Boroughmuir RFC
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Boroughmuir RFC is a rugby union
football club in the Scottish Rugby Union
. Founded in 1919 and admitted to the SRU in 1939, it was originally restricted to former pupils of Boroughmuir High School
. The badge is derived from Boroughmuir High School and they acquired it in 1913. Although it has lost that direct connection, the home ground and navyblue/emerald colours are unchanged. The jersey pattern was changed to distinguish the modern club from the school, which continues to use the traditional single emerald hoop pattern. The club's home ground is Meggetland, in southwest Edinburgh
and the club plays in the Premiership Division One. The club won the Scottish unofficial club rugby championship in the 1954-55 season. Recent honours include Premiership champions in 2002-2003 and 2007-2008, cup winners in 2000, 2001 and 2005 (making history by becoming the first team to win the trophy 'back to back', and then the first team to win it three times) and Melrose Sevens
winners in 2002.
The club's ground (Meggetland) has recently undergone major development to turn it into one of the premier facilities in Scottish rugby. A new stand and clubhouse were built, along with new pitches for the 2nd and 3rd XV, an international standard all-weather hockey pitch and five-a-side football pitches.
The club currently has an excellent set of coaching staff and a very talented set of players.
With regards to the 1st xv and 2nd xv, the players are all of high standards.
Current well known players include;
Greig Scott, Second row ex Scotland under 19's player
Nick Faser, Prop current Scotland under 20's player
Harry Leonard, Stand Off Current Scotland under 20's player
Robin Hislop, Prop Current Scotland under 20's player
Current Head Coaches;
1st XV Fergus Pringle, former Edinburgh Gunners and Scotland 'A' player and represented South Africa at under 21s.
2nd XV David Officer , former Harlequins and Scotland 'A' player
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
football club in the Scottish Rugby Union
Scottish Rugby Union
The Scottish Rugby Union is the governing body of rugby union in Scotland. It is the second oldest Rugby Union, having been founded in 1873, as the Scottish Football Union.-History:...
. Founded in 1919 and admitted to the SRU in 1939, it was originally restricted to former pupils of Boroughmuir High School
Boroughmuir High School
Boroughmuir High School is a non-denominational secondary school in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was founded in 1904, and moved to its current site near the city centre in 1913. Its catchment area is in the south side of the city...
. The badge is derived from Boroughmuir High School and they acquired it in 1913. Although it has lost that direct connection, the home ground and navyblue/emerald colours are unchanged. The jersey pattern was changed to distinguish the modern club from the school, which continues to use the traditional single emerald hoop pattern. The club's home ground is Meggetland, in southwest Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
and the club plays in the Premiership Division One. The club won the Scottish unofficial club rugby championship in the 1954-55 season. Recent honours include Premiership champions in 2002-2003 and 2007-2008, cup winners in 2000, 2001 and 2005 (making history by becoming the first team to win the trophy 'back to back', and then the first team to win it three times) and Melrose Sevens
Melrose Sevens
Melrose Sevens is an annual rugby sevens event held by Melrose Rugby Club, in Melrose, Scotland. It is the oldest rugby sevens competition dating from 1883, when the tournament was suggested by former Melrose player Ned Haig....
winners in 2002.
The club's ground (Meggetland) has recently undergone major development to turn it into one of the premier facilities in Scottish rugby. A new stand and clubhouse were built, along with new pitches for the 2nd and 3rd XV, an international standard all-weather hockey pitch and five-a-side football pitches.
See also
Famous players associated with Boroughmuir RFC:- Kenny Ross, the first capped Boroughmuir player, 10 scottish caps 1961-63
- Sean LineenSean LineenSean Lineen is a Scottish rugby player, originally from New Zealand. He has been awarded the freedom of the city of Edinburgh.-Early life:Lineen was born on December 25, 1961, in Auckland. He is the son of rugby player Terry Lineen....
, the original kilted Kiwi and former Boroughmuir coach - Iain PaxtonIain PaxtonIain Angus McLeod Paxton is a Scottish rugby union player who won 36 caps at number eight and lock between 1981 and 1988, scoring a total of five tries. He made his debut against New Zealand All Blacks on the 1981 tour and later that year he helped Scotland to a memorable 24-15 win over Australia...
, British Lions forward and former Boroughmuir coach - Derek StarkDerek StarkDerek Stark is a Scottish former footballer who played as a defender. Stark spent his whole career with Dundee United before retiring in 1984 due to injury. Stark, who played part-time for most of his time, considered quitting football in 1982 to join the police but remained at Tannadice to go...
, Scotland winger - Mike BlairMike BlairMichael Robert Leighton Blair is a Scottish rugby union footballer.He plays professional rugby union as scrum-half for Edinburgh Rugby and represents Scotland.He attended the Edinburgh Academy....
, British Lions and Scotland scrum half - Chris CusiterChris CusiterChristopher Peter Cusiter is a Scottish rugby union player who plays at scrum-half. Cusiter played for the British and Irish Lions in their 2005 tour of New Zealand. Originally from Aberdeen, where he attended Robert Gordon's College, he now plays for Glasgow Warriors. He left the Border Reivers...
, British Lions and Scotland scrum half - Tom PalmerTom Palmer (rugby player)Tom Palmer is an English rugby union footballer. He is a lock for Stade Français in the Top 14.-Early career:...
, Stade Francais and England lock - Peter Wright, British Lions and Scotland prop
- Bruce HayBruce HayBruce Hamilton Hay was a Scottish international rugby union player.-Background:Hay was born in Edinburgh and educated at Liberton High School. From there he went on to work as an engineer for the National Coal Board...
, British Lions and Scotland - Alasdair StrokoschAlasdair StrokoschAlasdair Strokosch is a Scottish rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby. He plays as a flanker.Strokosch started his professional career with Edinburgh Rugby...
Scotland flanker - Norrie RowanNorrie RowanNorman "Norrie" Rowan is a Scottish international rugby union player, from Edinburgh, who played for .He played for Boroughmuir RFC, and was also nominated for Rugby Worlds "Unsung Hero" award in 1989 - he was the only Scot to be given an award in that year, after playing in all Five Nations...
, Scotland
The club currently has an excellent set of coaching staff and a very talented set of players.
With regards to the 1st xv and 2nd xv, the players are all of high standards.
Current well known players include;
Greig Scott, Second row ex Scotland under 19's player
Nick Faser, Prop current Scotland under 20's player
Harry Leonard, Stand Off Current Scotland under 20's player
Robin Hislop, Prop Current Scotland under 20's player
Current Head Coaches;
1st XV Fergus Pringle, former Edinburgh Gunners and Scotland 'A' player and represented South Africa at under 21s.
2nd XV David Officer , former Harlequins and Scotland 'A' player
External links
- Boroughmuir RFC website
- Debate goes on as new Meggetland opens doors Edinburgh Evening News, 10 November 2006.