Lenzie RFC
| Full name | Lenzie Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Location | Lenzie, Scotland |
| Ground(s) | Viewfield |
| League(s) | West Division One |
| 2019–20 | West Division Two, 5th of 10 |
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.
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
References
- ^ a b "Information - Lenzie Rugby Club". www.pitchero.com.
- ^ "Contact - Lenzie Rugby Club". www.pitchero.com.
- ^ a b c "Lenzie are Scottish Rugby Union's Club of the Month". www.kirkintilloch-herald.co.uk. 17 March 2019.
- ^ "Teams - Lenzie Rugby Club". www.pitchero.com.
- ^ "Lenzie Sevens". 9 June 2019.
- ^ "St. Mungos Sevens". 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Dumfries Sevens". 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Lanarkshire Sevens". 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Helensburgh Sevens". 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Hillfoots Sevens". 7 June 2019.
- ^ "Stirling Sevens". 7 June 2019.