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Official Twitter account of Pontypool RFC.
Pontypool, Wales
Joined June 2010
👏 Huge respect and credit to Adam Brown who, along with @ystalyferarfc physio Natalie Hawkins, stayed with Arwel Thomas on the pitch for 3 hours yesterday until an ambulance arrived. A credit to the profession 🏥.
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𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘 ‘𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗘’ 𝗙𝗔𝗨𝗟𝗞𝗡𝗘𝗥. It with huge sadness that Pontypool RFC has learned of the passing of one of its true greats, Anthony George ‘Charlie’ Faulkner, aged 81. Charlie joined Pontypool from Cross Keys in September 1972 and went on to.
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It is with immense sadness and devastation that @PontypoolRFC can confirm the passing of the legendary Ray Prosser. Without question, Ray will be forever regarded as the most influential figure in Pooler's storied history. Club statement →
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WE ARE CHAMPIONS!. Following our bonus point victory in Cyncoed and Narberth's defeat to Tata Steel, we have been crowned WRU National Championship winners for a third consecutive season. 🍾🍾🍾.
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With immense frustration, @PontypoolRFC can confirm the club's 2021-2022 season has ended. The club is calling for @BeddauRFC to be expelled from the National Championship and for the @WelshRugbyUnion's Community Game Board to resign. Club statement ➞
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Whilst we wish to be a Premiership club, it is far more important that our squad, staff, volunteers and supporters remain healthy in the long-term. We fully support the @WelshRugbyUnion's decision to cancel the 2019-2020 season. Full club Statement →
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We were absolutely horrified to hear that our good friends @Talywain_RFC had suffered a break in. As a result, @PontypoolRFC will be donating all ticket sales from this Saturday’s match versus @BedlinogRFC to the club. So, let’s #PackThePark and help out our neighbouring club!
Charity fund for ex-rugby player in coma, Scott Bessant, snatched in rugby club break-in
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.@PontypoolRFC is devastated to learn of the passing of Eddie Butler. Eddie was valued and highly respected by everybody at the club and we are incredibly saddened by his loss. Full club statement ➞
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This evening, we have received confirmation from the @WelshRugbyUnion that automatic promotion will be applied to the WRU National Championship for the 2019-2020 season. The league champions will replace the side that finishes bottom of the Principality Premiership.
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.@PontypoolRFC is saddened to confirm that @BenJeffreys is to take a temporary leave of absence as the club’s CEO to receive inpatient hospital treatment for depression. We fully support Ben's decision to ask for help. Statement → #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay
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It is with immense pride that @PontypoolRFC today announces that the grandstand at the club’s historic home of Pontypool Park will be named ‘The Ray Prosser Stand’ in honour of the club legend who sadly passed away on Sunday at the age of 93 →
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Ethan Davies has found a donor match!. After months of treatment, fundraising & donor events, we finally have the news we've all been waiting for. There is still a long road ahead for Davies but we'll be behind him every step of the way.
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Cyfweliad Cymraeg 🏴. Dychwelodd Lloyd Lewis i'r tîm heddi ar ôl dwy wythnos mas gyda anaf, a daeth yn agos iawn i sgorio hattrick ar ei comeback!
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We've wanted this for a long time and never took our eye off the aim of reaching the Premiership. Today is the day we have finally achieved that ambition. We're overjoyed to have earned promotion and look forward to the next chapter. We'll see you next season @IndigoPrem.
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Following the @WelshRugbyUnion's announcement that there will be no promotion during the 2021-2022 season, @PontypoolRFC is calling for the entire WRU Community Game Board to resign from their positions with immediate effect. Club statement ➞
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😍 WE'VE DONE IT . 🏆 PONTYPOOL ARE WRU CHAMPIONSHIP CUP WINNERS!. 👏 @YstradRFC proved tough opposition, pushed us all the way and made us work hard for the win, as we knew they would. Great mentality & character to come from behind and secure the cup. Get in Pooler.
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We would like to congratulate @LlanelliRFC on retaining their place in the Principality Premiership. Well done guys. #PontypoolvLlanelli.
