sentences:  Prior to 1878 written evidence exists of a Llandovery rugby team, though in these reports it is not clear if this was a town or college team.On 22 February 1878 a report in the "Carmarthen Journal" refers to a rugby game between 'Llandovery' and other local teams but these were specifically named as college teams while Llandovery was not.In 1879 Llandovery College, played their first recognised official match against Christ College, Brecon.