Neath RFC step up their preparations for the 2025/26 season with a home game against Gorseinon at The Gnoll on Thursday (kick off 7.30pm),

WRU Championship side Gorseinon will be paying their first visit to The Gnoll although in the past they have supplied Neath with many fine players including rugby league great Lewis Jones, Leigh Halfpenny (both British Lions), 1979/80 captain David Cole and Neil Clapham.

Lock Jacob Blackmore captains a young Neath side which contains 12 players from the old Neath & District. The starting line-up features several promising newcomers from the locality and the replacements’ bench will be finalised on the night.

Neath v Gorseinon (Home)

15 Morgan Meaclem; 14 Cellan Davies, 13 Jon Bayliss, 12 Sam Harris, 11 Ki Morgan; 10 Llew Smith, 9 Kaden Davies; 1 Owain Watts, 2 Kian Jones, 3 Kieran Griffiths; 4 Josh Hughes, 5 Jacob Blackmore (captain); 6 Will Pope, 8 Jon Evans, 7 Dyfan Ceredig

Replacements TBC

Referee – Mr. Carwyn Sion (Cimla)

Supporter Information

• Turnstiles at the Town End will open at 6.30pm and spectators are advised to arrive no later than 7.00pm
• Adults – £5 cash or card at turnstiles
• Under-16’s FREE Admission when accompanied by an adult
• Programmes on sale inside the gates (only £1) – don’t miss your copy
• Refreshments available inside the ground – Shack Bar and Tuck Shop
• Please refer any problems to the stewards and obey their instructions at all times
• Bag searches may be conducted to prevent illegal bringing in alcohol
• For the comfort of spectators and health of the players, no dogs allowed (other than sight-assisting)
• No smoking or vaping inside ground.
• Main Stand – please keep the concourse clear at all times for safety and to allow others to enjoy the match.

Pre-Season Fixtures

Sat    August 23             London Welsh (see below)       Home                                                   3.00pm

Sat    August 30             Royal Wootton Bassett             Home                                                   3.00pm

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Neath v London Welsh – Saturday, August 23 – 3.00pm

General Admission for this game will be £10 with Under-16’s free if accompanied by a paying adult.

However, as a thank-you to our valued Season Ticket holders, admission will be £5 (after confirmation at the turnstiles) – your continued support is most appreciated.