Crawshay’s Rugby Club
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Established in 1922, Crawshay’s are Wales’s greatest invitational rugby team, renowned for their expansive approach to the game and their global tours.
Wales, United Kingdom
Joined September 2017
Delighted to announce our Tour Squad for Beziers May 30th to June 5th. #Centenary #CrawshaysRugbyFamily
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It was great to see a plethora of new Crawshay players receive their Crawshay ties.
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Happy Anniversary to @CrawshaysRugby who are 99 years old today. Keep a look out for special matches, events and functions to come in our Centenary year 2022! #crawshaysrugbyfamily.
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Two fantastic @CrawshaysRugby characters, Hywel Jenkins and Adrian Varney, in Rome to watch their respective sons play for their respective teams. Top men and great company! #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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We are pleased to announce @MikeyRayer @gavindacey and Jason Hyatt as our coaching team for our historic fixture against @HongKongRugby on November 2nd at @NeathRugby
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@CrawshaysRugby are delighted to announce the appointment of @JonyWestwood as our new Rugby Manager. Welcome on board Westy.
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🏴🏈 CRAWSHAYS 🏈🏴. SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT. Looking forward to our annual fixture versus @OURFCblues this Wednesday evening - KO 7.30pm. #WeAreCrawshays
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Terrific performance by all our @CrawshaysRugby boys against a big and well @welshexiles U18 Team. Victory by 29-27, good start to the season!
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Really pleased tonight for this @CrawshaysRugby player. Well done Stephen Varney, so pleased for you my friend!
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The Crawshay’s squad against Cambridge University.
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Delighted to announce a special game next Wed, 19th October for the Eddie Butler Memorial Bowl @CrawshaysRugby Youth v @MonBoysSport 1st XV. KO 7pm at @lydney_rfc . A chance to honour a fantastic rugby man and Commentator. Congratulations to the @CrawshaysRugby boys on selection.
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Crawshays squad announced and @HongKongRugby team announced. Thanks to the following teams for the release of their players: @NewportRFC @AberavonRFC @PontypriddRFC @PontypoolRFC @Cardiff_RFC @llandoveryrfc @CarmQuinsRFC @Bargoedrfc @BedfordBluesRFC @bridgendravens
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Another really exciting opportunity for a new group of young @CrawshaysRugby players! Here is our squad to represent us in @HKFC10s next week. Thank you to our generous sponsors, Hong Kong Law firm, Bowers Law.
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@CrawshaysRugby are excited to play @OURFCblues this Wednesday 7.15pm KO. Congratulations to the following 24 players from 17 clubs who have been selected. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Crawshays are delighted to announce their historic fixture against the Hong Kong national team on Friday 2nd November, 7.30pm kick off at @NeathRugby
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@CrawshaysRugby are delighted to be taking on @MonBoysSport on Wednesday 7pm KO for the Eddie Butler Memorial Bowl. Congratulations to the following boys who have been selected.
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Congratulations to both teams on fantastic performance in difficult conditions @CrawshaysRugby v @lambsrugby Delighted to come out on top 22-5
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Some really exciting changes at @CrawshaysRugby this week, new Chairman Richard Brice @whitson_mike taking over as DOR/ Vice Chairman, @JonyWestwood Senior TM, new Trustee @gavindacey and @MeekNigel as Player Ambassador. Room for more roles if anyone would like to. Please DM us.
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Delighted to announce @CrawshaysRugby Squad to play @CURUFC on Wednesday, ko 7.30pm. This match is extra special this year as we are playing, for the first time, for the Eddie Butler Memorial Bowl. Congratulations to all the players but especially those making their debuts.
