Merthyr RFC set to become new force in Welsh Rugby

First topic message reminder :

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-set-become-new-9377183

Thoughts?

Steffan wrote:

Chunky Norwich wrote:

Steffan wrote:

Chunky Norwich wrote:I hope when the stadium is finished there's a big sign over it saying "Home of Valleys rugby".

Why?

To annoy Ponty.

Why? What have Ponty done to you?

Embarrassed me.

Chunky Norwich wrote:

Steffan wrote:

Chunky Norwich wrote:

Steffan wrote:

Chunky Norwich wrote:I hope when the stadium is finished there's a big sign over it saying "Home of Valleys rugby".

Why?

To annoy Ponty.

Why? What have Ponty done to you?

Embarrassed me.

You do that yourself mate without anyone else's help

Regards

Why would Merthyr we considered Home of the Valleys anymore or less than Ponty are?

bedfordwelsh wrote:Why would Merthyr we considered Home of the Valleys anymore or less than Ponty are?

That's the entire point!

bedfordwelsh wrote:Why would Merthyr we considered Home of the Valleys anymore or less than Ponty are?

What are we?
We're wide awake!

Chunky Norwich wrote:

bedfordwelsh wrote:Why would Merthyr we considered Home of the Valleys anymore or less than Ponty are?

That's the entire point!

Yeah Bedford that was his point. The home of Valleys rugby is in their HQ in the capital city . No, not the millennium stadium...

The Saint wrote:

Chunky Norwich wrote:

bedfordwelsh wrote:Why would Merthyr we considered Home of the Valleys anymore or less than Ponty are?

That's the entire point!

Yeah Bedford that was his point. The home of Valleys rugby is in their HQ in the capital city . No, not the millennium stadium...

I'm looking forward to the collaboration between Blues and Merthyr. It will be good for Welsh rugby.

The Saint wrote:I'm looking forward to the collaboration between Blues and Merthyr. It will be good for Cardiff rugby.

Heard from a source that there aren't any superstars coming in now, one of those supposedly not signing is Matthew Rees.

Rees had been linked with Worcester at about the same time this news all broke.

Filese was at the beach rugby in a Blues shirt doing signings and what not. What is the status with him now? Is he basically a Blues player loaned out to Merthyr?

Coleman wrote:Filese was at the beach rugby in a Blues shirt doing signings and what not. What is the status with him now? Is he basically a Blues player loaned out to Merthyr?

Dunno for sure, but he's still included in the first team squad.....

http://www.cardiffblues.com/rugby/first_team_squad.php

Merthyr RFC sign Wales international Andy Powell as club's ambitious plans begin to take shape

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-sign-wales-international-9649360#ICID=FB-Wales-main

Steffan wrote:Merthyr RFC sign Wales international Andy Powell as club's ambitious plans begin to take shape

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-sign-wales-international-9649360#ICID=FB-Wales-main

"They have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup."

Cardiff Dave wrote:

Steffan wrote:Merthyr RFC sign Wales international Andy Powell as club's ambitious plans begin to take shape

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-sign-wales-international-9649360#ICID=FB-Wales-main

"They have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup."

That quote from the Fail Online looked very much like a post from a while back on this thread.

LordDowlais wrote:We are building quite the team up here now, we have signed the following players so far we have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup.

So it begs the question, Lord Dowlais how long have you been working for the Fail?

That'a pretty scary. I wonder how long they've been trawling this forum for info.

Coleman wrote:That'a pretty scary. I wonder how long they've been trawling this forum for info.

Pay attention boys mun. It's just the Fail repeating stuff they've previously published.
Last paragraph....

22 June 2015
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-insist-theyll-facilities-9500260

ScarletSpiderman wrote:

Cardiff Dave wrote:

Steffan wrote:Merthyr RFC sign Wales international Andy Powell as club's ambitious plans begin to take shape

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-sign-wales-international-9649360#ICID=FB-Wales-main

"They have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup."

That quote from the Fail Online looked very much like a post from a while back on this thread.

LordDowlais wrote:We are building quite the team up here now, we have signed the following players so far we have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup.

So it begs the question, Lord Dowlais how long have you been working for the Fail?

