Lenzie RFC
Lenzie RFC is a rugby union side based in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The club was founded in 1898.[1] They play their home games at Viewfield.[2]
| Full name | Lenzie Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Location | Lenzie, Scotland |
| Ground(s) | Viewfield |
| League(s) | West Division One |
| 2018–19 | West Division Two, 1st of 11 (promoted) |
History
The opening match of Lenzie RFC was reputed to be against the crew of HMS Benbow in 1898.[1]
The club won the SRU's Scotland's team of the month competition in March 2019.[3]
They won the Tennents West Division 2 in season 2018–19.[3]
As well as a 1st and 2nd Men's XV, the club also run Junior sides for boys and girls and a Women's XV.[3][4]
Notable former players
Lenzie Sevens
Lenzie play host to the Lenzie Sevens tournament. The tournament has run since 1969.[5]
Honours
- Lenzie Sevens
- Champions: 1970, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1995
- St. Mungos Sevens
- Champions: 1980, 1983[6]
- Dumfries Sevens
- Champions: 1981[7]
- Lanarkshire Sevens
- Champions: 1977, 1979[8]
- Helensburgh Sevens
- Champions: 1977, 1979, 1981[9]
- Hillfoots Sevens
- Champions: 1989[10]
- Stirling Sevens
- Champions: 1954, 1959[11]
- West Division 2
- Champions: 2019
References
- "Information - Lenzie Rugby Club". www.pitchero.com.
- "Contact - Lenzie Rugby Club". www.pitchero.com.
- "Lenzie are Scottish Rugby Union's Club of the Month". www.kirkintilloch-herald.co.uk.
- "Teams - Lenzie Rugby Club". www.pitchero.com.
- "Lenzie Sevens". June 9, 2019.
- "St. Mungos Sevens". June 10, 2019.
- "Dumfries Sevens". June 10, 2019.
- "Lanarkshire Sevens". June 10, 2019.
- "Helensburgh Sevens". June 10, 2019.
- "Hillfoots Sevens". June 7, 2019.
- "Stirling Sevens". June 7, 2019.
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