Aspiring young rugby players from across the region will descend on Rodney Parade next week as the Evans Pharmaceuticals Cup Finals – the new name for Dragons Cup – takes centre stage!
The prestigious annual finals week will take place at Rodney Parade from Monday, May 12 until Sunday, May 18 – and the fixtures and ticketing details for an exciting week of rugby have now been confirmed.
A busy week of action kicks-off with a Girls Finals on Monday (May 12) as Newts face Arrows in the East Wales U14s Plate Final at 6pm before Nelson Belles tackle Cardiff Quins at 7:30pm in the East Wales U14s Cup Final.
Athletic Finals Night on Tuesday (May 13) sees NHSOB RFC face Monmouth RFC in the Athletic Plate Final (kick-off 6pm) before Bedwas RFC tackle Ynysddu RFC in the Athletic Cup Final (kick-off 7.45pm).
After a celebration of inclusive rugby on Wednesday (May 14), the Youth Shield Final takes centre stage on Thursday (May 15) between Oakdale RFC and Cwmbran RFC (kick-off 7pm) before the Athletic Bowl Final between Gwernyfed RFC and Blackwood RFC (kick-off 7.45pm).
The Youth Bowl Final takes place on Friday (May 17) between Senghenydd RFC and Caerleon RFC (kick-off 6pm) before the Youth Plate Final between Caerphilly RFC and Ebbw Vale RFC (kick-off 7.45pm).
The Under-16s, Under-15s and Youth Cup Finals will conclude on Saturday (May 18) with the Under-12, Under-13s and Under-14s on Sunday (May 19). Full fixtures below.
Tickets are on sale NOW and entry in advance is £5 for adults and £1 for Under-16s. Entry on match days is £7 for adults and £1 for Under-16s.
All supporters are asked to purchase early – to save queuing and money. We are a cashless stadium, so on the day it will be strictly CARD ONLY.
Rhys Blumberg, CEO at Dragons RFC, said: “We are delighted to host the finals and our sincere thanks go to Evans Pharmaceuticals for their title sponsorship of such an important event in the calendar here at Rodney Parade.
“Our best wishes to all the teams in the finals and we hope they enjoy their time with us at the home of the Dragons.”
“We’re proud to support Finals Week, where the energy, passion, and determination of young players truly shine,” added Mo Nazemi of Evans Pharmaceuticals.
“At Evans, we believe in promoting health and well-being from a young age, and supporting grassroots sport is one way we can help build healthier futures. This event not only celebrates sporting achievement but also encourages active lifestyles, which is why we’re so pleased to be involved.
“Our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes go out to all the finalists.”
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The Evans Pharmaceuticals Cup – Day One (Saturday, May 17)
- Under 15s Plate Final – 10.30am - Whitehead RFC vs Senghenydd RFC
- Under 15s Cup final – 12:00pm - Bargoed RFC vs Newbridge RFC
- Under 16s Plate Final – 1.30pm - Whitehead RFC vs Newbridge RFC
- Under 16s Cup Final - 3:00pm - Caerphilly RFC vs Pontypool Utd RFC
- Youth Cup Final - 4:30pm - Caldicot RFC vs Pontypool Utd
The Evans Pharmaceuticals Cup – Day Two (Sunday, May 18)
- Under 12s Plate Final – 10am -Penallta RFC vs Abertillery RFC
- Under 12s Cup Final – 11.15am - Blaenavon RFC vs New Panteg RFC
- Under 13s Plate Final – 12.30pm - Abercarn RFC vs Talywain RFC
- Under 13s Cup Final – 1.45pm - Penallta RFC vs Pontypool Utd RFC
- Under 14s Plate Final – 3pm - Pill Harriers RFC vs Cwmbran RFC
- Under 14s Cup Final – 4.30pm - Croesyceiliog RFC vs Blaenavon RFC
TICKET LINKS:
Girls Finals – Monday, May 12 - CLICK HERE
Athletic Finals Night – Tuesday, May 13 - CLICK HERE
Athletic Final & Youth Shield Final – Thursday, May 15 - CLICK HERE
Youth Bowl/Plate Finals – Friday, May 16 - CLICK HERE
Evans Pharmaceuticals Cup Finals Day 1 – Saturday, May 17 - CLICK HERE
Evans Pharmaceuticals Cup Finals Day 2 – Sunday, May 18 - CLICK HERE
At Evans, we believe in promoting health and well-being from a young age, and supporting grassroots sport is one way we can help build healthier futures. This event not only celebrates sporting achievement but also encourages active lifestyles, which is why we’re so pleased to be involved.
