CAMBORNE were officially founded in 1878, although the first game against Penzance in November 1877 attracted a crowd of 600-plus at The Recreation Ground.
In the early years many players were employed at the tool manufacture Holman Brothers, producing mining equipment.
A significant achievement arrived in the 1909-10 campaign, when Town did not concede a try.
Following the First World War, rugby gained an even bigger role in Camborne.
A Cornwall game against New Zealand attracted a crowd of some 19,000 in 1924, with derby fixtures against Redruth also pulling in big numbers.
The Welsh tourists Captain Crawshays became regular visitors, Camborne first triumphant in the 26/27 season.
England full back John Collins debuted for Camborne 2nd XV in 1946, while the Cornishmen defeated Welsh side Ebbw Vale in 1968.
It was their first loss in 18 tours to Cornwall.
Top team in Cornwall
Camborne became the dominant side in the county during the following decade, winning the Cornish league and cup from 1978 through to 1982.
Two more league titles came in 1985 and ’86, with cup triumphs in ’85, ’87, ’90 and ’92.
Among their 10 Cornwall Cup victories, another four came from 2013-16.
Camborne’s rise through the leagues began with a Western Counties West triumph in 2004, a pot they again took in 2010.
They climbed to Level Five by winning South West One West in 2016.
Town reached the National Leagues for the first time with victory in Regional One South West in 2023.
And last season they won 22 of 26 games to take the National Two West title with 113 points from a possible 130.
Notable former players include Frederick Jackson, a British Lion on the New Zealand tour of 1908, and England full back John Collins.
Second row Andy Reed was a Scotland international who also played for the Lions.
And still in the ranks alongside brother Joel are Fijian caps Sam and Josh Matavesi.
Their father Serelli is another legend for both club and county.
Camborne also include former Ram Fraser Honey among their ranks.
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