Rugby
The Vale of Glamorgan’s rugby development officer Matt
Silva works with local schools and clubs to ensure that rugby
continues to flourish in the county. Matt is employed by the
Vale of Glamorgan Council, Welsh Rugby Union and Cardiff
Blues, and his role includes:
- Player development
- Coach development
- School and club accreditation
- Supporting new clubs to get up and running
- Both boys, girls and adults rugby
- Encouraging rugby for people of all abilities and
disabilities
Recruiting
volunteers- Identifying elite players
Vale schools regularly taste success against their counterparts
from across Wales at all ages, and a number of local players
have progressed to play for the Cardiff Blues such as Rhys
Williams, John Yapp and Dafydd Hewitt.
If you are a boy, girl or adult who would like to join a local
team and want to find out more, or maybe you need advice on setting
up your own team, then you can give Matt a call or check out our
local clubs
listing.
Contact
Matt Silva, Rugby Development Officer
Tel: 01446 704603 / 07584 488238
Email: rugbydevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk