Royal Wootton Bassett RFC explained

Teamname:Royal Wootton Bassett
Fullname:Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club
Location:Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England
Ground:Ballard's Ash Sports Ground[1]
Capacity:5,000
Url:https://www.rwbrfc.club
Season:2023–24
Position:1st (promoted to Regional 1 South West)

Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club located in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. The club operates four senior teams, two under-18s sides, girls rugby teams and a minis and junior section. The 1st XV plays at the sixth level of the English rugby union system, participating in Regional 1 South West, following promotion from Regional 2 Severn.

History

Royal Wootton Bassett wad formed in 1971 and when league rugby was introduced, the club was placed in 1987, they were placed in Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1. They stayed in that division until they gained their first promotion in 1993.[2]

In 2016, the club was promoted to South West 1 East.[3] They played in that division until the COVID-19 cancelled season in 2020, after which they were promoted to tier 5 as best runners-up.[4] They remained at that level for three seasons when they finished second from bottom in Regional 1 South Central,[5] resulting in relegation back to tier 6.

Honours

Royal Wootton Basset II XV

Royal Wootton Bassett III XV

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Royal Wottoon Bassett RFC . Royal Wottoon Bassett RFC . 31 May 2023.
  2. Book: Jones. Stephen. Griffiths. John. Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1993–94. 1993. Headline Book Publishing Ltd. London. 0-7472-7891-1. 157–160. 22nd.
  3. Web site: 2015–16 South-West Division. England Rugby. RFU. 1 May 2017.
  4. Web site: Men's level 5 - 7 leagues 2019–20. England Rugby. 25 April 2020.
  5. Web site: Regional 1 South Central . Rugby England . 13 July 2023.
  6. News: Royal Wootton Bassett clinch title with Chippenham victory. Gazette and Herald. George. Loughlin. 6 March 2024. 12 March 2024.
  7. Web site: 2014–15 South-West Division. England Rugby. RFU. 2 May 2017.
  8. Web site: 2015–16 South-West Division. England Rugby. RFU. 30 April 2016.