Birkmyre RFC

Birkmyre RFC is a rugby union side based in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde, Scotland.[1] The club was founded in 1976.[2] They play their home games at Birkmyre Park in Kilmacolm.[3]

Birkmyre RFC
Full nameBirkmyre Rugby Football Club
UnionScottish Rugby Union
Founded1976 (1976)
LocationKilmacolm, Scotland
Ground(s)Birkmyre Park
Coach(es)Andrew Lang
Captain(s)Michael Degnan
League(s)West Division Three
2018–19West Division Three, 4th of 9

History

The club has a large focus on attracting youth members with currently 250 junior players registered at the club.[4] Glasgow Warriors players have help train Birkmyre RFC juniors in the past.[5]

The club received the SRU's prestigious Team of the Month award in 2010; and the club president received it at Murrayfield in front of a sell-out crowd there to watch Scotland play South Africa. Birkmyre was only the second Western region club to receive that honour in its existence. The club received the award for a number of points:- its excellent disciplinary record; installing floodlights; new gym and training facilities; community work; sponsorship of local events; midi and mini sections; and its development of youth teams.[6]

Work has been undertaken to increase the drainage at the rugby pitches at Birkmyre Park.[7][8] This has cost £400,000.[9]

Notable former players

  • Stephen Speirs - victim of the Bali Bombing in 2002.[10]

Honours

  • Clydesdale Sevens
  • Strathendrick Sevens

References

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