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 this is the Welsh Premier Division, Welsh Championship, then Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5 and Division 6 are split geographically into East, East Central, North, West and West Central. Division Three North and Division 3 West are both split geographically into two leagues.
United Rugby Championship
The 4 Welsh Rugby Union Regions of Wales
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Welsh Premier Division
Welsh Championship
WRU Division 1
WRU Division 1 East
WRU Division 1 East Central
WRU Division 1 North
- Bala RFC
- Bethesda RFC
- Caernarfon RFC
- COBRA
- Dinbych RFC
- Dolgellau RFC
- Llandudno RFC
- Llangefni RFC
- Nant Conwy RFC
- Pwllheli RFC
- Ruthin RFC
WRU Division 1 West Central
WRU Division 1 West
WRU Division 2
WRU Division 2 East
WRU Division 2 East Central
WRU Division 2 North
- Abergele RFC
- Bangor RFC
- Colwyn Bay RFC
- Mold RFC
- Nant Conwy RFC II
- Newtown RFC
- Rhyl and District RFC
- Shotton Steel RFC
- Welshpool RFC
- Wrexham RFC
WRU Division 2 West Central
WRU Division 2 West
- Burry Port RFC
- Carmarthen Athletic RFC
- Fishguard and Goodwick RFC
- Kidwelly RFC
- Loughor RFC
- Milford Haven RFC
- Mumbles RFC
- Nantgaredig RFC
- Pontarddulais RFC
- Pontyberem RFC
- Tenby United RFC
- Tycroes RFC
WRU Division 3
WRU Division 3 North East
- Bala RFC II
- Bro Gwernant RFC
- COBRA RFC II
- Dinbych RFC II
- Flint RFC
- Llanidloes RFC
- Machynlleth RFC
- Mold RFC II
- Rhosllanerchrugog RFC
- Ruthin RFC II
- Wrexham RFC II
WRU Division 3 North West
- Bethesda RFC II
- Bro Ffestiniog RFC
- Caernarfon RFC II
- Holyhead RFC
- Llandudno RFC II
- Llangefni RFC II
- Menai Bridge RFC
- Porthmadog RFC
- Pwllheli RFC II
- Rhyl & District RFC II
WRU Division 3 East
- Abercarn RFC
- Abertillery RFC
- Abertysswg RFC
- Blaina RFC
- Garndiffaith
- Llanhilleth RFC
- Machen RFC
- Rhymney RFC
- RTB Ebbw Vale RFC
- Tredegar Ironsides RFC
- Usk RFC
WRU Division 3 East Central
- Canton RFC
- Cardiff Quins RFC
- CR Cymry Caerdydd
- Fairwater RFC
- Llanharan RFC
- Old Illtydians RFC
- Penarth RFC
- Pentyrch RFC
- Penygraig RFC
- Pontyclun RFC
- St Albans RFC
- Tylorstown RFC
WRU Division 3 West Central
WRU Division 3 West A
- Aberaeron RFC
- Cardigan RFC
- Haverfordwest RFC
- Lampeter Town RFC
- Laugharne RFC
- Llangwm RFC
- Llanybydder RFC
- Neyland RFC
- Pembroke Dock Harlequins RFC
- St Clears RFC
- St. Davids RFC
- Tregaron RFC
WRU Division 3 West B
- Amman United RFC
- Betws RFC
- Bynea RFC
- Cefneithin RFC
- Furnace United RFC
- Llandeilo RFC
- Llandybie RFC
- Llangadog RFC
- New Dock Stars RFC
- Penygroes RFC
- Trimsaran RFC
- Tumble RFC
WRU Division 4
WRU Division 4 East
- Bedwellty RFC
- Blackwood Stars RFC
- Chepstow RFC
- Fleur De Lys RFC
- Hafodyrynys RFC
- Nantyglo RFC
- New Panteg RFC
- New Tredegar RFC
- Newport Saracens RFC
- St Julians HSOB RFC
- Trinant RFC
- Whitehead RFC
WRU Division 4 East Central
- Caerau Ely RFC
- Cefn Coed RFC
- Gwernyfed RFC
- Llandaff RFC
- Llandaff North RFC
- Llantwit Major RFC
- Old Penarthians RFC
- Tonyrefail RFC
- Treherbert RFC
- Wattstown RFC
- Ynysowen RFC
WRU Division 4 West Central
- Altwen RFC
- Briton Ferry RFC
- Bryncethin RFC
- Cefn Cribwr RFC
- Crynant RFC
- Glais RFC
- Glyncorrwg RFC
- Maesteg RFC
- Neath Athletic RFC
- Penlan RFC
- Pontrhydyfen RFC
WRU Division 5
WRU Division 5 East
- Beaufort RFC
- Bettws RFC
- Brynithel RFC
- Crickhowell RFC
- Crumlin RFC
- Hollybush RFC
- Pontllanfraith RFC
WRU Division 5 East Central
- Brackla RFC
- Cardiff Internationals RFC
- Cardiff Saracens RFC
- Ferndale RFC
- Hirwaun RFC
- Llandrindod Wells RFC
- Ogmore Vale RFC
- Pontycymmer RFC
- Sully Sports RFC
- Tref y Clawdd RFC
- Whitchurch RFC
WRU Division 5 West Central
- Banwen RFC
- Cwmgwrach RFC
- Cwmtwrch RFC
- Fall Bay RFC
- Pantyffynon RFC
- Penybanc RFC
- Pontardawe RFC
- Pontyates RFC
- Rhigos RFC
- Seven Sisters RFC
- South Gower RFC
- Tonna RFC
WRU Division 6
WRU Division 6 East
- Abersychan RFC
- Cwmcarn United RFC
- Forgeside RFC
- Girling RFC
- Hartridge RFC
- Magor RFC
- Old Tyleryan RFC
- Trefil RFC
- West Mon RFC
See also
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Woolford, Anthony (15 May 2019). "The definitive guide to Welsh rugby's promotions and relegations". WalesOnline. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ↑ "Rugby fixtures, results and tables service for Wales : All Wales Sport". www.allwalessport.co.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
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