Allan Glen's RFC

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Allan Glen's RFC
Full nameAllan Glen's Rugby Football Club
Union Scottish Rugby Union
Location Bishopbriggs, Scotland
Ground(s)The Bearyards
League(s) Scottish National League Division Three
2021–22 West Division One, 1st of 10

Allan Glen's RFC is a rugby union side based in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. There are sections for male and female players and junior rugby. The men's First XV plays in the Scottish National League Division Three [2023/24]

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History

Allan Glen's RFC was the rugby club connected with Allan Glen's School. The school closed in 1989 but the rugby club continues, and plays its home games at the Bearyards playing fields in Bishopbriggs, which are owned by the Allan Glen's School Club. The rugby club now runs a 1st and 2nd XV and various youth sides. [1]

Allan Glen's Sevens

The club run the Allan Glen's Sevens. [2] The tournament began in 1975. Sides play for the Sir Andrew McCance Cup.

Notable former players

Men

Glasgow Warriors

The following former Allan Glen's players represented Glasgow Warriors.

Scotland

The following former Allan Glen's players represented Scotland.

Honours

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References

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  2. "Allan Glen's Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  3. "Congratulations to Al Kellock - News - Allan Glens Rugby Club". www.pitchero.com.
  4. "Glasgow University Sevens". 7 June 2019.
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