On:

Following a Bridgend Youth Tour in March 1972, team spirit was so high that so as not to go their separate ways into senior rugby, the idea arose to form their own senior club. A Bridgend Athletic side had existed up until 1939 and now the reformation process was to begin. The problems confronting the founders were immense. The players approached Jeff Jenkins and Clive Easterbrook who were already Life Members of Ogmore Vale RFC for guidance. The first committee was set up with Jeff Jenkins as Chairman, Clive Easterbrook Coach and Fixture Secretary and players Phil Rees Treasurer, Mike Rennie Secretary and Brian LewisRead More →