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, the other being Carmarthen Athletic. They currently play in the

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regional team.

Club history

During the 2005–06 season Carmarthen Quins were relegated from the

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and placed in

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, making a return to the Premier league after winning the West league in 2008–09. Carmarthen were to face

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, winners of

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in a play-off for promotion; but because Blackwood's ground was deemed not to meet WRU standards for the Premier league, the game was forfeited..Blackwood RFC would dispute that their ground was not up to standard with new modern stand and floodlights and thought by many as having one of the best valley grounds in Gwent. Would have also been an interesting game to watch to see who was the best as both sides played in the same black, red and amber hooped jerseys
Carmarthen Quins and Blackwood are champions of Swalec league
Walesonline.co.uk 22 September 2014

Club honours

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Champions: 2008–09

Current squad

Notable former players

:''See :Carmarthen Quins RFC players''

References

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