Ospreys Rugby is pleased to announce its partnership with South Wales Sports Grounds, the specialist contractor that has delivered the complete pitch build at St Helen’s in Swansea.
South Wales Sports Grounds handled every stage of the build. The team installed a new drainage system and laid an engineered stone base, then fitted a performance shockpad and finished the pitch with a 3G artificial surface. Because one partner managed the whole job, from the ground up, the build stayed consistent at every layer, and the pitch meets the standards that professional rugby demands.
The new surface gives St Helen’s a pitch that plays the same in all weathers. It can also be used far more often than grass, so it will serve the Ospreys senior squad as well as the wider rugby and local community who use the historic venue.
South Wales Sports Grounds will continue to work with the Ospreys on the care and upkeep of the surface, so that it stays in top condition season after season. The partnership also reflects the club’s commitment to working with businesses from across the region, and to investing in facilities that benefit players, supporters and the wider community for years to come.
Richard Lancaster, Managing Director of Ospreys Rugby, said:
“St Helen’s holds a special place in Welsh rugby, and this pitch was a big step for the ground and its future. South Wales Sports Grounds have done an outstanding job from start to finish, and it means a lot that a local company delivered work of this quality, especially in the time frame. We’re delighted to have them as a partner.”
Rob Jones, Director of South Wales Sports Ground, said:
“For South Wales Sports Grounds, this is a project we’re particularly proud of. As a Welsh-based business, being given the opportunity to deliver a project at St Helen’s, an iconic venue with such a rich history in Welsh sport, means a great deal to us.
This project demonstrates what we can deliver as a business, with our in-house team taking responsibility for every element of the pitch build from the ground up. We’re extremely proud of the quality of the finished surface and, most importantly, of the hard work and commitment shown by everyone involved in delivering it.
To see a pitch constructed by our team now being used by the Ospreys is something very special. We see this as the start of a long-term partnership and look forward to supporting the Ospreys and the wider community at St Helen’s for many years to come.”