Aberavon Quins RFC is a Welsh rugby union team based in Aberavon. Aberavon Quins RFC plays in the Welsh Rugby Union, Division Three South West League.
Formed 1891, the Quins have produced many players who graduated to the abundance of first class clubs in the vicinity. Before the second world war, eleven such players went on to play for the National Team. One of the most famous was the legendary Johnnie Ring, who became a local hero in Aberavon before he went north. Johnnie held the Rugby League try scoring record for over sixty years, before he was overtaken by Martin Offiah. Since the war ex-Quins players who have graced the International scene, include Trevor Lloyd, Len Cunningham, Tony O,Connor and most recently Alan Martin. Trevor Lloyd rejoined the club immediately after the 1955 Lions Tour to South Africa, and it was under his captaincy when the club was admitted membership of the WRU in the following season.
The Quins have a great Cup reputation, and became the first "Giant Killers" when they saw off Cross Keys by 16-10 in the first round of the inaugural season. Two seasons later they were at it again when Maesteg became the victims by 14-12. They had to wait sixteen years for the next success, but it was very sweet when it came in December 1988, eclipsing their big brother Aberavon by a resounding 19-6. The opposing captains on that day were David McGrath (Quins) and Gary Matthews (Aberavon) Other first-class opposition have also been given a fright. In 1982 visitors Neath came close to defeat scraping home 12-9, and then again Aberavon on their own Talbot Athletic Ground just squeezed home with a 9-4 win. In both these games neither of the first class sides could cross the Quins line. The Quins also gave Cardiff a good game in 1989, when Cardiff ran out winners at the Arms Park 22-15. Two of the Cardiff tries were scored whilst the Quins were down to fourteen men, while winger Paul Bamsey was receiving treatment.
The Quins were three times winners of the Central Glamorgan League during its nine year history. The sweetest league win, however, was in the last season of the competition in 1989/90, when their success ensured the Quins a place in Division 3 of the inaugural Heineken National League, ahead of local rivals Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Tondu. The Quins celebrated their Centenary in 1991/92 with a tour of Cyprus. During the build up to the Centenary Season the ground was redeveloped under the leadership of the club's Life President, Cyril Cowell. A two hundred seater stand was erected by club members and volunteers whilst a first-class flood lighting system was also provided with the assistance of the Welsh Rugby Union.
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