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A Community Team with a fine Heritage and Tradition, the future is bright, the future is GERMAN!! 🇩🇪
Joined December 2009
⚠️FRONT ROW UNION VIOLATION⚠️.A serious offence against the front row union by @lillbuff1 with a show and go, side step and putting on the after burners for a 20 metre finish 🚀🚀 . Shocking and disturbing offence! 😱
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🇩🇪CLUB STATEMENT 🇩🇪.We are pleased to announce that former @scarlets_rugby & @WelshRugbyUnion coach will join the coaching staff of Glynneath RFC until the end of the season. Wayne will head up the coaching team as Director of Rugby. Welcome to Abernant Park Wayne 🤝
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We pass on our condolences to Jon,Amy family and friends of Michael “Tubby”Griffiths. Player,coach,committee member and fixture secretary a volunteer who gave so much of his time to this club. A true rugby man and dear friend to us all, you will never be forgotten RIP❤️🔴⚫️
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🫡 THE LAST STAND🫡.Tomorrow night will be @Jam1parry final game as club captain. James holds the record (8) of most seasons as skipper. The word “legend” is thrown about but it definitely applies to him. Please come out tomorrow to say “Diolch” 👏🏻🇩🇪.(PS - he’s not retiring!)
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Putting the final touches to the ground improvement project. Who’s on the right ?
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🍾WE ARE CHAMPIONS!! 🍾.@Skewenrfc 19 (3 tries).@glynrfc (4 tries). A bonus point win sees us top the league!! 💪🏻.@AllWalesSport . @WRU_Community where’s our trophy? 🙄
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🇩🇪FINAL SCORE🇩🇪.@glynrfc 16.@rfc_mountain 15. We make the final at the Principality with the last kick of the game! .A tough contest. A big thank you to @AbercwmboiRFC for hosting
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⬆️PROMOTION⬆️.We are pleased to announce that we are now officially promoted to the Championship West for next season with Builth Wells unable to get a bonus point today. Thank you to @0787Burton for his quick maths and pointing it out. A lovely bit of Cup Final eve news!
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🇩🇪🏟️TEAM NEWS🏟️🇩🇪.Here’s your squad for the Div 1 Final at the @principalitysta against @llanelliwands . A tough team selection but it’s the whole squad that got us to this stage. We’re aware of the huge following we’ll have Sunday and we appreciate it. #thegermansarecoming🇩🇪
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President Max Boyce presenting James Parry with a signed Glynneath RFC past captains jersey. Some of the names on the jersey Vince Good and David Weaver club legends. Grant Bignel current club coach. James captained the club for seven consecutive seasons 2016/2023
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✍🏻BACKS COACH✍🏻.We’re pleased to announce @0Reilly10 has agreed to become Backs Coach at Abernant Park this season. Jack has played for Glynneath through Minis, Juniors, Youth and Seniors, and we’re delighted to have a home-grown talent come through to coach our 1st XV .🇩🇪
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👨🏻✈️2021/22 CAPTAIN 👨🏻✈️ .Club legend @Jam1parry will continue as captain taking over the club record with his 6th season at the helm. Captain, lineout jumper, jackler, ball carrier and chopper! Can’t pass off his left though 😜. Congratulations Paz 👏🏻#skipper 🇩🇪
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Good luck to Glynneath born and bred @CraigEvans91 today on your first @SixNationsRugby match. Better tan than all the Italians too 😉🇩🇪 #AR #SixNationsRugby #ITAvIRE.
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TONIGHT @glynrfc u12 v @BryncochRFC u12, 1 minute silence in Memory and Respect of #ellinorkett #respect #EN14 #rugbyfamily @gibson259 💕🏉
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💔RIP ARCHIE💔.The boys marked the fatal passing of “Archie” today along with our Bees in their game at Hirwaun. Archie played his junior rugby with Glynneath and was a well loved character in and around the club. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends 💔
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🇩🇪FINAL SCORE🇩🇪.@RhydyfelinRFC 20 (3 tries).@glynrfc 24 (3 tries). An epic battle that went to the wire, but the Germans pull through to progress into the Semi-Final. @AllWalesSport
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Great win for our Youth yesterday v Penallta Youth, onto the 1/4 finals now 6/6. Huge thanks to @PenalltaYoof @PenalltaRugby1 for the way in which they left the changing rooms. Diolch 🏉👍
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PRESS RELEASE - Max Boyce MBE Statue unveiling on Saturday 30th September 2023. Please can everyone share this “tweet” to spread the word of this event taking place.
