One of Wales’ most famous rugby clubs is to leave its ground after more than 70 years because of anti-social behaviour.
The WRU Championship title holders Pontypool held an ‘urgent’ meeting at a Cwmbran hotel on Tuesday night to confirm the announcement.
They had played at Pontypool Park since 1945.
It’s the end of an era in Welsh rugby.@PontypoolRFC are saying goodbye to Pontypool Park – a ground full of history 👀 pic.twitter.com/99WyWCRo9N
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But the club claims blades and broken glass have been hidden on the pitch endangering players, referees and medical staff.
Club chief executive Ben Jeffreys called the announcement a “devastating blow” to supporters.
In a series of tweets the club said the grounds had become a “haven for destructive anti-social behaviour” and the club would be leaving at the “earliest opportunity”.