Our History

1980's

During the late seventies the team improved and when the eighties arrived, Trebanos had a decent side and were playing in Division E Wales Wales League. They had invested in youth and junior sides during the seventies and its benefits had started to filter through.

Some of the players of this era were, brothers Paul Thomas who played for Aberavon, Andrew Thomas who played for Bristol and Aberavon and Ian Pugh, Anthony Jones who played for Neath, Llanelli and South Wales Police, Phil Hamer who played for Llanelli, John Bale, Peter Curnow, Byron Temblett, Andrew Francis, Chris Francis, Ian Gibson, Nigel Doyle, Steve Doyle, Carey Edwards, Colin Jenkins, Anthony Maher, Sean Maher, Kevin Danahar, Danny Watkins, Huw Jones, Adrian Richards, Andrew Richards, Steve Gardiner, Alan Martin, Darwyn Hopkins, Ian Wilson, Dai Hills, Robert Bibbs, Anthony Morgan, Nigel Jones, Alan Dixon, Kevin Jones, Geraint Thomas who played for Bridgend, Anthony Stone, Michael Powell, Russell Rogers, Simon Evans, Steffan Penhale, Mark Harding, Gary Chivers, Justin Jones, Craig Jones, Andrew Williams, James Davies, Andrew Gibson, Paul Williams, Paul Penhale, Andrew Davies, Anthony Howells, Anthony Wheeler and
Steve Lewis, a 'true blue' who played 23 seasons at the Ancient Borough.

In 1980-1981 season Trebanos played in Section E, until 1983 –1984 when they where promoted to Section D. In 1987 – 1988 there was an exceptional side at Trebanos captained by Andrew Thomas, it won promotion to Section C, losing only one game away to Cwmllynfell by 18 –12. They also drew at home with Llandeilo 6-6. That season they won the Eurof Davies Cup scoring 53 tries, and were narrowly defeated in the semi final of the West Wales Cup by Tumble at Brynamman 9-6.

In 1989 – 1990 Trebanos Park was under construction for the renewal of drainage and a new playing surface. No games were played there that season, ‘The Ancient Borough’, played on the field adjacent to the Park with the kind permission of John Griffiths the owner. This was a major factor in a poor season and where again relegated to division D, having suffered a disastrous season winning only one game against Camarthen Athletic. Trebanos drew with Gorseinon and Bynea, finishing bottom of their section. Along the way in the eighties annual tours continued and International rugby players appeared.

Further images can be found in our galeries.