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'''Treorchy Rugby Football Club''' is a [[rugby union]] team from the village of [[Treorchy]], in the [[Rhondda|Rhondda Valley]], [[Wales]]. They formed in 1886 and by 1891 were a strong voice in the [[Welsh Rugby Union|Welsh Football Union]] and were playing in the Rhondda Division.<ref>''Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981'', David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pg 53 ISBN 0-7083-0766-3</ref>
'''Treorchy Rugby Football Club''' is a [[rugby union]] team from the village of [[Treorchy]], in the [[Rhondda|Rhondda Valley]], [[Wales]]. They formed in 1886 and by 1891 were a strong voice in the [[Welsh Rugby Union|Welsh Football Union]] and were playing in the Rhondda Division.<ref>''Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981'', David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pg 53 {{ISBN|0-7083-0766-3}}</ref>


==Club history==
==Club history==
With the industrialisation of the Rhondda, the game of rugby spread through the valley as the growing population looked for social activities to become involved in. Although not the first club to form in the Rhondda, Treochy provided the first international player to represent [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]] while still playing for a valley club. In the opening game of the [[1886 Home Nations Championship]], Treorchy provided the first 'Rhondda forward' when [[Sam Ramsey]] was selected to face [[England national rugby union team|England]]. Although Ramsey would only win two caps, and the second took a wait of eight years, Treorchy would provide several players throughout their history, including [[Billy Cleaver]] who would eventually play for the [[British and Irish Lions|British Lions]] In 1907, Treorchy was accused of throwing a rugby game against [[Aberdare RFC|Aberdare]], which gave Aberdare the Glamorgan League title. The resulting enquiry by the WRU saw the permanent suspension of Treorchy's entire committee.<ref>''Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981'', David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pg 180 ISBN 0-7083-0766-3</ref>
With the industrialisation of the Rhondda, the game of rugby spread through the valley as the growing population looked for social activities to become involved in. Although not the first club to form in the Rhondda, Treorchy provided the first international player to represent [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]] while still playing for a valley club. In the opening game of the [[1886 Home Nations Championship]], Treorchy provided the first 'Rhondda forward' when [[Sam Ramsey]] was selected to face [[England national rugby union team|England]]. Although Ramsey would only win two caps, and the second took a wait of eight years, Treorchy would provide several players throughout their history, including [[Billy Cleaver]] who would eventually play for the [[British and Irish Lions|British Lions]] In 1907, Treorchy was accused of throwing a rugby game against [[Aberdare RFC|Aberdare]], which gave Aberdare the Glamorgan League title. The resulting enquiry by the WRU saw the permanent suspension of Treorchy's entire committee.<ref>''Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981'', David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pg 180 {{ISBN|0-7083-0766-3}}</ref>


As Treorchy finished in the top four of the WRU premier division during the 1994/95 season they were given the privilege of hosting that year's touring international team Fiji.<ref name="1985 Fijian Tour">{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/wales-brace-themselves-for-the-giants-of-fiji-1578107.html | title=Wales brace themselves for the giants of Fiji | publisher=The Independent | author=Robert Cole | date=10 October 1995 | accessdate=10 October 2010}}</ref>
As Treorchy finished in the top four of the WRU premier division during the 1994/95 season they were given the privilege of hosting that year's touring international team Fiji.<ref name="1985 Fijian Tour">{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/wales-brace-themselves-for-the-giants-of-fiji-1578107.html | title=Wales brace themselves for the giants of Fiji | work=The Independent | author=Robert Cole | date=10 October 1995 | accessdate=10 October 2010}}</ref>


==Club honours==
==Club honours==
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* 1993/94 WRU Division Two - Champions
* 1993/94 WRU Division Two - Champions
* 2008/09 [[WRU Division Three South East]] - Champions
* 2008/09 [[WRU Division Three South East]] - Champions
* 2016/17 WRU Division One East Central - Champions