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.@PontypoolRFC is pleased to confirm that head coach, Leighton Jones, has been discharged from hospital and will continue to recover at home over the coming days. Leighton is grateful for the many messages of support he has received. Full statement →
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Thank you to everybody who ‘Packed the Park’ this afternoon @PontypoolPark. We’re pleased to share that we raised £1,495 in ticket sales, £100 in donations and in a huge act of class, a further £100 from @BedlinogRFC’s squad. We’ll be donating £1,695 to @Talywain_RFC next week!.
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We would like to thank the #PoolerArmy. You were absolutely superb today. You traveled to the game in huge numbers and never stopped singing. We are privileged to call you our supporters. #PoolerAndProud.
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.@PontypoolRFC is saddened to learn that @dbish09 has suffered a stroke. Bish - all of us at Pooler wish you a speedy recovery and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We're sure the #PoolerArmy will join us in sending well wishes to a true legend of the club.
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We are delighted to welcome Shaun Connor back to the club as our new backs coach. 🗣️: “It’s a great club full of history but the thing I like about the club is they have a lot of ambition to try and get to the Premiership.". For more info visit ➞
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Top of the table clash. 78th minute. Down by 4 points. We'll let the pictures do the rest. 🔥🔥🔥
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.@PontypoolRFC is saddened to share that head coach, Leighton Jones, has been admitted to a local hospital after suddenly falling ill yesterday afternoon. Leighton remains in hospital and is currently in a stable condition. Full statement →
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Here is the 24 man @PontypoolRFC squad that will be battling against @LlanelliRFC for a place in next season’s @PrincipalityPRM tomorrow night in Aberavon. Three years of work. One final push. #PoolerArmy, are you ready?. 🇾🇪
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We aren’t looking for @NeathRugby to be punished for our ‘financial loss’. Their supporters have already suffered enough as it is. We once again wish the club all the very best in overcoming their current difficulties. We’ve been in that position before and it’s not pleasant.
@Ioan_Dyer @NeathRugby @PrincipalityPRM @PontypoolRFC A £50 fine?!.What's the point of that?.It's neither a punishment for the financial loss to Pooler nor any sympathy for their plight?!.
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FULL-TIME!. @PontypoolRFC 21-11 @bridgendravens . After 100 excruciatingly tense minutes at @PontypoolPark, Pooler progress to the semi-finals of the WRU National Cup for the first time since 1991 after defeating @bridgendravens. #Pooler150
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.@PontypoolRFC is delighted to announce that it has signed a long-term lease with @torfaencouncil. The club will remain @PontypoolPark until 2069. Works to install perimeter fencing around the ground will commence in January 2020. Full press release →
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The decision has been made to abandon the game. We will give further updates when we can. For now all focus and thoughts go to @ystalyferarfc & Arwel Thomas for a speedy recovery 🙏.
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“This gives real hope that the club can remain at its rightful home for decades to come.". @PontypoolRFC is delighted to confirm that the club’s planning application to rejuvenate @PontypoolPark has been approved by @torfaencouncil. Full club statement →
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Today, @PontypoolRFC secured its 44th consecutive National Championship victory. In doing so, the club surpassed the previous record of 43 straight wins, set by @evrfc in 2014. Pooler are now the most successful team in National Championship history!. A proud moment!. 🇾🇪
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FT | @Cardiff_RFC 32 - @PontypoolRFC 43. It's QUARTER FINAL time for Pooler!. #PoolerArmy - you were superb!. 🇾🇪🇾🇪🇾🇪
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Massive congratulations to @Bargoedrfc for winning the WRU Admiral National Championship title 🏆. They've played some great rugby this season and are more than worthy winners 👏.