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Can’t believe it’s 12 months since we lost this legend once met never forgotten ❤️🖤🏉🇩🇪🐝
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It seems @GwilWarriors go through on the ‘tries scored’ rule after a 50-50 final score. What a titanic battle! But we tip our hat to your doggedness! Good luck in the next round of the #VirtualWelshCup .A special thank you to all supporters and local clubs that voted 🇩🇪.
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A big thank you to Louise & Geraint for laying on a top quality Christmas dinner after training for the players, coaches and management 🍽️🎄🦃
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⭐️NEW PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT (SORT OF!) ⭐️.After taking some time out following a serious accident that would have retired off most players, James Pike returns! A hard-tackling, fast-talking centre, we are pleased to see Pikey back on the playing field. #germanpoacher 🇩🇪
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Our 16th player for tomorrow!!. Really delighted to see @maxboyceMBE pulling on the 🔴 and ⚫️ for tomorrow once again. C’mon the Glyn!!
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🇨🇦HALIFAX TOUR 2022🇨🇦.Last stop before the airport as we fly off to Halifax for our 2022 Tour. Fixtures against @EnfieldRFC tomorrow and @TarsRFC on Friday. Get the extra barrels in! #germansontour 🇩🇪🍺🏉
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🇩🇪✍🏻TRANSFER NEWS✍🏻🇩🇪.We welcome back @AlexBurton_9 to Abernant Park after a sabbatical at Hirwaun RFC and a couple of years of MMA training (just to warn any opposition players!🤣). Burts is a huge addition to our back division with the ability to cover 9 and centre 💪🏻
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A little late but many thanks to @Bonymaenrugby 2nds team for leaving the changing rooms the same as you found them at #AbernantPark on Friday evening in your Cup match v @DunvantRFC 2nds. @Geth_prop
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Doing our bit to support the NHS. The President presenting captain James Parry with the squads .t shirts. PS 2 metres social distancing.
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🙌🏻4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣🙌🏻.Tomorrow will see club legend Craig “Tuna” Tennant play his 400th game for the club. One of the best to don the Glynneath jersey and still scoring double figure tries every season! .Hopefully the boys can make it a day to remember tomorrow. 🤞🏻. Well done Tuna🇩🇪🐟
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Would like to thank all our supporters for their continued support both home and away,a difficult season for the boys at Abernant Park, a new challenge next season in Divison 1.News Grant Bignell appointed Forwards coach and James Parry retains the captaincy.
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Unfortunately the WRU have officially cancelled the season. We were in a good place so it’s tough on the players, management, committee, supporters & volunteers. But health is more important. A big thank you to everyone involved - we’ll be back stronger next season 💪🏻🇩🇪.
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What an amazing tribute. Shows a close bond between both towns. A big thank you from Glynneath RFC 🐝.
TRIBUTE TO MIKE "TUBBY" GRIFFITHS AT HAWICK YOUTH v MELROSE WASPS MATCH .A touching tribute to the man in Wales who lost his battle with MND. He was a great friend to Hawick Youth & the people of Hawick. @HawickU18s @glynrfc @AberavonRFC @neathrfc .
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🇩🇪2022/23🇩🇪.We finish the season with a battling effort at @Bonymaenrugby - a game we could have easily just passed up on. But its not in our DNA - the boys made them work for the W. Thanks to all the players, management, committee, permits and supporters! See you next season 🇩🇪.
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It’s been exactly one year since our last game - a midweek 3-3 classic away to @KenfigHillRFC with the rain coming in sideways! Hoped won’t be too long before we’re back at it 🤞🏻🇩🇪
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Well done to our Germans today but credit to @BirchgroveRFC who made it a tough afternoon at Parc Bedw. Superbly refereed by one of the best on the circuit @daicambourne and his AR Steff. We look forward to a tough encounter next sat down at @Bonymaenrugby #semispleasedrive 🇩🇪.
