Cricket-rugby spat over Ebbw Vale's Eugene Cross Park
It comes after they were granted use of Eugene Cross Park for the last-four encounter at the expense of Ebbw Vale CC's second XI.
One end of the rugby pitch overlaps with the cricket outfield, with a previous fixture clash meaning that the Steelmen had played their quarter-final game late on a Saturday night seven days earlier.
With the semi-final being shown live on S4C and kicking off at 12.15pm, a chalkboard was placed outside the pavilion stating: 'Good luck Llandovery from everyone at EV Cricket Club'.
The Ebbw PA and tannoy now playing cricketing themed songs;
first up 'I don't like cricket'
couldn't make this up, trying to remember there's a game at 1215pm with all this going on @evrfc v @llandoveryrfc @SuperRygbiCymru semi final pic.twitter.com/4paLC6fUU2 — Ioan Dyer (@Ioan_Dyer) May 10, 2025
'Ebbw Vale Cricket Club wishes to address recent events that transpired regarding the decision made about play on our home ground today,' read a statement.
'Whilst we remain disappointed with the ruling, which has impacted our club and its members, we would like to clarify that the sign placed outside our establishment was done so without our knowledge or consent.
'This sign does not reflect the views or opinions of Ebbw Vale Cricket Club. Upon learning of its presence, we took immediate action to have it removed.
'We appreciate the understanding and support of our community during this time and remain committed to promoting the spirit of cricket and sportsmanship at our club.'
The Steelmen will play in the final of SRC either against Cardiff in the capital or Newport at Eugene Cross Park.
Thankfully, the match date of Sunday, May 17 will avoid a clash with senior cricket if it's a Gwent derby in Ebbw Vale.
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