

“We’re always chasing funding,” said construction expert Wedlake. Additional funding is crucial to the upkeep of the club’s talent factory, according to chairman Andrew Wedlake.Īway from the pitch, a new clubhouse is nearing completion, one which will help to revolutionize the club’s wider offering as their 125th anniversary approaches

Over the years, the club has received more than £145,000 of National Lottery funding to help with everything from coaching, to training equipment, and also pitch improvements.Īway from the pitch, a new clubhouse is nearing completion, one which will help to revolutionize the club’s wider offering as their 125th anniversary approaches. Jones paid a visit to Waunarlwydd to celebrate The National Lottery’s enduring impact on grassroots rugby. This week, the club opened its doors to Wales and British and Irish Lions legend and the world’s most capped international rugby player, Alun Wyn Jones.

Waunarlwydd RFC is a fulcrum of the West Swansea community some of its most notable stars, current Wales internationals Liam Williams, Nicky Smith and former Wales Women’s captain, Siwan Lillicrap, spent their early years here, honing their skills and forming the foundations that went on to define their careers.