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Man of the March . Glynneath Rfc v Waunarlwydd RFC. Could only be James Parry a captains performance ,a fitting end to his 8 years of captaincy. He'll still be playing next season so never say never.
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We are extremely proud that a product of our M&J system has developed through the ranks and will hopefully get off the bench on Saturday for his first cap. Go well Keiran 👍🇩🇪🏉💪🏼.
🏴 𝐗𝐕 𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐑𝐔 🏴. 👊 Your Welsh side to take on Lloegr at Twickenham. 💪 Pleidiol Wyf i’m Gwlad!. #WelshRugby.
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🫡THANK YOU 🫡.Our outgoing Chairman Morgan Francis was presented with a signed jersey from the players. Morgan has overseen a very successful period since 2017, with a thriving M&J, a very strong Youth, the rebirth of the Bees and promotion winning 1st XV. Thanks from us all
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🏆GAME DAY🏆.It’s the big one today. We take on @llanelliwands for the @WRU_Community Division 1 Cup. It’s been a tough journey to get here, but the boys are ready and excited for it. We appreciate the huge support today. Last one leaving Glyn, please switch out the lights! .🇩🇪
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Congratulations to @NantymoelR for winning when it mattered - up n downer champions. First defeat of the season for the Germans 🇩🇪 #germansdefeated
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Winning Penalty from @dylanfrancis010 MATCH WINNER!!.@glynrfc 16 @rfc_mountain 15.Ze Germans are on their way to Cardiff!!.
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The inaugural Tubby Tens Tournament to raise funds for The Tubby Trust and remember a friend,player,coach and life member at Glynneath Rfc. Michael Tubby Griffiths . Thanks to all who attended the teams for taking part and the referees for officiating. What a day to remember.
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When two clubs come together to support a legend and a great cause @PancreaticCanUK .@glynneathRFC.@ResolvenRFC
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Try of the weekend, @glynrfc V @RFCMerthyr - can we get a RT pls? @NeathRugby @richardhibbard2 @Barbarian_FC
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Last game of the season & last in the Championship(for now!). Been a tough year but the boys dug in every week💪🏻 Thanks to the fans for sticking by us - see you later! 🍺. @TrebanosRugby (H) 🏉. Abernant Park📍. 2:30pm ⏰. @WRUChampionship 🏴. 🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🇩🇪.
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🐝 GLYNNEATH BEES 🐝 .Here is the Glynneath 2nds team, rebranded as ‘Glynneath Bees’ in memory of @TubbyTrust , to take on @BanwenRFC tonight at Abernant Park. Some real Glyn legends on show tonight, led by Greg Roberts. KO 7:30pm at Abernant Park. Please support the boys 🐝🇩🇪
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🏆SEMI FINAL DRAW🏆.We take on @newbridgerfc in the semi final of the WRU Specsavers Plate on Saturday 21st March #thegermansarecoming 🇩🇪
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🏉SKILLS COACH🏉.We are delighted to announce that @GeralltLewis has joined the club as Skills & Analysis Coach. He’s no stranger to the club, being a former Youth Coach. He will focus on skills and our video analysis and work and help develop our younger players. Welcome G 🇩🇪
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🗑️PLAYER IN THE BIN 🗑️.We are pleased to launch our new and unique game show 'Player in the Bin' with our host @0Reilly10 This week's 'victim' is The Rat @HarriM10 .Click on the link to to -
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🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨.We travel to @BirchgroveRFC tomorrow for the Plate Quarter Final. Been two good battles so far - so should be a close encounter. A very tough selection this week - here’s how your Germans line up 👇🏻.Please come and support the boys 👏🏻.#thegermansarecoming 🇩🇪
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Good luck to @Jam1parry and @0Reilly10 tonight representing @wwrugby down at @NantgaredigRFC #germans 🇩🇪
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🇩🇪COACHES & MANAGEMENT 🇩🇪.Here’s how our coaching and management team line up for this season. @grantbigs heads up our on-field operations alongside @0Reilly10 & @GeralltLewis while Bryan Jones heads up the off-field with “Honest” Hawkes & Leanne. An exciting season ahead! 🇩🇪
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🏴GOOD LUCK KEIRAN🏴.Congratulations to Keiran Williams for making the @WelshRugbyUnion squad to play @EnglandRugby at Twickenham tomorrow. Everyone at the club and the village would like to say how proud we are of you 🇩🇪💪🏻. #poblwc
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Halifax Nova Scotia 2022. Memories that will last for ever, until the next time. !!🇩🇪🏉. Results . Halifax Students 26 Glynneath 46. Halifax Tars 21 Glynneath 22
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Congratulations and good luck to our lads .Zac Bevan Callum Garrett .Rhys Weaver Cai Jones and Rhys Gibbins that have been selected in the @ospreys U 16's squad. Go well boys the club is proud of you 👏 🔴⚫️🇩🇪🏉💪#allofourown #.
