List of Welsh rugby union clubs by division
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 Guinness Pro12 League (formerly the Magners League or Celtic League). 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]
Guinness Pro12
The 4 Welsh Rugby Union Regions of Wales
Welsh Premier Division
Welsh Premiership Teams
- Aberavon RFC
- Bedwas RFC
- Bridgend Ravens
- Cardiff RFC
- Carmarthen Quins RFC
- Cross Keys RFC
- Ebbw Vale RFC
- Llandovery RFC
- Llanelli RFC
- Neath RFC
- Newport RFC
- Pontypridd RFC
Map Colour Key
(indicating Rabo Direct Pro 12 Club Regions)
- Red - Scarlets
- Grey - Ospreys
- Blue - Cardiff Blues
- Yellow - Newport Gwent Dragons
Welsh Championship
Welsh Championship Teams
- Bargoed RFC
- Blackwood RFC
- Bridgend Athletic RFC
- Cardiff Metropolitan University RFC
- Glynneath RFC
- Llanharan RFC
- Merthyr RFC
- Narberth RFC
- Newbridge RFC
- Pontypool RFC
- RGC 1404
- Swansea RFC
- Tata Steel RFC
- Tondu RFC
Map Colour Key
(indicating Rabo Direct Pro 12 Club Regions)
- Red - Scarlets
- Grey - Ospreys
- Blue - Cardiff Blues
- Yellow - Newport Gwent Dragons
WRU Division 1
WRU Division 1 East
- Blaenavon RFC
- Cardiff Quins RFC
- Fleur de Lys RFC
- Garddiffaith RFC
- Glamorgan Wanderers RFC
- Llanishen RFC
- Nelson RFC
- Penallta RFC
- Rumney RFC
- Risca RFC
- Rhiwbina RFC
- Senghenydd RFC
WRU Division One North
- Bala RFC
- Bethesda RFC
- Bro Ffestiniog RFC
- Caernarfon RFC
- COBRA
- Denbigh (DInbych) RFC
- Dolgellau RFC
- Llandudno RFC
- Mold RFC
- Nant Conwy RFC
- Pwllheli RFC
- Ruthin RFC
WRU Division One West
- Amman United RFC
- Ammanford RFC
- Carmarthen Athletic RFC
- Crymych RFC
- Felinfoel RFC
- Gorseinon RFC
- Kidwelly RFC
- Llangennech RFC
- Loughor RFC
- Newcastle Emlyn RFC
- Tenby United RFC
- Whitland RFC
WRU Division 2
WRU Division 2 East
- Abergavenny RFC
- Abertillery / Blaenau Gwent RFC
- Abertysswg Falcons RFC
- Brynmawr RFC
- Caerphilly RFC
- Croesyceiliog RFC
- Nantyglo RFC
- Newport HSOB RFC
- Pill Harriers RFC
- Pontypool United RFC
- Talywain RFC
- Tredegar RFC
WRU Division 2 North
- 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
WRU Division 2 West
- Aberystwyth RFC
- Cardigan RFC
- Gowerton RFC
- Haverfordwest RFC
- Hendy RFC
- Llandeilo RFC
- Llanelli Wanderers RFC
- Llanybydder RFC
- Penclawdd RFC
- Penian RFC
- Pontarddulais RFC
- Tycroes RFC
WRU Division 1 Central
WRU Division 1 East 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
WRU Division 1 West Central
- 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
WRU Division 2 East 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
- Wattstown RFC
WRU Division 2 West Central
- Aberavon Green Stars RFC
- Aberavon Quins RFC
- Brynamman RFC
- Cwmgors RFC
- Glyncorrwg RFC
- Maesteg RFC
- Maesteg Celtic RFC
- Neath Athletic RFC
- Pencoed RFC
- Pontycymmer RFC
- Resolven RFC
- Talbach RFC
WRU Division 3
WRU Division 3 North
- Bangor RFC
- Bangor University RFC
- Benllech RFC
- Flint RFC
- Holyhead RFC
- Llangollen RFC
- Llanidloes RFC
- Porthmadog RFC
- Rhosllanerchrugog RFC
- Welshpool RFC
WRU Division 3 East A
- Blackwood Stars RFC
- Caldicot RFC
- Caerleon RFC
- Chepstow RFC
- Cwmbran RFC
- Llanhilleth RFC
- Monmouth RFC
- New Tredegar RFC
- Oakdale RFC
- Rhymney RFC
- RTB (Ebbw Vale) RFC
- Ynysddu RFC
WRU Division 3 East B
- 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
WRU Division 3 East C
- 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
WRU Division 3 East D
- 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
WRU Division 3 East Central A
- 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
WRU Division 3 East Central B
- Abercwmboi RFC
- Aberdare RFC
- Cambrian Welfare RFC
- Cefn Coed RFC
- Clifynydd RFC
- Glyncoch RFC
- Hirwaun RFC
- Penygraig RFC
- Tonyrefail RFC
- Treherbert RFC
- Tylorstown RFC
WRU Division 3 East Central C
- 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
WRU Division 3 West Central A
- Bridgend Sports Club RFC
- Bryncethin RFC
- Cefn Cribbwr RFC
- Nantyffyllon RFC
- Nantymoel RFC
- Ogmore Vale RFC
- Pontrhydyfen RFC
- Porthcawl RFC
- Pyle RFC
- Tonmawr RFC
WRU Division 3 West Central B
- Baglan RFC
- Birchgrove RFC
- Briton Ferry RFC
- Bryncoch RFC
- Crynant (Creunant) RFC
- Cwmavon RFC
- Cwmgwrach RFC
- Glais RFC
- Rhigos RFC
- Tonna RFC
WRU Division 3 West Central C
- 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
WRU Division 3 West A
- 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
WRU Division 3 West B
- 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
WRU Division 3 West C
- 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
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