The Welsh Rugby’s Union’s innovative ‘Road to Principality 2026’, sponsored by Go.Compare, resumes next week and takes a detour to Rodney Parade for the next series of finals.
Principality Stadium, the home of Welsh rugby, has already hosted a series of exciting finals and now it joins forces with Newport’s iconic Rodney Parade to continue to run a range of prestigious fixtures this April and May.
Rodney Parade, the home of Dragons RFC, was thrilled to host several National Finals last year and now welcome back teams this year for four days of top-class action.
The finals at Rodney Parade kick-off on Monday (April 27) as we host Boys U18s Finals.
On Tuesday (April 28) there are five finals taking place at U11 and Year 9 and Year 10 level.
Wednesday (April 29) sees the Girls schools finals taking place with U12, U14 and U16s taking centre stage.
The week reaches a climax on Saturday (May 2) as we feature more U18s action with Boys Shield, Bowl and Plate Finals and the Girls U18 Plate Final taking place throughout the day.
Rhys Blumberg, CEO at Dragons RFC, said: “We’re delighted to once again be able to offer our home for a week of exciting fixtures as we become involved in the ‘Road to Principality’ tournament.
“We know Rodney Parade will provide a fantastic setting for these finals and wish all the finalists the best of luck as we celebrate the best in grassroots rugby.”
Entry to all four days of action is FREE for supporters.
WRU National Finals 2026 at Rodney Parade
Monday, April 27
- Boys U18s Vase - 12pm - Crickhowell High School v Haverfordwest High VC School
- Boys U18s Plate - 2.15pm - Ysgol Bro Teifi v Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Maes y Gwendraeth
- Boys U18s Cup - 4.30pm - Ysgol Bro Morgannwg v Ysgol Dyffryn Taf
- WSC BOYS U18 Development Final – 7pm - Cardiff and the College v Coleg Gwent
Tuesday, April 28
- U11s Final Bowl – 12:00 - Neath Schools RU v Cynon Valley Schools RU
- U11s Final Plate – 13:00 - Mynydd Mawr & Dinefwr v Rhymney Valley Junior Schools
- U11s Final Cup – 14:00 - Swansea Schools v Pontypridd Schools
- Boys Yr 9 Final - 16:00 - Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf v Y Pant Comprehensive School
- Boys Yr 10 Final – 18.30 - Ysgol Garth Olwg v Brynteg Comprehensive School
Wednesday 29th April
- Girls Schools Final U12 – 12:00 - Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr Plasmawr v Haverfordwest High VC School
- Girls Schools Final U14 – 14:00 - Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School v Ysgol Dyffryn Taf
- Girls Schools Final U16 – 16:00 - Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur v Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy
Saturday 2nd May
- U18s Boys Club Final Shield – 11:00 Penallta RFC v Talywain RFC
- U18s Girls Plate – 13.15 – Nelson Belles v Chargers
- U18s Boys Club Final Bowl – 15.30 Bridgend Sports RFC v Lampeter Town RFC
- U18s Boys Club Final Plate – 17.45 Furnace United RFC v St. Clears RFC
