One of the founding members of the Cardiff & District RU, DPRFC was est. in 1882. With a thriving community feel, players from 5 to 'Veteran' all are welcome.
1 minute silence before todays game remembering and respecting the life of
@RhiwbinaRFC
vice chairman Dave Hobbs who sadly passed away after bravely loosing his battle to cancer 💛💙
1st is Off as we are unable to feild a team....we had a crisis meeting a few weeks back & 19 players in front of everyone committed to train twice a week, that's not happened, it's a Dark Day for any club when you have to conceed a walk over.
💛💙WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!💛💙
Hello All, i need your help ! I’ve registered us for the Seat Unique x RBLI £5,000 sponsorship competition! every like counts for one vote, if we win we get £5k for the club. We need to like and share the to get as many people to do the same
💥MORE BIG NEWS💥 CONFIRMED! We’re delighted to announce that powerhouse
@scottiebrit
has joined us for the coming season!
Head Coach
@HighgateLee
said “Scott is an accomishled player who will bring a lot of physicality and a competitive edge to our squad”
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💥HUGE NEWS TODAY💥 CONFIRMED!! The electric and exciting Ryan Healy has signed for the coming season!! 😁💪🏉
Backs Coach
@williams00
said “Ryan is an explosive player with a lot of experience. He will certainly bring a cutting edge to our back line”
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💥BIG NEWS💥CONFIRMED! Explosive and experienced
@francis00welshy
has signed for the coming season!
Forwards Coach Andrew Roberts said “Chris is an experienced player who’s played a high level of rugby which will certainly add a lot of value to our squad”
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💛💙 Final Coach Announcement💛💙
It is with absolute great pleasure that we are able to annnocue the final member of the 2022/2023 coaching team with the appointment of the New Senior Mens Forward Coach Anthony Johnson.
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CONFIRMED!! We’re very pleased to announce the first of our re-signings today...
@BenWhite943
Ben will play a key role in steering the team next season. Ben said “Another year playing week in week out with your best mates, doesn’t get much better than that”
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💙💛 Cup Final 💙💛
Wasn’t to be yesterday, congratulations to
@sevensistersrfc
on their win. What an occasion though, thank you for all the support. It’s clear to say that everyone is so proud of this team.
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💛💙2022 - 2023 New Singing 💛💙
Welcome Nathan Trevett to our senior squad an absolute power house in the front row and one of professional rugby playing pedigree .. he joins us as loose head and to coach our scrum developing talent
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🔥 GAME DAY 🔥
Yes you heard right - it’s GAME DAY (albeit 10 a side) 😁 It’s been 16 months since we’ve been able to say that believe it or not 👀
Our seniors are playing
@thebunsrfc
on Tremorfa park, 2pm KO.
Good luck to both sides and enjoy it! 💪
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BIG THANKS to our neighbours
@PenarthRFC
for tonight’s game. Not so much of a ‘romp’ tonight 😉 but a great game all round with our boys winning 33-7.
Good luck for the season 💪🏉
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Great 1st WRU Sanctioned Pre Season session with the seniors... with full covid-19 Saftey measures in play
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we go again 6:30pm Thursday on the common... all welcome 🏉. Even the coaches had some fun with their new masks!! 😂
💙💛OFFICIAL CLUB APPOINTMENT 💙💛
It is with great pleasure that we announce the first of two senior Committee Member appointments within our beloved club.
DIRECTOR OF RUGBY - John Dunleavy has returned to the club in the position of Director of Rugby
Amazing session today on the common, we’ve come such a long way since July, closing in on our 100th registration. This morning saw nearly 80 children out in the fresh air playing rugby thanks to
@CalumDigby
who was with us delivering an age specific CPD 💛💙
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💥CONFIRMED💥 More big news this evening! Defence guru Chadd Mutyambizi has joined our senior coaching team 😁💪
Chadd joins us from Cardiff Quins & has been in the Blues Age Grade setup for a number of years so he is a very welcome addition to our club!
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CONFIRMED!! We’re delighted that power house Andrew O’Malia is on board and has re-signed for the coming season 💪🏉
Head Coach
@HighgateLee
said “Andrew is the corner stone of our pack & we look forward to his valuable contribution again this season”
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Massive congratulations to our U12 away to Merthyr 26 nil down at half time came back to win 36 26. The boys were awesome. Everyone are Super proud of them 💛💙💛💙💛
💙💛 100 Cap awards 💛💙
A number of awards were given out this evening from youth through to seniors Mens 1st and 2nds, however, 7 of our seniors earned their 100th + cap.
