Merthyr continues their build-up to the new season with their Second pre-season game away at Rhondda valley side Cambrian Welfare on Saturday, kick-off 12:30, due to the Wales v Ireland game. Training has been very good under the watchful eyes on Gavin Dacey and Robert Sidoli. The ironmen begin the defense of the premiership title on Sunday 8th September when they make the long journey up to North Wales to play RGC 1404, followed by the first home league game on Saturday 21st when they play a local derby against the steel men of Ebbw Vale.