Waysiders Drumpellier is a rugby union side based in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The club was founded in 1993 by the merger of Waysiders RFC and Drumpellier RFC. They play their home games at Langloan in Coatbridge.[1]
| Full name | Waysiders Drumpellier Rugby Football Club | |
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| Union | Scottish Rugby Union | |
| Founded | 1993 | |
| Location | Coatbridge, Scotland | |
| Ground(s) | Langloan | |
| League(s) | West Division Two | |
| 2019–20 | West Division Three, 8th of 10 | |
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History edit
Waysiders Drumpellier was born in 1993 for the 1993–94 season. It was a merger of two sides:- Waysiders RFC of Airdrie; and Drumpellier of Coatbridge.
The merger made Waysiders Drumpellier the rugby club with the largest school catchment area in Scotland; featuring 7 Secondary Schools and 52 Primary Schools.[2]
The club run a 1st and 2nd XV as well as girls and boys sides.[3][4][5] They also plan a rugby academy.[6] The club had a women's side; it fell away, though the club is keen to re-instate this.[7] However former Waysider Drumpellier players Tanya Griffiths, Emma Waugh, Heather Law, Lauren Miller and Jennifer Miller have all went on to represent Scotland.[8]
The club recently secured over £108,000 in funding from the SRU and Sport Scotland for new changing rooms to allow for boys, girls, men and women.[7][9] They have also received funding from Ross and Liddell's Community Bursary Scheme.[10]
Waysiders Drumpellier Sevens edit
The club runs the Waysiders Drumpellier Sevens. The tournament started in 1994.[11] Before this Drumpellier RFC ran the Drumpellier Sevens until 1993.[12]
Notable former players edit
Men edit
Scotland 'A' edit
The following former Waysiders Drumpellier players represented Scotland 'A'.
Glasgow Warriors edit
The following former Waysiders Drumpellier players represented Glasgow Warriors.
Women edit
Scotland edit
The following former Waysiders Drumpellier players represented Scotland.
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Honours edit
- West Division 3
- Champions: 2018-19
- McLaren HSFP Sevens
- Champions: 1996[15]
References edit
- ^ "Contact - Waysiders / Drumpellier RFC (WDRFC)". www.pitchero.com.
- ^ "Information - Waysiders / Drumpellier RFC (WDRFC)". www.pitchero.com.
- ^ Miller, Jen (1 March 2019). "Fantastic to see you get a 2nd XV out ! #GrowTheGame #GNRugby https://twitter.com/WDRFC1/status/1101752567003004929 …".
- ^ "Congratulations to the fantastic @WDRFC1 U15's Girls who emerged victorious from Sunday's fixture against The Kelpies. They're nicknamed 'The Wolves' for a reason! We're delighted to support community clubs in the local area. What do you think about their new strips? pic.twitter.com/Pr90vGxF2J". 9 May 2019.
- ^ Miller, Jen (2 May 2019). "What a fantastic turnout @WDRFC1 @Tartan_Touch hub this evening. We think the head count was over 100! Looking forward to next week ! Remember to register! #simplesocialrugby #GNRugby #ageforeveryone pic.twitter.com/HSoW9cktIE".
- ^ Lanarkshire, What's On. "Waysiders Drumpellier RFC, Coatbridge". What's On Lanarkshire.
- ^ a b Barnes, David (22 March 2019). "Roving Reporter: Waysiders/Drumpellier plan to shake 'sleeping giant' status". The Offside Line.
- ^ "Club of the week; Rugby. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com.
- ^ "The Clubhouse, Drumpellier". Crowdfunder UK.
- ^ "Waysiders Drumpellier Rugby Club | Ross & Liddell". ross-liddell.com.
- ^ "Waysiders Drumpellier Sevens". 7 August 2019.
- ^ "Drumpellier Sevens". 7 June 2019.
- ^ "Maxton selects mixture of youth and experience to face Ireland". Scottish Rugby Union.
- ^ a b "Double Loss For Scotland Women". Scottish Rugby Union.
- ^ "McLaren HSFP Sevens". 29 June 2019.