Helston RFC

Rugby team
teamname = Helston RFC


fullname = Helston Rugby Football Club
founded = 1965
ground = King George V Playing Field
location = Helston, United Kingdom
country

capacity = 2,500 (None Seated)
league = Cornwall One
website = www.helstonrfc.org.uk

Helston RFC is a rugby union club in Cornwall who have been in existence since 1965. They currently play in the Cornwall 1 league, as they were promoted from Cornwall 2 in the 2005-6 season.

They are famous for the 1995-6 side that managed to make it to the final of the RFU Pilkington Shield, and are one of only three Cornish club sides to have played in a competitive final at Twickenham (alongside Mount's Bay RFC and the Cornish Pirates).

Helston RFC History

Helston RFC was formed in 1965, when a group of men within the town of Helston decided that Rugby had a place within the local community. Their first ever game took place against Penryn 2nd XV, which resulted in a 14-9 loss. However, their first victory would occur a few games later against the Newquay Hornets.

The club would go on to win several junior cups throughout the 1980s, with victories over such sides as Bodmin, Liskeard-Looe, St. Agnes and Bude.

However, in the 1995-6 season, the club would achieve an incredible feat. They reached the final of the Pilkington Shield (now the Powergen Vase), which is some achievement for a small club as it was the largest club rugby competition in the world, with 501 teams competing. They eventually lost at Twickenham on the 4th May 1996, against the Medicals club (16-6) from Newcastle.

Competitions

Currently, Helston play in the Cornwall One league, following promotion from Cornwall Two a couple of seasons ago. Captained by former Cornwall fly half, Steve Trethowan and riding high in their league. They also compete in the Cornwall Junior Cup annually and also take part in the EDF Energy Junior Vase every season.

King George V Playing Field

The King George V Playing Field has been in use by the club since the club played its first match in 1965. It is owned by Kerrier District Council. Until recently, the facilities at the site were extremely poor by any standards. However, on the 20th April 2006, a new clubhouse was opened which included two top quality changing rooms and a brand new bar facility.

ee also

*Cornish rugby
*Cornish Pirates
*Redruth RFC
*Camborne RFC
*Mount's Bay RFC
*Launceston RFC