Liberton RFC

Liberton RFC is a rugby union club based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in East Division 3, the Women's team currently plays in Scottish Womens Midlands & East One.

Liberton RFC
Full nameLiberton Rugby Football Club
Founded1963
LocationEdinburgh, Scotland
Ground(s)Double Hedges Park
League(s) Men:  East Division 3
 Women:  Scottish Womens Midlands & East One
2019–20 Men:  East Division 3
 Women:  Scottish Womens Midlands & East One
Team kit
Official website
www.libertonrfc.com

History

The club was formed in 1963 by former pupils of Liberton High School in Edinburgh.[1]

In 2016, the club formed a women's side.[1]

Sides

The club runs a men's and women's side. Both train on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7pm to 8.30pm. Men's matches are played on a Saturday, Women's matches are played on a Sunday.

During coronavirus restrictions training will be limited to Tuesdays only.

Honours

Mens

  • Edinburgh and District league[1]
    • Champions (1): 1974-75
  • Edinburgh Northern Sevens[2]
    • Champions (6): 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975
  • I.C.I. Sevens[3]
    • Champions (1): 1971

Notable former players

Scotland

The following former Liberton RFC players have represented Scotland.

References

  1. "About". Liberton FP RFC.
  2. "Edinburgh Northern Sevens". June 7, 2019.
  3. "I.C.I. Sevens". June 27, 2019.
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