In 2008 Ystradfechan honours.

Mark Thomas..... British Isles Champion !! photo below lifting first trophy!!
Ystrafechan win the Rhondda League. Lose in the Carruthers Shield.
Mark Thomas & Rhys Pugh in their prime! It's been downhill ever since!

| RHONDDA LEAGUE DIVISION 1 2009 | Pl | pts |
| Ystradfechan | 9 | 112 |
| Harlequins | 7 | 76 |
| Ferndale | 8 | 65 |
| Ely Valley | 7 | 64 |
| Gelli Park | 8 | 50 |
| Hirwaun | 6 | 41 |
| Wattstown | 6 | 32 |
| Cymmer | 7 | 32 |
| Gelligaled | 8 | 31 |
| Ystradyfodwg | 7 | 15 |