From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mumbles RFC
Mumbles RFC
Mumbles RFC Mumbles Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union
team based in Mumbles, Swansea, south Wales. Mumbles
RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feed-
er club for the Ospreys.[2]
Club history
Mumbles RFC was founded in 1887 and over the years has
produced a large number of rugby players. Many have
played at a higher level with neighbouring first class
teams. Their best known rugby product is Geoff Wheel,
who was the cornerstone of the Welsh pack in the suc-
cessful national side of the 1970s, and captained Swansea
RFC.
Mumbles RFC has established a reputation for hosting
touring rugby teams from all over the world. The first
team has also toured to other countries, including Eng-
Full name Mumbles Rugby Football Club
land, Ireland, Europe, the USA and Canada.
Founded 1887
The Clubhouse
Location Mumbles, Wales
Mumbles RFC clubhouse has a waterfront location on
Ground(s) Underhill Park Swansea bay about five miles from Swansea City centre.
Coach(es) Keith Colclough (Head) Andrew Lewis (Backs) The ground is nearby in Underhill Park. Mumbles RFC
clubhouse has a wide range of rugby memorabilia.
League(s) WRU Division Two West
2009-10 10th[1]
Notable past players
• Billy Hullin (1 cap, while at Cardiff)
Club honours
• 2006/07 WRU Division Three South West -
Champions
External links
• Official webpage
References
[1] WRU official site
[2] BBC News (2004-07-08). "Wales’ regional rugby
map". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/
Team kit rugby_union/welsh/3877085.stm. Retrieved
2008-06-16.
Official website
www.pitchero.com/clubs/mumbles/
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• Rugby clubs established in 1887
• Rugby union in Swansea
• Welsh rugby union teams
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