Llangennech RFC
Llangennech Rugby Football Club are a Welsh rugby union club based in Llangennech in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Llangennech RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union.
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| Full name | Llangennech Rugby Football Club | |
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| Union | Welsh Rugby Union | |
| Nickname(s) | Bois y Llan | |
| Founded | 1885 | |
| Location | Llangennech, Wales | |
| Ground(s) | Llangennech Main Field | |
| Chairman | Tony James | |
| President | Richard Phillips | |
| League(s) | WRU Division One West | |
| 2022-2023 | 1st | |
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| Official website | ||
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Llangennech Rugby Football Club was established in 1885,[1] when enthusiasm for the game had spread across local villages after Llanelli won the South Wales trophy.
Since then Llangennech has had a side that has played in every rugby season since 1885, with only the two World wars breaking the run.
The First XV play in the WRU Division One West. There are over 200+ registered mini & junior players, with teams from Under 7's right up to Under 16's. 20+ Youth and 30+ Senior players. Along with vice-presidents, patrons, members, officers and committee, the club membership is over 400.[2]
Club honours
- WRU Division 8A West - Champions
- WRU Division 5 West - Champions
- WRU Division 3 West - Champions
- West Wales Rugby Union - Section 'B' - Champions 1984-85
- West Wales Rugby Union Cup Winners 2004-05
Results[3]
2022/23
| Opponent | Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke RFC | 3 September 2022 | 11-66 | W |
Current First XV squad
Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.
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Management
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ian Jones | Head Coach |
| Gareth George | Player / Backs Coach |
| Aled Tinnuche | Forwards Coach |
| James Cartwright | Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Rosa Di Cristo | Physiotherapist |
| Eifion Howells | Touch Judge |
Notable past players
- See also Category:Llangennech RFC players
There are a number of players who have both represented Llangennech RFC and have also been capped at international level.
Rhys Gabe[4]- Cliff Williams
- Idwal Davies (rugby)
- Terry Davies - Played for Llangennech Youth
- Alun Thomas
- Brian Davies[5] - Son of Idwal Davies above
- Gavin Evans
- Lowri Harries
- Adam Warren[6]
- Sam Parry
Below are players who have represented Llangennech RFC and proceeded to excel in other Sports.
- Gareth Price (rugby league) - Rugby League
- Idwal Davies (rugby) - Rugby League
- Les Thomas - Rugby League
- Steffan Jones - Cricket
- Flex Lewis - Bodybuilding - Played for Llangennech Youth
References
- Charles, Alwyn (1997). History of Llangennech (1st ed.). Llangennech Community Council. p. 3. ISBN 0953080706. OCLC 38340509.
- "Wales' regional rugby map". BBC Sport. 8 July 2004. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- "League 1 West". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- "Photograph - Rhys Gabe | Cardiff Rugby Museum". cardiffrugbymuseum.org. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- "Brian Davies". Llanelli RFC. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- "Adam Warren | Dragons Player". dragonsrugby.wales. 3 September 2022. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
Further reading
- Charles, Alwyn (1997). History of Llangennech. Llangennech: Llangennech Community Council. ISBN 0953080706. OCLC 38340509.
- Bevan, Kenny; James, Gordon; Jones, Llew; Martin, Rhys (1985). Bois y Llan: Llangennech RFC. Kenny Bevan. OCLC 656726362.