Get tickets to the Good Friday match on 3rd April 2026 vs Y Barbariaid Cymraeg to celebrate 125 years since the first Penarth vs Barbarians fixture in 1901 - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/penarth-rfc2025/barbarians-125th-anniversary-game-versus-y-barbariad-cymreig-the-welsh-barbarians/e-pdgyve
Please help us rebuild the club after the fire on 1st December 2025 - the crowdfunding link is here - www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/jyVRmNEy?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink
Penarth RFC, 'The Bears', play at The Athletic Field, Lavernock Road, Penarth CF64 3QH, which was gifted by the Earl of Plymouth over 100 years ago, for the town's rugby, cricket and hockey teams.
1st XV play in WRU Division 1 East Central
Athletic XV play in the East District Premier Division
We also have an extensive mini and juniors section.
Website www.penarthrfc.co.uk
TikTok @penarthrfc
Instagram @penarthrfcofficial
FaceBook Penarth RFC
We’re incredibly proud of our heritage and to have produced 7 players who played for @the British & Irish Lions - those Bears who became Lions were: -
Lion #130 - Reggie Gibbs
Lion #142 - John Dyke
Lion #152 - Len Thomas
Lion #277 - Jack Bassett
Lion #349 - John Robins
Lion #430 - Peter Wright and
Lion #543 - Allan Martin
The Club was founded in 1880 by Cyril & Llewellyn Batchelor. Originally the Batchelor XV, they joined Penarth Dreadnoughts in 1882 and became Penarth Football Club.
During WW1, 19 Penarth RFC players were killed on active duty and are commemorated by the Memorial Stand.
The traditional highlight of the Club's year used to be hosting the world-famous Barbarians at their annual Good Friday fixture, which marked the start of the “Baa-Baas” annual Wales tour from their “spiritual home” in Penarth, before games against Cardiff, Swansea and Newport RFC.
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Industry
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Spectator Sports
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Company size
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2-10 employees
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Headquarters
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Penarth
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Type
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Nonprofit
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Founded
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1880
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Specialties
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rugby, community rugby, Senior rugby, Youth rugby, Junior rugby, Mini rugby, community enrichment, charity fundraising, business development, sponsors value, and sports coaching children
