| Full name | Rhigos Rugby Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | The Axemen |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Location | Rhigos, Wales |
| Ground(s) | Cwm Hwnt Rhigos |
| President | Twmos Lewis |
| Coach(es) | Emori Katalau |
| League(s) | WRU Division Five West Central |
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Rhigos Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union club based in Rhigos, Aberdare, South Wales.
Rhigos RFC were formed by the local cricket team that decided they needed a winter sport to allow them to continue playing when the cricket season ended. A vote was made between members on whether to choose rugby or football, and rugby won by a single vote and the club was created. During the 1937/38 season the club won the Pontypridd and District cup beating Rhydyfelin RFC 3-0. Originally playing on the Gwrangon Field, they moved temporarily to Mount Road, before changing grounds again to Newth's Field.
Rhigos Rfc currently play in Division 5 West Central of the WRU Admiral Men's National Leagues
Rhigos have got to the quarterfinals of the wru division 5 cup in the last 2 years but have lost in both occasions.
1937/38 Pontypridd and District Cup - champions
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