Clydesdale RFC are a South Lanarkshire rugby union club who compete in the West Division Three of the Scottish Rugby Union leagues. They are currently expanding their Senior and Junior rugby set-ups.[1]
| Full name | Clydesdale Rugby Union Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union | ||
| Founded | 1977 | ||
| Location | Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | ||
| Region | South Lanarkshire | ||
| Ground(s) | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park, Stonehouse | ||
| President |  Larry Walker | ||
| Coach(es) | David Deuchar | ||
| Captain(s) | Adam Deuchar | ||
| League(s) | West Division Three | ||
| 2019–10 | West Non-League, promoted | ||
| |||
Formation
editThe rugby club was formed in 1977 as a rugby team of the HMRC Centre 1 in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire.[2]
Move to Hamilton
editThe club then moved to Hamilton, South Lanarkshire in 1980. It changed its name to Clydesdale RFC and played its home matches in Strathclyde Park. It joined Glasgow District in season 1981–82.[2]
Move to Larkhall
editDue to the Strathclyde Park redevelopment work in the 1990s the club relocated to Larkhall and played their home fixtures at Hareleeshill Sports Barn.[2]
Move to Stonehouse
editThe club is now based in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire. They play at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park.[3]
Clydesdale Sevens
editThe club run the Clydesdale Sevens tournament.[4]
Honours
editGlasgow District Division 2.
Champions 1986–1987
The club went undefeated for a period of two years from October 1985 to October 1987.[2]
BT West Division 4.
Champions 2008-2009
Runners-Up 2014-2015
Dumbarton Sevens
Winners: 1988[5]
Committee
edit- As of 21 June 2021.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Larry Walker |
| Secretary | Jacqui Hayton |
| Fixtures Secretary | Craig Wilson |
| Treasurer | Gordon Bennie |
| Interim Head Coach | David Deuchar |
| Captain | Adam Deuchar |
| Vice Captain | Darren Hayton |
| Social Convener | Matt Duffy |
| Child Protection Officer | Ryan Bennett |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Fixtures & Results".
- ^ a b c d McEwan's Rugby Record 1988-89
- ^ "Contact".
- ^ "Clydesdale Sevens". 7 June 2019.
- ^ "The Glasgow Herald - Google News Archive Search".