Lenzie RFC explained

Teamname:	Lenzie RFC
Fullname:	Lenzie Rugby Football Club
Countryflag:	Scotland
Ground:	Viewfield

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]

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

Glasgow Warriors

The following former Lenzie players went on to represent Glasgow Warriors.

Andrew Garry

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
• Glasgow Warriors Community Club of the Season
  • Champions: 2018-19

Notes and References

1. Web site: Information - Lenzie Rugby Club. www.pitchero.com.
2. Web site: Contact - Lenzie Rugby Club. www.pitchero.com.
3. Web site: Lenzie are Scottish Rugby Union's Club of the Month. www.kirkintilloch-herald.co.uk. 17 March 2019 .
4. Web site: Teams - Lenzie Rugby Club. www.pitchero.com.
5. Web site: Lenzie Sevens. June 9, 2019.
6. Web site: St. Mungos Sevens. June 10, 2019.
7. Web site: Dumfries Sevens. June 10, 2019.
8. Web site: Lanarkshire Sevens. June 10, 2019.
9. Web site: Helensburgh Sevens. June 10, 2019.
10. Web site: Hillfoots Sevens. June 7, 2019.
11. Web site: Stirling Sevens. June 7, 2019.