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 United Rugby Championship (formerly the Celtic League, Pro12 or Pro14). Originally consisting of five teams, there are currently four regional sides in the United Rugby Championship, after the Celtic Warriors were wound up in 2004.[2]
Below these teams is the Super Rygbi Cymru, then the Welsh Premiership, the Welsh Championship split between east and west, then Leagues 1-6 which are also split geographically into further areas.
United Rugby Championship
editThe 4 Welsh Rugby Union Regions of Wales
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Welsh Championship East
edit- Aberdare RFC
- Beddau RFC
- Bedwas RFC
- Brynmawr RFC
- Cambrian Welfare RFC
- Glamorgan Wanderers RFC
- Mountain Ash RFC
- Penalta RFC
- Rumney RFC
- St Peter's RFC
- Talywain RFC
- Treorchy RFC
- Ynysddu RFC
Welsh Championship West
editWelsh League 1
edit- Abergavenny RFC
- Abertillery / Blaenau Gwent RF
- Bedlinog RFC
- Blaenavon RFC
- Dowlais RFC
- Monmouth RFC
- Nelson RFC
- Newport HSOB RFC
- Pontypool United RFC
- Senghenydd RFC
League 1 East Central
edit- Abercwmboi RFC
- Abercynon RFC
- Barry RFC
- Llanharan RFC
- Llanishen RFC
- Penarth RFC
- Porth Harlequins
- Rhiwbina RFC
- Rhydyfelin RFC
- St. Joseph's RFC
- Aberystwyth RFC
- Burry Port RFC
- Felinfoel RFC
- Kidwelly RFC
- Penclawdd RFC
- Pontarddulais RFC
- St. Clears RFC
- Tenby United RFC
- Waunarlwydd RFC
- Yr Hendy
League 1 West Central
edit- Aberavon Green Stars RFC
- Birchgrove RFC
- Bridgend Athletic RFC
- Builth Wells RFC
- Morriston RFC
- Nantyffyllon RFC
- Skewen RFC
- Swansea Uplands RFC
- Vardre RFC
- Ystradgynlais RFC
League 1 North
edit- Bala RFC
- Bethesda RFC
- Caernarfon RFC
- COBRA RFC
- Dinbych RFC
- Llandudno RFC
- Llangefni RFC
- Mold RFC
- Nant Conwy RFC
- Pwllheli RFC
- Ruthin RFC
- Wrexham RFC
Welsh League 2
edit- Abercarn RFC
- Blaina RFC
- Blackwood RFC
- Caldicot RFC
- Croesyceiliog RFC
- Cwmbran RFC
- Garndiffaith RFC
- Pill Harriers RFC
- Risca RFC
- Usk RFC
League 2 East Central
edit- Caerphilly
- Cardiff Quins
- Cilfynydd RFC
- Cowbridge RFC
- Gilfach Goch RFC
- Llantwit Fardre RFC
- Pentyrch RFC
- St. Albans RFC
- Taffs Well RFC
- Ynysybwl RFC
- Betws RFC
- Carmarthen Athletic RFC
- Fishguard and Goodwick RFC
- Lampeter Town RFC
- Laugharne RFC
- Loughor RFC
- Milford Haven RFC
- Nantgaredig RFC
- Whitland RFC
League 2 West Central
edit- Aberavon Quins RFC
- Abercrave RFC
- Brynamman RFC
- Bryncethin RFC
- Heol y Cyw RFC
- Maesteg Celtic RFC
- Mumbles RFC
- Pencoed RFC
- Porthcawl RFC
- Resolven RFC
League 2 North
edit- Abergele RFC
- Caernarfon RFC Athletic
- Colwyn Bay RFC
- Dolgellau RFC
- Machynlleth RFC
- Nant Conwy RFC Athletic
- Newtown RFC
- Rhyl and District RFC
- Welshpool RFC
Welsh League 3
editLeague 3 East
edit- Abertysswg Falcons
- Caerleon RFC
- Chepstow RFC
- Fleur de Lys RFC
- Machen RFC
- Nantyglo RFC
- New Panteg RFC
- Newport Saracens RFC
- Oakdale RFC
- Rhymney RFC
League 3 East Central
edit- Canton RFC
- Clwb Rygbi Cymry Caerdydd RFC
- Fairwater RFC
- Llandaff RFC
- Llantrisant RFC
- Llantwit Major RFC
- Penygraig RFC
- Tonyrefail RFC
- Treharris RFC
- Wattstown RFC
League 3 West
edit- Aberaeron RFC
- Amman United RFC
- Cardigan RFC
- Cefneithin RFC
- Haverfordwest RFC
- Llandeilo RFC
- Llangadog RFC
- Pontyberem RFC
- Tumble RFC
- Tycroes RFC
League 3 West Central
edit- Baglan RFC
- Bridgend Sports Club RFC
- Bryncoch RFC
- Cefn Cribbwr RFC
- Cwmavon RFC
- Nantymoel RFC
- Neath Athletic RFC
- South Gower RFC
- Tonmawr RFC
- Tonna RFC
League 3 North East
edit- Bro Gwernant RFC
- Clwb Rygbi Rhuthun Athletic
- COBRA Athletic
- Dinbych RFC Athletic
- Flint RFC
- Llanidloes RFC
- Mold RFC Athletic
- Rhosllanerchrugog RFC
- Wrexham RFC Athletic
League 3 North West
edit- Bala RFC Athletic
- Bangor RFC
- Bethesda RFC Athletic
- Bro Ffestiniog RFC
- Colwyn Bay RFC Athletic
- Llangefni RFC Athletic
- Menai Bridge RFC
- Porthmadog
- Pwllheli RFC Athletic
Welsh League 4
editLeague 4 East
edit- Bedwellty RFC
- Bettws (Newport) RFC
- Crickhowell RFC
- Crumlin RFC
- Forgeside RFC
- Gwernyfed RFC
- Llanhilleth RFC
- Pontllanfraith RFC
- RTB (Ebbw Vale) RFC
- Whiteheads RFC
League 4 East Central
edit- Brackla RFC
- Cardiff Saracens RFC
- Dinas Powys RFC
- Ferndale RFC
- Llandaff North RFC
- Old Illtydians RFC
- Pontyclun RFC
- Treherbert RFC
- Tylorstown RFC
- Ynysowen RFC
League 4 West Central
edit- Alltwen RFC
- Briton Ferry RFC
- Crynant (Creunant) RFC
- Cwmgors RFC
- Glais RFC
- Maesteg RFC
- Pontardawe RFC
- Pontrhydyfen RFC
- Rhigos RFC
- Seven Sisters RFC
League 4 West A
edit- Clwb Rygbi Crymych RFC Athleti
- Llangwm RFC
- Llanybydder RFC
- Narberth RFC Athletic
- Newcastle Emlyn RFC Athletic
- Neyland RFC
- Pembroke Dock Harlequins RFC
- Pembroke RFC
- St. Davids RFC
League 4 West B
edit- Bynea RFC
- Fall Bay RFC
- Furnace United RFC
- Llandybie RFC
