The Welsh Rugby’s Union’s innovative ‘Road to Principality 2025’, sponsored by Go.Compare, resumes this weekend and will take a slight detour before it ends in May.
Principality Stadium, the home of Welsh rugby, has already hosted the first three days of action. Llandovery College won the WSC U18 Rugby Cup final against Coleg y Cymoedd on 5 December and five days later Bro Myrddin beat Cwm Rhymni in the Welsh Schools U18 ‘Champion of Champions’ final.
Pontypridd Schools beat Cardiff central Schools in the U16 Dewar Shield Final on the same night and then on 14 December the Girl’s Hubs took centre stage with the finals of the U16 and U18 Cup finals.
The next phase will see 22 finals played over 10 days at two venues, with Newport’s iconic Rodney Parade joining forces with Principality Stadium to host a range of prestigious fixtures. Rodney Parade is the home of the Dragons and League 2 soccer side Newport County and has also hosted senior Wales women’s and men’s internationals.
Harry Beddall’s Wales U20 side beat Ireland there in their recently completed Six Nations campaign and it is also the scheduled venue for the JD Welsh Cup football final.
Lee Griffin, co-founder and CEO of Go.Compare, said: “We are delighted to be involved in the ‘Road to Principality’ tournament again. As one of Europe’s premier rugby events, this tournament provides a wonderful platform to celebrate and support grassroots rugby, uniting local clubs, young talent and fans.
“Rugby holds a special place in Welsh culture and identity, and as a proud Welsh brand, we are committed to honouring that heritage. Through this partnership, we want to strengthen the vital connections between grassroots clubs and professional rugby, ensuring the sport continues to thrive at all levels.”
WRU Community Director Geraint John, added: “With Wales playing a ground breaking Women’s Six Nations match against England, the European cup finals returning to Cardiff along with Judgement Day, and the Big Day Out fixture between Bristol Bears and Bath, there is still a lot of rugby to be played at Principality Stadium before we flip into summer mode for our concerts.”
“Trying to squeeze everything in has been difficult but we are delighted that Dragons RFC have been able to join forces with us in providing their superb venue for a week of fixtures. Rodney Parade is one of the most historic of sporting venues in Wales and as an international venue in its own right will provide a great setting for a range of our finals.”
The action will kick-off at Principality Stadium on Sunday 30 March when the three senior women’s finals take place. Reigning champions Llandaff North were knocked out at the semi-final stage in the cup competition by Bonymaen, who will meet Burry Port in the final.
The Plate final will see Clwb Rygbi Cymry Caerdydd take on Seven Sisters, while Taffs Well will meet Senghenydd in the Bowl final.
On Friday 4 April the Boy’s Youth Cup final will see reigning champions Llandeilo attempt to successfully defend their title against Pontypool United, while a day later there will be three Senior Men’s club finals.
The Division 1 Cup final will see Bridgend Athletic tackle Caernarfon, the Championship Cup final is between Llanelli Wanderers and Tondu, while the Premiership Cup final will feature Pontypridd and Cross Keys.
The games as Rodney Parade will kick-off on May Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May, and see three more Youth finals. Abercynon meet Llantrisant in the Shield final, Llanishen take on Cardiff Quins in the Bowl final and Gorseinon will face Barry in the Plate final.
The weekend of Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May will feature four more senior men’s finals as the games between the teams in Division 5 up to Division 2 take centre stage.
The programme will end on Thursday 22 May with an Inclusion Day that will include Ethnically Diverse Schools Engagement, and International Gay Rugby match and a mixed ability rugby game.
WRU National Finals 2025 at Principality Stadium
(3 days 7 finals)
Sunday 30 March
Adult Women: Bowl Final (1:00pm) – Taffs Well v Senghenydd
Adult Women: Plate Final (15:15pm) -Clwb Rygbi Cymry Caerdydd v Seven Sisters
Adult Women: Cup Final (17:35pm) – Bonymaen v Burry Port
Friday 4 April
Boys U18: Youth Cup Final (7:15pm) – Llandeilo v Pontypool United
Saturday 5 April
Adult Men: Division 1 Cup Final (1:00pm) – Bridgend Athletic v Caernarfon
Adult Men: Championship Cup Final (3:15pm) – Llanelli Wanderers v Tondu
Adult Men: Premiership Cup Final (5:35pm) – Pontypridd and Cross Keys
WRU National Finals 2025 at Rodney Parade
(7 days 15 finals)
Monday 5 May
Boys U18: Youth Shield Final (11:00am) – Abercynon v Llantrisant
Boys U18: Youth Bowl Final (1:15pm) – Llanishen v Cardiff Quins
Boys U18: Youth Plate Final (3:30pm) – Gorseinon v Barry
Tuesday 6 May
Girls Schools: U12 Cup Final (1:00pm)
Girls Schools: U14 Cup Final (3:00pm)
Girls Schools: U16 Cup Final (5:00pm)
Saturday 10 May
Men’s Division 5 Cup Final (1:00pm)
Men’s Division 4 Cup Final (3:30pm)
Sunday 11 May
Men’s Division 3 Cup Final (1:00pm)
Men’s Division 2 Cup Final (3:30pm)
Wednesday 21 May
WSRU Junior Group: U11 DC Thomas Bowl Final (11:30am)
WSRU Junior Group: U11 DC Thomas Plate Final (1:00pm)
WSRU Junior Group: U11 DC Thomas Cup Final (2:30pm)
*Men’s Inter-District Cup Final (7:15pm)
Thursday 22 May
Ethnically Diverse Schools Engagement (12:00-3:00pm)
Fit, Fed, Fun Provision (4:00-5:30pm)
IGR Match (6:00-7:30pm)
Mixed Ability Match (8:00pm)