Trials now to be held in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon

South Wales Scorpions RLFC will attempt to hold their player trials for a third time this Sunday on the Astroturf at the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. All players are to meet at 4pm.

This is a change of venue and time. The original venue in Trefforest will still be out of action this Sunday.

As per the email they received, players are reminded to wear trainers and that boots are not allowed on the Astroturf. They are also recommended to wear tracksuit bottoms with shorts underneath.

Wales’ newest professional rugby league club are eager to begin pre-season training as kick-off is in less than seven weeks time.

The Scorpions face former Super League club Workington Town in their first game at The Gnoll in Neath on Sunday 28 February.

Trialists are advise to keep note of the www.scorpionsrl.com website should there be any further updates due to change in weather conditions.

Season tickets for are now on sale via the club website priced £60 for adults and £30 for concessions.

Scorpions directors to talk on Bay Radio tomorrow

South Wales Scorpions owner Phil Davies and commercial director Rob Buckley will be talking on Bay Radio tomorrow (Saturday) between 11.30am and midday to answer any questions fans have on the new club.

The Scorpions are Wales’ newest professional rugby league side and will kick-off their Co-operative Championship 1 season against former Super League side Workington Town on Sunday 28 February at The Gnoll in Neath.

Bay Radio can be listened to in the Swansea and West Wales area on 102.1FM or online worldwide at www.swanseabayradio.co.uk.

Davies and Buckley, along with their fellow directors, were in attendance at the first ever Scorpions supporters evening at The Gnoll on Thursday (yesterday).

A supporters club was formed with Andy Birchall from Port Talbot elected as chairman. Neil Goodman was appointed secretary and Rob Yates as treasurer. Aaron Hill, Chris O'Brien, Jon Nightingale and Glenn Colbridge will also sit on the committee.

The prices to join the Supporters Club were set at £5 for adults, £2 for 12 to 16yr olds and free for children aged 11 and under. The club can be contacted by emailing swscorpions@rugbyfans.net.

The new supporters club discussed having an influence in half-time and post match entertainment as well as the selection of mascots from within the supporters club junior section.

All members will get a discount on Scorpions' merchandise which the club are aiming to have on release for the season opener on February 28th.

Everyone at South Wales Scorpions RLFC and the Supporters Club would like to thank all supporters for the excellent turnout.

Supporters Club meeting tonight in ON

The first ever South Wales Scorpions Supporters Club meeting is still definitely on tonight at The Gnoll clubhouse, Neath RFC and starts at 7.30pm. Please attend if you can.

Trial postponed until Sunday

Tonight's Scropions trial has been postponed again due to a little bit of snow that has been falling in this area.

This has been rearranged again for Sunday with a 1pm start at the same venue, University of Glamorgan playing fields in Trefforest.

Trials still on for tomorrow (Wednesday)

South Wales Scorpions’ player trial is still on for tomorrow at the University of Glamorgan playing fields in Treforest. All players are to meet at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Trialists are advise to keep note of the www.scorpionsrl.com website should there be any further updates due to change in weather conditions.