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😍 VICTORY IN THE DERBY. It was tough and Pooler had to grind it out but they have shown they are capable of doing that. Nothing but respect for @evrfc for the total commitment and desire they showed. That's now SEVEN consecutive wins in the Indigo Premiership. ❤️🤍🖤
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"When I walk up those steps for the first time on game day, it’s going to be a fantastic feeling.". @PontypoolRFC is pleased to announce the signing of Ben Flower ahead of the 2021-2022 WRU National Championship season. For more details, visit ➞
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.@PontypoolRFC and @torfaencouncil are pleased to announce the launch of a new strategy that aims to secure the club's long-term future at @PontypoolPark by June 2019. @PontypoolRFC has therefore halted plans to leave its historic home. Full statement →
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In response to the events of the past week, @PontypoolRFC wish to place on record our full and unequivocal support for our Chief Executive Officer, @BenJeffreys. Full club statement →
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In 2012, @PontypoolRFC very nearly became extinct. 1,725 long days of blood, sweat and tears later, we are champions!. Never. Give. Up. 🇾🇪
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.@PontypoolRFC is pleased to confirm that the club has been granted an A Licence by the @WelshRugbyUnion. Should Pooler be successful in winning the Specsavers Championship title, the club will earn promotion to the Indigo Premiership for the 2020-2021 season. #WeGoAgain. 💪🏻🇾🇪
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.@PontypoolRFC is pleased to confirm that the club has submitted a full planning application to @torfaencouncil in respect of plans to make wholesale improvements to @PontypoolPark. To learn more about our exciting plans, please visit → #PoolerArmy
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This evening, Peter and @BenJeffreys presented @PontypoolRFC’s kit-man, Terry ‘Tiger’ Simons, with the National Championship trophy. Tiger was unable to attend the celebrations this week due to ill-health. Having served the club for over 60 years, he deserved this moment!. 🇾🇪
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👏 Thank you for your incredible support last night. Both teams were well supported with approximately 2,500 turning up for the Gwent derby.
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Great magnanimity from @LlanelliRFC supporters at full-time yesterday. #PontypoolvLlanelli
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FULL-TIME!. @PontypoolRFC 23-8 @CarmQuinsRFC. We've done it! Pontypool move into the last eight of the WRU National Cup for a second consecutive season. #PoolerAndProud #PoolerArmy
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FULL-TIME!. @Narberth_rfc 20-27 @PontypoolRFC . WE'VE DONE IT!. Pontypool defeat Narberth to record an unbeaten 2017/2018 WRU National Championship campaign. #PoolerArmy #PoolerAndProud
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😍 WE'RE IN THE FINAL!. A highly competitive game in Ebbw Vale but the boys dug deep, defended resolutely when they needed to and had enough in attack to edge past the Welsh All Blacks. We will see you all at the Principality Stadium!
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When Tiger Woods can no longer lay claim to the greatest comeback in sport. 😂😂😂
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Today's official man of the match was Sam Scarfe. A monster of a performance 👏
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Today we celebrate going an entire year unbeaten in competitive fixtures. The run has included 22 victories in the National Championship as well as one victory in the National Cup. Congratulations to everyone at the club and thanks to the fans for their support. 👏👏👏
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Despite not being able to record the victory this evening, the team contributed to an excellent game. They did Leighton hugely proud. #OnePooler
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.@PontypoolRFC is delighted to announce that phase two of the club’s ambitious plans to re-develop Pontypool Park will commence this week. This phase of works will see the complete renovation of the newly named 'Ray Prosser Stand'. Further details →
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FT | @PontypoolRFC 23 - @GlamWandsRFC 3. Pooler have won the 2016/17WRU National Championship title!. #PoolerArmy 🇾🇪
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FULL-TIME!. @crosskeysrfc 9-12 @PontypoolRFC . Pooler move into the last eight of the National Cup for a third consecutive season after defeating Cross Keys. Pooler's points came courtesy of tries from Martin Luckwell & Lloyd Lewis, with Matthew Lewis kicking one conversion.
