it was reported that neither Treherbert or Mid-Rhondda, would be included in the Challenge Cup draw as both teams were in arrears to the Northern Union as of 30 June. In the same month Mid-Rhondda RLFC withdrew from the Northern Rugby League, and as was expected an Association side appeared at the Athletic Ground, called Mid-Rhondda AFC, from the 1909–10 season. Notable players Dai Thomas, Wales rugby league international, signed from Halifax in 1908 Frank Wrentmore, ex-Penygraig RFC player who is also notable as being one of the British soldiers involved in the Christmas truce of 1914. Bibliography Young, Paul (2003). The Mid and the Mush Notes Rugby clubs established in 1908 Welsh rugby league teams Defunct rugby league teams in Wales 1908 establishments in Wales