Llangennech RFC
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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.
Llangennech Rugby Football Club was established in 1885, 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.[1]
History
The team played their first game in 1885.[2] It garnered good press coverage for a year, but this stopped until 1892. Press coverage for other local teams continued. It is believed that the minister of the local Salem Chapel, Phillip Phillips, had a distaste for the game and used his influence to disband the team. He is quoted as saying "Kick? If I took a good mule down to the field he'd kick them out of existence. Men were not made to compete with donkeys".[3]
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
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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.
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.
- Template:Flagicon Rhys Gabe[5]
- Template:Flagicon Cliff WilliamsScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Template:Flagicon Idwal Davies (rugby)Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Template:Flagicon Terry Davies - Played for Llangennech YouthScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Template:Flagicon Alun ThomasScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Template:Flagicon Brian Davies[6] - Son of Idwal Davies above
- Template:Flagicon Gavin EvansScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Template:Flagicon Lowri HarriesScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Template:Flagicon Adam Warren[7]
- Template:Flagicon Sam ParryScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
Below are players who have represented Llangennech RFC and proceeded to excel in other sports.
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- Template:Flagicon Les Thomas - rugby leagueScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Template:Flagicon Steffan Jones - cricketScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Template:Flagicon Flex Lewis - bodybuilding - Played for Llangennech YouthScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
References
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Further reading
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