The 2025 Dunvant RFC Junior Festival marked 50 years of Junior Rugby at the club, and was a spectacular celebration of grassroots rugby, welcoming 99 teams and 1,566 players across two sun-filled days of competition and camaraderie with a total of 287 matches being played.

Saturday’s Action:
Competitive Edge and Trophies on the Line Saturday featured the fiercely contested U12 to U15 age groups, with both Cup and Plate trophies up for grabs. Spectators were treated to high-quality rugby and thrilling finishes: The hosts did not miss out either with Dunvant Under 12s winning the cup competition.

• U12 Cup: Dunvant
• U12 Plate: Porth Harlequins
• U13 Cup: Tondu
• U13 Plate: Gowerton
• U14 Cup: Bridgend Athletic
• U14 Plate: Llandaff North
• U15 Plate: Machen
• U15 Cup: Llandovery, clinching a dramatic golden try victory over Bridgend Athletic

Sunday’s Showcase:
Future Stars Shine Bright Sunday was all about participation and fun, with a round-robin format for teams from U7 (Year 1) through to U11. The atmosphere was electric as young players displayed incredible skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, laying the foundation for the future of the game.

A Heartfelt Thank You
This festival would not be possible without the dedication of our incredible army of volunteers, whose tireless efforts ensured the event ran smoothly from start to finish. We also extend a sincere thank you to every referee, team, coach, parent, and supporter who contributed to making this weekend a success. We can’t wait to welcome you all back next year for a very special occasion— The 10th Anniversary of the Dunvant RFC Junior Festival!
On a final note from everyone at Dunvant RFC, a special mention to Richard Lewis and his team, the amount of work and organisation that goes into such an event is huge and they must be congratulated.