North Berwick RFC

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North Berwick RFC
Full nameNorth Berwick Rugby Football Club
Location North Berwick, Scotland
Ground(s)Recreation Park, North Berwick
League(s) East Division 2
2019–20 East Division 2
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North Berwick RFC is a rugby union club based in North Berwick, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in East Division 2.

Contents

History

The club was founded in 1952. [1]

Harvey Elms, the Scotland 7s international player stated: [2]

Rugby means a lot to the town. A lot of people are passionate about it. I have very fond memories of growing up playing rugby there. The commitment from the volunteers to coach the kids was very important. It is a place that is recognised for developing players.I have great memories of the North Berwick Sevens, I played in my last year of school and we managed to win it, I remember Lewis Carmichael and I both got the opportunity to play.

Sides

The club runs a 1st XV, a 2nd XV and an over 35s side. [1]

Sevens tournament

The club runs the North Berwick Sevens. They compete for the Stewart Cup. [3]

Their first Sevens tournament was held in 1960. [1]

Honours

Men's

Notable former players

Men

Edinburgh Rugby

The following former North Berwick RFC players have represented Edinburgh Rugby. [8]

Scotland

The following former North Berwick RFC players have represented Scotland.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Active East Lothian | North Berwick Rugby Club". www.activeeastlothian.co.uk.
  2. April 2019, Gary Heatly Thursday 18. "Rugby means a lot to the town - We explore North Berwick's role in producing rugby stars". Talking Rugby Union.
  3. 1 2 "North Berwick Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  4. "Edinburgh District Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  5. "Currie Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  6. "Old Augustinians Sevens". 29 July 2022.
  7. "Penicuik Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  8. "The North Berwick Connection". Edinburgh Rugby.