Deeside RFC is a rugby union club based in Banchory, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in Caledonia North 2.
| Full name | Deeside Rugby Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 | |
| Location | Banchory, Scotland | |
| Ground(s) | Woodend Playing Fields | |
| President | Bruce Strachan | |
| Coach(es) | Alan Williams | |
| Captain(s) | Andy Wilson | |
| League(s) | Caledonia North 2 | |
| 2022-23 | Caledonia North 3, 5th of 12 | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
History edit
The club began as Aboyne RFC; but they moved to Banchory in 2011, when 4 new rugby pitches were built.[1] The Deeside name was then adopted to reflect the new catchment area.[2]
The club installed new floodlights in 2014.[3]
The club became a registered charity in February 2017.[4] They have the Scottish Charity Number: SCO47171.[5]
It applied to the council to build a clubhouse in 2019.[6]
Sides edit
The club takes in Primary 1 to adults, and has around 500 players attending in all ages, male and female.[7]
Sevens tournament edit
The club runs the Deeside Sevens. It is one leg of the 'Kings of the North' tournament.[8]
Honours edit
Men's edit
References edit
- ^ "Woodend - Allotments & Arts | Scottish Land & Estates". www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk.
- ^ "The Clubhouse". Virgin Money Giving.
- ^ "Deeside Rugby Club light up with future in mind" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Deeside RFC on LinkedIn
- ^ "DEESIDE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
- ^ Proctor, David. "North-east rugby club submits plans for clubhouse".
- ^ "Deeside Rugby Club". Leys Estate.
- ^ "Deeside Sevens". June 16, 2019.
- ^ "Caledonia North 4". June 11, 2023.
- ^ "Banff Sevens". June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Garioch Sevens". June 7, 2019.