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Ystrad Rhondda RFC
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Ystrad Rhondda Rugby Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Rygbi Ystrad Rhondda) is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad in the Rhondda Valley. The club was founded in 1884.[1] Ystrad Rhondda RFC plays in the Welsh Rugby Union WRU Admiral Premiership.[2]

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History

Foundation and Early Years

The club was founded in 1884 and has become one of the leading Rhondda Valley and Mid District clubs.[3] The earliest recorded match between Ystrad Rhondda and Pontypridd RFC took place on 24th September 1885, at Ystrad Rhondda, with Pontypridd winning by a goal, a try, and two touches down to nil.[4]

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Ystrad Rhondda RFC squad, taken for the 1931-32 season

Willie Llewellyn began his rugby career at Ystrad Rhondda before moving to other clubs.[5] He played for Wales and was part of the team that defeated the All Blacks in 1905.[6]

Modern Era

Mike Griffiths is described as a product of Ystrad Rhondda RFC who returned to coach the club after his playing career.[7] He toured with the British & Irish Lions in 1989.[8]

Another product of the club is Alex Webber, who was on the World Sevens circuit with Wales between 2012-15.[9] After a period with Pontypridd RFC where he made 120 appearances and scored 69 tries,[10] Webber returned to Ystrad as player-coach and has made a significant impact both on and off the field.[11]

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Ground

The club plays at Gelligaled Park. First laid out in the 1920s, the space includes playing fields for rugby and cricket, a children's play area, a skatepark and bowling green.[12]

Current squad and structure

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The club currently runs a second XV plus two youth teams which attract talent from across the valley. They also have an excellent mini and junior section.[13] The club has junior teams, a youth side and a second XV.[9]

Notable long-serving players include Nathan Hughes, who played 420 times for Ystrad and retired at the end of the 2023-24 season after being with the club since he was 18.[9] Prolific outside-half Rhys Truelove has appeared in excess of 250 times and scored more than 1,000 points for the club.[14][9]

Current squad

[15] Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.

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Honours

Domestic

  • WRU Division One East Central:
    • Titles (1): 2017–18[13]
  • Welsh League Division 6 Central:
    • Titles (1): 1994–95[13]
  • WRU Championship Cup:
    • Runners-up (1): 2022–23[16]
  • WRU Swalec Plate:
    • Winners (1): 2014–15

Notes

  • All titles listed are at senior level unless otherwise stated
  • Seasons shown reflect the Welsh rugby season format (e.g., 2022–23 represents the season spanning 2022 to 2023)
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Notable players

References

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