Falmouth RFC
| Full name | Falmouth Rugby Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Union | RFU | |
| Founded | 1873 | |
| Ground(s) | Recreation Ground | |
| Coach(es) | Phil Angove and Graham Whitmore | |
| League(s) | Tribute Cornwall/Devon | |
| 2013–14 | 6th | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
Falmouth RFC is a rugby union club based in the town of Falmouth, Cornwall, in the United Kingdom, playing in the eighth tier of the English league system, Tribute Cornwall/Devon. The club plays at the Recreation Ground.
Founded in 1873, Falmouth have been moderately successful, producing two players who have been capped by the England: E J "John" Jackett and Jim George. Jackett played thirteen times for England making his debut on 2 December 1905 against New Zealand at Crystal Palace. He also toured with the British Lions to New Zealand and Australia in 1908.[1] Jim George made his debut against Scotland on 15 March 1947 and played a further two matches against France and Ireland.[1] On 24 November 1926 Cornwall played what was considered the best ever New Zealand Māori rugby union team at Falmouth, with Cornwall winning 6–3.[2]
Club honours
- Cornwall Cup winners (2 times): 1973–74, 1976–77
- CRFU Official Merit Table champions (1): 1976–77
- Cornwall Clubs Cup winners (2 times): 1991–92, 2002–03
- Cornwall League 1 champions (2 times): 1996–97, 2002–03
Current season
References
- ^ a b Cornwall Rugby Football Union Official Handbook and Byelaws 1996–97. Cornwall RFU. 1996.
- ^ Salmon, Tom (1983). The First Hundred Years. Illogan: Cornwall RFU. p. 150. ISBN 0 946664 01 3.
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