Crynant Rfc
Tuesday: 20:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 20:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 20:00 - 23:00
Friday: 19:30 - 23:00
Saturday: 15:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:30 - 23:00
About Crynant Rfc
Crynant Rugby Football Club
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Crynant Rfc Description
The home of Crynant RFC, Crynant, Neath, South Wales.
Crynant RFC was believed to have been founded in 1898 and played their first recorded game on Christmas day that year against Ystradgynlais. 1904 saw the great religious revival[3] throughout South Wales led by the lay preacher, Evan Roberts. Like many teams in South Wales the vast number of players who quit rugby to follow, or show to follow, a more godly morale code resulted in the eventual dissolution of the club in 1904. The club reformed in 1908 with games being played at Maesmawr field and the Red Lion Hotel used as a clubhouse. In 1912 Cryrant RFC joined the Swansea and District League and moved clubhouse to the Star Hotel which they used until the 1960s. At the outbreak of World War I club rugby in Wales ceased and the club disbanded for the second time in their history.
1919-1960
After the First World War, Crynant RFC reformed and joined the Neath and District League, a league they would win five times between 1922 and 1926 In 1928 the club gained membership to the Welsh Rugby Union. One of the proudest moments in the club's history came in 1939 when former club player, Cyril Challinor, now playing for Neath, was chosen to represent Wales against England. Wales lost the game and Cyril was dropped from the national squad making this his one and only cap. [4] The club disbanded for a third time in 1939 with the outbreak of World War II, though the team reformed again with the end of the war. During the 1940s a second team formed in Crynant, the Crynant Harlequins, but despite local rivalry the clubs merged in May 1950. In 1956 the club gained a new pitch adjacent to Maesmawr field and soon after gained ownership of an old shop and billiard hall which was converted into the clubs first permanent clubhouse.
During the 1950's Crynant saw two more former players capped for Wales, Roy John and C. C. Meredith. Both men, at the time of being picked to play for Wales, were members of Neath RFC.
1961 - present
Though Crynant saw little success on the pitch during the sixties, they did see a fourth former player go on to represent Wales. In 1967 former Crynant player Ron Jones was selected to face England, though at the time he played club football for English team Coventry. He would represent Wales a further four times between 1967 and 1968. The 1968 /69 season saw the introduction of a youth side, which would allow the growth of local talent to help strengthen future senior teams.
In 1971, Crynant's secretary since 1927, Rhys Emlyn Williams, was elected to the post of Welsh Rugby Union President. As was laid out in WRU rules he would hold the post for a single year.
In 1983 the clubhouse was badly damaged by a fire. The damage was extensive and the club was under insured; it took until 2003 for the club to finally relieve themselves of the debts built to repair the damage. During the club's centenary season in 1995 /96 they were visited by top level Welsh clubs as part of the celebrations; these included Llanelli, Neath and Swansea.
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Club Clean Up Day - Sat 28th July For anyone able to help for an hour or two on Saturday with our annual clean up day, we'll be starting about 10:00am. There's outside painting, hedge trimming, weeding and grass cutting jobs that need to be done ready for the new season. Crynant Rfc
Mission Complete! 600m of drainage completed on the welfare ground, this was only possible due to the volunteers in the club who have given up their time to help! The committee would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped over the last 2 weekends, there's a pint behind the bar! 💪🚜⛏🍻🍻🍻 Crynant Rfc
Any volunteers able to help for a couple of hours next weekend to finish the drainage would be appreciated. We'll be there from 8:30 on Saturday. Crynant Rfc
Job Vacancy - Part Time Bar Manager
Crynant Rfc Barry Michael
As many of you will know, our late great friend, Andrew Hawkes used to organise an annual event to Ynysygerwn Cricket Club when we would sponsor one of their matches and drink as much of their beer as possible!
In memory of Jack and, with the blessing of his family, we would like to keep this tradition going and as such, will be "sponsoring" a game on Saturday the 11th of August 2018 when Ynys play Mumbles CC.
Obviously, all are welcome to attend on the day but if you want to be part of the group sponsoring the event then enter your name on the poster that will be on the notice board of the Club and give Robert Cook a deposit of £10 as soon as possible.
New menu at Cafe Saron Helen
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Crynant Rfc Tomorrow's game against Cefn Cribwr RFC will now be held at Kenfig Hill RFC due to Police incident at Cornelly!
Crynant Rfc Tomorrow's fixture against Cefn Cribwr RFC will be played in Cornelly playing fields (CF33 4LD) as Cribwr's changing rooms are out of action. Kick off 14:30!
Wales 2018 Autumn Internationals Tickets
If you would like to order tickets for the Autumn Internationals can you please email rhidian.hart@btinternet.com with your requirements by 1st May 2018 at the latest.
... Scotland 03rd November Australia 10th November South Africa 24th November Prices: £75 £65 (with option of accompanied U16's £15) £45 (with option of accompanied U16's £15) £35 £25
Tonga 17th November Prices: £35 £25 (with option of accompanied U16's £10) £20 (with option of accompanied U16's £10) £15 £10
The Union is also providing an alcohol free zone in the old North Stand ,if you want to consider that let me know when booking tickets
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Sian Phillips and Sian Harris well done on an eggcelent Easter egg hunt, karaoke and disco! Brilliant to see all the village taking part and the children enjoying!
There will be a disco in the club after the game tomorrow to celebrate a Welsh win!
All timings for this weekend.
Friday 16th March Alencon Arrival - 12:30 approx Evening buffet and disco - 19:00 (food served @ 20:00)
... Saturday 17th March Bus departs Crynant for Cardiff - 11:00 Bus Departs Cardiff for Crynant - 20:00
Sunday 18th March Alencon Depart - 10:00
Crynant Rfc, Sian Phillips, Barry Michael, Rhidian Hart
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If there's anyone else wishing to attend next Friday's buffet with Alencon can you let Sian Phillips or Rhidian Hart know by tomorrow night at the latest please!
There are a few tickets left for next week's Wales v France match @ £60 and £80 please let us know if you would like them.
Job alert.
Wales 2018 Autumn Internationals Tickets
If you would like to order tickets for the Autumn Internationals can you please email rhidian.hart@btinternet.com with your requirements by 1st May 2018 at the latest.
... Scotland 03rd November Australia 10th November South Africa 24th November Prices: £75 £65 (with option of accompanied U16's £15) £45 (with option of accompanied U16's £15) £35 £25
Tonga 17th November Prices: £35 £25 (with option of accompanied U16's £10) £20 (with option of accompanied U16's £10) £15 £10
The Union is also providing an alcohol free zone in the old North Stand ,if you want to consider that let me know when booking tickets
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More about Crynant Rfc
Tuesday: 20:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 20:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 20:00 - 23:00
Friday: 19:30 - 23:00
Saturday: 15:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:30 - 23:00