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	Rob McCusker becomes Welsh international 172. During the recent Wales v South Africa match, Rob McCusker became the 172nd player from the club to gain full international honours. A product of Mold RFC and the age grade teams of the Gogledd Cymru region, he toured Portugal with the Welsh Academicals in 2006. This was soon followed by selection for Wales at age grade level and then appearances for Wales 7s in the build up to their World Cup success. To view details please click here.
	Jamie Roberts school coach re-joins the Accies. Former Pontypool and Accies player Dai Williams has been appointed to the Executice Committtee of the Welsh Academicals, where he will assist on the playing side. At Ysgol Gyfun Glantaf, Dai has helped produce talents such as Jamie Roberts, Player of the Tour for the Lions recently, as well as Tom Isaacs who played in Wales' World Cup 7s winning team last year. To view an interview with Dai please click here.
	Welsh Academicals Membership. From May the 1st 2010 the subscription fee has been set at £20/year. Subscription forms have been forwarded to previous fully paid members, however they can also be obtained via the 'Members' section above.
	Accies original pitch returned to former glory. After extensive renovation, the ground where the Accies played their first ever game has been returned to pristigne condition. The compact Recreation Ground, off Woodland Street in Mountain Ash was the home of Mountain Ash RFC until they relocated in 1994 to the first class playing and spectating facilities at Parc Dyffryn Pennar. The 'Rec' will now be the base for the junior section of MARFC, providing excellent facilities for future generations of young players.
	Accie selected for Heineken Cup quarter final squad. The Ospreys have added Jo Rees to their Heineken Cup squad preparing for the quarter final against Biarittz Olympique. Rees played in the Accies victory over Japan U20s last year and made a winning debut for Wales U20s against Italy last week. The Ospreys face Biarritz on Saturday April 10th, in San Sebastian, Spain.
	Young Accies on international duty. Players who represented the Welsh Academicals last year, stepped up to the international stage on the weekend, with success for all involved. Jo Rees made a starting debut for Wales Under 20s on Friday against Italy. Meanwhile, in Melrose on Sunday, Cory Hill, Sam Campbell, Joseff Griffin and Harley Thompson played for Wales Under 18s in their 30-18 victory over Scotland. Owen Sheppeard has also been selected to start against England on Sunday.
	Welsh Academicals Annual Dinner. 3rd December 2009 This seasons Welsh Academicals Annual Dinner will take place at the Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, Cardiff, on Thursday 3rd of December. For full details click here
	Welsh Academicals Trophy Cabinet. The Welsh Academicals Trophy Cabinet was unveiled at the Mountain Ash clubhouse on Saturday the 16th of May 2009. To view the cabinet and information please click here.
	Tournoi Rugby International Cornouaille. The Welsh Academicals defeated the famous Racing Club de France on the way to claiming the prestigious title in western France. For full details please click here.
	Welsh Academicals v Japan Under 20 As part of their preparations for hosting the IRB Junior World Championships in June, Japan played the Accies on the 25th of March. For full details of the match please click here.
	Welsh Academical becomes World Cup Winner. Craig Hill, pictured in support during Wales' tournament winning try to become Rugby World Cup Sevens Champions 2009. For full details please click here. The Newport RFC openside and former Glamorgan University student honed his 7s skills for the Accies at the West Wales 7s 2007.
	Accies in Asia. The Welsh Academicals make the news in the east, with an article from the rugby website covering all rugby in Asia. To view the website and the article, please click here.
	Welsh Academicals Annual Dinner. December 2008 This seasons' Welsh Academicals Annual Dinner took place at the Cardiff & County Club, Westgate Street, Cardiff, on Thursday 4th of December. For full details click here
	Dr Jack Matthews OBE & Bleddyn Williams MBE. The legendary pair were featured this year in an article by Brendan Gallagher in the Daily Telegraph. To read the article please click here.
	Welsh Academicals Annual General Meeting. The Welsh Academicals Annual General Meeting 2008 will take place in the WREX room, 2nd floor of the Millennium Stadium, on Thursday 24th July at 7.30pm.
	Keith Rowlands Memorial Match Sunday 11th May 2008. The match was played in memory of Keith Rowlands, the late President of the Welsh Academicals and the Welsh Rugby Union. A former player with Llanelli, London Welsh, Cardiff, Wales and the British Lions, he then emulated his playing career as an administrator with Cardiff RFC and the WRU, before progressing to become the first Chief Executive of the International Rugby Board. For full details of the match click here.
	Welsh Academicals Golf Day Thursday 8th May 2008. The Welsh Academicals Golf Day 2008 took place at Cardiff Golf Club on Thursday the 8th of May. With 25 teams combining celebrity internationals and sponsors, the day was completed with the Golf Day Dinner. For full details please click here.
	Gerald Davies to manage the Lions November 2007 Welsh Academicals President Gerald Davies has been appointed manager for the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa. Having toured both South Africa and New Zealand as a player with the Lions, he will now head a management team with the coaches to be appointed next year. He currently combines his duties as a WRU National Representative and the WRU representative on the International Rugby Board, with contributions in the Times newspaper.
	From Accies to All Blacks October 2007 Last years Welsh Academicals Tour of Portugal took on an extra signifcance after this years Rugby World Cup. The final fixture of the tour was upgraded to a match against the senior Portugal national team, at the time attempting to qualify for the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007. After Portugals successfull qualification the Welsh Academicals can now be seen on the same fixture roster as the New Zealand All Blacks. For further details of the tour click here.
	Dennis Gethin, WRU President September 2007 The former Welsh Academicals Chairman and Secretary has been elected President of the Welsh Rugby Union. Following a playing career with Welsh Schools, Cambridge University, Welsh Academicals and several of Wales' Premier clubs, he subsequently held the position of Secretary with the Union. His involvement with the Accies' continues as a current member of the Executive Committee.
	Gerald Davies, Welsh Academicals President July 2007 Former Wales and British Lions wing Gerald Davies has become the new President of the Welsh Academicals. Following an illustrious career with Cambridge University, Welsh Academicals, London Welsh, Wales and the British Lions, he is currently a National Representative on the Welsh Rugby Union as well as the WRU Representative on the International Rugby Board. To view his recollection of playing for the Welsh Academicals click here.
	West Wales 7s Winners June 2007 With a history of competing in tournaments such as the Hong Kong 7s, the Welsh Academicals returned to the 7s circuit following an invitation to compete in the West Wales 7s. A report on the West Wales 7s 2007 and an archive of the Accies at the Hong Kong 7s can be viewed by clicking on either.