Back in 1995 two members of the Swansea Gladiators, Paul Rowley and Stuart Jones were working at Heol Goffa SAC. A day centre in Llanelli for people with learning difficulties. They regaled the staff and clients at Heol Goffa with tales of their adventures with the Gladiators and challenged the centre to raise a team.

Centre Manager Andrew Murray was brave enough to agree to the proposal and, although more at home on a cricket pitch, signed up to play full back. Recruitment fell to Gary James who effectively asked every able-bodied male, staff and client, plus their friends and family if they would get involved. Add in a few Burry Port connections and a full squad was assembled.

Burry Port also kindly agreed to lend kit for the fixture. Gary turned up at the laundrette to collect the kit and also there was the brand new 1st team kit. Gary couldn’t resist, and the Warriors ended up wearing the new kit before Burry Port had had a chance to turn out in it.
The day itself saw heavy rain at Gorseinion RFC’s Welfare field. Legend has it that the Mother of one of the players (Gabby McMullan) ran on with a coat for him during the game.

The game was filmed by a local company, from the back of their van at one end of the field, but all copies seem to have been lost.

The result was a drawn match - 26 all. The Warriors version is that they felt they had scored more points, but were persuaded to call it a draw – the beginnings of a fierce rivalry with plenty more controversy to come over the years.

This will be the 1st time the Warriors have returned to Gorseinon since that day. 30 years later no players are still involved but Stuart Jones and John Horwood who faced each other that day are both still present in the hierarchy of their respective clubs.

The Oldest mixed ability fixture in the world goes back to the beginning.

There is a little more info here:
http://llanelliwarriorsmatchreports.blogspot.com/2005/09/swansea-gladiators-26-llanelli.html

The Originals (or at least some of them):
Conway Williams prop (pictured) - just one appearance and caused panic when he went missing after the game. trained with the team for many years afterwards but never got back onto the field for a game.
Nigel Evans prop - freely admits spending his 1/2 on the field looking for opportunities to kick his manager - nothing personal, but on principal.
Wyn Rees hooker - Burry Port stalwart made a few other early days appearances
Andy Edwards prop - paths crossed several years later as a WRU development officer.
Darren Hall 2nd row - not keen on the height of being lifted
John Horwood 2nd row - from this 1st ever rugby match at 34, went on to make 300 appearances for the club, currently club President
Raymond Millet 6 - Captain for club's 1st seasons and an ever present in the early years.
Chris Williams 7 - only appearance
Robert Williams 7 - brother of hooker legend Ed Williams, played early matches and helped host the club's 1st tour when living in Teignmouth.
Neil Evans 8,
Wayne James 9 - Burry Port scrum half, also did a little coaching, currently found in the kit room for the Scarlets
Roger Bowen 10 - played across the 1st 5 years and supported the club as development officer
Gabby McMullan wing - only game but trained for many seasons when sessions were part of Heol Goffa program
Mark Bryant center - Another Burry Port boy, son Dan has also played
Gary James center - the instigator and 1st Hall of Fame member. Made 50+ appearances up to 2nd NZ tour. Dual roles with Burry Port also helped Warriors' development.
Neil Edwards wing - made a few appearances up to the club's tour to Teignmouth.
Andrew Murray full back - Centre manager and cricketer, played both matches of the 1st season.
Any more info, rumour, recollections or actual FACTS, please message or comment.