Cross Keys travel west this Saturday for their Round 16 WRU Admiral Premiership fixture, taking on Llangennech RFC away from home. With momentum restored after a convincing home win last weekend, Head Coach Chris Davies and Director of Rugby Morgan Stoddart will be looking for their side to back that performance up on the road.

Recent Form: Confidence Rebuilt
After a frustrating run earlier in the campaign where performances often went unrewarded, Cross Keys have shown clear signs of progress in recent weeks. A strong away record since November and last weekend’s emphatic home victory over Narberth have underlined the squad’s growing confidence and cohesion.

Cross Keys Season So Far:

R1 (6 Sep): Ystrad Rhondda 26–25 Cross Keys
R2 (13 Sep): Cross Keys 25–24 Brecon
R3 (20 Sep): Narberth 21–17 Cross Keys
Cup Prelim (27 Sep): Cardiff Met 26–22 Cross Keys
R5 (4 Oct): Beddau 22–20 Cross Keys
R6 (11 Oct): Cross Keys 13–23 Bargoed
R7 (18 Oct): Pontypridd 26–19 Cross Keys
R8 (1 Nov): Newbridge 10–17 Cross Keys
R9 (8 Nov): Cross Keys 25–47 Neath
R10 (15 Nov): Llanelli Wanderers 17–23 Cross Keys
R11 (13 Dec): Cardiff Met 10–13 Cross Keys
R12 (20 Dec): Postponed – Cross Keys vs Merthyr
R20 (27 Dec): Cross Keys 22–11 Newbridge
R13 (3 Jan): Postponed – Cross Keys vs Ystrad Rhondda
R14 (10 Jan): Brecon 17–13 Cross Keys
R15 (17 Jan): Cross Keys 31–13 Narberth

That 31–13 victory over Narberth was one of the most complete performances of the season, combining physical dominance with accuracy and control.

The Opposition: Llangennech RFC
Llangennech are always a tough proposition at home. Known for their physical edge, strong forward play, and direct style, they will be keen to make life difficult for visiting sides, particularly in tight, high-intensity exchanges.

This fixture also represents the first league meeting between the sides this season, after the scheduled home match earlier in the campaign was replaced by Cross Keys’ Premiership Cup tie at Cardiff Met. That adds an extra edge to Saturday’s encounter, with both sides eager to make a statement.

Keys to the Game

Match Physicality Early: Llangennech thrive on front-foot momentum, especially at home. Meeting that intensity from the opening exchanges will be crucial.
Set-Piece Control: A solid scrum and accurate lineout will be vital in controlling territory and tempo.
Discipline & Game Management: Away fixtures often hinge on discipline. Limiting penalties and managing territory will reduce pressure.
Building on Momentum: Replicating last week’s accuracy and intent will be key to sustaining progress.

From the Coaching Team
Chris Davies (Head Coach):
“Last week was a step forward for us, but the challenge now is consistency. Llangennech away is a tough test, and we’ll need to be accurate and physical if we’re to come away with anything.”

Morgan Stoddart (Director of Rugby):
“We’re starting to see the benefits of the work the group has put in. Performances like last week are the standard we’re aiming for, and this game gives us another opportunity to prove that away from home.”

Matchday Information

Fixture: Llangennech RFC vs Cross Keys RFC
Date: Saturday 24th January 2026
Kick-Off: 2:30pm
Competition: WRU Admiral Premiership – Round 16

With confidence growing and lessons learned from earlier in the season, Cross Keys head to Llangennech determined to continue their upward trajectory. Expect a physical, competitive contest as the Keys look to make another important statement on the road.