LD nicked it mun. He's a geezer.

BBC headline rugby news....

"Matthew Rees' decision expected within days says Merthyr coach"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/33524322

Cardiff Dave wrote:

ScarletSpiderman wrote:

Cardiff Dave wrote:

Steffan wrote:Merthyr RFC sign Wales international Andy Powell as club's ambitious plans begin to take shape

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-sign-wales-international-9649360#ICID=FB-Wales-main

"They have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup."

That quote from the Fail Online looked very much like a post from a while back on this thread.

LordDowlais wrote:We are building quite the team up here now, we have signed the following players so far we have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup.

So it begs the question, Lord Dowlais how long have you been working for the Fail?

LD nicked it mun. He's a geezer.

Gutted, I thought I had finally got proof the 'journos' just troll fans forums for news

ScarletSpiderman wrote:

Cardiff Dave wrote:

ScarletSpiderman wrote:

Cardiff Dave wrote:

Steffan wrote:Merthyr RFC sign Wales international Andy Powell as club's ambitious plans begin to take shape

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-sign-wales-international-9649360#ICID=FB-Wales-main

"They have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup."

That quote from the Fail Online looked very much like a post from a while back on this thread.

LordDowlais wrote:We are building quite the team up here now, we have signed the following players so far we have already recruited ex-Ospreys centre David Bishop, former Wales U20s outside-half Matthew Jarvis, Ebbw Vale scrum-half Rhys Downes, Bedwas lock Phil Rees, Ebbw Vale back rower Gareth “Denver” Williams, plus Pontypridd forwards Craig Locke and James Howe, while Cardiff Blues prop Tau Filise is likely to be involved after the World Cup.

So it begs the question, Lord Dowlais how long have you been working for the Fail?

LD nicked it mun. He's a geezer.

Gutted, I thought I had finally got proof the 'journos' just troll fans forums for news

Course they do. Goes without saying.
They should try roughing it in the cheap seats though coz clearly they don't do that.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/leader-opposition-slams-welsh-government-9665798

Like the new "Merthyr" section added to the recently revamped BBC rugby website.

If anybody is interested, there is a nice video on this link and it shows what Merthyr are trying to do, although Owen Money (Lynn Mittell) is a Winkle of the highest order and not a person me or my family see eye to eye with, at least it shows Merthyr is a decent place.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/wales/33942194

Well, it's been a perfect start so far for the Iron men. Two wins out of two. They have beaten Bridgend 45-5 and walloped Beddau 5-55 to claim top spot with maximum points.


looking good so far.

They have also had another player banned for doping...

munkian wrote:They have also had another player banned for doping...

Andy Powell could be banned for being a dope....

Bargoed seem to be struggling somewhat. They lost their first league game. Was pretty shocked. Perhaps they've lost players, since they can't go up?

Another massive bonus point win for Merthyr. They have beaten RGC1404 54-14.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/match/ERUP3855657

Are anybody going to stop them ?

LordDowlais wrote:Another massive bonus point win for Merthyr. They have beaten RGC1404 54-14.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/match/ERUP3855657

Are anybody going to stop them ?

Nope.

Not in this league. Though it's almost a wasted effort, as they're bound to be one of the teams up anyway.

The Chief is up here now as well:-

http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/34726370

I told you it was happening.

Yep - I must admit I would like to watch Ponty vs Merthyr next year. What is the Wern's new stand like?

LordDowlais wrote:The Chief is up here now as well:-

http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/34726370

I told you it was happening.

Lookout Merthyr town centre on a Saturday night.

Risca Rev wrote:Bargoed seem to be struggling somewhat. They lost their first league game. Was pretty shocked. Perhaps they've lost players, since they can't go up?

A real kick in the nuts for them that was too. Of course if the Prem was expanded and then ring-fenced years ago there wouldn't be such a distasteful scenario.

LordDowlais wrote:The Chief is up here now as well:-

http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/34726370

I told you it was happening.

What did you tell us was happening? I thought Merthyr were going up to the premiership this year, but it must be next year, along with three others that fit the bill?

mikey_dragon wrote:

Risca Rev wrote:Bargoed seem to be struggling somewhat. They lost their first league game. Was pretty shocked. Perhaps they've lost players, since they can't go up?

