List of Welsh rugby union clubs by division

Rugby union in Wales is governed by the Welsh Rugby Union. ["Fields of Praise, The Official History of the Welsh Rugby Union 1881-1981", David Smith, Gareth Williams (1980) pp41-42 ISBN 0708307663] The top level of Welsh rugby is represented by the regional sides, formed in 2003, who play in the Celtic League (Rugby Union). Originally consisting of five teams, there are currently four regional sides in the Celtic League, after the Celtic Warriors were wound up in 2004. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/3754959.stm WRU axe falls on Warriors] ]

Below this is the Welsh Premier Division, then Division One and Division Two are split geographically into an East and West league. Division Three is split into four: East, South East, South West and West, while Division Four and Division Five are both split into five, East, South East, South West, West and North. A new division 6 was added for the 2007-08 season split into Central, East, and West divisions, however teams will not be promoted to Division 5 from these leagues.This is the position for the 2007-08 season. [ [http://www.wru.co.uk/14000_13532.php Official Rules of the Welsh National Leagues] ]

Celtic League

* Llanelli Scarlets
* Ospreys
* Newport Gwent Dragons
* Cardiff Blues

Welsh Premier Division

* Aberavon RFC
* Bedwas RFC
* Bridgend Ravens
* Cardiff RFC
* Cross Keys RFC
* Ebbw Vale RFC
* Glamorgan Wanderers RFC
* Llandovery RFC
* Llanelli RFC
* Neath RFC
* Newport RFC
* Pontypool RFC
* Pontypridd RFC
* Swansea RFC

WRU Division One

WRU Division One East

* Bargoed RFC
* Beddau RFC
* Blackwood RFC
* Caerphilly RFC
* Llanharan RFC
* Merthyr RFC
* Newbridge RFC
* Newport Saracens RFC
* Penallta RFC
* Rumney RFC
* UWIC RFC
* Ystrad Rhondda RFC

WRU Division One West

* Bonymaen RFC
* Carmarthen RFC
* Carmarthen Athletic RFC
* Corus (Port Talbot) RFC
* Cwmllynfell RFC
* Dunvant RFC
* Felinfoel RFC
* Llangennech RFC
* Maesteg RFC
* Narberth RFC
* Tonmawr RFC
* Whitland RFC

WRU Division Two

WRU Division Two East

* Abercynon RFC
* Abergavenny RFC
* Bedlinog RFC
* Brynmawr RFC
* Fleur De Lys RFC
* Gilfach Goch RFC
* Llantrisant RFC
* Mountain Ash RFC
* Rhydyfelin RFC
* Tredegar RFC
* Treherbert RFC
* Ynysybwl RFC

WRU Division Two West

* Ammanford RFC
* BP Llandarcy RFC
* Bridgend Athletic RFC
* Builth Wells RFC
* Cwmavon RFC
* Gorseinon RFC
* Kidwelly RFC
* Loughor RFC
* Mumbles RFC
* Penclawdd RFC
* Pencoed RFC
* Waunarlwydd RFC

WRU Division Three

WRU Division Three East

* Abertillery RFC
* Blaina RFC
* Croesyceiliog RFC
* Cwmbran RFC
* Garndiffaith RFC
* Gwernyfed RFC
* Nelson RFC
* New Tredegar RFC
* Newport HSOB RFC
* Pill Harriers RFC
* Pontypool United RFC
* Rhymney RFC

WRU Division Three South East

* Aberdare RFC
* Brecon RFC
* Fairwater RFC
* Llandaff North RFC
* Llanishen RFC
* Llantwit Fardre RFC
* Nantymoel RFC
* Old Illtydians RFC
* Penarth RFC
* St. Peters RFC
* Treorchy RFC
* Tylorstown RFC

WRU Division Three South West

* Aberavon Quins RFC
* Briton Ferry RFC
* Glynneath RFC
* Kenfig Hill RFC
* Maesteg Celtic RFC
* Maesteg Harlequins RFC
* Morriston RFC
* Nantyffyllon RFC
* Seven Sisters RFC
* Skewen RFC
* Tondu RFC
* Tonna RFC

WRU Division Three West

* Aberystwyth RFC
* Amman United RFC
* Cardigan RFC
* Crymych RFC
* Haverfordwest RFC
* Lampeter Town RFC
* Laugharne RFC
* Llanelli Wanderers RFC
* Llanybydder RFC
* Newcastle Emlyn RFC
* Pontyberem RFC
* Tumble RFC

