Skewen RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Ospreys.

In 1904 the club secured a regular playing ground at Cae Lynch, from here they could charge a few pence for admission.

Unlike most Welsh clubs, rugby was still played in Skewen during the First World War, but mainly as charity matches between local collieries.

Skewen RFC were the losing finalists of the inaugural Glamorgan County Silver Ball Trophy competition during the 1956–57 season.

Welsh international props Paul James, Rhodri Wells and Craig Mitchell came through Skewens junior teams, as did centre Ashley Beck.