Stornoway RFC is a rugby union club based in Stornoway, Scotland. The men's side currently compete in Caledonia North Three.[1] The club play their home matches at Bayhead Park.

Stornoway RFC
UnionScottish Rugby Union
Founded1952; 72 years ago (1952)
LocationStornoway, Scotland
Ground(s)Bayhead
League(s)Caledonia North Three
2019–20Caledonia North Three, 5th of 7
Team kit

History

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The club was founded in 1952 by the Scotland international player Bob Bruce - who moved to the town - and a Stornoway engineer John Morrison.[2]

Women's side

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The club run also run a women's side.[3]

Notable players

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Scotland international players

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Honours

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  • Brin Cup
    • Champions (2): 1990, 1997[2]
  • Highland District League
    • Champions (5); 5 times between 1996 and 2001[2]
  • Highland District League Cup
    • Champions (1): 2001

References

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  1. ^ "Competition". Scottish Rugby Union.
  2. ^ a b c d "Information - Stornoway RFC". www.pitchero.com.
  3. ^ Magazine, SCRUM [@SCRUMMAGAZINE] (24 April 2018). "What a great story, 13 months after setting up a Facebook group, @StornowayRFC Women played their first ever match this month - brilliant work! #KeepItSCRUM" (Tweet) – via Twitter.