North Berwick RFC

North Berwick RFC
Full nameNorth Berwick Rugby Football Club
LocationNorth Berwick, Scotland
Ground(s)Recreation Park, North Berwick
League(s)East Division 2
2019–20East Division 2
Team kit
Official website
www.pitchero.com/clubs/northberwick/

North Berwick RFC is a rugby union club based in North Berwick, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in East Division 2.

History

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The club was founded in 1952.[1]

Harvey Elms, the Scotland 7s international player stated:[2]

Rugby means a lot to the town. A lot of people are passionate about it. I have very fond memories of growing up playing rugby there. The commitment from the volunteers to coach the kids was very important. It is a place that is recognised for developing players.I have great memories of the North Berwick Sevens, I played in my last year of school and we managed to win it, I remember Lewis Carmichael and I both got the opportunity to play.

Sides

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The club runs a 1st XV, a 2nd XV and an over 35s side.[1]

Sevens tournament

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The club runs the North Berwick Sevens. They compete for the Stewart Cup.[3]

Their first Sevens tournament was held in 1960.[1]

Honours

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Men's

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  • North Berwick Sevens[3]
    • Champions (7):1973, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1997, 2013, 2016
  • Edinburgh District Sevens[4]
    • Champions (2): 1977, 1979
  • Currie Sevens[5]
    • Champions (1): 1981
  • Old Augustinians Sevens[6]
    • Champions: 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
  • Penicuik Sevens[7]
    • Champions: 2003, 2009

Notable former players

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Men

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Edinburgh Rugby

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The following former North Berwick RFC players have represented Edinburgh Rugby.[8]

Scotland

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The following former North Berwick RFC players have represented Scotland.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Active East Lothian | North Berwick Rugby Club". www.activeeastlothian.co.uk.
  2. ^ April 2019, Gary Heatly Thursday 18. "Rugby means a lot to the town - We explore North Berwick's role in producing rugby stars". Talking Rugby Union.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b "North Berwick Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Edinburgh District Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Currie Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Old Augustinians Sevens". 29 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Penicuik Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  8. ^ "The North Berwick Connection". Edinburgh Rugby.