Stornoway RFC

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Stornoway RFC
Union Scottish Rugby Union
Founded1952;71 years ago (1952)
Location Stornoway, Scotland
Ground(s)Bayhead
League(s) Caledonia North Three
2019–20 Caledonia North Three, 5th of 7
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Stornoway RFC is a rugby union club based in Stornoway, Scotland. The men's side currently compete in Caledonia North Three. [1] The club play their home matches at Bayhead Park.

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History

The club was founded in 1952 by the Scotland international player Bob Bruce - who moved to the town - and a Stornoway engineer John Morrison. [2]

Women's side

The club run also run a women's side. [3]

Notable players

Men

Scotland international players

  • Flag of Scotland.svg Bob Bruce [2]

Honours

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References

  1. "Competition". Scottish Rugby Union.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Information - Stornoway RFC". www.pitchero.com.
  3. Magazine, SCRUM (24 April 2018). "What a great story, 13 months after setting up a Facebook group, @StornowayRFC Women played their first ever match this month - brilliant work! https://bit.ly/2HM0zvf #KeepItSCRUMpic.twitter.com/qpUBVfa7yj".{{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)