Lanark RFC is a rugby union side based in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.[1] The club was founded in 1936.[2]
| Full name | Lanark Rugby Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union | |
| Founded | 1936 | |
| Location | Lanark, Scotland | |
| Ground(s) | The Racecourse | |
| League(s) | West Division Three | |
| 2019–20 | West Division Three, 5th in Conf 2 | |
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History edit
The club operate a 1st XV and a youth section for boys and girls.[3] The youth teams are known as the Lanark Eagles.[4]
Four of Lanark's youth team were invited to join the Scottish Rugby Academy.[5]
The infield of the old Lanark Racecourse now hosts Lanark's rugby pitches.[6]
The club secured its first league title in 75 years when it won the West Division 3 championship in 2011.[7]
The club was removed from the West Division 3 league near the end of season 2017–18; but they are back in the league for season 2019–20. The temporary removal was due to not fulfilling five fixtures due to player shortages.[2]
The club now state that they are much better off with players; with numbers over 30 attending training.[8]
Honours edit
References edit
- ^ "Lanark Rugby Club (@LanarkRugby) | Twitter". twitter.com.
- ^ a b "Lanark Rugby Club removed from league after failing to fulfil five fixtures". www.carlukegazette.co.uk.
- ^ "Lanark Rugby Club : Rugby team in Lanark, Lanarkshire". www.playerwanted.co.uk.
- ^ "Lanark Eagles". www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Exciting times ahead for Lanark Rugby Club". www.carlukegazette.co.uk.
- ^ "The Lanark Silver Bell > Betfair Community > Horse Racing". community.betfair.com.
- ^ McGilvray, Andy (March 30, 2011). "Lanark Rugby Club have win first title in 75-year history". dailyrecord.
- ^ "Rugby's historic Calcutta Cup coming to Lanark Racecourse this Saturday". www.carlukegazette.co.uk. 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Lanarkshire Sevens". June 10, 2019.
- ^ "Irvine Sevens". June 11, 2019.
- ^ Insurance, Kwik Fit. "Lanark Rugby Club Secure Kwik-Fit Insurance Funding". www.prnewswire.com (Press release).