Rhondda Rugby Initiative provides opportunities through the medium of rugby union for youngsters to develop and extend their social skills and networks.
Our extraordinary President, Mr. Terry Williams continues to battle ill health in his own inimitable way. His wife Mair & his wonderful family are doing all they can - may we ask you to show your appreciation of a very special man and his loved ones by RT, liking or commenting.
Mr Tony Rowlands running out to officiate at his last ever game. The first recipient of the Juno Moneta Community Shield, RSR cannot thank you enough for your help! Cheers Tony!
WALES U20 v SCOTLAND U20s: Here’s our former RSR boys involved today in a fine performance and win in Italy!
@WelshRugbyUnion
U20s 45: Scotland U20s 15 - congratulations boys!
#teamRSR
CAMERON LEWIS: RSR would like to wish our former captain all the very best with his move to Australia. Cameron vacates his WRU hub officer role at Ysgol Cwm Rhondda to experience pastures anew. Cameron is not only a fine player, he is also a wonderful ambassador for RSR! Go well!
SIX RHONDDA BOYS IN
@WelshRugbyUnion
U20s. What a wonderful photograph this is! Each of them has their own story to tell, we congratulate them all and wish them continued success!
#teamRSR
DEWAR SHIELD FINAL: PRINCIPALITY STADIUM WEDNESDAY APRIL 27th KO 6.40pm - Here are our boys representing us - they’d love to see you there!
#teamRSR
@AllWalesSport
RSR have just heard the sad news of the passing of our President Terry Williams. Today, Rhondda and beyond have lost a very, very special man..... Our condolences to his wonderful devoted wife, Mair and family.
RSR have just heard of the sad loss of George Huntley, founder of M&P Contractors Wales Ltd, who through Mark, his son and colleagues are such wonderful supporters of our project. Please accept our condolences, the strength of your family will help you through this...god bless.
Congratulations to
@RygbiCaerdydd
On the day a deserved win. Our boys? Absolutely gutted for them but immensely proud of everyone of them! What a great set of boys!
#teamRSR
RSR have received some worrying news.. A former boy of ours is in hospital after a horrific attack on him... Adam Harcombe is a lovely boy from a lovely family... our prayers and wishes are with them all...
JOSH ADAMS: We cannot thank
@JoshAdams951
and
@Cardiff_Rugby
enough for his attendance at our Dewar Shield Squad Blazer Presentation. Josh was absolutely great with the boys and parents! Thank you Josh and good luck!
BERNARD JONES OBE: It is with very heavy hearts that RSR bring devastating news of the passing of an incredible Rhondda man. Bernard has helped literally many thousands of Rhondda children and others with his unassuming philanthropy - we are & will always be indebted to him RIP.
THE PRIDE OF RHONDDA! Congratulations to our current Dewar Shield Squad on a hard fought win against a very spirited Cardiff Schools A side. A moment to saviour having played on the hallowed Cardiff Arms Park "turf".
Image by
@photographyrsp
WEDDING BELLS FOR OUR JACK! RSR are very excited for
@jackdunning1
& his gorgeous bride to be Charlotte Dahl.
They tie the knot tomorrow! Jack plays such a vital role for RSR in the community & Charlotte has always been very supportive. We wish u both a wonderful future together!
What do you see in this image? RSR sees an incredible community & friends supporting a young man who is going through a very challenging time AND an inspirational individual who knows no bounds or negativity. Our Adam
#AH12
@GotheDistanceAH
Logan Luker: No words can express our sadness enough. The loss of this young man is devastating to the whole community and obviously more so to his family & friends. Please, please, take care. RSR send our condolences & heartfelt love to all that benefited by knowing Logan. RIP.
WINNERS! We cannot express how proud we are of our boys in the Welsh Schools’ National Sevens! After the disappointment of losing the Dewar Shield Final, it takes a group of special boys to react in such a positive way! CONGRATULATIONS!
#teamRSR
DEWAR SHIELD FINAL: Congratulations to
@Bdsru15s
on a terrific win! Also to our great friends
@MMADACADEMY
who gave their all. We must give a special mention to former RSR player & coach,
@LewisCrabbe
who has now won the coveted shield as a player and coach! Great stuff Lewis!
