They pipped Ystrad Rhondda to the title with one game to spare and celebrated in style after Saturday’s 34-31 home win over Dowlais in their final league match.
And team manager Gareth Wilcox was delighted to finish off with a win in front of a packed home crowd at the Oval.
“It was a lovely day, the weather was kind to us and brought the crowd out,” said Wilcox.
“It was a good win and fair play to the Dowlais boys, they applauded us off. It was a great atmosphere. 2009 was the last time we won any sort of league title so it’s been a long wait but the boys certainly enjoyed it. They’ve worked hard all season and got what they deserved at the end.”
The Zebras made their intentions clear from the start of the season. They remained unbeaten for 16 games before losing 17-11 to title rivals Ystrad. A defeat to Rhiwbina soon followed but wins over Llanharan, Heol y Cyw and Rumney saw them clinch the title.
With both the youth, who clinched the National Youth Bowl final, and seniors winning titles, there is a new-found winning mentality at the club, and that is important as the Zebras prepare for the all-important play-off games with the winner of One East for promotion to the Championship.