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🏈🏴 STARTING TEAM 🏴🏈. Congratulations to all the 23 Crawshays involved in the match day squad and the starting XV ANNOUNCED 👇. #WeAreCrawshays. @CrawshaysRugby .Vs.@WelshRugbyUnion . @evrfc Saturday 23rd 2.30pm KO
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Delighted to announce @CrawshaysRugby Youth Squad to take on @LlandoveryColPE tomorrow at 2.30pm @LlandoveryColl . Great of blend of Schools, Colleges and Clubs represented. Well done to @CrawshaysRugby DOR, Dai Rees and Hon. Youth Team Sec. Gareth Nicholas. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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It is with regret, and an enormous amount of sadness, that we report that our ex Club Secretary, Chairman and President, Angus Evans, passed away overnight. A brilliant servant, and a nicer gentleman you will ever wish to meet. The world has truly lost one if its best. RIP Angus.
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It is with enormous sadness that we hear of the passing away of one of Welsh Rugby’s best characters, Sam Simon. @PontypriddRFC Player and President, Committee man @WelshRugbyUnion, @CrawshaysRugby player, fantastic rugby man. Our thoughts are with his family. RIP Sam Simon.
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Following our AGM this evening enormous congratulations to the new @CrawshaysRugby Club President, Ian Brice! He will be a valuable asset as the figurehead moving forward for our club. #crawshaysrugbyfamily.
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Looking forward to a unique occasion next week when both @CrawshaysRugby Senior Team (2.30pm KO) and @CrawshaysRugby Youth Team (12pmKO) will play @NHSOBRFC1 @NHSOBRFCYOUTH It will be the first time that both our teams have played the same opposition on the same day. #excited
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Terribly sad that former @CrawshaysRugby Player and Committee man, JPR Williams has died. A talented player, far beyond his time, and a fearless competitor. RIP John. #crawshaysrugbyfamily.
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Congratulations to the following @CrawshaysRugby players who have gained selection for our match versus @CURUFCLive 7.30pm k.o. We will be playing for the Eddie Butler Memorial Bowl hoping that we can bring it back to S. Wales.
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Truly devastating news. Eddie was a very much loved rugby man and a @CrawshaysRugby player. Our thoughts are very much with Eddie’s family, especially Jacob and Seth, @CrawshaysRugby players on Tour in Cornwall and Bezier 2022.
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Really looking forward to Wednesday night @CrawshaysRugby v @CURUFC 7.30pm KO at Grange Road. Here is the talented squad selected. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Wales international rugby union player and Crawshay VP Jeff Whitefoot received his British and Irish Lions cap at a surprise party last night. Jeff played his club rugby for @bedwasrfc and @Cardiff_RFC and attained 19 international caps. Congrats from all at the Crawshays.
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Crawshays RFC are proud to announce this historic fixture versus Wales Women. Come and join us at Eugene Park, home of Ebbw Vale RFC, at 2.30pm on Saturday 23rd Novembet for what promises to be a great spectacle of rugby. #WeAreCrawshays
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So it’s 100 years today since this happened, our first game v Devonport Services. An 11-11 draw, but we hope to go one better v Cornwall County RFC next Saturday @cambornerfc
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Well this brings back a huge amount of memories! 13 Countries visited and 1000’s of friendships made. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Delighted to announce our @CrawshaysRugby Youth squad to take on @lambsrugby this Sunday KO 1pm @RfcAbergavenny . 32 different Schools, Colleges and Youth teams represented from North, South, East and West. Great job by @CrawshaysRugby Youth management team!
Looking forward to seeing the very best of Welsh young talent playing for @CrawshaysRugby Youth versus @lambsrugby at @RfcAbergavenny Sunday 13th February KO 1 pm. Come and support, and watch @SixNationsRugby amongst #crawshaysrugbyfamily in the clubhouse after. Squad to follow.
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We are really saddened to hear of the passing overnight of @CrawshaysRugby @Cardiff_RFC @bridgendravens player Owain Williams. Not only a very talented player, more importantly, he was fantastic company and a truly top bloke. Our thoughts go out to his family and close friends.
