Shetland RFC explained

Teamname:Shetland RFC
Countryflag:Scotland
Ground:North Lochside

Shetland RFC is a rugby union club based in Lerwick, Scotland. The men's side currently competes in .[1] The women's side plays in the Tennent's Women's North League.[2]

History

The club was founded in 1878 and is one of the oldest clubs in the Shetland islands.[3] The club play at North Lochside.[4]

Women's side

Shetland RFC run a women's side,[5] alongside an U18s girls side.[6] Shetland RFC Women were 2019 Tennent's Women's North League champions.[7]

Sevens tournament

The club run an annual Sevens tournament.[8] Billed as the most northerly Sevens tournament in Britain, it is called the May Madness tournament. 2019's event will be on 25 May.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Competition. Scottish Rugby Union.
  2. Web site: StackPath. 2020-11-13. www.shetlandrugbyclub.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Shetland Rugby Club to appoint full-time development officer for sport in the isles. 18 October 2011.
  4. Web site: Shetland RFC May Madness 7's tournament - 24 May 2019. Shetland. RFC. Evensi.
  5. Web site: StackPath. 2020-11-13. www.shetlandrugbyclub.co.uk.
  6. Web site: StackPath. 2020-11-13. www.shetlandrugbyclub.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Tennent's Women's League Champions Crowned. 2020-11-13. Scottish Rugby Union. 3 December 2018 . en.
  8. Web site: Shetland Rugby Club on Instagram: "The schedule for this year's 7s tournament. It all kicks off with the BBQ and Beers from 6pm Friday night as well as mixed touch rugby for…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/shetlandrugby/2043101652445163356 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram.

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