WRU Division One East
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| WRU Division One East |
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| Founded |
| 1995 |
| Nation |
| Promotion To |
| National Championship |
| Relegation To |
| WRU Division Two East WRU Division Two East The Welsh Rugby Union Division Two East is a rugby union league in Wales.- Competition:There are 12 clubs in the WRU Division Two East... |
| Number of Teams |
| 12 |
| Level on Pyramid |
| Level 2 |
| Current Champions (2010-11) |
| Ebbw Vale RFC Ebbw Vale RFC Ebbw Vale Rugby Football Club is a Welsh Rugby Union Club based in the town of Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales. The club currently play in the WRU Division One East and the SWALEC Cup. It also acts as a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.... |
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Welsh Rugby Union
The Welsh Rugby Union is the governing body of rugby union in Wales, recognised by the International Rugby Board.The union's patron is Queen Elizabeth II, and her grandson Prince William of Wales became the Vice Royal Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union as of February 2007.-History:The roots of the...
Division One East (also called the SWALEC Division One East for sponsorship reasons) is a rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
league in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
first implemented for the 1995/96 season.
Competition
There are 12 clubs in the WRU Division One East. During the course of a season (which lasts from September to April) each club plays the others twice, once at their home ground and once at that of their opponents for a total of 22 games for each club, with a total of 132 games in each season. Teams receive four points for a win and two point for a draw, an additional bonus point is awarded to either team if they score four tries or more in a single match. No points are awarded for a loss though the losing team can gain a bonus point for finishing the match within seven points of the winning team. Teams are ranked by total points, then by the number of wins, then by the amount of tries scored and then by their points ratio (points for divided by points against). At the end of each season, the club which finishes top (as determined by the above criteria) is crowned as champion.Promotion
For the 2011/12 season 5 clubs will be promoted to the new National Championship. Unlike past seasons, for 2011/12 the criteria for promotion is not based on the current season's results, but instead takes into account the past 5 seasons results. Each club is awarded a meritocracy score depending on their league placings over the past 5 seasons and the 5 clubs with the highest meritocracy scores are promoted.Relegation
For the 2011/12 season there will be no relegation. Instead the 7 clubs who are not promoted into the new National Championship via the meritocracy criteria detailed above will remain in Division One East for the 2012/13 season.Sponsorship
In 2008 the Welsh Rugby Union announced a new sponsorship deal for the club rugby leagues with SWALECSWALEC
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. The sponsorship is a three year deal that will continue until the 2010/11 season at a cost of £1 million (GBP). The leagues sponsored are the WRU Divisions one through to six.
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League teams
- Bargoed RFCBargoed RFCBargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:...
- Beddau RFCBeddau RFCBeddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues....
- Blackwood RFCBlackwood RFCBlackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park...
- Ebbw Vale RFCEbbw Vale RFCEbbw Vale Rugby Football Club is a Welsh Rugby Union Club based in the town of Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales. The club currently play in the WRU Division One East and the SWALEC Cup. It also acts as a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons....
- Gilfach Goch RFCGilfach Goch RFCGilfach Goch Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Gilfach Goch, South Wales. Gilfach Goch RFC was established in 1889, has been a member of the Welsh Rugby Union since 1956 and is a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues....
- Glamorgan Wanderers RFC
- Merthyr RFCMerthyr RFCMerthyr RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Merthyr in South Wales. Merthyr RFC are presently members of the Welsh Rugby Union playing in the Division One East League and are a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues..-Early history:...
- Mountain Ash RFCMountain Ash RFCMountain Ash RFC is a Welsh rugby union team from the town of Mountain Ash, in the Cynon Valley, South Wales. Mountain Ash RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues.-Early history:...
- Newbridge RFCNewbridge RFCNewbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911...
- Rumney RFCRumney RFCRumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league...
- Tredegar RFCTredegar RFCTredegar Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Tredegar. The club was founded in 1893 but at that time played under the name Tredegar Harriers. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons....
- Treorchy RFCTreorchy RFCTreorchy 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...
League teams
- Bargoed RFCBargoed RFCBargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:...
- Beddau RFCBeddau RFCBeddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues....
