At that stage they had won all 11 games and were the only team to have beaten top of the table Brackla – an epic 16-15 triumph away from home – in Specsavers Division 3 East Central C. That made them one of only eight unbeaten teams in the 22 National Leagues.
Not only that, they were one of only six teams with a 100 per cent record. The only blemish on their season was a Specsavers National Shield quarter-final loss to Holyhead, but they remained on course for promotion and some significant silverware.
They even had a supportive message from former England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, who took time out to send them a pep talk via Twitter: “Come on lads, you can do it. Good luck with it.”
The other other unbeaten teams in the leagues across Wales when the season came to a close were as follows:
| Club | League | P | W | D | L |
| Aberdare | Division 2 East | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Burry Port | Division 2 West | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardiff Saracens | Division 3 East Central C | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Glyncorrwg | Division 3 Central | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Llandudno | Division 1 North | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruthin 2nd XV | Division 3 North | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| South Gower | Division3 West Central C | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrexham | Division 2 North | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Newbridge | Division 1 East | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
As well as missing out on a potential title, promotion has gone by the board and a proposed end of season tour to Belfast has also had to be put on hold. Even so, spirits are still high among the players according to club secretary Paul Connolly.
“The players were gutted at missing out on promotion and devastated at not being able to go on tour. But everyone realises there are much bigger issues at work and wholeheartedly backs the decision taken by the WRU,” said Connolly.
“It means we’ve had to take a step back in our three year plan. Promotion was a big part in that, as was getting to a stage where we can field a 2nd XV.
“There is a really good team spirit at the club and the players have been keeping in touch via the Whats App group. They are all planning to play some 5-a-side football as soon as the restrictions are lifted and then to get back into training as soon as possible.
“We only managed two games in the first three months of the year, so everyone is desperate to play again. Nobody is sure when rugby will start again and we fear that contact sports might be among the last to be given the green light.
“The £1,000 given to every club by the WRU has given us a lifeline, but we are gearing ourselves for a potential drop in revenue from the Union next season when we will all have to tighten our belts to help make up the shortfall in revenue.
“Thankfully, all our sponsors have been enormously supportive and we really appreciate the backing they have given to us.”
The players are also hoping to be able to toast their season with a club social at their home base, The Crofts pub, in Cross Street, as soon as the coronavirus crisis is over. They have already had to cancel the club dinner.