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Special Mention. Adam Stratton. With a reputation as one of the best players outside the top two divisions in Wales, Stratton has justified the hype with an excellent first season after moving from Pontypool United. The talent is out there, folks!. Appearances: 18. Tries: 9
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It with immense sadness that @PontypoolRFC today announces the passing of the club’s legendary kit-man, Terry ‘Tiger’ Simons, after a lengthy period of illness. Tiger devoted over 70 years of service to the club. Our tribute to Tiger →
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FULL-TIME!. @cardiffmetrfc 40-41 @PontypoolRFC . What a game! . Pooler record their 42nd consecutive victory in the WRU National Championship with a nail-biting victory in Cyncoed. Matthew Lewis slotting a drop goal late on to win the game for Pooler. #Pooler150
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Everybody @PontypoolRFC was inspired by @MattSilva70's bravery in his moving interview yesterday. In response, we're aiming to raise £10,000 to help Matt receive specialist treatment for Alcoholism. Any donations would be much appreciated. Thank you!.
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It is now confirmed. @PontypoolRFC will face @LlanelliRFC in the @PrincipalityPRM play-off next week in Aberavon!. #PoolerArmy. 🇾🇪.
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🇾🇪 @PontypoolRFC stands with Ukraine 🇺🇦. Following the devastating events unfolding in Ukraine, we will donate all ticket and programme sales from Saturday’s WRU National Championship fixture versus @TrebanosRugby to @decappeal. Our CEO, @BenJeffreys, offers more details below:
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Earlier today, our volunteers paid a wonderful tribute to a true legend of @PontypoolRFC, Pat Shepphard. Pooler is more than a rugby club, it’s a family. The volunteers did the club proud today.
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You couldn't script it! .In the dying minutes Pooler were creeping their way up the field inch by inch when Langdon took control of the ball, looked up, aimed for the posts and slotted the ball between them for last-minute game-winning drop goal. UNBELIEVABLE. 🔵 29-31 🇾🇪 [80]
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'Pontypool RFC: One Game'. The story of Pooler's quest for glory, produced by @GregCaineMedia. Coming September 2019. 🍿
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This afternoon's victory at Mount Pleasant Park was the club's 60th consecutive win in the WRU National Specsavers Championship. The run began on Saturday 1st April 2017, with a 23-3 victory over Glamorgan Wanderers at Pontypool Park. #PoolerAndProud
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FULL TIME!. @RFCMerthyr 20-18 @PontypoolRFC . Pooler fall to a narrow defeat at Eugene Cross Park as Merthyr progress to the final of the WRU National Cup. We can be incredibly proud of our squad's efforts in the cup this season. Congratulations @RFCMerthyr!. #Pooler150
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It is with immense shock and sadness that @PontypoolRFC today announces the passing of legendary club volunteer and supporter, Pat Shepphard. Pat was hugely respected and the pride she placed in her work will be irreplaceable. Our tribute to Pat →
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"The time is right for me to say goodbye to this truly remarkable rugby club." . @PontypoolRFC today announces that @BenJeffreys will stand down as the club’s chief executive officer at the end of September. Full club statement ➞
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We would like to wish Happy Birthday to Mr Ray Prosser. A true Pontypool and Welsh rugby icon. #RayProsser #PoolerAndProud.
Ray Prosser, born 93 years ago today in Pontypool. Former Wales international & British Lion, Prosser was also a hugely successful coach @PontypoolRFC 1970's & 80's. Happy Birthday Pross!. Grateful thanks to Ron Pike for the caricature of Pross, published we think around 1960
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On Friday evening, @PontypoolRFC will take on @LlanelliRFC for a place in the @PrincipalityPRM. Club President, Graham Price, has recorded a good luck message for the squad. 👇👇👇
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🏆 We did what we needed to do to become LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. An entertaining encounter that consisted of ten tries against a strong and athletic Archers side under the blistering heat. What a season for Pontypool. League and Cup double!
