Pontypridd v Newcastle Emlyn – Match Preview

On Saturday 19th April Pontypridd RFC host Newcastle Emlyn RFC at Sardis Road in the Admiral Premiership, kick-off will be 2:30pm.

The Valley Commandos travelled to Dôl Wiber prior to Christmas, on Saturday 14th December and bagged a 38-0 win – that was the first ever meeting between the two clubs.

Pontypridd head into tomorrow’s match knowing only a win will suffice if they have any chance of catching Merthyr at the top of the Premiership standings.

TEAM NEWS –

Ponty have made four changes to the XV that started at Pandy Park last Saturday, and there’s another two new faces that have come onto the bench.

Ben Stephens, Rob Jones and Rhys Emmott are the three who have come into the pack. Jacob Symes is the new face that has come into the backline and on the bench winger Josh Jackson is on permit from Carmarthen Quins and could make his debut.

Unavailability – All the players that are not involved tomorrow are either injured or unavailable as the business end of the season takes its toll.

There’s a milestone for another Ponty stalwart of recent years – Ben Stephens will make his 100th appearance for the club when he runs out for the match tomorrow afternoon.

The Pontypridd team selected to play Newcastle Emlyn is as follows:

15. Dale Stuckey. 14. Sam Talbot. 13. Stuart Floyd-Ellis. 12. Garyn Smith. 11. Jude Williams. 10. Jacob Symes. 9. Lucus Welch.

1. Ben Stephens. 2. Rob Jones. 3. Morgan Bosanko. 4. Mitch Barnard. 5. Kristian Parker. 6. Rhys Emmott. 7. Cally James (c). 8. Lloyd Riley.

Subs: 16. Kian Mattravers. 17. Ben Drew. 18. Garyn Daniel. 19. Niall Moore. 20. Ethan Evans. 21. Joey Williams. 22. Rhodri Smith. 23. Josh Jackson.

PONTYPRIDD YOUTH –

Following the senior match, Pontypridd Youth will be playing Abercwmboi Youth with 5:30pm kick-off – even more rugby action on the pitch for your enjoyment.

SUPPORTER INFORMATION:

Tickets – Admission on Saturday 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 Newcastle Emlyn – 19/4/2025

Supporter access is via the Clubhouse end of the ground only.

Live Sport In The Clubhouse – Our Clubhouse will be from midday onwards and we will be showing a mixture of live rugby on our screens throughout the afternoon – Harlequins v Sale (3:05pm) and Saracens v Gloucester (5:30pm) in the Gallagher Premiership, and Ospreys v Cardiff (3:00pm) and Dragons v Scarlets (5:30pm) in the URC.

Sardis Road is the place to be this Easter Saturday, and we look forward to welcoming all the supporters for both matches to The House Of Pain.