Croeso cynnes iawn i bawb yma heddiw ac mae hi’n bleser pur cael croesawu chwaraewyr, cefnogwyr a swyddogion Merthyr i Stadiwm Zipworld heno.

Merthyr yw Pencampwyr presennol yr Uwch-Gynghrair ac hefyd ennillwyr presennol y Cwpan Cenedlaethol ond y grêd yw bydd y canlyniad heno yn un agos, ac fel y gwelwn dros y dwy tymor diwethaf, prin fod gêmau rhwng RGC a Merthyr yn dilyn y sgript sydd wedi cael ei ysgrifennu are eu gyfer.  Mae yna rhywbeth am y ffordd mae’r dau dîm yn chwarae y gêm sy’n dod a’r gorau mas o’r dîmau ac yn arwain at gêmau cofiadwy fel a gwelir dros y dwy tymor diwethaf lle ddaethom ni i’r frîg mewn tri o’r gêmau a Merthyr mewn dau.

Heno ‘ma gwyddom y gallwn disgwyl her gadarn iawn gan Merthyr.  Ar hyn o bryd mae’r ddau tîm wedi chwarae pedwar gêm, ennill tri a colli un. Rydyn ni yn trydydd yn y tabl ac mae Merthyr yn pumed ac er mae’n gynnar yn y tymor, mae’n deg i ddweud gall y canlyniad heno fod yn allweddol i obeithion y Pencampwriaeth y dau tîm.

Heb amheuaeth mae hyn wedi bod yn un o’r dechreuiadau y tymor galetach mae ein chwaraewyr wedi brofi.  Mae’r pwysedd, yn gorfforol ac yn feddyliol, wedi cynyddu yn cyflum iawn ar yr holl garfan eleni.  Serch hynny, mae’r chwaraewyr yn mwynhau yr her o chwarae clybiau gorau Cymru yn rheolaidd ac mewn y gêm heno gall y chwaraewyr gwneud eu marc a nodi eu achos ar gyfer y tymor.

Fe fydd yn gêm caled a chyffrous ac fydd y mantais o chwarae gatref yn allweddol.  Mae ein cefnogwyr wedi croesawu rygbi Uwch-Gynghrair gyda brwdfrydedd enfawr ac mae’r awyrgylch sy’n cael ei creu gan y cefnogwyr wedi bod yn gwych.  Rwyn siwr bydd yr awyrgylch ‘ma sy’n llawn angerdd yn parahu heno wrth i ni ceisio am fuddugoliaeth ond rwyn sicr y bydd yr ornest yn un anferth.

Gorchwyl pleserus yw talu teyrnged i Andrew Williams sy’n gwneud ei 150 ymddangosiad ar lwyfan RGC.  Mae Andrew yn ymgorffori popeth sy’n dda am RGC a’r rygbi rydyn ni yn chwarae sef: sgil, dawn, angerdd, penderfyniad a balchder.  Mae Andrew wedi bod yn llysgennad anhygoel i RGC ac eisoes wedi sicrhau ei le mewn hanes rygbi yng Ngogledd Cymru oherwydd ei cyfraniad i lwyddiant RGC yn flynyddoedd cynnar RGC

Unwaith eto diolch diffuant i holl staff Stadiwm Zipworld am eu waith wrth baratoi’r maes a’r chyfleusterau.

Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi eich cefnogaeth yn fawr iawn ac dymunwn taith adre diogel i chi yn dilyn y gêm. 

Mwynhewch y noson

Daf

Cyd-reolwr y Tîm

A very warm welcome to you all and it’s a pleasure this evening to welcome Merthyr players, officials and supporters to Stadiwm Zipworld 

Merthyr are the current Premiership Champions and National Cup holders however, the belief tonight is that the result will be close, but as we have seen over the past two seasons, very rarely have games between RGC and Merthyr followed the script that has been written for them.  There is something about the way both teams play that brings the best out of them which leads to memorable games which is something we’ve seen over the last two seasons where we have come out on top on three occasions and Merthyr on two occasions

Tonight, we know that we can expect a stern challenge from Merthyr.  Currently both teams have played four games, won three and lost one.  We are third in the table whilst Merthyr are fifth and although it’s still early days, it’s fair to say that tonight’s result is key to the Premiership title hopes of both teams.

Without a doubt this has been one of the hardest starts to a season our players have experienced.  This year the pressure, both physically and mentally, on the players has increased rapidly.  However, the players enjoy the challenge of playing Wales’ best clubs regularly and in tonight’s game the players can make their mark and set their stall for the season.

Tonight’s game will be tough and exciting and the advantage of playing at home will be key.  Our supporters have welcomed Premiership rugby with huge enthusiasm and the atmosphere that’s been created by the supporters has been excellent.  I’m sure that this atmosphere that’s full of passion will continue tonight as we seek a victory in what I’m certain will be a huge contest

It's a pleasure to pay tribute to Andrew Williams tonight who makes his 150^th appearance on the RGC stage. Andrew embodies everything that’s good about RGC and the rugby we play namely: skill, flair, passion, determination and pride.  Andrew has been an excellent ambassador for RGC and due to his contribution to RGC’s success in its early years, Andrew has already ensured his place in the history of North Wales rugby.

Once again, a sincere thanks to all the staff at Stadiwm Zipworld for their work in preparing the ground and its facilities

We fully appreciate your support and I wish you all a safe trip home following the game

Enjoy the game

Daf

Joint Team Manager