Founded in April 2003, Torfaen Tigers was the first local Rugby League Club to be formed in Gwent. In their first season they were highly successful, finishing third in the Welsh League and runners up in the final of Great Britain's amateur knockout plate competition.

Also during the inaugural season one of their players, Daimen Hudd achieved full international honours featuring in the matches against Russia, England 'A', and Australia. The final whistle heralded yet another landmark for the club when its coach, Kevin Weaver, won the top award from the League Association as "Coach of the Year". In 2004 they built on the successes of the previous year and qualified for the play-offs of the main Welsh tournament, going out in the semi-finals to Aberavon Fighting Irish.

The Tigers are based at the Pontypool United R.F.C's. ground at Conway Road in Pontypool, and have been joined by number of local businesses who have generously given their support.

With the seniors boasting a new kit designed by the players, and training nights and games now being arranged for younger budding league players, the club is set to further develop Rugby League within Torfaen and the surrounding areas. Everyone associated with the club is enjoying seeing the club moving forward, and with the 2005 season about to commence, expectations are high.