Strathmore RFC facts for kids
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union | |
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| Founded | 1933 | |
| Location | Forfar, Scotland | |
| Ground(s) | Inchmacoble Park | |
| League(s) | Men: Scottish National League Division Three Women: Scottish Womens Midlands & East One |
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| 2019–20 | Men: Scottish National League Division Three, 7th of 12 Women: Scottish Womens Midlands & East One |
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Strathmore RFC is a rugby union club located in Forfar, Scotland. A rugby union club is a group of teams that play a specific type of rugby game. The club started way back in 1933.
The men's team and the women's team both play in different leagues in Scotland. They play their home games at a place called Inchmacoble Park. Strathmore RFC also has a rugby league team, which is another type of rugby, known as the Strathmore Silverbacks.
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Junior Rugby Teams
Strathmore RFC cares about young players! The club has a special section just for kids and teenagers. This junior team is called the Strathmore Sharks. They help young players learn the game and develop their skills.
Strathmore Sevens Tournament
The club also hosts a fun event called the Strathmore Sevens tournament. Rugby Sevens is a faster version of rugby union. Instead of 15 players per team, there are only seven. This makes the game very exciting and quick!
Club Achievements
Strathmore RFC has won several championships over the years. These wins show how hard the teams have worked and how good they are!
- National League 4
- Champions (1): 2024
- Midlands League
- Champions (1): 1978
- Caledonia League Division One
- Champions (4): 2007, 2008, 2011, 2019
Famous Players
Some players from Strathmore RFC have gone on to play for their country. This means they were chosen to represent Scotland in international games!
Women Players
Suzy Newton: She played for the Scottish national team.
Men Players
- Murray Mitchell: He played for the Scotland Rugby League team.
