RGC 1404
RGC 1404, formerly Gogledd Cymru (Welsh for "North Wales"; pronounced [ˈgɔglɛð ˈkəmrɨ]), is a rugby union development team announced by the Welsh Rugby Union in September 2008.[3]
History
Although an amateur North Wales rugby representative side had existed for over 50 years, Gogledd Cymru was established by the North Wales Rugby Council, in February 2007, in response to the WRU approved strategic plan for the development of rugby union in the region. This aimed to achieve a north Wales side playing in the Welsh Premier Division by 2010-11[4][5][6] In their first season Gogledd Cymru reached the final of the Welsh Counties Cup.
2008-2011
In December 2008, it was announced that Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay was to be the home ground for Gogledd Cymru.[7]
In January 2010, the team was renamed RGC 1404 to reflect the year that Owain Glyndŵr became Prince of Wales, and RGC being an acronym for Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (Rugby North Wales).[8]
2012–2013
For the 2012–13 season, the team were entered into WRU Division One East, playing a full season of games against teams from South East Wales. RGC finished the season at the top of the table, earning promotion to the Welsh Championship for 2013–14.[9]
2013-2014
RGC's first season in the Welsh Championship saw them spend much of the season in second place to a dominant Ebbw Vale only to drop to third in the last game by losing to Cardiff Met 36-24.[10] Several RGC players were selected and played in the Wales side for the 2014 U20 Six Nations, with the home games hosted at RGC's Eirias Park stadium.
Players
Current squad
Squad for 2013-14[11][12]
Coaching staff
Head coaches
Current backroom staff
Correct as of 1 November 2013
Name | Title |
Rupert Moon | General Manager |
Chris Horsman | Head coach |
Will Morcombe | Team manager |
Bill Parry | Assistant team manager |
Ash James | Physiotherapist |
Andy Jones | Head analyst |
Results and statistics
WRU Leagues
Season |
Division |
Played |
Won |
Drawn |
Lost |
PF |
PA |
PD |
TF |
TA |
Try BP |
Losing BP |
Points |
Position |
2012-13 | Div 1 East |
22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 801 | 277 | 524 | 119 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 93 | 1st |
2013-14 | Championship |
26 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 745 | 419 | 324 | 113 | 49 | 13 | 2 | 83 | 3rd |
Honours
WRU Division One East: 2012-13[17]
References
External links
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