Arncliffe scots

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Arncliffe Scots
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Club information
Full nameArncliffe Scots Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)Scots
Colours  Black
  Red
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Founded1926
Current details
Ground(s)
  • Cahill Park
Competition St George District Junior Rugby League Sydney Combined Competition

The Arncliffe Scots are an Australian rugby league football club based in Arncliffe, New South Wales. [1] They compete in the St George Junior Rugby League and Sydney Combined Competition for older grades. Arncliffe Scots were founded in 1926 and have a rich history. Arncliffe Scots hold the record for the most senior championships won by a club with 16 championship wins. [2] The club has also been successful in producing players that have gone on to play in the National Rugby League competition. So far, the club has produced 29 first grade players who have gone on to play for St. George, four Australian international players and six New South Wales players. In 2016, the Arncliffe Scots celebrated their 90th season. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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References

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  2. "Club History - Arncliffe Scots - SportsTG". websites.sportstg.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017.
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