- New Dock Stars RFC
- Pantyffynon RFC
- Penybanc RFC
- Pontyates RFC
- Tregaron RFC
- Trimsaran RFC
Welsh League 5
editLeague 5 East
edit- Abersychan Alexanders RFC
- Beaufort RFC
- Blackwood Stars RFC
- Deri RFC
- Hafodyrynys RFC
- Hartridge RFC
- Hollybush RFC
- Magor RFC
- Tredegar Ironsides RFC
- West Mon RFC
League 5 East Central
edit- Caerau Ely RFC
- Cefn Coed RFC
- Hirwaun RFC
- Llandrindod Wells RFC
- Ogmore Vale RFC
- Old Penarthians RFC
- Pontycymmer RFC
- Tref-Y-Clawdd RFC
League 5 West Central
edit- Banwen RFC
- Bonymaen RFC Athletic
- Cwmgwrach RFC
- Cwmllynfell RFC
- Cwmtwrch RFC
- Dunvant RFC Athletic
- Glyncorrwg RFC
- Penlan RFC
- Pyle RFC
- Taibach RFC
Welsh League 6
editLeague 6 East Central
edit- Bargoed RFC Athletic
- Brecon RFC Athletic
- Bridgend Athletic RFC 2nd XV
- Cardiff Met RFC Athletic
- Penallta RFC Athletic
- Rumney RFC Athletic
- St Peters RFC Athletic
- Tondu RFC Athletic
League 6 East A
edit- Brynithel RFC
- Cwmcarn United RFC
- Girling RFC
- New Tredegar RFC
- Old Tylerian RFC
- Trinant RFC
League 6 East B
edit- Cardiff Internationals RFC
- Glyncoch RFC
- Llanrumney RFC
- St Julians HSOB RFC
- Sully View RFC
- Whitchurch RFC
Women's Competitions
editPremiership
edit- Bonymaen Ladies
- Burry Port Women
- Caereinion OBRA Women's
- Caernarfon Women's RFC
- Llandaff North Women RFC
- Pontyclun Women RFC
- Seven Sisters Women RFC
- Whitland Women RFC
Championship
edit- Clwb Rygbi Cymry Caerdydd Women
- Gwernyfed Women RFC
- Haverfordwest Women's RFC
- Lampeter Town Ladies
- Llantwit Fardre Women's
- Old Penarthians Women
- Porthcawl Women RFC
- Ynysddu Women RFC
East Wales League
edit- Blackwood RFC
- Dowlais Women's RFC
- Ebbw Vale RFC
- Newport HSOB
- Senghenydd Women RFC
West Wales League
edit- Morriston Women
- Newcastle Emlyn Womens
- Pembroke Women's RFC
- Tondu Women's
- Tumble Women RFC
- West Swansea Hawks Women's
North Wales League
edit- Abergele RFC Women's
- Holyhead RFC Women's
- Llangefni RFC Women's
- Wrexham RFC Womens
Central Division
edit- Abercwmboi RFC
- Penygraig RFC
- Taffs Well Women RFC
- Treorchy RFC
- Whitchurch Women RFC
- Ynysybwl RFC
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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". BBC Sport. 1 June 2004. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Welsh Rugby Union Regions". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Super Rygbi Cymru League Tables". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Admiral Premiership Fixtures & Results". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Championship Fixtures and Results". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Championship Fixtures and Results". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 1 East". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 1 East Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 1 West". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 1 West Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 1 North". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 2 East". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 2 East Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 2 West". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 2 West Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 2 North". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 3 East". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 3 East Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 3 West". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 3 West Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 3 North East". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 3 North West". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 4 East". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 4 East Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 4 West Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 4 West A". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 4 West B". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 5 East". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 5 East Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 5 West Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 6 East Central". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 6 East A". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "League 6 East B". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Premiership". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Championship". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "East Wales League". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "West Wales League". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "North Wales League". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Central Division". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. Retrieved 22 November 2024.