Pen-Y-Bont Crusader
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West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Not as far as I know - my nephew was doctor for a few games back in 2014 when we couldn’t get our usual one. The club just signed at least two keighley players on loan so -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Expensive to play there so either the funding is very good for them OR they have sponsors that will be covering that cost. -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
It is - you have to remember the deep rooted cultural ties of RU in Wales and family pressure/prestige. Regan called it how it was - he was bored silly playing the RU game and with the strong set up that was in place then he was able to get exposure before Saints even signed him. Wigan were mad not to sign him when they had the chance...... -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Cardiff games attracted largest crowds - it IS the place for a SW RL pro side. -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Nowhere near enough. -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Virtually every kid with a sliver of a chance of a pro future in RU here follows RL at SL level and loves to play when given chance. The regions and WRU dangle carrots and incentives that ensure they stick with RU even when these kids aren't really in with a shout. We regularly have several playing for Ospreys sides who they have no intention of taking beyond 16yr old but who they keep within their system via District and Boys Club of Wales setups when really they need to be given proper chance at RL. Raiders location really helps this for the WRU because they are so far from anywhere except Llanelli even if they do train in Bridgend. -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
With Anthony Seibold as coach....In a town much closer to Cardiff AND Swansea and with an owner who invested much more heavily. -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
No. The club owners own the Stebonheath bar next to the pitch so no chance. -
the "our ailments" thread
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to graveyard johnny's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
The injections are great - for about three months. Im in exactly same position as you. -
Elite 1 is back this weekend
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to barnyia's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
You live around Narbonne area ? -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
On that last point - he isn’t. -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Says in Tiffins statement it’s in Bridgend. It makes sense as none of the players live out that way and Bridgend Is easy access from east and west. I’m just not aware of where it is as I hadn’t heard anything. -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Where in Bridgend is their training facility/ground? -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Interesting individuals ? -
West Wales Raiders - laughing stock
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to welshmagpie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
He’s far too busy running his business anyway. -
TRL Helpdesk: Cars
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to Bob8's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
I bought a brand new Skoda Fabia estate last February. The deal was too good not to even compared to a second hand one. Best car I’ve ever had. -
The Cornwall RLFC Thread
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to Gav Wilson's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Tastes like dishwater but well done to them. -
Merry Christmas!
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to Futtocks's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
Merry Christmas all. -
Obituary Thread
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to Bedford Roughyed's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/52005370 Used to be my neighbour a few years back. Always cheery and said hello every morning in the paper shop. No age for a guy who still looked the same weight as when he played. -
Obituary Thread
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to Bedford Roughyed's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
Invited onto the stage with him atLiverpool Empire as a kid with him during panto season in early 80s.. Couldn’t have been nicer and took us backstage for a photo and autographs at the end of it. RIP. -
Obituary Thread
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to Bedford Roughyed's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
Sorry to hear this news. -
Uninteresting Trivial Facts
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to James Vukmirovic's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
Alan Bateman has just ran past me while I’m out walking the dog down a country lane near my house at Mo Farah pace. -
Obituary Thread
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to Bedford Roughyed's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
Stephen Moore - Dad of Kevin. RIP. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50035065 -
Obituary Thread
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader replied to Bedford Roughyed's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
Tony Mulhearn. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/veteran-liverpool-political-campaigner-tony-17044088