A wonderful tribute to the Loyalty, dedicated and passion for this wonderful club.
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💙💛 Cup Final 💙💛
Reminder of the scenes after our Captain Josh Dunleavy scored a try in the semi final. Putting us 1 point ahead with minutes to go till the final whistle! More support like this on Saturday please!
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🔥GAME DAY🔥
After more than 20 months, competition club rugby is finally back 💪
First up is our neighbours
@barry_rfc
away. This fixture is always a tasty one so come along and support our boys! 💪🏉
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💙💛 CUP FINAL 💙💛
Get the date in the diary, we’re going to the stadium! Big congratulations to the players, coaches and all those involved. The club are looking to mark this special occasion so keep an eye out for more info.
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Tomorrow we entertain
@bridgendathrfc
on the Common (KO 13:00). It’ll be a game tinged with sadness at the passing of club stalwart Neil Shallish. Those who knew Neil will remember his larger than life presence on the touch line and his encouragement will be missed by all 😞.
CONFIRMED! Fantastic news today, we have a new strength and conditioning coach
@2shawnhoward2
joining our coaching team!! 💪
Head Coach
@HighgateLee
said “Having worked with Shawn last season at the Blues, I know our boys will certainly be fit this season!”
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Whilst in lockdown (again 😢) we’d like to share some positive news and welcome
@JacEvss
and Rhys Evans (AKA the Evans brothers) to Dinas Powys RFC. The Evans bros join us from Cardiff Uni & have shown some real promise so far in pre season! 💪 Welcome boys
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CONFIRMED!!! Fantastic news that
@louchmorgan1
will be joining us for next season 😊💪🏉
Backs coach
@williams00
said “Really pleased Morgan has joined us, we’ll have some real competition for places next year which will bring the best out of our squad”
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CONFIRMED! Following the promising news from the WRU we’re delighted to confirm that workhorse
@coreyimperato
has re-signed!
Corey said “Looking forward to being back where it all started. Top crowd, great team & new coaching set up. Let’s get to business”🤞
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1/2: It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Keith Bryan on 16th March.
Keith was a true gent and a club stalwart and will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
The funeral is Thursday 1st April but due to Covid restrictions is invite only.
CONFIRMED!!! Fantastic news that powerful back rower Ryan Hall has re-signed for DPRFC after a stint with Brigend Ravens last season.
Ryan said “Looking forward to another year back at Dinas, exciting times ahead with
@HighgateLee
and the new coaching team”
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💙💛 Cup Final 💙💛
Huge interest for Saturdays match. Our team are hard at work making sure all the tickets are sent out this week. Big thank you to Haden, Mark H and Mark G for their hard work. See you all Saturday!
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Morning all. I hope you’re enjoying your bank holiday 👍🏻. Just a reminder that our 2nd XV take on
@pentyrch_rfc
2nds in the Ninian Stuart Cup final this Sat at the Cardiff Arms Park. KO is at 13:15.
#bethe16thman
🔥Did someone say ‘controlled contact’?!🔥
Another top session tonight! Great to see our boys FINALLY enjoying some controlled contact rugby (in line with the WRU guidelines of course) 💪😁
We go again on Thursday. Get in touch if you wish to...
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💛💙East District U16 Tournament💛💙
Today Dinas Powys RFC hosted the East District U16 tournament, 6 sides entered scoring 109 tries between them
Plate winners
@Llandaff_RFC
main cup winners
@barry_rfc
💛💙KEITH BRYAN MEMORIAL GAME💙💛
Dinas Powys RFC v East District Select XV
Saturday 26th Feb - KO 2:30pm - The Common
A charity game to honour the memory of Keith, all funds will got to
@MotorNeuroneDisease
Association
All welcome !
💥BIG NEWS THIS MORNING💥 Giant lock Rhodri Evans has committed to us for next season 💪
Rhod joined us last season from Blackwood & added a significant contribution to our set piece game. We look forward to seeing him again in a Dinas jersey next season😁
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The conditions could not have presented a better day for the memorial game to be played.
