CPC Bears

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CPC Bears
Club information
Full nameCarmarthen, Pembroke & Ceredigion Bears Rugby League
ColoursGold, red & green
Founded2010
Website www.pitchero.com/clubs/cpcbearsrl
Current details
Ground(s)
  • Athletic Park, Johnstown, Carmarthen
Competition Rugby League Conference Premier Wales

CPC Bears were a rugby league club based in Carmarthen and were the regional side for Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. They played in the Welsh Premier Division of the Rugby League Conference.

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History

West Wales Sharks were formed in the spring of 2006 and joined the Rugby League Conference. They became the Dinefwr Sharks for the 2009 season. West Wales Wild Boars joined the Conference in 2009.

CPC Bears RL was formed in 2010, as the regional side for Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion in the Welsh Premier Division with Dinefwr Sharks and West Wales Wild Boars competing in the Championship.

CPC Bears failed to complete the 2011 season in the Welsh Premier division and subsequently folded.

Juniors

CPC Bears' junior teams take part in the Welsh Conference Junior League and Gillette National Youth League.

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