The History of St. Peter’s RFC – Cardiff
Written and reproduced by courtesy of Des Childs
St. Peter’s Rugby Club has a proud history, over over 120 years. The club was formed in 1886 in the parish of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Roath, Cardiff.
When the club celebrated its centenary in 1986, the occasion was marked by the publication of a book, written by the club’s Hon. Secretary, Des Childs. The book, entitled One Hundred Years of the ‘Rocks’ is reproduced in these pages, including a number of pictures showing St. Peter’s rugby teams from years gone by.
Since the book was published, much has happened in the life of St. Peter’s R.F.C., including the historic win over Cardiff R.F.C. at the Arms Park in January 1993, the sale of the clubhouse in Newport Road and the development of a new clubhouse at the Harlequins Ground.
Some of the characters mentioned in the book, who have contributed so much to the life of the club, have sadly passed away and they are remembered with great affection.
This book, One Hundred Years of the ‘Rocks’ is divided into 8 chapters. Click on the links below to jump to each chapter. You can return back to the top of the page by clicking the ‘Top’ links, which appear just above the chapter.
Chapter 4: Confusion and Rivalry (The Inter-War Years)
Chapter 5: A New Start (1948 to 1960)
Chapter 6: Expansion (the 1960s)
Chapter 7: Welsh Rugby Union Club (the 1970s)
Chapter 8: Modern St. Peter’s (the 1980s)
