Bletchley RUFC

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Bletchley RUFC
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Full nameBletchley Rugby Union Football Club
Union Buckinghamshire RFU / East Midlands RFU
Location Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
Ground(s)Manor Fields
League(s) Berks/Bucks & Oxon Premier
2019–207th
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Bletchley Rugby Union Club is an English rugby union club from Milton Keynes who play at Manor Fields. They routinely put out three Senior XVs, a ladies side and a Vets side. The 1st XV play in Berks/Bucks & Oxon Premier and the 2nd XVs in the Berks/Bucks & Oxon 2 North table. The 3rd XV and Vets side play ad hoc friendly local fixtures. Bletchley Ladies is a developing team which is intending to enter the RFUW leagues in the 2011 season.

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In addition to the 120+ adult section, the club has a Youth (U7s to U17s) set-up with over 200 members. In the 2005/06 season the club's U17 squad were Buckinghamshire County Cup champions, and finalists in the South West Division Bowl. The playing activities at Bletchley are supported by a large number of volunteers, including the 50+ Vice-Presidents of whom many are ex-players. Bletchley celebrated its 60th anniversary during the 2007/08 season.

History

In 2003 Bletchley RUFC were the first sports organisation in Milton Keynes/North Bucks to gain the Rugby Football Union 'Seal of Approval' and Sport England Clubmark.[ citation needed ] In 2006 the club gained Stage 2 accreditation from the same bodies.[ citation needed ]

Club honours

1st Team:

2nd Team:

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