- Bedlinog RFCBedlinog RFCBedlinog Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bedlinog, South Wales. The club was formed in its present state in 1971 by a local youth club, which was at the time organised by Welsh international Steve Fenwick. Currently the club consists of three teams; 1st's, development,...
- Blackwood RFCBlackwood RFCBlackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park...
- Ebbw Vale RFCEbbw Vale RFCEbbw Vale Rugby Football Club is a Welsh Rugby Union Club based in the town of Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales. The club currently play in the WRU Division One East and the SWALEC Cup. It also acts as a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons....
- Gilfach Goch RFCGilfach Goch RFCGilfach Goch Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Gilfach Goch, South Wales. Gilfach Goch RFC was established in 1889, has been a member of the Welsh Rugby Union since 1956 and is a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues....
- Llanharan RFCLlanharan RFCLlanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898...
- Merthyr RFCMerthyr RFCMerthyr RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Merthyr in South Wales. Merthyr RFC are presently members of the Welsh Rugby Union playing in the Division One East League and are a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues..-Early history:...
- Newbridge RFCNewbridge RFCNewbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911...
- Rumney RFCRumney RFCRumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league...
- Treorchy RFCTreorchy RFCTreorchy 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...
- Ystrad Rhondda RFCYstrad Rhondda RFCYstrad Rhondda Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad in the Rhondda Valley. Ystrad Rhondda RFC play home games in royal and blue hooped shirts with black shorts and black socks...
2010/2011 Table
| 2009-2010 WRU Division One East League Table | ||||||||||||
| Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | PF | PA | TF | TA | Try BP | Losing BP | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ebbw Vale RFC Ebbw Vale RFC Ebbw Vale Rugby Football Club is a Welsh Rugby Union Club based in the town of Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales. The club currently play in the WRU Division One East and the SWALEC Cup. It also acts as a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.... |
22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 683 | 311 | 86 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 89 |
| 2 | Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911... |
22 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 673 | 278 | 85 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 89 |
| 3 | Beddau RFC Beddau RFC Beddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.... |
22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 581 | 418 | 77 | 51 | 11 | 4 | 69 |
| 4 | Blackwood RFC Blackwood RFC Blackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park... |
22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 549 | 444 | 69 | 53 | 8 | 3 | 67 |
| 5 | Merthyr RFC Merthyr RFC Merthyr RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Merthyr in South Wales. Merthyr RFC are presently members of the Welsh Rugby Union playing in the Division One East League and are a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues..-Early history:... |
22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 525 | 509 | 62 | 60 | 7 | 9 | 60 |
| 6 | Bargoed RFC Bargoed RFC Bargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:... |
22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 530 | 459 | 61 | 56 | 4 | 1 | 59 |
| 7 | Gilfach Goch RFC Gilfach Goch RFC Gilfach Goch Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Gilfach Goch, South Wales. Gilfach Goch RFC was established in 1889, has been a member of the Welsh Rugby Union since 1956 and is a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues.... |
22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 401 | 486 | 45 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 55 |
| 8 | Rumney RFC Rumney RFC Rumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league... |
22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 448 | 469 | 48 | 53 | 3 | 5 | 54 |
| 9 | Llanharan RFC Llanharan RFC Llanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898... |
22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 497 | 537 | 57 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 48 |
| 10 | Treorchy RFC Treorchy RFC 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... |
22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 407 | 650 | 38 | 78 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| 11 | Ystrad Rhondda RFC Ystrad Rhondda RFC Ystrad Rhondda Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad in the Rhondda Valley. Ystrad Rhondda RFC play home games in royal and blue hooped shirts with black shorts and black socks... |
22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 336 | 658 | 43 | 86 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 12 | Bedlinog RFC Bedlinog RFC Bedlinog Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bedlinog, South Wales. The club was formed in its present state in 1971 by a local youth club, which was at the time organised by Welsh international Steve Fenwick. Currently the club consists of three teams; 1st's, development,... |
22 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 274 | 685 | 26 | 93 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| Correct as of 7 May 2011 | ||||||||||||
League teams
- Bargoed RFCBargoed RFCBargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:...
- Beddau RFCBeddau RFCBeddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues....
- Bedlinog RFCBedlinog RFCBedlinog Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bedlinog, South Wales. The club was formed in its present state in 1971 by a local youth club, which was at the time organised by Welsh international Steve Fenwick. Currently the club consists of three teams; 1st's, development,...
