"I've got to say it
Pontypool is a great club and their players are working hard for their club," said Pontypridd legend and former Welsh back-rower McIntoshon Scrum V.
MERTHYR are on course for the double-double after an energy-sapping WRU National Cup semifinal victory over
Pontypool. The Ironmen had to play 40 minutes with 14 men after Teri Gee's harsh sending-off on the stroke of half-time, but they used their experience to good effect to edge to victory.
IAn estimated crowd of nearly 2,000 witnessed Championship side
Pontypool defeat Premiership visitors Bridgend after extra time in a dramatic WRU National Cup quarterfinal to reach the semis for the first time since 1991.
Ryan Prosser and Rory Budina crossed for tries for
Pontypool who have produced some of their best performances since learning that they would be axed from the Principality Premiership at the end of the season.
"Our pack performed in the scrum and the driving mauls so we took away
Pontypool's platform.
"If
Pontypool can hold our place at the top of the table, we deserve to be part of the Premier League, probably replacing Caerphilly.
It wasn't pretty, it wasn't quality, but it was intense,
Pontypool saving themselves by the skin of their teeth in a real thriller.
Nevertheless,
Pontypool kept going closer in the opening halfhour and got their reward.
AN estimated crowd of nearly 2,000 witnessed a thrilling WRU National Cup quarter-final encounter at
Pontypool, where the home side needed extra-time to beat Premiership side Bridgend Ravens, writes Ian Golden.
One of Welsh rugby's most seminal clubs, who celebrate their 150th anniversary this season, had threatened to leave their
Pontypool Park ground following a spate of anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
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PONTYPOOL 7 ROOKIE scrum-half Joe Heatley scored one of his side's three tries as Llanelli overcame
Pontypool in the mud and rain at Parc y Scarlets.
IESTYN THOMAS has been driven by one thought since he was an eight-year-old standing on the bank at
Pontypool - to play for Wales at loose-head prop.