Pontypridd v Cinderford – Matchday Preview
Next on Pontypridd RFC’s pre-season schedule is an Anglo-Welsh clash against Cinderford RFC. The friendly match against the men from the Forest of Dean takes place at Sardis Road this Saturday 17th August and kicks off at 3:00pm.
Last season, on Saturday 19th August 2023 the two clubs met at Cindy’s Dockham Road ground and a points-fest played out in the West Country sun with Ponty winning 40 points to 34.
Pontypridd will be looking to keep building momentum this Saturday following pre-season wins over Abercwmboi and Tenby United respectively. The Valley Commandos have registered two wins out of two whilst being able to give valuable game time to both core squad members and a number of trialists who have performed admirably.
Cinderford RFC now ply their trade in RFU National League 2 West following their unfortunate relegation from RFU National League 1 last season, but they are a proud club that will be eager to return to National League 1 at the conclusion of 2024/25 and will no doubt provide Ponty with another stern test this Saturday afternoon.
SUPPORTER INFORMATION:
Tickets – Saturday’s match is once again all-pay therefore season tickets aren’t valid (except for Gold Card members) and admission prices will be the same as our last home match – £5.00 full, £4.00 concession access-all-areas and under 16’s free if accompanied by a paying adult. Our E-ticketing service isn’t available for our pre-season matches so tickets can only be purchased on the day. We accept both cash and card but please note that cash payments will likely allow quicker entry into the stadium. Supporter access is via the Clubhouse end of the ground only.
‘One Club Day’ – This Saturday is one of Pontypridd RFC’s designated One Club days. There will be a One Club photograph taken early afternoon before (hopefully) Ponty U7s and U8s playing* prior to the senior match. At the conclusion of the senior match Ponty Youth will be playing St. Peters Youth at 5:30pm to complete a brilliant afternoon’s rugby action on the pitch.
*If there are any U7 and U8 sides looking for matches this Saturday please contact us at media@ponty.net
Meet the players – As part of the aforementioned One Club Day, following Ponty v Cinderford there will an opportunity for supporters to stay behind to mingle and chat with the Pontypridd RFC playing squad in and around the Clubhouse area at Sardis Road.
Club Shop – Whilst the Club and the Club Shop are still awaiting its brand new playing kit and merchandise ahead of the new season, we can announce that the Club Shop will be open this Saturday from 1:30pm-5:00pm with a clearance sale of lots of old stock – come and have a look inside and grab yourself a bargain or two!
Ground opening – The Clubhouse will be open from midday onwards and we will be showing live coverage of Ipswich Town v Liverpool in the Premier League – 12:30pm kick off.
Cinderford Rugby Football Club were great hosts last season and we are looking forward to returning the favour this Saturday at Sardis Road.
