Stewartry RFC

Stewartry RFC is a rugby union side based in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.They field a Men's and Women's XV and 7 different youth sides.[1] They play their home games at Greenlaw.

Stewartry RFC
Full nameStewartry Rugby Football Club
UnionScottish Rugby Union
Founded19th July 1970 (19th July 1970)
LocationCastle Douglas, Scotland
Ground(s)Greenlaw
PresidentRobin Austin
Coach(es)Sandy Currie
Captain(s)John Picken
League(s) Men:  West Division One
 Women:  Scottish Womens National One
2019–20 Men:  West Division One, 1st of 10
 Women:  Scottish Womens National One
Team kit
Official website
www.stewartryrugby.co.uk

History

There was a previous Stewartry rugby club, active in the 1920s. They played their last game in 1930.[2] They played at Kirkchrist Park.

The present club was founded in 1970.[3]

The Women's XV are known as the Stewartry Sirens. They are very successful; having won the National Plate competition on three occasions.[4]

The Men's XV play against Annan RFC for the Chisholm Cup; the local derby match.[5][6]

Stewartry born and bred Suzy Mckerlie-Hex amassed 13 caps for Scotland:-

Suzanne Mckerlie-Hex Scotland Women record: 13 caps.

2011: Sp(r) E(r) It(r) Ned(r) 2012: E(r) W 2013: E(r) It(r) I(r) W(r) F(r) FIRA[Ned Sw(r)]

Stewartry Sevens

The club run the Stewartry Sevens. The Sevens tournament was founded in 1972.[7]

Notable former players

Glasgow Warriors

The following former Stewartry players represented Glasgow Warriors.[8]

Scotland

The following former Stewartry players represented Scotland.[9]

Scotland

The following former Stewartry players represented Scotland.[9]

  • Scotland Suzanne McKerlie-Hex
  • Scotland Hannah Sloan

Honours

Women
  • National Plate
    • Winners: 2014–15, 2016–17, 2018–19[4]
  • Hannah Tulley Cup
    • Winners: 2014–15

Men
  • Glasgow Division One
    • Winners: 1977-78[9]
  • National Division Five
    • Winners: 1991-92[9]
  • National Division Four
    • Winners: 1992-93[9]
  • Chisholm Cup
    • Winners: 2014-15
  • Ardrossan Sevens
  • Wigtownshire Sevens
  • Stewartry Sevens
    • Winners: 1973, 1982[7]

Youth
  • West Regional U16 Plate:
  • Winners: 2022

References
  1. "Stewartry Rugby Club (@StewartryRugby) | Twitter". twitter.com.
  2. "The Glasgow Herald - Google News Archive Search".
  3. Gillespie, Stuart (7 June 2019). "Double awards delight for Stewartry". dailyrecord.
  4. Temlett, Stephen (6 May 2019). "National Plate joy for Sirens". dailyrecord.
  5. "ANNAN TAKE THE CHISHOLM CUP HOME AFTER VICTORY BY ONE POINT". 22 January 2019.
  6. "Stewartry 22-23 Annan: Blacks miss out on Chisholm Cup". www.gallowaygazette.co.uk.
  7. "Stewartry Sevens". 7 June 2019.
  8. News, Galloway (7 March 2019). "McDowall added to Scotland squad". dailyrecord. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. Club, Stewartry Rugby. "Club History".
  10. "Ardrossan Sevens". 11 June 2019.
  11. "Wigtownshire Sevens". 7 June 2019.
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