== Notable former players ==
== Notable former players ==
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* {{flagicon|WAL}} A. Bishop (1 cap)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Andrew Bishop]] (16 caps)
* {{Flagicon|WAL}} [[David Bishop (rugby player born 1983)|David Bishop]] (14 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Morgan Stoddart]] (8 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} Chris Bridges (7 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Chris Bridges]] (7 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Gus Broughton]] (2 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Gus Broughton]] (2 caps)
* {{Flagicon|WAL}} [[Billy Cleaver]] (14 caps)
* {{Flagicon|WAL}} [[Billy Cleaver]] (14 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[William Cummins]] (4 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[William Cummins (rugby union)|William Cummins]] (4 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Kevin Ellis (rugby)|Kevin Ellis]]
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Kevin Ellis (rugby)|Kevin Ellis]]
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[David Wyn Evans]]
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[David Wyn Evans]]
* {{flagicon|WAL}} Luc Evans (1 cap)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Luc Evans]] (1 cap)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[David James (rugby, born 1906)|David Rees James]] (2 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[David James (rugby, born 1906)|David Rees James]] (2 caps)
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* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Emlyn Jenkins]]
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Emlyn Jenkins]]
* {{flagicon|WAL}} Lyn Jones (5 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} Lyn Jones (5 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Percy Jones (rugby player)|Percy Jones]] (8 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Percy Jones (rugby union)|Percy Jones]] (8 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} Paul Knight (5 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Paul Knight]] (5 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Mark Lewis (rugby player)|Mark Lewis]] (1 cap)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Mark Lewis (rugby union, born 1889)|Mark Lewis]] (1 cap)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Sam Ramsey|S. H. Ramsey]] (2 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Sam Ramsey|S. H. Ramsey]] (2 caps)
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Lewis Rees]]
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Lewis Rees]]
* {{flagicon|WAL}} [[Morgan Stoddart]] (2 caps
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


{{Rugby Wales links}}
{{Rugby Wales links}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Rugby clubs established in 1886]]
[[Category:Rugby clubs established in 1886]]
[[Category:Welsh rugby union teams]]
[[Category:Rugby union teams in Wales]]
[[Category:Sport in Rhondda Cynon Taf]]
[[Category:Sport in Rhondda Cynon Taf]]
[[Category:1886 establishments in Wales]]
[[Category:1886 establishments in Wales]]

Latest revision as of 23:10, 14 December 2023

Treorchy RFC
Full nameTreorchy Rugby Football Club
Nickname(s)The Zebras
Founded1886
LocationTreorchy, Wales
Ground(s)The Oval
Coach(es)Ian Evans (forwards)
Andrew Bishop (backs)
Captain(s)Jordan Lloyd
League(s)WRU Division One East Central
2014-154th[1]
Team kit
Official website
www.treorchyrugby.com

Treorchy Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Treorchy, in the Rhondda Valley, Wales. They formed in 1886 and by 1891 were a strong voice in the Welsh Football Union and were playing in the Rhondda Division.[2]

Club history[edit]

With the industrialisation of the Rhondda, the game of rugby spread through the valley as the growing population looked for social activities to become involved in. Although not the first club to form in the Rhondda, Treorchy provided the first international player to represent Wales while still playing for a valley club. In the opening game of the 1886 Home Nations Championship, Treorchy provided the first 'Rhondda forward' when Sam Ramsey was selected to face England. Although Ramsey would only win two caps, and the second took a wait of eight years, Treorchy would provide several players throughout their history, including Billy Cleaver who would eventually play for the British Lions In 1907, Treorchy was accused of throwing a rugby game against Aberdare, which gave Aberdare the Glamorgan League title. The resulting enquiry by the WRU saw the permanent suspension of Treorchy's entire committee.[3]

As Treorchy finished in the top four of the WRU premier division during the 1994/95 season they were given the privilege of hosting that year's touring international team Fiji.[4]

Club honours[edit]

  • 1992/93 WRU Division Three - Champions
  • 1993/94 WRU Division Two - Champions
  • 2008/09 WRU Division Three South East - Champions
  • 2016/17 WRU Division One East Central - Champions

Notable former players[edit]

See also Category:Treorchy RFC players

The following players have played for Treorchy and have also been capped at international level.

   

Games played against international opposition[edit]

Year Date Opponent Result Score Tour
1995 1 November  Fiji Loss 14-70 1995 Fiji tour of Wales

References[edit]

  1. ^ WRU Official Site
  2. ^ Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981, David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pg 53 ISBN 0-7083-0766-3
  3. ^ Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981, David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pg 180 ISBN 0-7083-0766-3
  4. ^ Robert Cole (10 October 1995). "Wales brace themselves for the giants of Fiji". The Independent. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
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