A massive nod of respect to our Dewar Shield Squad for their incredible efforts. You may have lost the game today boys - but because of your commitment you’ve won so much more! We salute you - we are all gutted, just lose graciously and move on ...
#teamRSR
Mr. Steve Bowden: We are shocked and very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Steve was a staunch supporter of ours and more importantly, a friend and a true gentleman. Our condolences to Allison, daughters and family... A massive loss for us all...
REGAN LEWIS: On Wednesday, Regan sustained a very serious injury whilst playing for his school. RSR are very pleased to hear he is on the mend and has been incredibly brave. Good luck Regan, out of this very unfortunate accident you have shown that you are made of great stuff!
RSR Dewar Shield Squad 2017/18 - We know you gutted about tonight's result, so are we.... but it's part of your journey to better things. We are so proud of you - you're a credit to Rhondda, your family and yourself!
ADAM HARCOMBE: RSR are keeping in touch with Adam's family and friends to hear of his progress. We are extremely pleased to say that he has made progress albeit in small measures. Adam through the disgraceful actions of others is fighting his biggest battle...
#teamAdamH
#teamRSR
WONDERFUL NEWS! Six RSR boys selected for
@WelshRugbyUnion
U20s ! We are very proud of these guys who are getting the rewards of combining sheer hard work with their talent! Enjoy every moment boys and “ Be the BEST you can be!”
GREAT NEWS! RSR are thrilled to hear that three of our former boys have been offered contracts with the
@ospreys
! Congratulations Lewis Lloyd, Ellis Fackrell & Harvey Nash ! Good luck, keep working hard.
#teamRSR
DEWAR SHIELD MATCH RESULT: RSR 34
@RygbiCaerdydd
21. What an advertisement for schoolboy rugby this was. Played at a frantic pace from the off!
@AllWalesSport
What a Parry on! A wonderful photograph of Gavin Parry after gaining his first cap for Scotland U20s! The pride and joy on all their faces say it all, Congratulations Gavin!
#teamRSR
WRU EMERGING PLAYER PATHWAY: Our old friend Mike Connor of the
@WelshRugbyUnion
attended our training session held on Ferndale's new 4g pitch. Mike brought with him some much needed and valued equipment to the session. He also gave our boys some great advice! Thank you Mike!
RSR HALL OF FAME 2017: A massive congratulations to this year's recipient Keiron Assiratti, a great achievement, everyone at RSR wish you every success for the future! Smiles all round from Chris & Azza, front row boys in unison!
Neil Hutchings; RSR would like to acknowledge the passing of a great Rhondda rugby man. Not only a fine player, Neil was instrumental in Rhondda rugby as a captain and chairman of his beloved
@TreorchyZebras
Above all, he was a gentleman, dedicated to his family - RIP Neil.
THANK YOU SHERIFF! RSR DEWAR SHIELD SQUAD BLAZER PRESENTATION 2022 with Scarlets, Wales and British & Irish Lion - KEN OWENS.We are so grateful to Ken, he was absolutely brilliant!
CARDIFF BLUES U18s 2018/19 A massive congratulations to these boys from our Dewar Shield Winners 2017 for making the squad!
Iestyn Haskins
Harrison Chapman
Corben Evans
Kelly Jones
Niall Jackson
Ethan Fackrell
Ethan Lloyd
Josh Philips
Kian Beach
#teamRSR
RSR RUGBY NEWS!
An exciting new era begins tomorrow - when "Rhondda Secondary Schools Senior Group" play their first ever official game v Llandovery College 2nds in Llandovery. The side will be captained by RSR, Tonyrefail and Welsh Academical's No 8 Carwyn Owen, Good luck boys!
CONGRATULATIONS BOYS! Here are our Dewar Shield Squad that gained a fine win tonight at Pontypool Park against a very spirited Pontypool Schools side. Pictured in front of the Ray Prosser stand, he would have been very pleased to see the commitment shown by both teams!
Jenson Evans - a Rhondda Schoolboy.. RSR and
@Pontypoolu15s
will show their respect and support for Jenson and his family by observing a minutes silence before their
@dewar_shield
match on Saturday at
@porthquinsrfc
KO 10.30.. words fail us... RIP Jenson...
WALES U18s : RSR fabulous five named! A massive congratulations to; Ethan Fackerell. Josh Phillips. Efan Daniel. Harvey Nash. Cameron Winnett on their selection - wonderful to hear.. do your best, enjoy and do yourself proud!
