Fixture

In a historic showdown between Aberdare and Mountain Ash, the Aberdare Snakes clinched a monumental victory, securing their promotion with a hard-fought 14-9 win.

From the outset, Aberdare showed signs of nerves, understandable given the magnitude of the occasion, having only spent a season in Division 1.

Mountain Ash, sensing an opportunity to keep their league ambitions alive, surged ahead early on, capitalising on Aberdare's errors to take a commanding 9-0 lead through penalty kicks.

However, Aberdare's resilience shone through as they rallied back before halftime.

A pivotal moment arrived when a well-executed driving line-out set the stage for Aberdare's backs to weave their magic, resulting in Morgan Biggins touching down, bringing the score to 7-9.

Despite heading into halftime trailing, Aberdare exuded confidence, buoyed by their ability to weather Mountain Ash's storm.

The second half saw Aberdare dominate proceedings, applying relentless pressure on Mountain Ash.

Though opportunities to extend their lead arose, Aberdare managed only one more try, courtesy of Owen Young, who crossed the line with precision.

Garyn Payne's conversion from the touchline stretched Aberdare's lead to 14-9.

Despite Mountain Ash's late surge, Aberdare's defense held firm, epitomising their unwavering determination.

As the final whistle blew, Aberdare emerged victorious, securing their promotion to the WRU National Championship amidst jubilant celebrations.

With their sights set on securing second place in the league, Aberdare now shifts their focus to the upcoming clash against Ynysybwl.

Fully aware of the challenges ahead, knowing that finishing the season strongly is imperative to their continued success.