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This is what it’s all about. Thank you to all the players coaches and management team for flying the @CrawshaysRugby flag high on the international stage yet again. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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🏈🏴 #WeAreCrawshays 🏴🏈. Congratulations & croeso to @swansearfc flyer @LNorkett . Whilst winning leagues & cups with @ospreys_women at regional level Lowri also plys her trade with the @PontyButchers7s . @CrawshaysRugby vs @WelshRugbyUnion 23rd Nov @evrfc
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We are once again delighted with @samurai_sports match kit designs for our first ever women's fixture against Wales. Switching our traditional colours around but keeping the design simple and classic. Samurai have however added a unique twist with our traditional leek on the sock
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Thank you @WRU_Community for the donation of the trophy for the Eddie Butler Memorial Trophy for Annual Fixture @CrawshaysRugby v @MonBoysSport on Wednesday. Awaiting the important engraving, it’ll look fantastic. 7pm 19th October @lydney_rfc
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Delighted to announce the @CrawshaysRugby Youth Squad for tomorrow v @lambsrugby . It’s full of ability and talent but, most of all, boys with the right attitude on the pitch and off it. Really excited to see them all in action. KO is now 11am @hornets1962 in Weston Super Mare.
@CrawshaysRugby looking forward to our annual match v @lambsrugby this Saturday 11.30 ko at our hosts @hornets1962 . Team announcement to follow shortly with players ready to play in the traditional @CrawshaysRugby style.
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Head Coach for The Crawshay's All Stars will be @Cardiff_RFC Head Coach Steve 'Spot' Law. Spot coached @philldollman at @bedwasrfc setting him on his path to greatness. @DollysYear
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Delighted to announce our first squad of the year for our fixture v @OURFCblues tomorrow night KO 7.15pm
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We are delighted to announce that former @WelshRugbyUnion international and former @NewportRFC and @dragonsrugby legend @jasfozzyforster will captain the Crawshay's Welsh All Stars against @philldollman Dolly's Originals for @DollysYear Testimonial on Saturday 31st August.
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In our Centenary Year, Cap’t Geoffrey Crawshay would be really proud of this Squad of 23 representing all the aims and ambitions he laid out @CURUFC v @CrawshaysRugby Wed 2nd March 2022. Grace Road KO 7.15.#crawshaysrugbyfamily
Looking forward to our annual @CrawshaysRugby v @CURUFC fixture on Wednesday night. KO 7.15 at Grace Road. Our squad is typically talented and a real mix of youth and experience. Announcement soon. #crawshaysrugbyfamily.
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The good news just keeps coming this morning!Delighted to announce @CrawshaysRugby Youth will be playing @WelshRugbyUnion Exiles at under 18 level on Sunday 12th September at @RFCMerthyr K.O 2pm. Will be delighted to get back on the pitch again.
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The squads have been announced for Wednesday fixture between The Crawshay's and Cambridge University. @JonyWestwood has selected a mix of club and upcoming regional talent to take on @CURUFC who are bolstered by ex Australian Captain @JHorwill .
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Look what we are doing next! @UlsterRugby Development XV next Friday night, 7pm KO, Belfast BT8 4XP.Very strong squad selected to be announced tomorrow and an exciting opportunity for all. Super excited!
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🏈🏴 #WeAreCrawshays 🏴🏈. Congratulations and croeso to Welsh International 15s and 7s back rower @shonapowell08 . Whilst playing for @gloucesterrugby @HartpuryRFC @ospreys Shona won the Young Player of the 6 Nations in 2011. @CrawshaysRugby vs @WelshRugbyUnion 23rd Nov @evrfc
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A very Happy Birthday to our long time Team Manager and current Vice Chairman, Ian Brice! As you can see he is a larger than life character both literally and metaphorically! #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Really proud of these @CrawshaysRugby boys tonight. Played with endeavour and gave of their all in difficult conditions against well practiced and talented opposition. Thank you and be very proud of being part of the Crawshays Rugby Family.
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@CrawshaysRugby are delighted to announce our Tour Squad for the trip to Belfast to play an @UlsterRugby Development XV. It is a group with skill, talent and ability and we are all looking for to seeing them display it 7pm KO. Go well boys, on and off the pitch.
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7 Internationals, 3 British Lions?!!#crawshaysrugbyfamily.
