welshmagpie Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 South Wales are undergoing a huge remodel it seems. Head over to their Facebook or Twitter accounts to see the idea for yourselves.It seems the club will be renamed as South Wales Ironmen (with a much better logo to boot).New colours? Red, Black (greyish) it may seem.And most of all the club seem to be hinting at signing an ex-Australia international.Exciting times for all in South Wales RL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowes Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Shame I like the name Scorpions. Though I am biased because I was ther person that chose the name South Wales Scorpions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelHurst Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Good luck in South Wales. There is a plan coming together in the Principality. I would add what I have seen of West Wales,Valley and Torfaen has been most encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Why change the identity yet again, nothing wrong with the scorpions brand whatsoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Arrrrggghhh....as a London Broncos supporter I cannot tell you how self defeating this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Arrrrggghhh....as a London Broncos supporter I cannot tell you how self defeating this is. Whilst I sort of agree. This seems to be the big 'welcome to the Marc Lovering' era. He's saved the club with his money - for that alone I can't fault him for implementing his own idea and stamp on the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moscow01 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Not quite sure how a new logo and different colour jersey constitutes a 'huge remodel'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelHurst Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 As with all clubs regardless of name colour logo is ownership of ground/security of tenure and access to all revenue streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLNewbie Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 South Wales are undergoing a huge remodel it seems. Head over to their Facebook or Twitter accounts to see the idea for yourselves. It seems the club will be renamed as South Wales Ironmen (with a much better logo to boot). New colours? Red, Black (greyish) it may seem. And most of all the club seem to be hinting at signing an ex-Australia international. Exciting times for all in South Wales RL. Playing at Merthyr I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Not sure the point of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Playing at Merthyr and the signing is Andy Gay. I hope we're not moving again! Please say you're having me on. Caerphilly is fine as it is. Moving would be harmfuul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Playing at Merthyr and the signing is Andy Gay. I've just realised Merthyr RU are nicknamed Ironmen. You may then be right... Not exactly a huge start forward... If you never been to Merthyr, don't bother! Dump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannerboyuk Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Merthyrs alright, better than Aberdare at least, but it's a bit of a trek for most, actually easier for me to get to PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF http://www.rugbyleaguecares.org/ and http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/8790/join-team-wales-for-2013 Predictions for the future - Crusaders RL to get a franchise for 2012 onwards -WRONG Widnes Vikings also to get a franchise - RIGHT Crusaders RL to do the double over Widnes and finish five places ahead of them -WRONG Widnes Vikings NOT to dominate rugby league in years to come! STILL TO COME http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cardiffdemonsrlfc/ http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/ I promise to pay �10 to the charity of Bomb Jacks choice if Widnes Millionaires finish above the battling underdogs Crusaders RL. I OWE A TENNER! http://www.jaxaxe.co...89/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLNewbie Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I've just realised Merthyr RU are nicknamed Ironmen. You may then be right... Not exactly a huge start forward... If you never been to Merthyr, don't bother! Dump! I am right, On the move again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBR Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Good luck, but can't see how this team can grow by moving from small town to small town. Roots in Cardiff or Swansea is surely the only way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glossop saint Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Whilst I sort of agree. This seems to be the big 'welcome to the Marc Lovering' era. He's saved the club with his money - for that alone I can't fault him for implementing his own idea and stamp on the club. It's always good to hear of new(?) people putting time, effort and money into the sport. Would you be able to tell us more about him and his plans? Is he a general sports fan or particularly into his league? Is this more of a move to keep the club going or is there plans for a push towards the championship and super league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneslessBishop Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 South Wales Swifts? Logo looks like a bluebird, so good cross sell to Cardiff City footy fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 It's always good to hear of new(?) people putting time, effort and money into the sport. Would you be able to tell us more about him and his plans? Is he a general sports fan or particularly into his league? Is this more of a move to keep the club going or is