About:

Annual Rugby Tournament

Since its inception in 1983, the Cwmtawe 7's Rugby Tournament, run on the first Saturday in August, has become one of the most well known and well supported events of its kind in the rugby calendar in Wales and is officially approved by the Welsh Rugby Union. It is set in a picturesque valley with first class facilities at St George's Playing Fields (formerly Ynysderw Park), Pontardawe, Swansea, UK.

The Rugby Tournament depends heavily on many individuals, organisations and businesses whose support enables the tournament to continue and prosper.

Amongst these are Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, the South Wales Constabulary , the Tournament's Medical Officers, the St John's Ambulance Service, many local businesses who have helped in various ways and of course those organisations which have found it possible to provide sponsorship.

More than twenty referees officiate at the tournament and the organisers are extremely grateful for their enthusiasm and support over the years, particularly with the advent of professional rugby.

The ongoing support of rugby clubs, both old and new, is fundamental to the continuation of the tournament and there are few competitions which allow smaller clubs to pit their skills against specialist seven-a-side teams.

Thousands of rugby supporters and their families regularly attend the tournament, enjoying the friendly holiday atmosphere, the excellent facilities and of course, the high standard of rugby played.

The quality of the competing teams and the number of spectators who attend the Cwmtawe 7’s each year, help ensure that this event maintains its position as one of the largest and most prestigious seven–a–side tournaments in Wales.

The tournament organisers are of course extremely gratified by the ongoing and consistent support it receives from our President Mr. J.P.R. Williams, ex international referee Mr. Derek Bevan, and former W.R.U. Chairman and Honarary treasurer Mr. Glanmor Griffiths.