Full name | Pwllheli Rugby Football Club | |
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Founded | 1972 | |
Location | Pwllheli, Wales | |
Ground(s) | Parc Bodegroes | |
Chairman | Wil Martin | |
Coach(es) | Ian D.LL.Jones | |
League(s) | WRU Division One North | |
2011-12 | 5th [1] | |
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Official website | ||
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