- Blackwood RFCBlackwood RFCBlackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park...
- Caerphilly RFCCaerphilly RFCCaerphilly Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team founded in 1887. Their home ground is Virginia Park in Caerphilly and their nickname is The Cheesemen. Caerphilly RFC currently play in the WRU Division One East and are a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.Caerphilly RFC also run a...
- Llanharan RFCLlanharan RFCLlanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898...
- Merthyr RFCMerthyr RFCMerthyr RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Merthyr in South Wales. Merthyr RFC are presently members of the Welsh Rugby Union playing in the Division One East League and are a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues..-Early history:...
- Newbridge RFCNewbridge RFCNewbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911...
- Rumney RFCRumney RFCRumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league...
- Tredegar RFCTredegar RFCTredegar Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Tredegar. The club was founded in 1893 but at that time played under the name Tredegar Harriers. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons....
- UWIC RFCUWIC RFCUWIC Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team currently playing in the WRU Division One West. They are a modern university team. UWIC RFC are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.-Notable former players:Inclusion criteria: Attained international caps...
- Ystrad Rhondda RFCYstrad Rhondda RFCYstrad Rhondda Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad in the Rhondda Valley. Ystrad Rhondda RFC play home games in royal and blue hooped shirts with black shorts and black socks...
2009/2010 Table
| 2009-2010 WRU Division One East League Table | ||||||||||||
| Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | PF | PA | TF | TA | Try BP | Losing BP | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UWIC RFC UWIC RFC UWIC Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team currently playing in the WRU Division One West. They are a modern university team. UWIC RFC are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.-Notable former players:Inclusion criteria: Attained international caps... |
22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 636 | 276 | 72 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 88 |
| 2 | Llanharan RFC Llanharan RFC Llanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898... |
22 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 697 | 383 | 91 | 43 | 13 | 3 | 84 |
| 3 | Blackwood RFC Blackwood RFC Blackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park... |
22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 616 | 333 | 72 | 36 | 9 | 4 | 77 |
| 4 | Bargoed RFC Bargoed RFC Bargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:... |
22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 624 | 408 | 80 | 41 | 10 | 2 | 76 |
| 5 | Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911... |
22 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 457 | 464 | 51 | 59 | 7 | 2 | 61 |
| 6 | Rumney RFC Rumney RFC Rumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league... |
22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 460 | 522 | 55 | 65 | 5 | 3 | 48 |
| 7 | Bedlinog RFC Bedlinog RFC Bedlinog Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bedlinog, South Wales. The club was formed in its present state in 1971 by a local youth club, which was at the time organised by Welsh international Steve Fenwick. Currently the club consists of three teams; 1st's, development,... |
22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 344 | 415 | 33 | 47 | 0 | 5 | 41 |
| 8 | Merthyr RFC Merthyr RFC Merthyr RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Merthyr in South Wales. Merthyr RFC are presently members of the Welsh Rugby Union playing in the Division One East League and are a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues..-Early history:... |
22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 453 | 548 | 54 | 67 | 5 | 5 | 40 |
| 9 | Ystrad Rhondda RFC Ystrad Rhondda RFC Ystrad Rhondda Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad in the Rhondda Valley. Ystrad Rhondda RFC play home games in royal and blue hooped shirts with black shorts and black socks... |
22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 421 | 622 | 53 | 78 | 6 | 3 | 37 |
| 10 | Beddau RFC Beddau RFC Beddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.... |
22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 341 | 501 | 36 | 61 | 3 | 4 | 37 |
| 11 | Tredegar RFC Tredegar RFC Tredegar Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Tredegar. The club was founded in 1893 but at that time played under the name Tredegar Harriers. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.... |
22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 374 | 570 | 48 | 66 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| 12 | Caerphilly RFC Caerphilly RFC Caerphilly Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team founded in 1887. Their home ground is Virginia Park in Caerphilly and their nickname is The Cheesemen. Caerphilly RFC currently play in the WRU Division One East and are a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.Caerphilly RFC also run a... |
22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 314 | 695 | 32 | 89 | 1 | 5 | 18 |
| Correct as of 3 August 2010 | ||||||||||||
2008/2009 Season
The two promoted teams from Division Two East were the champions Ystrad Rhondda and second placed Penallta. Merthyr RFC moved laterally from Division One West filling the place left by promoted Pontypool.League teams
- Bargoed RFCBargoed RFCBargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:...