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Pontypool have retained the title with five games to spare and having lost just once in the league since the start of last season. 2016/17 - 2017/18. 🏆 🏆. #PoolerAndProud #PoolerArmy
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📅 03/05/08 - Gareth Betts makes 49th Pooler appearance against Rumney RFC. ⏳14 years & 318 days later. 📅 17/03/23 - Gareth Betts makes 50th Pooler appearance against TATA Steel RFC. 📖 A club record! . #WeGoAgain
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FULL-TIME!. @PontypoolRFC 13-10 @Bargoedrfc . Pontypool record a hugely significant victory in the top-of-the-table clash at Pontypool Park. Pooler's points came courtesy of a try from Lloyd Lewis and eight points from the boot of Kieran Meek. #WeGoAgain
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CYFWELIAD CYMRAEG 🏴. Mae Hyfforddwr Backs, Tom Hancock, yn falch gyda'r perfformiad heddi, a ma fe'n gobeithio'r tim yn gallu mynd un ymhellach na blwyddyn diwethaf yn y cwpan 🏆. 🔴⚪️⚫️
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😍 WHAT A BIG WIN!. Pooler showed the best of their attack & defence today. The players stood up to the test at the Gnoll and got their reward. Neath pushed us all the way, as they always do, but the boys showed they had enough to get the W. Let's do it again next month 😉
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#WeWillGoAgain 💪🏻🇾🇪.
Know I’m bias but what a beautiful setting to watch rugby. Miss watching @PontypoolRFC but looking forward to next season and seeing everyone again 🇾🇪
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Thank you for your amazing support today 👏.We were delighted to see so many of you come to support the boys - over 1,000 packed out Pontypool Park. It was an emotional, memorable and enjoyable day. Enjoy your night #PoolerFamily. #WeGoAgain
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.@PontypoolRFC is delighted to announce that the WRU has awarded the club an A Licence for the 2018-2019 season. Pooler must now win the National Championship and @PrincipalityPRM play-off to secure promotion next year. Full release → #PoolerArmy 🇾🇪
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Late drama at Cardiff Arms Park secures a superb win. Amosa Nove is the away day hero once again but a tremendous squad efforts ensures the good form continues. That extends to the Pooler Army, who were incredible. Thank you to @Cardiff_RFC for a great battle on the field.
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Amazing piece of history!.
Pontypool & Newbridge vs South Africa 1951 Rugby.Pontypool Park, 18 October 1951.(6-15).Victoria de Sudáfrica que venció en 30 de los 31 partidos de la gira. Partido con la presencia en el público de Wilf Wooller.
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On Friday night, @PontypoolRFC.will take on @LlanelliRFC.in an eagerly-anticipated play-off clash. Victory for Pooler would see the club return to the @PrincipalityPRM for the first time since 2012. @GregCaineSport has put together a little something to whet the appetite.
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.@PontypoolRFC is delighted to announce that the @WelshRugbyUnion has granted the club an A Licence for the 2017-2018 season, despite the @PrincipalityPRM remaining ring-fenced until the conclusion of next season → . #PoolerArmy. 🔴⚪️⚫️
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"Many clubs have their moment in time, but very few etch themselves into a place in history. Ray transformed @PontypoolRFC into a world-renowned powerhouse.". Peter and @BenJeffreys pay tribute to the legendary Ray Prosser, who passed away yesterday →
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We would like to congratulate, Lloyd Lewis, on his call-up to the Wales 7s squad. Go well, Lloyd!.
🏴 squad for @LASevensRugby & @CanadaSevens . 🔙 @EthanDavies10 and @lloydylew . 🆕 @callumcarson99, @callyjames8, @caine_woolerton, Alex Grey. 📰 -
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🤩 What a year it has been. We started 2023 chasing promotion back to the Premiership and managed to claim an unbeaten National Championship & Championship Cup double (winning every game) along the way. We end the year 4th place in the league on our return to the top tier.
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What a team, what a support, what a club!. Thank you for your amazing support once again. You never stopped singing from the moment you got to the ground to the final whistle. The whole country heard you. We couldn't have done this without you. #BestSupportInTheWorld
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Pontypool RFC is pleased to announce the signing of Adam Stratton from Pontypool United RFC, with the start of the 2019-2020 WRU Specsavers Championship now moving into view. To read more about the signing, please visit → #WeGoAgain
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