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Also a huge thank you to @TheWaltersGroup for sponsoring the new away kit. Sponsors like yourselves help us to survive! 🇩🇪.
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🇩🇪TEAM NEWS🇩🇪.Here is the squad to face @RhydyfelinRFC in the Div1 Cup tomorrow. A tough afternoon awaits travelling to a club of good pedigree. @Jam1parry takes over the armband while Griffo, @HarriM10 & @Joe_Hughes10 return from injury. #thegermansarecoming 🇩🇪
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🤝THANK YOU🤝.A big thanks to our friends at @neathrfc for their good luck message (after we finally managed to open the document! 😂) ahead of this week’s Final. #neefneefneef
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🤣DUMMY CLUB🤣.This weeks Dummy Club was bring a boxed doughnut from @doughnutplace Glynneath. Supporting local businesses 👌🏻
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A lovely tribute 👌🏻.
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A great day for the club. Biggest crowd we’d ever seen 👌🏻.
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🏆CUP DRAW🏆.We have been drawn against @rfc_mountain in the Semi-Final of the Division 1 Cup. Venue TBC. Fixture will take place on Saturday 2nd March . @AllWalesSport
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Youth. Well done to the players and coaching team,you've improved so much from the team that started the season,a win thoroughly deserved enjoy your celebration.🔴⚫️🏉🍺🍺.
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We are looking to start a second XV the aim is to have some fun,while raising awareness of MND. The Glynneath RFC Bee’s 🐝 . Games will be arranged to raise awareness and funds for the fight against MND. Please contact James Pike 07984 033278.
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👨🏻✈️CAPTAINCY👨🏻✈️.We’re pleased to announce that @aled_97 will take over the club captaincy for the 23/24 season and will have @JoshMorriss97 as his Vice Captain. Well done to both players. Looking forward to getting started on a new chapter 🇩🇪💪🏻
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A tough encounter this afternoon v @KenfigHillRFC but the final score and a bonus point win goes to @glynrfc . Well done boys #uppagermans #glynneathrfc 🔴⚫️🇩🇪🏉
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I think we’re ready for our first official game in 18 months . Hope to see some new and familiar faces. It’s great to have rugby back 🏴🇩🇪🏉🏉🎉
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✍🏻NEW SIGNING✍🏻.We’re pleased to announce the signing of Sam Harris from @rhigosrugby .Sam has previously been part of the Blues U16s & U18s and can play across the backline but is most comfortable at centre. He’s a great addition to our squad for the season ahead!.Welcome Sam 🇩🇪
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On behalf of the club I’d like to wish David Weaver a Happy 80th birthday. A legend. life member, former player,chairman,treasurer and secretary. Played for Swansea and capped by Wales…England v Wales 1964. Hope you have a special day 🎉🎂🍸🏉
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@glynrfc are delighted for our own @williams_keiran selection in the @WelshRugbyUnion squad for the upcoming @SixNationsRugby
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🏆PLATE SEMI FINAL VENUE🏆.We will play @newbridgerfc in the Plate semi-final at @LLANHARANRUGBY on Saturday 21st March. #thegermansarecoming🇩🇪.