- Beddau RFCBeddau RFCBeddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues....
- Blackwood RFCBlackwood RFCBlackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park...
- Caerphilly RFCCaerphilly RFCCaerphilly Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team founded in 1887. Their home ground is Virginia Park in Caerphilly and their nickname is The Cheesemen. Caerphilly RFC currently play in the WRU Division One East and are a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.Caerphilly RFC also run a...
- Llanharan RFCLlanharan RFCLlanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898...
- Merthyr RFCMerthyr RFCMerthyr RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Merthyr in South Wales. Merthyr RFC are presently members of the Welsh Rugby Union playing in the Division One East League and are a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues..-Early history:...
- Newbridge RFCNewbridge RFCNewbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911...
- Newport Saracens RFCNewport Saracens RFCNewport Saracens RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newport in South Wales. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons....
- Penallta RFCPenallta RFCPenallta Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad Mynach in the county borough of Caerphilly. Penallta RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.-History:...
- Rumney RFCRumney RFCRumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league...
- UWIC RFCUWIC RFCUWIC Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team currently playing in the WRU Division One West. They are a modern university team. UWIC RFC are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.-Notable former players:Inclusion criteria: Attained international caps...
- Ystrad Rhondda RFCYstrad Rhondda RFCYstrad Rhondda Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad in the Rhondda Valley. Ystrad Rhondda RFC play home games in royal and blue hooped shirts with black shorts and black socks...
2008/2009 Table
| 2008-2009 WRU Division One East League Table | ||||||||||||
| Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | PF | PA | TF | TA | Try BP | Losing BP | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackwood RFC Blackwood RFC Blackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park... |
22 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 765 | 323 | 106 | 39 | 14 | 0 | 98 |
| 2 | Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911... |
22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 626 | 330 | 81 | 39 | 11 | 1 | 80 |
| 3 | Llanharan RFC Llanharan RFC Llanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898... |
22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 559 | 393 | 66 | 46 | 7 | 1 | 66 |
| 4 | UWIC RFC UWIC RFC UWIC Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team currently playing in the WRU Division One West. They are a modern university team. UWIC RFC are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.-Notable former players:Inclusion criteria: Attained international caps... |
22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 630 | 532 | 76 | 70 | 9 | 3 | 62 |
| 5 | Bargoed RFC Bargoed RFC Bargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:... |
22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 531 | 485 | 70 | 56 | 9 | 2 | 61 |
| 6 | Caerphilly RFC Caerphilly RFC Caerphilly Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team founded in 1887. Their home ground is Virginia Park in Caerphilly and their nickname is The Cheesemen. Caerphilly RFC currently play in the WRU Division One East and are a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.Caerphilly RFC also run a... |
22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 481 | 516 | 58 | 67 | 6 | 4 | 60 |
| 7 | Merthyr RFC Merthyr RFC Merthyr RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Merthyr in South Wales. Merthyr RFC are presently members of the Welsh Rugby Union playing in the Division One East League and are a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues..-Early history:... |
22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 529 | 482 | 65 | 62 | 6 | 2 | 58 |
| 8 | Ystrad Rhondda RFC Ystrad Rhondda RFC Ystrad Rhondda Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad in the Rhondda Valley. Ystrad Rhondda RFC play home games in royal and blue hooped shirts with black shorts and black socks... |
22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 448 | 440 | 53 | 54 | 6 | 4 | 48 |
| 9 | Rumney RFC Rumney RFC Rumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league... |
22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 384 | 547 | 48 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 38 |
| 10 | Beddau RFC Beddau RFC Beddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.... |
22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 353 | 561 | 40 | 67 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| 11 | Penallta RFC Penallta RFC Penallta Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad Mynach in the county borough of Caerphilly. Penallta RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.-History:... |
22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 267 | 578 | 37 | 76 | 2 | 8 | 22 |
| 12 | Newport Saracens RFC Newport Saracens RFC Newport Saracens RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newport in South Wales. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.... |
22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 226 | 612 | 27 | 78 | 2 | 5 | 19 |
| Correct as of 9:53 10 May 2009 | ||||||||||||
2007/2008 Season
Pontypool RFC was declared champions of Division One East and gained promotion to the Premiership Division unopposed as WRU Division One WestWRU Division One West
The Welsh Rugby Union Division One West is a rugby union league in Wales first implemented for the 1995/96 season.- Competition:There are 12 clubs in the WRU Division One West...