WRU Division Four

WRU Division Four East

* Brynithel RFC
* Chepstow RFC
* Crumlin RFC
* Llandaff RFC
* Machen RFC
* Monmouth RFC
* Nantyglo RFC
* Pontllanfraith RFC
* Rhiwbina RFC
* Risca RFC
* St. Joseph's RFC
* Tredegar Ironsides RFC

WRU Division Four North

* Bala RFC
* CR Caernarfon
* Colwyn Bay RFC
* Denbigh RFC
* Dolgellau RFC
* Llandudno RFC
* Llangefni RFC
* Llanidloes RFC or Bro Ffestiniog RFC
* Mold RFC
* Nant Conwy RFC
* Pwllheli RFC
* Ruthin RFC

WRU Division Four South East

* Abercwmboi RFC
* Cardiff HSOB RFC
* Cefn Coed RFC
* Dowlais RFC
* Ferndale RFC
* Heol y Cyw RFC
* Llantwit Major RFC
* Pentyrch RFC
* Porth Harlequins RFC
* Senghenydd RFC
* Taffs Well RFC
* Tonyrefail RFC

WRU Division Four South West

* Aberavon Green Stars RFC
* Birchgrove RFC
* Bryncoch RFC
* Glyncorrwg RFC
* Neath Athletic RFC
* Porthcawl RFC
* Pontycymmer RFC
* Resolven RFC
* Taibach RFC
* Vardre RFC
* Ystalyfera RFC
* Ystradgynlais RFC

WRU Division Four West

* Betws RFC
* Brynamman RFC
* Burry Port RFC
* Cwmgors RFC
* Hendy RFC
* Llandeilo RFC
* Pembroke RFC
* Pembroke Dock Harlequins RFC
* Pontarddulais RFC
* Tenby United RFC
* Trimsaran RFC
* Tycroes RFC

WRU Division Five

WRU Division Five East

* Abercarn RFC
* Bettws RFC
* Blaenavon RFC
* Caldicot RFC
* Llanhilleth RFC
* Oakdale RFC
* RTB (Ebbw Vale) RFC
* Talywain RFC
* Trinant RFC
* Usk RFC
* Ynysddu RFC

WRU Division Five North

* Bangor RFC
* Bethesda RFC
* Bro Ffestiniog RFC
* Caereinion OBRA
* Llanidloes RFC
* Machynlleth RFC
* Newtown RFC
* Rhosllanerchrugog RFC
* Rhyl and District RFC
* Welshpool RFC
* Wrexham RFC

WRU Division Five South Central

* Baglan RFC
* Banwen RFC
* Blaengarw RFC
* Bridgend Sports RFC
* Cefn Cribbwr RFC
* Crynant RFC
* Cwmgwrach RFC
* Ogmore Vale RFC
* Pyle RFC
* Rhigos RFC
* South Wales Police RFC

WRU Division Five South East

* Barry RFC
* Canton RFC
* Cilfynydd RFC
* Cowbridge RFC
* Deri RFC
* Dinas Powys RFC
* Hirwaun RFC
* Old Penarthians RFC
* Penygraig RFC
* Pontyclun RFC
* St. Albans RFC

WRU Division Five South West

* Abercrave RFC
* Alltwen RFC
* Cwmtwrch RFC
* Glais RFC
* Gowerton RFC
* Llandybie RFC
* New Dock Stars RFC
* Penygroes RFC
* Pontardawe RFC
* Swansea Uplands RFC
* Trebanos RFC

WRU Division Five West

* Aberaeron RFC
* Bynea RFC
* Cefneithin RFC
* Fishguard and Goodwick RFC
* Furance United RFC
* Llangwm RFC
* Milford RFC
* Neyland RFC
* Pontyates RFC
* St. Clears RFC
* St. Davids RFC

WRU Division Six

WRU Division Six East

* Abertysswg RFC
* Beaufort RFC
* Blackwood Stars RFC
* Caerleon RFC
* Crickhowell RFC
* Hartridge RFC
* Markham RFC
* New Panteg RFC
* St. Julians HSOB RFC
* Whiteheads RFC

WRU Division Six Central

* Bryncethin RFC
* Caereu Ely RFC
* CRC Caerdydd RFC
* Cambrian Welfare RFC
* Glyncoch RFC
* Llandrindod Wells RFC
* Llanrumney RFC
* Sulley Sports RFC
* Ynysowen RFC
* Wattstown RFC

WRU Division Six West

* Aberavon Naval Club RFC
* Fall Bay RFC
* Llangadog RFC
* Nantgaredig RFC
* Pantyffynnon RFC
* Penlan RFC
* Penybanc RFC
* Pontrhydyfen RFC
* South Gower RFC
* Tregaron RFC

ee also

* Celtic League
* Principality Premiership

References