in control, but credit to Pontardawe — they refused to go away and crossed for a converted try to pull the game back to within one score. The Riders, however, showed great character and composure in the closing stages, defending strongly to secure a hard-fought and deserved away win.

Full-Time: Pontardawe 29–32 Cefn Cribwr RFC

A huge effort from the entire squad in testing conditions — plenty of standout performances across the field. This Riders side has a real steel about them, and that never-say-die attitude shone through again. Certainly entertaining their faithful supporters week after week.

A huge thank you, as always, to our Away Match sponsors! 🙌
Your continued support means the world to the team. 💪
🏮 Cefn Chinese
⚡ Pro-Volt Engineering Services
🚿 Tals Taps and Tiles
🍻 Justin Rees – The Swan, Aberkenfig
👏 Man of the Match: Lewis Rees
🤝 Teammate of the Match: Tom Carpenter

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07/11/2025

🏉 Team Selection 🏉

Here’s the squad selection for tommorow games away against Pontardawe RFC.

2:30pm Kick Off.

03/11/2025

Just 2 more sleeps until Bonfire Night!!!

The club will be open from 5.30pm on Wednesday in time for a 6.30pm start of our display.

Please arrive in good time. There are two car park’s at Cae Gof that will be available on the night.

If you are unable to find a space, please park with consideration for our neighbours.

Thanks again to Cefn Cribwr Community Council for their contribution to allow this year’s event to go ahead.

Sparklers are welcome, but please keep them to the designated area.

02/11/2025

Support Men’s Health This Movember 💙
We are taking part in Movember to raise much-needed funds and awareness for men’s health — including mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Together, we can stop men dying too young.
Please chip in and support our team here:
👉 https://movember.com/t/riders-movember?mc=31
Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference. Thanks for your support! 🙌

If you would like to join us your more than welcome to send a picture to the page.

02/11/2025

01/11/2025

Match Report: Cefn Cribwr RFC vs Briton Ferry RFC

Cefn Cribwr welcomed Briton Ferry RFC to Cae Gof this afternoon, with an impressive 33 players available for selection. The coaches certainly had their work cut out narrowing down the matchday squad, highlighting the strength and depth currently building within the club.

Playing into a stiff breeze in the first half, it was the Riders who struck first. Straight from the kick-off, Cefn produced an outstanding team try —arguably one of the best seen on Cae Gof in many a year—finished sharply by scrum-half Marcus David.

Briton Ferry responded well with two quick tries to take a 12–7 lead, but from there Cefn took control. David crossed again for his second, followed by a well-earned try from the industrious second-row Jacob Goodwin, who worked tirelessly throughout.

The fourth try of the half came from Ifan Rossiter, finishing superbly after a clever chip from captain Tom Carpenter. Carpenter continued his excellent form from the tee, converting all four tries.

Half Time: Cefn Cribwr 28–12 Briton Ferry

Briton Ferry opened the second half the brighter, scoring a well worked try corner to close the gap to 28–17.

However, a penalty from Carpenter steadied the ship before Cefn struck again. After multiple controlled phases, fullback Scott Walker hit an intelligent inside line to finish another well-crafted team try. Carpenter again added the extras.

38–17

As temperatures dropped and the floodlights came on, the final quarter became scrappy for both sides.

It was a superb collective team performance from the Riders . Which contained many stand-out individual displays

Credit to Briton Ferry they kept going until the end , they brought energy and displayed some excellent young talent.

A word also for referee Simon Harris, who had an excellent game and allowed the match to flow with great empathy.

A big thank you to our home man of the match sponsors Simon Suss Thomas and Justin Rees the Swan aberkenfig and just Hogolicious

MOTM - Marcus David (player sponsor Dunraven Windows)

TMOTM- Lewis Rees (player sponsor available if interested contact Lewis or the coaching team)

Photos from Alan Evans 📷👏

31/10/2025

⭐️ Sponsor Matchday Spotlight ⭐️

Tomorrow’s game against Briton Ferry will be proudly sponsored by RSJ Landscapes .

A big thank you to a fantastic local business supporting local sport!

If you’re looking for garden fencing, landscaping, or outdoor upgrades, make sure to get in touch with the team at RSJ Landscapes.

Support the businesses that support us!

31/10/2025

🏉 Team Selection! 🏉

Our boys are back in league action this Saturday, 1st November, as we take on Briton Ferry RFC at home!

📍 Venue: Cae Gof, Cefn Cribwr
🕝 Kick-off: 2:30pm

Come down, show your support, and make some noise for the lads as they look to keep their strong form going! 💪🔥