Ynys (Aberdare)
| Yr Ynys | |
| Former names | Ynys Meadows Ynys Fields Ynys Grounds The Ynys Athletic Ground The Athletic Ground |
|---|---|
| Location | Aberdare, Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°42′46″N 3°26′15″W / 51.7127°N 3.4374°W |
| Record attendance | 40,000 (for Rugby League) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 1893 1920 (for Soccer) 1971 (for Rugby Union) 2008 (for Cricket) |
| Tenants | |
| Aberdare RFC 1890–present Aberdare Athletic F.C. 1893–1928 Aberdare RLFC 1908–1909 Aberdare CC 1968–present Aberdare Valley AAC 2008–present | |
The Ynys (Welsh: Yr Ynys) is an historic mixed sports venue in Aberdare, Wales. The ground is notable as the venue of the first ever international match in Rugby League history, and was also home to the professional rugby league club Aberdare RLFC as well as English Football League members Aberdare Athletic F.C.
Today the Ynys hosts the Aberdare Rugby Union Club, Aberdare Cricket team and Aberdare Valley AAC, as well as the Sobell Leisure Centre and the Ron Jones Athletics Stadium.