Camborne RFC
Camborne RFC was established in 1878, known locally by fans as 'Town', are one of the most famous rugby union clubs in Cornwall. They are currently champions of Regional 1 South West, a level five league in the English rugby union system and are promoted to National League 2 West.
Full name | Camborne Rugby Football Club | ||
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Union | Cornwall RFU | ||
Nickname(s) | The Cherry & Whites | ||
Founded | 1878 | ||
Location | Camborne, Cornwall, England | ||
Ground(s) | Crane Park, Recreation Ground (Capacity: 7,000 (780 seated)) | ||
Chairman | Andy Gill | ||
President | Bill Hussey | ||
Coach(es) | Steve Larkins | ||
League(s) | Regional 1 South West | ||
2022–23 | 1st (promoted to National League 2 West | ||
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Official website | |||
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When the rugby union leagues were introduced in 1987, Camborne was the highest placed Cornish team and played in Area 4 South. They are also one of the most successful club sides in Cornwall having won the Cornish Cup ten times as of 2016 – level with local rivals Redruth – following a record fourth title in a row in 2016. Camborne enjoys a strong a rivalry with neighbours Redruth, with the two clubs meeting each year, in what is the world's longest enduring rugby fixture.