Neath Port Talbot Steelers were a

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team based in

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. They played in the Welsh Premier division of the

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at Aberavon Green Stars RFC.

History

The club was founded in 2007. The Steelers only recorded two wins during the league fixtures, however, this was enough to qualify the first round of the play-offs. They defeated

Torfaen Tigers Torfaen Tigers are a rugby league team based in Pontypool, Torfaen, Wales. They play in the Southern Conference League division, which is the 4th tier in the Rugby league pyramid Torfaen Tigers runs 4 junior teams U12's,14's,16's and 19's in th ...

to progress to the semi-final in which they lost to the Titans in Newport. The 2008 campaign was unsuccessful with only one win was recorded during the season. The 2009 season saw them only one game in the whole campaign. The junior sides had very good seasons with the U15's winning the league, and the U17's coming runners-up. The 2010 season was slow starting due to the league kicking off late as several West Wales clubs failed to complete any fixtures. The Steelers narrowly lost the first two fixture against Merthyr Wildcats and Dyffryn Devils, then with a late recruitment push dominated the remaining fixtures with good wins over Torfaen Tigers and revenge over Dyffryn Devils, the Wildcats couldn't play the repeat fixture due to union players having commitments. In the Welsh Conference Championship final, the Steelers won 42-10 against Torfaen Tigers at the Gnoll.

Club honours

* RLC Welsh regional: 2010

Juniors

Neath Port Talbot Steelers' junior teams take part in the Welsh Conference Junior League.

References

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External links

Official site

Official Wales Rugby League Website
Defunct rugby league teams in Wales Rugby League Conference teams Sport in Port Talbot Rugby clubs established in 2003 2003 establishments in Wales 2010 disestablishments in Wales Rugby clubs disestablished in 2010