Falmouth RFC
Full name | Falmouth Rugby Football Club | |
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Union | RFU | |
Founded | 1873 | |
Ground(s) | The Recreation Ground (Capacity: 3,000) | |
Chairman | Neville Curnow | |
President | Ivan Winn | |
Coach(es) | Graham Whitmore and Chris Morgan | |
Captain(s) | Justyn Irons | |
League(s) | Tribute Cornwall/Devon | |
2015–16 | 6th | |
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Official website | ||
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Falmouth RFC is a rugby union club based in the town of Falmouth, Cornwall, in the United Kingdom, playing in the eighth tier of the English league system, Tribute Cornwall/Devon. The club play at the Recreation Ground.
Founded in 1873, Falmouth have been moderately successful, producing two players who have been capped by the England: E J "John" Jackett and Jim George. Jackett played thirteen times for England making his debut on 2 December 1905 against New Zealand at Crystal Palace. He also toured with the British Lions to New Zealand and Australia in 1908.[1] Jim George made his debut against Scotland on 15 March 1947 and played a further two matches against France and Ireland.[1] On 24 November 1926 Cornwall played what was considered the best ever New Zealand Māori rugby union team at Falmouth, with Cornwall winning 6–3.[2]
Honours
- Cornwall Cup winners (2): 1973–74, 1976–77
- CRFU Official Merit Table champions: 1976–77
- Cornwall Clubs Cup winners (2): 1991–92, 2002–03
- Cornwall League 1 champions (2): 1996–97, 2002–03