History

Cardiff RFC was founded 1876, they played their first game against Newport. Originally the club was based at Sophia Gardens, but they later relocated to the Cardiff Arms Park (named after a local pub). A new stadium was built in 1969 as a result of an agreement between the Cardiff Athletics Club and the Welsh Rugby Union. Club Rugby games were moved to what was the cricket ground on the site. In 1999 a brand new stadium was built in place of the old one, which was named the Millennium Stadium. The Cardiff RFC still play at the Cardiff Arms Park which is beside the Millennium Stadium.

Wins

Finalists in the Heineken cup in 1996.

Domestic cup wins in: 1981, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1994 and 1997.

Welsh League win in 1995.

Welsh/Scottish League win in 2000.

Famous Players

• Gwyn Nicholls
• Rhys Gabe
• Percy Bush
• Wilfred Wooller
• Jack Matthews
• Bleddyn Williams
• Cliff Morgan
• Gerald Davies
• Barry John
• Gareth Edwards
• John Scott
• Rob Howley
• David Young