List of Welsh rugby union clubs
Rugby union in Wales is governed by the Welsh Rugby Union.[1] The top level of Welsh rugby is represented by the regional sides, formed in 2003, who play in the Pro14 League (formerly the Celtic League or Pro12). Originally consisting of five teams, there are currently four regional sides in the RaboDirect Pro12, after the Celtic Warriors were wound up in 2004.[2]
Below this is the Welsh Premier Division, then Division One and Division Two are split geographically into an East and West league. Division Three is split into four: East, South East, South West and West, while Division Four and Division Five are both split into five, East, South East, South West, West and North. A new division 6 was added for the 2007-08 season split into Central, East, and West divisions, however teams will not be promoted to Division 5 from these leagues. This is the position for the 2010-11 season.[3]
Pro14
The 4 Welsh Rugby Union Regions of Wales
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- Aberavon RFC
- Bridgend Ravens
- Cardiff RFC
- Carmarthen Quins
- Ebbw Vale RFC
- Llandovery RFC
- Llanelli RFC
- Merthyr RFC
- Newport RFC
- Pontypridd RFC
- RGC 1404
- Swansea RFC
- Bargoed RFC
- Bedwas RFC
- Blackwood RFC
- Bridgend Athletic RFC
- Cardiff Metropolitan University RFC
- Glynneath RFC
- Llanharan RFC
- Narberth RFC
- Neath RFC
- Newbridge RFC
- Pontypool RFC
- Tata Steel RFC
- Tondu RFC
- Ynysybwl RFC
WRU Division 1
- Blaenavon RFC
- Brecon RFC
- Brynmawr RFC
- Dowlais RFC
- Monmouth RFC
- Nelson RFC
- Penallta RFC
- Pontypool United RFC
- Risca RFC
- Senghenydd RFC
- Ynysybwl RFC
- Abergele RFC
- Bala RFC
- Bethesda RFC
- Bro Ffestiniog RFC
- Caernarfon RFC
- COBRA
- Colwyn Bay RFC
- Denbigh (DInbych) RFC
- Dolgellau RFC
- Llandudno RFC
- Mold RFC
- Nant Conwy RFC
- Pwllheli RFC
- Ruthin RFC
- Amman United RFC
- Ammanford RFC
- Aberystwyth RFC
- Crymych RFC
- Felinfoel RFC
- Gorseinon RFC
- Kidwelly RFC
- Llangennech RFC
- Hendy RFC
- Newcastle Emlyn RFC
- Tenby United RFC
- Whitland RFC
WRU Division 2
- Abergavenny RFC
- Blackwood RFC
- Caerphilly RFC
- Caerleon RFC
- Caldicot RFC
- Croesyceiliog RFC
- Cwmbran RFC
- Hartridge RFC
- Newport HSOB RFC
- Pill Harriers
- Talywain RFC
- Ynysddu RFC
- Abergele RFC
- Colwyn Bay RFC
- Harlech RFC
- Llangefni RFC
- Machynlleth RFC
- Menai Bridge RFC
- Newtown RFC
- Rhyl and District RFC
- Shotton Steel RFC
- Wrexham RFC
- Welshpool RFC
- Aberystwyth RFC
- Cardigan RFC
- Gowerton RFC
- Haverfordwest RFC
- Loghor RFC
- Llandeilo RFC
- Llanelli Wanderers RFC
- Llanybydder RFC
- Penclawdd RFC
- Penian RFC
- Pontarddulais RFC
- Tycroes RFC
WRU Division 1 Central
- Beddau RFC
- Bedllinog RFC
- Dowlais RFC
- Gilfach Goch RFC
- Heol y Cyw RFC
- Llantrisant RFC
- Llantwit Fardre RFC
- Mountain Ash RFC
- Rhydyfelin RFC
- Treorchy RFC
- Ynysybwl RFC
- Ystrad Rhondda RFC
- Bonymaen RFC
- Builth Wells RFC
- Cwmllynfell RFC
- Dunvant RFC
- Kenfig Hill RFC
- Maesteg Harlequins RFC
- Mumbles RFC
- Seven Sisters RFC
- Skewen RFC
- Trebanos RFC
- Waunarlwydd RFC
- Ystalyfera RFC
WRU Division 2 Central
- Abercynon RFC
- Brecon RFC
- Clwb Rygbi Cymry Caerdydd RFC
- Fairwater RFC
- Gwernyfed RFC
- Penarth RFC
