Clydesdale RFC (Glasgow) facts for kids
| Full name | Clydesdale Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Ground(s) | Titwood Park |
Clydesdale RFC was a rugby union club from Glasgow, Scotland. It was active in the late 1800s and early 1900s. For a while in the 1880s, it was connected to the Clydesdale Cricket Club.
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How Clydesdale RFC Started
Clydesdale Rugby Football Club began in 1889. Before World War I (which started in 1914), it was one of the best rugby teams in Scotland for a few years. By 1906, the club was so popular that it had enough players to make four different teams!
Club Achievements and Trophies
Clydesdale RFC won several important competitions during its time. These wins are often called "honours" in sports.
- Scottish Unofficial Championship
- Champions (1): 1896 (They shared this title with two other teams: Jed-Forest and Watsonians.)
- Hawick Sevens
- Champions (1): 1908 (This was a win in a shorter, faster version of rugby called "sevens".)
- Melrose Sevens
- Runners-Up (1): 1907 (They came in second place in this famous sevens tournament.)
Famous Players from Clydesdale RFC
Many talented rugby players were part of Clydesdale RFC. Some even went on to play for Scotland!
Players for Scotland
The following players from Clydesdale RFC were chosen to play for the Scottish national team. This is a big honour for any rugby player.
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Players for Glasgow District
These players from Clydesdale RFC also played for the Glasgow District team. This team represented the Glasgow area in rugby matches against other districts.
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