Flintshire Falcons

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Flintshire Falcons
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Full nameFlintshire Falcons Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)The Falcons
Founded2012;11 years ago (2012)
Location Flintshire, Wales
Ground(s) Deeside Leisure Centre
ChairmanMark Parry
League(s) North Wales Conference
2011-124th
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Official website
www.falconsrl.co.uk

Flintshire Falcons Rugby League Club is a rugby league team from the county of Flintshire, North Wales. They presently play in the Wales Rugby League North Wales Championship.

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Flintshire Falcons Rugby League Club are a members-run club. They are based at Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry, Flintshire. There are currently over 40 playing and non-playing members varying in all ages. The club consists of a varied background of individuals, from school children and university students, through to business owners and volunteers.

History

In 2012, Flintshire Falcons joined the inaugural North Wales Conference mid-season after Montgomeryshire Marauders folded. Founded by current Chairman Mark Parry and Treasurer Mike Roberts with players mainly drawn from union clubs throughout Flintshire. Since then the club has built its Junior sections and also an U18 section which finished 3rd in the debut season in the North West Counties Youth League Division 3.

They made it to the final of the North Wales 9s in 2013 but were beaten by Conwy Celts.

Club honours

Club history

Past Club Chairpersons

Past Club Presidents

Past Club Captains

Representative Honours

See also

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