- Pentyrch RFC
- Porth Harlequins RFC
- Pontyclun RFC
- St. Joseph's RFC
- St. Peters RFC
- Treharris RFC
- Wattstown RFC
- Brynamman RFC
- Cwmgors RFC
- Nantymoel
- Maesteg Celtic RFC
Nantyffyllon Pencoed
Penlan Cwmavon
WRU Division 3
- Bangor RFC
- Bangor University RFC
- Benllech RFC
- Flint RFC
- Holyhead RFC
- Llangollen RFC
- Llanidloes RFC
- Porthmadog RFC
- Rhosllanerchrugog RFC
- Welshpool RFC
- Abercarn RFC
- Beaufort RFC
- Bettws (Newport) RFC
- Blania RFC
- Brynithel RFC
- Crumlin RFC
- Hafodyrynys RFC
- Machen RFC
- Rogerstone RFC
- Tredegar Ironsides RFC
- Trefil RFC
- Usk RFC
- Aberbargoed RFC
- Aberbeeg RFC
- Cefn Fforest RFC
- Crickhowell RFC
- Deri RFC
- Hartridge RFC
- Hollybush RFC
- Markham RFC
- New Panteg RFC
- Pontllanfraith RFC
- Trinant RFC
- Whiteheads RFC
- Abersychan Alexanders RFC
- Cwmcarn United RFC
- Forgeside RFC
- Girling RFC
- Malpas RFC
- Newport Saracens RFC
- Old Tylerian RFC
- Rhayader RFC
- St. Julians HSOB RFC
- Tref-Y-Clawdd RFC
- West Mon RFC
- Barry RFC
- Caerau Ely RFC
- Canton RFC
- Cowbridge RFC
- Dinas Powys RFC
- Llandaff RFC
- Llandaff North RFC
- Llantwit Major RFC
- Old Illtydians RFC
- Old Penarthians RFC
- St. Albans RFC
- Taffs Well RFC
- Abercwmboi RFC
- Aberdare RFC
- Cambrian Welfare RFC
- Cefn Coed RFC
- Clifynydd RFC
- Glyncoch RFC
- Hirwaun RFC
- Penygraig RFC
- Tonyrefail RFC
- Treherbert RFC
- Tylorstown RFC
- Blaengarw RFC
- Cathays RFC
- Cardiff Internationals RFC
- Cardiff Saracens RFC
- Ferndale RFC
- Llandrindod Wells RFC
- Llanrumney RFC
- Sully Sports RFC
- Tongwynlais RFC
- Whitchurch RFC
- Wick RFC
- Ynysowen RFC
- Bridgend Sports Club RFC
- Bryncethin RFC
- Cefn Cribbwr RFC
- Nantyffyllon RFC
- Nantymoel RFC
- Ogmore Vale RFC
- Pontrhydyfen RFC
- Porthcawl RFC
- Pyle RFC
- Tonmawr RFC
- Baglan RFC
- Birchgrove RFC
- Briton Ferry RFC
- Bryncoch RFC
- Crynant (Creunant) RFC
- Cwmavon RFC
- Cwmgwrach RFC
- Glais RFC
- Rhigos RFC
- Tonna RFC
- Abercrave RFC
- Alltwen RFC
- Banwen RFC
- Cwmtwrch RFC
- Fall Bay RFC
- Morriston RFC
- Pontardawe RFC
- South Gower RFC
- Swansea Uplands RFC
- Vardre RFC
- Ystradgynlais RFC
- Bynea RFC
- Burry Port RFC
- Cefneithin RFC
- Lampeter Town RFC
- Llandybie RFC
- Nantgaredig RFC
- New Dock Stars RFC
- Penybanc RFC
- Pontyberem RFC
- Trimsaran RFC
- Tumble RFC
- Aberaeron RFC
- Fishguard and Goodwick RFC
- Laugharne RFC
- Llangwm RFC
- Milford Haven RFC
- Neyland RFC
- Pembroke RFC
- Pembroke Dock Harlequins RFC
- St. Clears RFC
- St. Davids RFC
- Blaenau RFC
- Betws RFC
- Furnace United RFC
- Llangadog RFC
- Llansawel & District RFC
- Mynydd-Y-Garreg RFC
- Pantyffynon RFC
- Penygroes RFC
- Pontyates RFC
- Tregaron RFC
See also
References
- ^ Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981, David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pp41-42 ISBN 0-7083-0766-3
- ^ WRU axe falls on Warriors
- ^ "Official Rules of the Welsh National Leagues". Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2007.
- ^ https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/definitive-guide-welsh-rugbys-promotions-16272678
- ^ https://www.allwalessport.co.uk/rugby-union.aspx?cid=4983
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