Nant Conwy RFC

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Nant Conwy
Full nameClwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Nickname(s)Teirw Nant Conwy Motto = Hwn yw tir nerth Teirw Nant
Founded1980
Location Trefriw, Wales
Ground(s)Pant Carw
PresidentSean Taylor
Coach(es)Elgan Metcalfe
League(s) WRU Division One North
2023/241st [1]
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Nant Conwy Rugby Football Club (Welsh : Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy) is a rugby union team from the upper reaches of the Conwy Valley in North Wales. The club's grounds are located on the B5106 between the town of Llanrwst and the village of Trefriw.

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They presently play in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One North League. Although Nant Conwy have a short history, having been established only in 1980, [2] they have managed to achieve success on the pitch, earning several division promotions in recent years.

In 2007 the club successfully applied for funding to install floodlights at their ground.

In 2011 the club opened a new, extended clubhouse. [2]

Club badge

The club badge consists of the head of a black bull over the club's name, Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy.

Club honours

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