Photo from Prague in late eighties. See who you can spot, some real gems in there. Thank you Nick Kelly!
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Happy Birthday to one of our club stalwarts, Mike Whitson! His service to the club continues to this day as a Trustee and Life Vice President and, from his exploits as a player to his expertise as a Rugby administrator, we are truly indebted to him. #crawshaysrugbyfamily.
Penblwydd Hapus Happy Birthday to former @newbridgerfc @NeathRugby @CrawshaysRugby Second Row & @WelshCharRFC Life Vice President Mike "Crazy Horse" Whitson we hope you manage to have a great day from all Officers Life & Vice Presidents of the @WelshCharRFC #RugbyFamily🏴🏉
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Proud of these @CrawshaysRugby boys after a 33-33 draw. Fantastic and brave, we almost sneaked a win but well done @Sports_CCB for digging very deep. A wonderful afternoon of talented youth sport displaying a huge amount of spirit.
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🏴🏈CRAWSHAY PRESENTATION🏈🏴. Proud to announce that accompanying the team to Oxford will be our former player and ex Wales and British & Irish Lions International @andypowell8 who will be presenting Crawshay’s ties to the new players 🙌
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@CrawshaysRugby enjoying the company of our French hosts at the Beach Touch Rugby Tournament #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Fantastic news that our season will kick off soon at the iconic Pontypool Park. This is a very fitting location for us to compete, for the second year,versus @MonBoysSport for the Eddie Butler Memorial Bowl.
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The @CrawshaysRugby squad has been joined by yet more young rugby talent for Wednesdays match v @CURUFC Congratulations to all the selected players! #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Happy Birthday to Allan Bateman. It was a privilege to have him on our tour to Poland in 2003. A fantastic player, an inspiration for the squad, and the nicest fella you could ever wish to meet! #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Delighted to announce the squad for @CrawshaysRugby Youth match v @MonBoysSport 1st XV at @lydney_rfc Wednesday 8th December 2021 KO 7pm.
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A very special @CrawshaysRugby congratulations to the following boys. 22 Club, Schools and Colleges represented. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Team Manager Jonathan Westwood Coaches .Gavin Dacey.Gareth Gravelle. Head of Medical .Adam Brown.
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R Sevenoaks – Ebbw Vale.D Dalavelle - Llandovery.H Palmer – Newport.Sion Jones – Carm. Quins.O Drake – Cardiff.C Davies - Aberavon.D Hodge – Dings Crusaders.R Bartle – Cardiff.A Powell – Bargoed.Rhod’ Jones – Newport.J Reid – Newport.L Evans – Aberdare.O Young – Ebbw Vale.
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It has been confirmed with the @WelshRugbyUnion that our fixture against Wales on the 23rd November at @evrfc will be played for the Rose Crawshay Challenge Trophy. Rose Crawshay is listed in Wales's greatest 100 women of all time and this fixture will be a fitting tribute to her
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The starting XV for our fixture v Oxford University this Wednesday is:.15. Rhys Morgan. Pontypridd.14. Lewis Hyatt. Gowerton.13. Gavin Dacey (Captain) Merthyr.12. Matthew Jacobs. Llangennech.11. Jamie Davies. Blackheath.10. Kieran Meek. Pontypool.9. Aaron Quick. Pontypool.TBC.
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He is a credit to RGC!A really top young man who fits in perfectly with @CrawshaysRugby and all we stand for. Well done Christian!.
Great to see RGC’s very own 19 year old Christian Hone representing @CrawshaysRugby against @CURUFC tonight… at least that’s who we think he was playing for!
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Delighted to announce the @CrawshaysRugby Squad for our game v @welshexiles 2pm tomorrow:
Sunday 12 September KO 2pm, Cae’r Wern @RFCMerthyr . Quick reminder. Just 2 weeks until @CrawshaysRugby Youth get back on the pitch versus @welshexiles Lots of young Welsh talent from both sides of the bridge on display and well worth coming to watch!.