champion's Tonmawr RFC
Tonmawr RFC
Tonmawr are a Welsh rugby union club based in Tonmawr, Neath Port Talbot in South Wales. They won the Asda Division One West in 2009-2010 and for the 2010-2011 season were promoted to the Welsh Premiership...
failed to achieve criteria laid out by the Welsh Rugby Union to allow membership of the Premiership Division. Therefore Tonmawr were not invited to contest the single promotion place against Pontypool RFC
Pontypool RFC
Pontypool Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in the town of Pontypool. Pontypool RFC has a long history within Welsh rugby and is one of the most notable clubs, being present at the formation of the Welsh Rugby Union in 1881, but disbanding before the turn of the 19th century...
in a play off game.
The two relegated teams were Fleur de Lys and Llantrisant, who finished 11th and 12th respectively.
League teams
- Bargoed RFCBargoed RFCBargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:...
- Beddau RFCBeddau RFCBeddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues....
- Blackwood RFCBlackwood RFCBlackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park...
- Caerphilly RFCCaerphilly RFCCaerphilly Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team founded in 1887. Their home ground is Virginia Park in Caerphilly and their nickname is The Cheesemen. Caerphilly RFC currently play in the WRU Division One East and are a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.Caerphilly RFC also run a...
- Fleur De Lys RFCFleur De Lys RFCFleur De Lys RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in south-east Wales and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons. The 1st XV Team were crowned champions of the WRU Division Three East in the 2009/2010 season and will play in the WRU Division Two East league in 2010/2011.-History:Fleur De Lys...
- Llanharan RFCLlanharan RFCLlanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898...
- Llantrisant RFCLlantrisant RFCLlantrisant Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Llantrisant in the county of Rhondda Cynon Taff. Llantrisant RFC plays in the Welsh Rugby Union, Division One East League and is a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues....
- Newbridge RFCNewbridge RFCNewbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911...
- Newport Saracens RFCNewport Saracens RFCNewport Saracens RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newport in South Wales. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons....
- Pontypool RFCPontypool RFCPontypool Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in the town of Pontypool. Pontypool RFC has a long history within Welsh rugby and is one of the most notable clubs, being present at the formation of the Welsh Rugby Union in 1881, but disbanding before the turn of the 19th century...
- Rumney RFCRumney RFCRumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league...
- UWIC RFCUWIC RFCUWIC Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team currently playing in the WRU Division One West. They are a modern university team. UWIC RFC are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.-Notable former players:Inclusion criteria: Attained international caps...
2007/2008 Table
| 2007-2008 WRU Division One East League Table | |||||||||||
| Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Tries for | Tries against | Try bonus | Losing bonus | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool RFC Pontypool RFC Pontypool Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in the town of Pontypool. Pontypool RFC has a long history within Welsh rugby and is one of the most notable clubs, being present at the formation of the Welsh Rugby Union in 1881, but disbanding before the turn of the 19th century... |
22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 648 | 274 | 81 | 32 | 12 | 1 | 89 |
| Caerphilly RFC Caerphilly RFC Caerphilly Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team founded in 1887. Their home ground is Virginia Park in Caerphilly and their nickname is The Cheesemen. Caerphilly RFC currently play in the WRU Division One East and are a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.Caerphilly RFC also run a... |
22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 482 | 316 | 56 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 78 |
| Blackwood RFC Blackwood RFC Blackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park... |
22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 512 | 378 | 60 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 71 |
| Bargoed RFC Bargoed RFC Bargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:... |
22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 538 | 449 | 72 | 52 | 10 | 4 | 70 |
| UWIC RFC UWIC RFC UWIC Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team currently playing in the WRU Division One West. They are a modern university team. UWIC RFC are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.-Notable former players:Inclusion criteria: Attained international caps... |
22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 554 | 408 | 71 | 50 | 6 | 2 | 64 |
| Llanharan RFC Llanharan RFC Llanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898... |
