Teamname: | Rhigos RFC |
Fullname: | Rhigos Rugby Football Club |
Nickname: | The Axemen |
Countryflag: | Wales |
Founded: | 1930 |
Ground: | Cwm Hwnt Rhigos |
President: | Twmos Lewis |
Coach: | Emori Katalau |
Season: | 2023-2024 |
Url: | www.rhigosrugby.co.uk |
Team Colors: | Black & AmberWales |
Rhigos Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union club based in Rhigos, Aberdare, South Wales.
Rhigos RFC were formed by the local cricket team that decided they needed a winter sport to allow them to continue playing when the cricket season ended. A vote was made between members on whether to choose rugby or football, and rugby won by a single vote and the club was created. During the 1937/38 season the club won the Pontypridd and District cup beating Rhydyfelin RFC 3-0. Originally playing on the Gwrangon Field, they moved temporarily to Mount Road, before changing grounds again to Newth's Field.
Rhigos Rfc currently play in Division 5 West Central of the WRU Admiral Men's National Leagues
Rhigos have got to the quarterfinals of the wru division 5 cup in the last 2 years but have lost in both occasions.
1937/38 Pontypridd and District Cup - champions