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Monday October 5th, 2026

It was Wattstown who took the spoils in all Mid District WRU Division One Cup game at Bedlinog on the weekend.

The Ducks played some good rugby as they become the first club to lower the colours of the home team this season running out 21-9 winners.

Other winners in the WRU Cup competitions this weekend -

In the Premiership Cup, Pontypridd and Merthyr won through with big wins over Cross Keys and Ystrad Rhondda respectively.

In the Championship Cup there were good wins for Aberdare and Treorchy, whilst in the Division One Cup joining Wattstown in the round 2 draw are Cambrian Welfare and Dowlais.

Porth Harlequins and Ynysybwl had success in the Division Two Cup, and it was Senghenydd who came out on top 31-10 in the all Mid District Division Four encounter at Ferndale.

Glyncoch were winners in an exciting Division Five Cup game with Llanrumney by 23-19.

There were several Clubs who had byes or given walk overs to the next round.

Monday September 28th 2026

Last Saturday's Worthington Game of the Week took us to Mid- Wales where Tref y Clawdd welcomed Glyncoch.

A Lloyd Parkes hat-trick of tries plus good scores from Josh Deakins, Evan Lee, Aaron Layton and George Hodnett plus five Layton conversions gave the home side a 45-12 win.

Credit to Glyncoch who battled throughout and got two tries themselves through Ashley Baker and Joshua Boundford with Jack Watkins kicking a conversion.

Tuesday September 15th, 2026

Gilfach Goch 14 Tonyrefail 7

 

The bad weather didn't stop a large crowd gathering at the Welfare ground on Saturday as these near neighbours went all out to claim the local bragging rights.

Both teams put in committed performances in what was as expected a physical affair.

The home team got tries through Thomas Clayton and Dylan John with Josh Williams kicking both conversions. 

Tonyrefail really threw everything at their hosts particularly in the latter stages and were rewarded with a try from Richard Pope which was converted by Ioan Matthew.

But it was Gilfach who held firm in the rain to take the spoils

Tuesday September 8th, 2026

Our first Worthington Mid District Rugby Union game of the week for the 2026/27 season saw us travel to Bargoed for their Community Premiership tie with Ystrad Rhondda.

The sun was shining on Bargoed Park as both teams looked excited to get their new season underway.

There was early intent from both but it was Bargoed who took the early initiative with new signing Tom Weekley crossing for two early tries. Outside half Josh Prosser kicked both conversions. 

The score was 14-0 at the interval and it was the home team who came out firing again in the second period with further tries scored by Rhys Stephens, Cameron Regan and Dylan Williams insuring they gained a try scoring bonus point. Prosser slotted a further two conversions.

Ystrad Rhondda who showed glimpses of some real intent throughout were rewarded with a late converted score but it was the home team who took the spoils and the early league and Mid District Cup points.

 New Season Begins –

Welcome to 2026/27 Mid District Rugby

The wait is almost over.

After a summer of preparation, pre-season training and friendly fixtures, clubs across the Mid District are preparing to begin another exciting season of community rugby.

From Premiership rugby through the WRU National League divisions, Athletic and Second XV rugby, Youth, Women’s rugby and the junior game, another busy campaign lies ahead for clubs throughout the District.

Celebrating Our Clubs

The Mid District Rugby Union is proud to represent clubs that sit at the very heart of their communities.

Every Saturday, hundreds of players will pull on their club colours, supported by coaches, volunteers, committee members, medical teams, supporters and families who give countless hours to keep community rugby thriving.

Throughout the 2026/27 season, this website will aim to celebrate those people as well as the action on the field.

We want to tell the stories of Mid District rugby – from important victories and individual achievements to the volunteers and characters who make our clubs special.

A Season Across the Divisions

Mid District clubs will once again compete across a wide range of levels within Welsh rugby during 2026/27.

At the top end of the community game, Bargoed, Beddau, Merthyr, Pontypridd and Ystrad Rhondda will fly the Mid District flag in the WRU Admiral Community Premiership.

There will also be strong Mid District representation throughout the Championship and National League divisions, with local rivalries renewed and plenty of fascinating contests ahead.

The District will continue to follow the fortunes of all our clubs throughout the campaign.

More Than First XV Rugby

One of the major aims of the season will be to shine a light on rugby throughout our clubs.

That means recognising Athletic and Second XV rugby, Youth rugby, the Women’s game and the work taking place within Mini and Junior sections.

The development of players remains hugely important to the future of Welsh rugby, and there are countless coaches and volunteers working every week to provide opportunities for the next generation.

Their contribution deserves recognition.

Follow the Season With Us

The new Mid District Rugby Union website will become a home for news and information from across the District.

Throughout the season we hope to bring supporters regular:

● Match and competition news

● Fixtures and results

● League updates

● Cup news

● Club stories

● Player achievements

● Women’s rugby coverage

● Youth and development news

● Volunteer and community features

● Mid District representative rugby updates

Most importantly, we want clubs to be part of it.

If your club has a story, milestone, achievement or event worth celebrating, we want to hear about it.

Here We Go…

The pitches are ready. The shirts are prepared. Clubhouses across the District are getting ready to open their doors once again.

From the Rhondda and Cynon valleys to Merthyr, Caerphilly, Cardiff and beyond, another season of Mid District rugby is about to begin.

There will be victories, disappointments, local derbies, cup runs and plenty of stories along the way.

We look forward to telling them.

Good luck to every Mid District club, team, player, coach, official and volunteer for the 2026/27 season.

Here’s to another great year of community rugby.