Stewartry RFC
Stewartry RFC is a rugby union side based in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.They field a Men's and Women's XV and 7 different youth sides.[1] They play their home games at Greenlaw.
| Full name | Stewartry Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Founded | 19th July 1970 |
| Location | Castle Douglas, Scotland |
| Ground(s) | Greenlaw |
| President | Robin Austin |
| Coach(es) | Sandy Currie |
| Captain(s) | John Picken |
| League(s) | West Division One |
| 2018–19 | West Division One, 7th of 12 |
| Official website | |
| www | |
History
The club was founded in 1970.[2]
The Women's XV are known as the Stewartry Sirens. They are very successful; having won the National Plate competition on three occasions.[3]
The Men's XV play against Annan RFC for the Chisholm Cup; the local derby match.[4][5]
Stewartry Sevens
The club run the Stewartry Sevens. The Sevens tournament was founded in 1972.[6]
Notable former players
Honours
Women
- National Plate
- Winners: 2014–15, 2016–17, 2018–19[3]
- Hannah Tulley Cup
- Winners: 2014–15
References
- "Stewartry Rugby Club (@StewartryRugby) | Twitter". twitter.com.
- Gillespie, Stuart (June 7, 2019). "Double awards delight for Stewartry". dailyrecord.
- Temlett, Stephen (May 6, 2019). "National Plate joy for Sirens". dailyrecord.
- "ANNAN TAKE THE CHISHOLM CUP HOME AFTER VICTORY BY ONE POINT". January 22, 2019.
- "Stewartry 22-23 Annan: Blacks miss out on Chisholm Cup". www.gallowaygazette.co.uk.
- "Stewartry Sevens". June 7, 2019.
- News, Galloway (March 7, 2019). "McDowall added to Scotland squad". dailyrecord.
- Club, Stewartry Rugby. "Club History".
- "Ardrossan Sevens". June 11, 2019.
- "Wigtownshire Sevens". June 7, 2019.
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