Our History

1920 Januray 17

Report extracted from this copy of the Argus (shown opposite) reads...

"Panteg were the visitors to Hafodyrynys last Saturday, and although the visitors were far the more experienced and heavier side they were defeated by three points to nil, a try scored by T.Lewis, the home outside half, who followed up the kick by T.Hale, beat the full back and scored wide. The home forwards played their finest game of the season, and outclassed their opponents. The home side heeled five times out of six. W.Potter, W.Davies and B.Johns were the pick of the pack. The home halves played a great game. Tom Lewis is a tower of strength to the team. T.Hale still keeps his form, and his play in the long line-outs was a feature of the match. E.Hale (his brother) at full back plays a good game. His fielding and tackling is sure and he has a good kick. The home forwards are to be complimented on their great display."

On the same page reports on Abertillery losing to Pill Harriers, Tredegar beating Varteg, Risca beating Pontypool, Crumlin drawing with Llanhilleth, Abercarn 2nds drawing with Chepstow and Machan 2nds take on Pill reserves.

On the international front G Stephens (Neath) elected captain is not fit for the game while the reserves were named as; M Thomas (Ebbw Vale) Wing, G Davies (Guy's Hospital & Lanelly) Centre, W H Evans (Treherbert) Half, F Rees (Cross Keys) Inside Half, W B Jones (Treherbert) Forward, B Huxtable (Swansea) Forward and Dr G Thomas (Neath) Back.