Morriston RFC

Morriston RFC
Morriston RFC
Full name Morriston Rugby Football Club
Founded 1876
Location Morriston, Wales
League(s) WRU Division Three West
2009-10 6th[1]
Team kit

Morriston Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Morriston, Swansea in West Wales. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Ospreys.[2]

The club has existed for over 125 years and has been home to a number of established Welsh internationals, such as Paul and Richard Moriarty and Tony Clements. in 2008 the club entered its highest league position for a number of years when they played in Division 3 South West.

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Club badge

The club badge is a shield split into three sections. Each third holds a symbol representing the club and the community, which are St John's Church, Castle Craig and the Prince of Wales's feathers.

Club honours

Notable former players

  • Wales William Richard Arnold (1 cap)
  • Wales Tom Deacon (4 caps)
  • Wales Will Joseph (16 caps)
  • Wales Fred Jowett (1 cap)
  • Wales Harry Payne (1 cap)
  • Wales Bob Thomas (4 caps)

References

  1. ^ WRU official site
  2. ^ BBC News (2004-07-08). "Wales' regional rugby map". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/3877085.stm. Retrieved 2008-06-16. 
  3. ^ SWALEC Bowl glory for Morriston WRU website
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