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Caernarfon Rugby Football Club () is a rugby union team from the town of
Caernarfon Caernarfon (; ) is a List of place names with royal patronage in the United Kingdom, royal town, Community (Wales), community and port in Gwynedd, Wales. It has a population of 9,852 (with Caeathro). It lies along the A487 road, on the easter ...
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. They currently play in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One North League. The club was formed in 1973, and the grounds are located at Y Morfa, Lon Parc, Caernarfon. The club colours are maroon and yellow. The club has a First, a Second XV, a Youth team (Under 19) and a Women’s Team. There is an extensive junior section consisting of Under 16, Under 14, Under 13, Under 12, Under 11, Under 10, Under 9 and Under 8 teams. The club's First Team competes in the WRU Division One North, including teams such as Nant Conwy, Llandudno, and Pwllheli. The first team is well-known for being a strong contender in the area and has been for a while. They have recently appointed a set of new coaches to help with their lacklustre few seasons at The Morfa. Caernarfon RFC's head coach, Carl Russell Owen, has proven himself, and during the 22/23 season, the team finished fourth in the league. Caernarfon became the first team from North Wales to win the WRU Division One Cup in the 24/25 season, beating Bridgend Athletic 30-29 at the Principality Stadium.


Notable former players

* Cai Griffiths * Morgan Williams *
Rhun Williams Rhun Williams (born 5 June 1997) is a retired Welsh rugby union player. He grew up in Llanrug. Rhun played primarily as a fullback for Cardiff Blues, but also could play wing. He was a Wales U20 international. Williams made his debut for the ...
* Iolo Evans (Parcia)


Club honours

* 2007–08 WRU Division Four North – Champions * 2010–11 WRU Division One North – Champions * 2011–12 WRU Division One North – Champions * 2024–25 WRU Division One Cup – Champions


References

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