# Super Rygbi Cymru rugby season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/super-rygbi-cymru-rugby-season
> Updated: 2026-09-27T02:58:13.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Super Rygbi Cymru season commenced with several high-scoring matches. In the opening round, Pontypool secured a 43-41 victory over defending champions Llandovery, Cardiff earned a 27-17 bonus-point win against Carmarthen Quins, and Ebbw Vale defeated Swansea 40-12.

As the competition progressed, Newport achieved a 73-33 victory over Aberavon, marking their third consecutive win. This result allowed Newport to successfully defend the Challenger Shield for the second time this season. The shield is defended during every home game at Rodney Parade, similar to New Zealand’s Ranfurly Shield.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Newport defeats Aberavon 73-33 to defend Challenger Shield

Newport defeated Aberavon 73-33 in Super Rygbi Cymru, scoring 11 tries to successfully defend their Challenger Shield for the second time this season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newport-defeats-aberavon-73-33-to-defend-challenger-shield

### 2026-09-13: Super Rygbi Cymru season opens with high-scoring victories

Super Rygbi Cymru's opening round saw Pontypool defeat Llandovery 43-41, Cardiff secure a comeback win against Carmarthen Quins, and Ebbw Vale dominate Swansea 40-12.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/super-rygbi-cymru-season-opens-with-high-scoring-victories

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