A wonderful tribute and a game that was played with a tremendous spirt.
Final score :-
Dinas Powys 29
East District Select 15
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💙💛DPRFC Vale Rugby Tour 💛💙
So today saw our Mini & Junior Chairman presenting to a mix of Year 7 / Year 8 in
@StCyresSchool
talking all things Rugby … sharing knowledge and answering questions.
#rugbytour
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💙💛 WIN 💙💛
Through to the Finals of the Malcolm Thomas Cup! Great game yesterday with some thrilling rugby on show. Big thanks to
@Old_Pens_RFC
for hosting the match and best of luck in the rest of your season
@clwbrygbi
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1/3: In memory of Keith, his family have created a JustGiving page to help raise money for Doddie Weir’s Motor Neurone Disease foundation which funds research into MND and provides support to those suffering from this horrific illness.
HERE WE GO!!! Following the guidance from the WRU, the coaching team have confirmed sanctioned preseason training will start Tuesday 4th August 1830 at the Common 😁. Get in touch, all are welcome!!!
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The whistle blows and with it goes the monkey on Dinas’ back. Dinas have their first win, and a five pointer, in the league.
Dinas 26 - 7
@rfc_mountain
#bonuspointWIN
Results from today ….
Mixed day for the club today with our Senior 1st team continue their winning ways and our Senior 2nds team loosing
Dinas Powys 1st - 16
@TaffsWellRFC
1st - 7 - WON
Dinas Powys 2nd - 10
@CantonRugbyClub
2nds - 43 - LOST
Dinas Powys Youth - No game
💙💛Mallet Cup Semi 💛💙
Huge week for the senior 1st team, the Semi Final of the Mallet Cup in an all action Div 1 classic ! Wednesday 6th April V
@rumney_rfc
at Glamorgan Wanders RFC
Ko - 6:45pm Come down at support the boys
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✅ Up for a challenge?
✅ Ambitious club
✅ Two sides & Youth
✅ Qualified coaches
✅ Training facilities including winter
✅ Great social & tour
Get in touch with the team, all players welcome!! 🏉💪😁
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FANTASTIC NEWS TONIGHT!! CONFIRMED!! 💪 We’re delighted to announce our setup for ‘The Dingos’ next season 😁 Huge congrats to
@rhysgambold
and
@pembo92
. Outstanding servants to our club.
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Welcome to a ☀️ matchday. Today we have 2 matches; the 1sts have a derby match against newly promoted
@barry_rfc
whilst the Youth XV travel to Moreland Park for their encounter with
@OIRFC1928
Youth.
PS Congrats to Nathan Williams who’s marrying physio Heather Jarvis today 🍾🥂
💙💛 New Signing 💙💛
DPRFC are happy to announce the return of Ryan Shallish! A player well known to everyone at the club, he came up through our system and has spent the last few years in the Championship.
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This Saturday we have a break from league action and are delighted to take the opportunity to host a charity match between
@WalesDeafRugby
and a barbarians
@CancerRugby
team. Please come and support both teams, and join us for
@WelshRugbyUnion
v
@Barbarian_FC
afterwards.
@caerphillyrugby
are devastated to share the news that one of our young players, Rhys Evans sadly passed away unexpectedly on the 21st of June after a short illness. Our thoughts and love go out to Matthew, Lorna and Hywel at this terribly sad time 💚
#TogetherAsOne
Afternoon all. Today the 1st XV play host to the Squirrels of
@RhiwbinaRFC
and the Youth travel to
@LlantwitRugby
. Both games will observe a minutes silence of respect for Carl O’Brien father of Lisa and John, grandfather to Lewis and Josh Dunleavy - rest in peace Carl.
The Dinas Powys Rugby Road show continues , this week saw our M&J Chairman presenting to Year 5 in Dinas Powys primary lots more fun and lots more rugby players in the making … onto year 4 next week 💙💛💙💛💙
@DinasPowysPS
@WRU_Community
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Please pick up after your dog and be considerate of your local sports pitches as the 💩can damage eye sight and cause serious infections.
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HERE WE GO THEN!!👀Player registration is now open on the WRU locker.
Sanctioned training starts Tuesday 1830 @ the Common. Our coaching team will be following the guidance from the WRU ensuring all safety measures in are place. Get in touch, all welcome!💪
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