Louis Andrew Assiratti: RSR are very saddened to hear of the passing of a very proud dad and grandfather. Louis was a lovely man who adored and loved his boys and family. Condolences to Neil, Greg, Keiron and family.
RSR WHISTLEBLOWER: We are hearing great things about a former RSR player, who has decided to take up refereeing . Fraiser Morgan is making remarkable progress and is already receiving accolades from afar.. Great stuff Fraiser - Good luck!
PROUD! RSR are so pleased to see our former player
@_shanelewis6
gain his first cap.. CONGRATULATIONS SHANE! Shane is a superb role model for any aspiring player - he has worked tirelessly for this moment! ENJOY SHANE!
A massive congratulations to former RSR boy
@WillGriffJ
on his magnificent call up to
@WelshRugbyUnion
Six Nations Squad! Also to
@tomosgwilliams
for his expected inclusion :) - great stuff boys!
RSR invited Matt Sherratt this evening to coach a U15s training session. Matt was simply superb! We cannot thank him enough.
@Cardiff_Rugby
@WelshRugbyUnion
RSR are shocked & very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Neil Powell. Neil was a very well respected, terrific supporter of ours & took immense pride of his grandsons, Blake & Taylor wearing the red shirt. Condolences to; Gail, Gemma and the boys... he will be missed.
WALES U18s SQUAD: Two of our former boys have been selected in the initial training squad. Massive congratulations to Jacob Symes & Gavin Parry, who were named. RSR are very proud of you boys - give it your all and enjoy!
RSR are very saddened to hear of the passing of John Watts. A fine man, grandfather of our Jack and a great supporter of ours. RIP John, we will all miss you.
Congratulations to former RSR boys - Jacob Symes and Gavin Parry! Both played for Wales U18s in a training game against Scotland, helping them to get a win! The result was 34-17. Great stuff boys!
Massive Congratulations to RSR’s Iestyn Harris, who’s been selected in the Wales U20 squad for the Junior World Championships which start in France at the end of this month ! Fabulous news!
#teamRSR
RSR are very sad to hear of the passing of Michael Harrison. A proud grandfather of RSR player Jake Baldwin & a great supporter of ours. Mike was a true rugby man officiating at Gilfach RFC, The Mid District and Glamorgan County . Our condolences to Jake, family & friends - RIP.
DEWAR SHIELD SEMI FINAL: All roads lead to Tata Steel RFC tomorrow for our game against our old friends,
@LDSRU15
KO 6pm... please try and get there to support the boys!
RSR are shocked to hear of an accident involving one of our boys - Joel Day ... a lovely boy... we wish him a good speedy recovery... we’re with you Joel...
DEWAR SHIELD SEMI FINAL: v Cardiff Schools, Wed April 3rd, Brewery Field Bridgend, KO 6pm - We are looking forward to a massive challenge from our neighbours - one thing’s for sure, we’ll give it our all!
#teamRSR
DEWAR SHIELD FINAL: RSR would like to wish all players from both sides well. A wonderful experience for all involved. Enjoy the experience and create your own memories!
@RygbiCaerdydd
Massive congratulations to the RSR boys selected for the initial
@Cardiff_Rugby
North U16s Squad
Gethin Davies,
Caden Thomas,
Owen Pugsley,
Harvey Jones,
Sam Talbot,
Josh Pearce,
Josh Wilce,
Kamren Harris,
Jacob Greene,
Evan Rees & Callum Jones! Keep working hard!
DEWAR SHIELD RESULT :
@Pontypoolu15s
8 RSR 29... congratulations to our boys and Pontypool for their great effort ! Also a big thank you to Pontypool for their customary welcome ..
@AllWalesSport
HE’S 50! Many happy returns to our Neil on his half century birthday! One of twins (Happy Birthday Roddy!) Neil has worked for and supported us in so many ways, thank you Neil!
@neil_boobyer
WALES CALL UPS! Congratulations to Codi Purnell & Evan Gallagher on their call ups to the Wales U18s Squad! Great stuff both, we're very proud..
#TeamRSR
RSR DEWAR SHIELD SQUAD 2019/20: THE FIRST IMAGE. Here are the boys to represent the historic borough of Rhondda...for the forthcoming season... good luck boys, work hard and enjoy!