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, UK. The club is a member of the

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. Taibach RFC were the winners of the inaugural

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Club honours

*Glamorgan County Silver Ball Trophy 1957 - Champions

Notable former players

International players

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Hibbard * James Hook * Daniel Jones * Trevor Lloyd *

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Senior players

Players who went on to represent 'Premiership' clubs at senior levels are. * Swansea RFC- Richard Hibbard, Matthew Bradley, Mark Fender, Richard Lewis * Aberavon RFC-

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, James Jones, Matthew Bradley, Michael Kelly, Mark Fender * Bridgend RFC-Michael Kelly * Neath RFC-James Hook * Ospreys-James Hook, Richard Hibbard

Notes

{{reflist Rugby union teams in Wales Rugby union in Neath Port Talbot Sport in Port Talbot 1894 establishments in Wales Rugby clubs established in 1894