Swansea RFC 1898-99 Season Played: 35, Won: 29, Lost:4, Drawn: 2. HONOURS: Welsh Champions. This season heralded a Golden Age for Swansea as they were Welsh Champions for the first time. An honour they were to hold for the next six seasons only with the exception of 1902-03 when they were Runners-Up. Back Row L to R: R Rice (linesman), J A Smith, W Joseph, D Harris, H Davies, W J Parker, - Ball (trainer). 2nd Row L to R: F J Gordon, D Rees, G Davies W J Bancroft (Capt.), W J Trew, F Scrines, R Thomas. Front Row L to R: R M Owen, P Lockman, R Gordon E J; Scrines E; Davies G; Smith J A; Bancroft J