Pontypridd v Neath – Matchday Preview
Next up for Pontypridd RFC is a short four-day turnaround for a rearranged Admiral Premiership match against Neath RFC. The Welsh All Blacks visit Sardis Road this coming Wednesday evening 30th April for a 7:30pm kick-off.
Ponty travelled to The Lextan Gnoll earlier this season on Saturday 30th November, and it was just one of many hard-earned, close-fought wins on the road for the Valley Commandos during the current campaign. Pontypridd were forced to play more than half the match with 14 men after Joel Raikes’ red card at the end of the first period. But Ponty dug deep to triumph by 24 points to 19 thanks in the large to two tries from Rob Jones and one for Dale Stuckey.
The clubs’ last meeting at Sardis Road was on Saturday 13th January 2024 and Cally James, Garyn Smith, Joe Miles and Kristian Parker were amongst the eight Ponty try scorers which helped seal a 48-10 win.
The team’s defeat away at Ystrad Rhondda on Saturday coupled with Neath’s win away at Bonymaen now means that the two clubs sit in joint-second place on 86 league points. Neither Ponty or Neath can finish any lower than third, but both teams will be eyeing a second-placed finish and Wednesday’s match will go a long way to deciding that. Merthyr’s win at Brecon last Saturday confirmed them as Premiership Champions for the 2024/25 season – congratulations to the Ironmen.
There may be just two league matches left for Pontypridd this season, but there’s still lots to play for – as well as a potential victory on Wednesday helping their chances to finish second in the league, the Valley Commandos will need to beat Bargoed on the road in their final match to earn their place in the Mid District Premiership Final on 17th May. The team will need their 16th player – you – more than ever to get behind them in their final two league matches!
SPONSORS OPEN NIGHT –
It’s also our Sponsors Open Night this Wednesday. Whether you’re a current sponsor or you would like to get involved for the 2025/26 season now is the perfect time to connect – and you can pre-match and during half time. Here’s our recently published article regarding this – Sponsors Open Night – This Wednesday 30th April
SUPPORTER INFORMATION:
Tickets – Admission on Wednesday will be £12 full, £10 concession access-all-areas and under 16’s free if accompanied by a paying adult. You can purchase tickets on the day or to save time (which is recommended to miss the queues) you can use our online e-Ticket system, here’s the link which includes all our different packages – Pontypridd v Neath – 30/4/2025
Supporter access is via the Clubhouse end of the ground only.
Player(s) Of The Season Voting – For supporters who want to vote for which player(s) have been the team’s stand-out performers during the 2024-25 campaign, paper voting slips will be available in the Clubhouse.
Live Sport In The Clubhouse – Our Clubhouse will be from 5:30pm and we’ll be showing live Champions League semi-final action on the screens – Barcelona v Inter Milan which kicks off at 8:00pm.
We look forward to welcoming both sets of supporters to Sardis Road this Wednesday evening.
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