 Financial problems at Pontypridd RFC led to the sale of their half of the Warriors to Leighton Samuel for £100,000; which he gifted to the WRU, his attempt to become sole owner of the club having been blocked by the WRU.Samuel's attempt to buy Sardis Road's ground lease to be an all-seater stadium for the Celtic Warriors was rejected by the Pontypridd's trustees.Games were moved away from Sardis Road to Brewery Field on commercial grounds, which led to threats of legal action from Pontypridd Supporters Club.