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🚨PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨.Leading the team for the 18/19 season is Perfect Parry. @Jam1parry is in his 4th year as Fuhrer. He likes walks around the paddock and corporate hospitality freebie days. But we all know he’s not perfect - he lives in Cwmgwrach #horseteeth #meinfuhrer 🇩🇪
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⭐️NEW PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT⭐️.Huge transfer news today! Ball-carrying, follicly-challenged and Glynneath RFC stalwart @JonGriff2 returns to the club from @NeathRugby Jonny enjoys litter-picking on weekends and nights out with his Skewen friends #germantownie 🇩🇪 #welcomehome
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🇩🇪TEAM NEWS 🇩🇪.We make some changes to our squad this week for the trip to @brynamman_rfc .Skipper @Jam1parry rolls back the years and plays at 12. @lukewea58065970 takes over at openside, while @connorjones124 & @JamesVardon1 bolster the front row. 🇩🇪
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Fantastic to see our own Steff Gibson selected to play for Gloucester u18’s tomorrow, touch of class for them to identify under their names the Clubs and Colleges that these lads play for. Da Iawn Steff!!.Go well 👍🏉🇩🇪
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Legend 🙌🏻.
📝RENEWAL | Experienced scrum half Tavis Knoyle signs 2⃣ year contract extension @dragonsrugby 🐉. ❤️Hit that like !. ▶️ #BringYourFire🔥
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There will be two big celebrities at today’s game. @maxboyceMBE will be there as always, but today he takes a back seat as we have the notorious @Deadballline1 covering the game. A great service for local and club rugby. Make sure u give him a follow! #germanforaday 🇩🇪.
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🇩🇪TEAM NEWS🇩🇪.Here is the squad to face @WaterWheelers away tomorrow (7:15pm). @AdamNation02 and @LukeWe4ver return to the pack while @aled_97 moves to centre and @JoshBowenn_ comes in at full back. A returning Glyn legend takes his place on the bench #thegermansarecoming 🇩🇪
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🏆GAME DAY🏆.So the day is here! The boys are one game away from the Principality, but face an in-form @rfc_mountain . We would appreciate all your support today at @AbercwmboiRFC 👏🏻. If you can’t make it, don’t forget our Youth are at home to @TaibachRFC .🇩🇪
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🏅MAN OF THE MATCH🏅.Todays man of the match goes to @LWeaverrr after scoring 5 tries in our league opener. Presented by Karl Davies of Sealability, who provide multiple trades in the Construction industry. Visit their website for more info .
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Please join us in getting behind Tubby’s family’s efforts to get to America for MND clinical trials. A true legend of Glynneath RFC. Any little helps! #BeeToughForTubby 🐝.
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🇩🇪TEAM NEWS🇩🇪.We host @BirchgroveRFC on Wednesday night and are excited to welcome in Youth products Keaton Davies & Dylan Evans, who will make their senior debuts if they come off the bench. Great to see our Minis, Juniors and Youth system bearing fruit 💪🏻.#younggermans 🇩🇪
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It’s Full Time down in Tondu and it’s a big double WW for our Youth and First XV teams. Tondu Youth 7 Glynneath Youth 12. @WaterWheelers 14 (2T) @glynrfc 18 (2T).@AllWalesSport.
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🇩🇪✍🏻NEW SIGNING✍🏻🇩🇪.We’re pleased to announce our 1st signing of the season. @RowanLovering joins from Dulais Valley Youth / Seven Sisters after making a couple of permit appearances last season. Rowan covers 10 & 12 and brings a real box of tricks, adding to a potent backline!
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🇩🇪RETURNING GERMAN🇩🇪.We’re thrilled to announce the return of winger Steff Stone after a few seasons at Tata Steel RFC. He brings fast feet, bags of gas and salon style hair! Welcome back Steff #germanstepper @Deadballline1 @AllWalesSport
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Man of Match . Glynneath v Tondu. Gareth "Buff"Hall . Thanks Dr Chris Hamilton Match day sponsor and The Angel Pontneathvaughan Man of the Match sponsor 🏉🇩🇪
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🏆CHAMPS🏆.We retain our Teleri 10s title at @baglan_rfc today. Great tournament for a great cause - thank you to former player Luke Rees for the invite. A tough route saw us play @tatarugby in the final. A nip n tuck encounter which could have gone either way! .#zegermans 🇩🇪🏆
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🇩🇪TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🇩🇪.New scrum-half signing @bethanrosser takes over as captain from husband @Jam1parry as we know she’s the boss! @maxboyceMBE calls the tunes at 10. Treasurer Esso is a safe pair of hands at lineout @dafhowells plays on permit from the @dragonsrugby .@GowchRFC
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