Canton RFC explained

Teamname:Canton RFC
Fullname:Canton Rugby Football Club
Nickname:The Dervishes[1]
Countryflag:Wales
Founded:1876
Ground:Lawrenny Avenue
President:Bill Owens
Chairman:Chris Wilson
Head Coach:Dai Manley
Captain:Danny McGrath
Season:2022-23
Position:8th[2]
Url:www.pitchero.com/clubs/cantonrfc
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Canton Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the district of Canton, in Cardiff, South Wales. The club plays their home games at Lawrenny Avenue, located off Leckwith Road, Cardiff.

Canton Rugby Football Club commenced playing in 1876 and was one of the three clubs that founded the Cardiff and District Rugby Union. During this time three teams played within the Canton boundary. Today only Canton remain, the teams of the 1880s provided Cardiff Rugby Club with a stream of players including Welsh Internationals, William James 'Billy' Jenkins, William James Wood 'Buller' Stadden, Albert John Hybart and Billy Douglas to name a few.[3]

Club honours

Mallett Cup 1920Lord Ninian Stuart Cup 1920

Notable former players

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club History Introduction.
  2. Web site: Rugby fixtures, results and tables service for Wales : All Wales Sport.
  3. Web site: Information:Club History.