Caernarfon RFC
Rugby union club in Gwynedd, Wales
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Caernarfon Rugby Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon) is a rugby union team from the town of Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales. They currently play in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One North League.
| Full name | Caernarfon Rugby Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 1973 | ||
| Location | Caernarfon, Wales | ||
| Ground | Y Morfa | ||
| Chairman | David Jones | ||
| Coach(es) | Rhys Thomas, Dafydd Roberts, Carl Russell Owen | ||
| Captain | Liam Leung | ||
| League | WRU Division One North | ||
| 2024/25 | 2nd[1] | ||
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| Official website | |||
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The club was formed in 1973, and the grounds are located at Y Morfa, Lon Parc, Caernarfon.
The club colours are maroon and yellow.
The club has a First, a Second XV, a Youth team (Under 19) and a Women’s Team. There is an extensive junior section consisting of Under 16, Under 14, Under 13, Under 12, Under 11, Under 10, Under 9 and Under 8 teams.
The club's First Team competes in the WRU Division One North, including teams such as Nant Conwy, Llandudno, and Pwllheli. The first team is well-known for being a strong contender in the area and has been for a while. They have recently appointed a set of new coaches to help with their lacklustre few seasons at The Morfa. Caernarfon RFC's head coach, Carl Russell Owen, has proven himself, and during the 22/23 season, the team finished fourth in the league.
Caernarfon became the first team from North Wales to win the WRU Division One Cup in the 24/25 season, beating Bridgend Athletic 30-29 at the Principality Stadium.
Notable former players
Cai Griffiths
Morgan Williams
Rhun Williams
Iolo Evans (Parcia)
Club honours
- 2007–08 WRU Division Four North – Champions
- 2010–11 WRU Division One North – Champions
- 2011–12 WRU Division One North – Champions
- 2013–14 North Wales Senior Plate – Champions
- 2016–17 North Wales Senior Plate – Champions
- 2017–18 North Wales Senior Plate – Champions
- 2024–25 WRU Division One Cup – Champions