22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 436 | 442 | 44 | 51 | 1 | 7 | 46 |
| Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911... |
22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 355 | 400 | 36 | 47 | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| Rumney RFC Rumney RFC Rumney Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union based in Rumney, Wales. Rumney RFC presently compete in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One East league... |
22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 435 | 446 | 56 | 52 | 5 | 3 | 44 |
| Newport Saracens RFC Newport Saracens RFC Newport Saracens RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newport in South Wales. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.... |
22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 344 | 499 | 45 | 64 | 2 | 3 | 37 |
| Beddau RFC Beddau RFC Beddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.... |
22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 310 | 483 | 32 | 61 | 2 | 4 | 34 |
| Fleur De Lys RFC Fleur De Lys RFC Fleur De Lys RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in south-east Wales and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons. The 1st XV Team were crowned champions of the WRU Division Three East in the 2009/2010 season and will play in the WRU Division Two East league in 2010/2011.-History:Fleur De Lys... |
22 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 300 | 617 | 34 | 77 | 2 | 4 | 28 |
| Llantrisant RFC Llantrisant RFC Llantrisant Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Llantrisant in the county of Rhondda Cynon Taff. Llantrisant RFC plays in the Welsh Rugby Union, Division One East League and is a feeder club for the Cardiff Blues.... |
22 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 402 | 592 | 55 | 77 | 4 | 6 | 26 |
| Correct as of 21:08 12 May 2008 | |||||||||||
2006/2007 Season
See 2006–07 in Welsh rugby unionBeddau RFC won the Division One East League, but were denied promotion to the Premier League as their grounds were deemed to not meet WRU criteria. This ruling was upheld in an EGM by 67% of members.
- Abercynon RFCAbercynon RFCAbercynon Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Abercynon. Today, Abercynon RFC plays in the Welsh Rugby Union Division Two East league and are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues....
- Bargoed RFCBargoed RFCBargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:...
- Beddau RFCBeddau RFCBeddau Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Beddau, South Wales. The present club was formed in 1951-52, but it can trace its roots to around 1900. Beddau RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for Cardiff Blues....
- Blackwood RFCBlackwood RFCBlackwood Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team. Blackwood RFC was established in Blackwood in 1889 and in 1918 gained the status of membership of the Welsh Rugby Union. They play their home games at Glan-Yr-Afon Park...
- Caerphilly RFCCaerphilly RFCCaerphilly Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team founded in 1887. Their home ground is Virginia Park in Caerphilly and their nickname is The Cheesemen. Caerphilly RFC currently play in the WRU Division One East and are a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons.Caerphilly RFC also run a...
- Fleur De Lys RFCFleur De Lys RFCFleur De Lys RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in south-east Wales and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons. The 1st XV Team were crowned champions of the WRU Division Three East in the 2009/2010 season and will play in the WRU Division Two East league in 2010/2011.-History:Fleur De Lys...
- Llanharan RFCLlanharan RFCLlanharn Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Llanharan, South Wales. Llanharan RFC were formally established in 1891-92 when Llanharan was little more than an agricultural hamlet. The earliest photograph on the club house wall is dated 1898...
- Newbridge RFCNewbridge RFCNewbridge RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newbridge, Caerphilly in South Wales. Newbridge RFC was formed in 1888 and gained admission to the WRU in 1911...
- Newport Saracens RFCNewport Saracens RFCNewport Saracens RFC are a Welsh rugby union club based in Newport in South Wales. The club is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Newport Gwent Dragons....
- Pontypool RFCPontypool RFCPontypool Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in the town of Pontypool. Pontypool RFC has a long history within Welsh rugby and is one of the most notable clubs, being present at the formation of the Welsh Rugby Union in 1881, but disbanding before the turn of the 19th century...
- UWIC RFCUWIC RFCUWIC Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team currently playing in the WRU Division One West. They are a modern university team. UWIC RFC are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.-Notable former players:Inclusion criteria: Attained international caps...
- Ystrad Rhondda RFCYstrad Rhondda RFCYstrad Rhondda Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in Ystrad in the Rhondda Valley. Ystrad Rhondda RFC play home games in royal and blue hooped shirts with black shorts and black socks...