there plans for a push towards the championship and super league? Marc is a Welsh born businessman who is based in Yorkshire. He is heavily involved with Siddal RLFC in Halifax. He's a very good man who means well and has RL in his heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannerboyuk Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 The problem is that valleys side and a Cardiff side would go well in developing rivalry but it's not obvious where in the valleys to be based. Pontypridd would be good, largish stadium and a all year pitch is being installed as we speak. Pretty easy to get too for lots of the valleys and 20 mins by train from Cardiff and well connected by the a470. Also I live there Merthyr is not so well suited and it's more a football town so the rugby stadium looks pretty poor PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF http://www.rugbyleaguecares.org/ and http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/8790/join-team-wales-for-2013 Predictions for the future - Crusaders RL to get a franchise for 2012 onwards -WRONG Widnes Vikings also to get a franchise - RIGHT Crusaders RL to do the double over Widnes and finish five places ahead of them -WRONG Widnes Vikings NOT to dominate rugby league in years to come! STILL TO COME http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cardiffdemonsrlfc/ http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/ I promise to pay �10 to the charity of Bomb Jacks choice if Widnes Millionaires finish above the battling underdogs Crusaders RL. I OWE A TENNER! http://www.jaxaxe.co...89/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 The problem is that valleys side and a Cardiff side would go well in developing rivalry but it's not obvious where in the valleys to be based. Pontypridd would be good, largish stadium and a all year pitch is being installed as we speak. Pretty easy to get too for lots of the valleys and 20 mins by train from Cardiff and well connected by the a470. Also I live there Merthyr is not so well suited and it's more a football town so the rugby stadium looks pretty poor Having googled the rugby ground it isn't too bad. Some temporary stands on the far side, an old main stand and then some single/double row covered seating behind one set of sticks. It's decent enough for League One and I think they're looking at building a new main stand? Or at least developing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannerboyuk Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I seem to remember some investor bought Merthyr ru so maybe PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF http://www.rugbyleaguecares.org/ and http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/8790/join-team-wales-for-2013 Predictions for the future - Crusaders RL to get a franchise for 2012 onwards -WRONG Widnes Vikings also to get a franchise - RIGHT Crusaders RL to do the double over Widnes and finish five places ahead of them -WRONG Widnes Vikings NOT to dominate rugby league in years to come! STILL TO COME http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cardiffdemonsrlfc/ http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/ I promise to pay �10 to the charity of Bomb Jacks choice if Widnes Millionaires finish above the battling underdogs Crusaders RL. I OWE A TENNER! http://www.jaxaxe.co...89/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannerboyuk Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I was right http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/merthyr-rfc-set-become-new-9377183 PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF http://www.rugbyleaguecares.org/ and http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/8790/join-team-wales-for-2013 Predictions for the future - Crusaders RL to get a franchise for 2012 onwards -WRONG Widnes Vikings also to get a franchise - RIGHT Crusaders RL to do the double over Widnes and finish five places ahead of them -WRONG Widnes Vikings NOT to dominate rugby league in years to come! STILL TO COME http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cardiffdemonsrlfc/ http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/ I promise to pay �10 to the charity of Bomb Jacks choice if Widnes Millionaires finish above the battling underdogs Crusaders RL. I OWE A TENNER! http://www.jaxaxe.co...89/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I know Wales RL were looking for a permanent base where they can hold all junior matches etc. Wonder if it's Merthyr, hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themainbrace Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 And if I remember my history correctly, Merthyr used to have a rugby league club over a 100 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannerboyuk Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Indeed http://leagueunlimited.com/news/rugby-league-comes-back-to-merthyr/ PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF http://www.rugbyleaguecares.org/ and http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/8790/join-team-wales-for-2013 Predictions for the future - Crusaders RL to get a franchise for 2012 onwards -WRONG Widnes Vikings also to get a franchise - RIGHT Crusaders RL to do the double over Widnes and finish five places ahead of them -WRONG Widnes Vikings NOT to dominate rugby league in years to come! STILL TO COME http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cardiffdemonsrlfc/ http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/ I promise to pay �10 to the charity of Bomb Jacks choice if Widnes Millionaires finish above the battling underdogs Crusaders RL. I OWE A TENNER! http://www.jaxaxe.co...89/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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