North Berwick RFC explained

Teamname:North Berwick RFC
Fullname:North Berwick Rugby Football Club
Ground:Recreation Park, North Berwick
Url:https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/northberwick/
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North Berwick RFC is a rugby union club based in North Berwick, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in .

History

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

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

Sevens tournament

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

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

Honours

Men's

Notable former players

Men

Edinburgh Rugby

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

Scotland

The following former North Berwick RFC players have represented Scotland.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Active East Lothian | North Berwick Rugby Club. www.activeeastlothian.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Rugby means a lot to the town - We explore North Berwick's role in producing rugby stars. Gary Heatly Thursday 18. April 2019. Talking Rugby Union.
  3. Web site: North Berwick Sevens. June 7, 2019.
  4. Web site: Edinburgh District Sevens. June 7, 2019.
  5. Web site: Currie Sevens. 7 June 2019.
  6. Web site: Old Augustinians Sevens. 29 July 2022.
  7. Web site: Penicuik Sevens. 7 June 2019.
  8. Web site: The North Berwick Connection. Edinburgh Rugby.