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In total, 18 Clubs, Universities, Colleges and Schools will be represented when we compete for the Eddie Butler Memorial Bowl; absolutely delighted to have Jacob Butler captaining @CrawshaysRugby for the first time.
Really looking forward to Wednesday night @CrawshaysRugby v @CURUFC 7.30pm KO at Grange Road. Here is the talented squad selected. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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Taking you back nearly 25 years, to 27th December 1994. Steve Fealey Appeal - there were some top players on show that day!
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. and the Winners of the Portugal Youth Tournament is @CrawshaysRugby Youth. 5-0!! Really great result!.#crawshaysrugbyfamily.
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Happy 80th Birthday to Ian Brice, current @CrawshaysRugby President, without whom the Club would not be the same today! Hope you have a good day. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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The blazer that was worn by our captain Gavin Dacey on Wednesday night was one of the originals, which was made over 80 years ago in the 1930’s, and originally was owned by @WelshRugbyUnion @Abertillery_BG and @NewportRFC forward Albert Fear #crawshaysrugbyfamily.
As ever a real pleasure to wear the famous captains jacket in Oxford with the Crawshays on Wednesday #RugbyFriends
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🏈🏴 #WeAreCrawshays 🏴🏈. Congratulations and croeso to 31 cap Welsh International fullback @DyddguHywel . Playing for the newly formed @Glos_PuryWRFC and lecturing @cardiffmet Dyddgu won her first cap vs Ireland in 2013. @CrawshaysRugby vs @WelshRugbyUnion 23rd Nov @evrfc
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Game Day. @CURUFC v @CrawshaysRugby 7.30pm KO Grange Road Cambridge. Inaugural match for the Eddie Butler Memorial Bowl.
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@CrawshaysRugby Game day @OURFCblues Apologies for the delay in the squad announcement, Thank you to all the coaches for their help and assistance and to the following players for their agreement to play and commitment. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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It is with great sadness that one of our real club stalwarts, Haydn Mainwaring, had passed way after a short illness. A player with @NewportRFC @CrawshaysRugby @Barbarian_FC @WelshRugbyUnion he was a true gentleman of the game. Our thoughts are with his family.
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Unfortunately not @CrawshaysRugby day today and so the inaugural Angus Evans Cup goes to @Sports_CCB with a fully deserved victory 18 points to 7 points. The best team won a fascinating game of rugby, well done @Sports_CCB !
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A great result and fillip for invitational rugby teams with the @Barbarian_FC beating England on the weekend. Attention now turns to Wales’s greatest invitational rugby team the @CrawshaysRugby as we play two fixtures against The Netherlands this week.
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Final score @CrawshaysRugby 27 nil. @lambsrugby Really fantastic performance by the whole @CrawshaysRugby squad keeping the Crawshays tradition of open fast and exciting rugby. Well done boys!.
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And this is where it all started on 22nd April 1922. @CrawshaysRugby first fixture versus Devonport Services. 11 All Draw, and so the Club was established. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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🏈🏴 #WeAreCrawshays 🏴🏈. Congratulations & croeso to @WhitlandLadies playmaker @GirlLleucu. Whilst representing @Scarlets_Ladies at regional level Lleucu has 6 caps for @WelshRugbyUnion. @CrawshaysRugby vs @WelshRugbyUnion 23rd Nov @evrfc
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A bit more about our historic fixture against Wales women @WelshRugbyUnion in November that was announced today. Coaches @bird_burgess and @rachtaylor13 are looking forward to putting an exciting squad together.
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🏈🏴 #WeAreCrawshays 🏴🏈. Congratulations and croeso to Welsh International 15s and 7s playmaker @jodie91evans. Jodie has enjoyed much succes at both her club @swansearfc and regional team @Scarlets_Ladies. @CrawshaysRugby vs @WelshRugbyUnion 23rd Nov @evrfc
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Look what’s happening 2 weeks today! @CrawshaysRugby will be travelling to our friends @CURUFC to take them on for the Eddie Butler Memorial Bowl. Team news and more information to follow. #crawshaysrugbyfamily
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