Llangennech RFC
| Full name | Llangennech Rugby Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | Llan | |
| Founded | 1885 | |
| Location | Llangennech, Wales | |
| Ground(s) | Park Rugby Ground | |
| President | Richard Phillips | |
| Coach(es) | Ian Jones & Rhys Phillips | |
| League(s) | WRU Division One West | |
| 2015-16 | 7th[1] | |
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| Official website | ||
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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.
There are currently two senior teams, the First XV play in the WRU Division One West and the Development XV play in the Swansea League A. There are over 150+ registered junior players, 20+ youth and 60+ senior players. Along with vice-presidents, patrons, members, officers and committee, the club membership is close to 400.[2]
Club honours
- 1994-95 Welsh League Division 8A West - Champions
Current First XV squad
Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.
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Management
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ian Jones | Forwards Coach |
| Rhys Phillips | Backs Coach |
| Alex Lewis | Team Manager |
| Sian Griffiths | 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.
References
- ↑ WRU official site
- ↑ "Wales' regional rugby map". BBC Sport. 8 July 2004. Retrieved 26 January 2015.