Clydesdale RFC (South Lanarkshire)

Clydesdale RFC are a South Lanarkshire rugby union club who compete in the West Division Three of the Scottish Rugby Union leagues. They are currently expanding their Senior and Junior rugby set-ups.[1]

Clydesdale
Full nameClydesdale Rugby Union Football Club
UnionScottish Rugby Union
Founded1977
LocationStonehouse, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
RegionSouth Lanarkshire
Ground(s)Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park, Stonehouse
PresidentScotland Larry Walker
Coach(es)Scotland David Deuchar
Captain(s)Scotland Adam Deuchar
League(s)West Division Three
2019–10West Non-League, promoted
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2nd kit

Formation

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The rugby club was formed in 1977 as a rugby team of the HMRC Centre 1 in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire.[2]

Move to Hamilton

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The club then moved to Hamilton, South Lanarkshire in 1980. It changed its name to Clydesdale RFC and played its home matches in Strathclyde Park. It joined Glasgow District in season 1981–82.[2]

Move to Larkhall

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Due to the Strathclyde Park redevelopment work in the 1990s the club relocated to Larkhall and played their home fixtures at Hareleeshill Sports Barn.[2]

Move to Stonehouse

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The club is now based in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire. They play at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park.[3]

Clydesdale Sevens

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The club run the Clydesdale Sevens tournament.[4]

Honours

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Glasgow District Division 2.

Champions 1986–1987

The club went undefeated for a period of two years from October 1985 to October 1987.[2]

BT West Division 4.

Champions 2008-2009

Runners-Up 2014-2015

Dumbarton Sevens

Winners: 1988[5]

Committee

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As of 21 June 2021.
Position Name
President Larry Walker
Secretary Jacqui Hayton
Fixtures Secretary Craig Wilson
Treasurer Gordon Bennie
Interim Head Coach David Deuchar
Captain Adam Deuchar
Vice Captain Darren Hayton
Social Convener Matt Duffy
Child Protection Officer Ryan Bennett
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References

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  1. ^ "Fixtures & Results".
  2. ^ a b c d McEwan's Rugby Record 1988-89
  3. ^ "Contact".
  4. ^ "Clydesdale Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  5. ^ "The Glasgow Herald - Google News Archive Search".