A real kick in the nuts for them that was too. Of course if the Prem was expanded and then ring-fenced years ago there wouldn't be such a distasteful scenario.

Bargoed will never get in the prem unless they get an A licence.

If you earn your way in not once but twice, then perhaps he WRU should help make that happen.

mikey_dragon wrote:If you earn your way in not once but twice, then perhaps he WRU should help make that happen.

Yes, I agree. They the WRU should help as many clubs out as they can. They should have given Bargoed a loan to get an A licence.

If Cefn Cribwr can get a new clubhouse...

Well, well, well. Merthyr RFC are breaking records now as well. Poor old Llanharan Merthyr put 99 points on them and nilled them. A bad day to be a llanharan supporter.

http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/club/swalecchampionship/35306.php#.Vlw51NLhDcs

LD if you plan on attending any of the Ponty v Merthyr matches next year I expect you to buy me a regardless who wins (probably Merthyr at this rate)

Steffan wrote:LD if you plan on attending any of the Ponty v Merthyr matches next year I expect you to buy me a regardless who wins (probably Merthyr at this rate)

No probs Steff, the way we are going, I do not think there is going to be anybody who is going to stop us. I have a sneaky underlying suspicion that it is not going to stop at Merthyr either. With Cardiff Blues announcing they are going it alone, watch this space for a good account for a valleys regions involving the richer of the two brothers.

With one anomaly so far this season Merthyr have scored maximum points and scored 30+ points in every game home and away. The only blemish is a 13-20 loss to Pontypool.

They are building something here, and I cannot see it ending with premiership rugby.

Risca Rev wrote:

Very constructive again from our resident insulter.

Trust me there is something brewing here in Merthyr, Stan Thomas would not plough all this money into the club of he did not have an end game, and with his brother announcing he is cutting all ties with anybody North of the M4 then why do you think it is such a laughable situation. All the WRU would have to do is withdraw their side of Dragons and there would be an opening. Stan Thomas is only doing what RGC1404 are doing, the only difference is, he is making a better fist of it.

Where have I been insulting?

What side of the Dragons? I don't recall Peter Thomas saying that. Can you show me a link please?

What you are suggesting completely contradicts what Stanley Thomas said.

Risca Rev wrote:Where have I been insulting?

You have mocked steffan for his dyslexia.

Risca Rev wrote:What side of the Dragons? I don't recall Peter Thomas saying that. Can you show me a link please?

Doesn't the WRU own half of Dragons ?

Risca Rev wrote:What you are suggesting completely contradicts what Stanley Thomas said.

How is he going to work with a stand alone club that has totally washed their hands with the valleys ?

LordDowlais wrote:

Risca Rev wrote:Where have I been insulting?

You have mocked steffan for his dyslexia.

Risca Rev wrote:What side of the Dragons? I don't recall Peter Thomas saying that. Can you show me a link please?

Doesn't the WRU own half of Dragons ?

Risca Rev wrote:What you are suggesting completely contradicts what Stanley Thomas said.

How is he going to work with a stand alone club that has totally washed their hands with the valleys ?

No I haven't. How would I know he's dyslexic, for a start? Dear me. I suppose his homophobic attitude is okay with you though?

It doesn't own 50% of Dragons per sé.

So no proof of his quotes then? Just supposition again from you.

Risca Rev wrote:

LordDowlais wrote:

Risca Rev wrote:Where have I been insulting?

You have mocked steffan for his dyslexia.

Risca Rev wrote:What side of the Dragons? I don't recall Peter Thomas saying that. Can you show me a link please?

Doesn't the WRU own half of Dragons ?

Risca Rev wrote:What you are suggesting completely contradicts what Stanley Thomas said.

How is he going to work with a stand alone club that has totally washed their hands with the valleys ?

No I haven't. How would I know he's dyslexic, for a start? Dear me. I suppose his homophobic attitude is okay with you though?

It doesn't own 50% of Dragons per sé.

So no proof of his quotes then? Just supposition again from you.

What homophobic attitude ? Are you sure you ain't making things up to defend your own behaviour ?

Also, per se.........

Sorry...