Stirling University RFC

Rugby union club

Rugby team

Stirling University RFCFull name| Stirling University Rugby Football Club

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Founded| 1967
Location| Stirling, Scotland
League(s)|  Men: Caledonia Midlands Non-League
Women: Scottish Womens Non-League
2019–20|  Men: Caledonia Midlands Non-League
Women: Scottish Womens Non-League

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Official website
www.facebook.com/SUWRFC/
Union website
www.pitchero.com/clubs/stirlinguniversityrfc2

Stirling University RFC is a rugby union club based in Stirling, Scotland. The club operates a men's team[1] and a women's team.[2] Both currently play in the university leagues.

## History

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The club was founded in 1967. The club announced a partnership with Super 6 side Stirling Wolves in 2019.

Cathy Gallagher, the University of Stirling Executive Director of Sport, who also has a place on the Stirling County board, stated:[3]

> This is an extremely exciting opportunity for the University, placing us at the top table of an ambitious new venture in Scottish sport. The partnership has so much room to grow and we look forward to working with Stirling County to unlock the franchise’s potential and take the sport of rugby to a new level in the Caledonia region, as well as adding to the sporting prowess and aspirations of the city of Stirling.

Stirling University now offer rugby union scholarships to students.[4]

## Sides

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The men's team has a 1st and 2nd XV.[1]

Both men and women train at the Rubber Crumb 3G pitch at Stirling University.[5]

Men's training is on Monday nights 8.30-10pm, Tuesday 2-4pm, and Friday 3–4.30pm. In addition they have a gym session at Stirling County RFC on Monday mornings between 8 and 9am.[1]

Women's training is on Monday afternoons 4–5.30pm and Thursday afternoons 4-6pm. In addition they have a gym session on Tuesday afternoons between 4.30-5.30pm.[2]

## Sevens

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The club run the Stirling University Sevens tournament.[6]

## Honours

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### Men

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* Scottish Conference 1A[7]
* Champions (3): 2006–07, 2008–09, 2017–18
* Scottish Conference 2A[7]
* Champions (1): 2015–16
* McLaren HSFP Sevens[8]
* Champions (1): 1995

### Women

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* Scottish Conference 1A[9]
* Champions (3): 2010–11, 2016–17, 2019–20
* Scottish University Sevens
* Champions: 2022[10]

## Notable former players

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### Men

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#### Canada

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The following former Stirling University RFC players have represented Canada at senior international level.

* Gordon McRorie[11]

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### Women

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#### Scotland

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The following former Stirling University RFC players have represented Scotland at senior international level.

* Siobhan Cattigan[12]

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## References

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1. ^ a b c "Rugby- Men's". www.stirlingstudentsunion.com.
2. ^ a b "Rugby- Women's". www.stirlingstudentsunion.com.
3. ^ "University of Stirling and Stirling County RFC confirm extended partnership". Scottish Rugby Union. 8 April 2019.
4. ^ "Rugby scholarships | Student life". University of Stirling.
5. ^ "Artificial pitches | Student life". University of Stirling.
6. ^ "Stirling University Sevens". June 13, 2019.
7. ^ a b "BUCScore - University of Stirling Men's 1st Rugby Union Team". BUCS.
8. ^ "McLaren HSFP Sevens". June 29, 2019.
9. ^ "BUCScore - University of Stirling Women's 1st Rugby Union Team". BUCS.
10. ^ "Scottish University Sevens". August 23, 2021.
11. ^ "Scot Gordon McRorie at home in Canada". www.scotsman.com. 8 June 2014.
12. ^ Cruickshank, Sarah (December 1, 2021). "Siobhan Cattigan". Scottish Rugby.

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Scottish Rugby Union Caledonia Championships 2021–22

Caledonia Region Division 1|

* Aberdeen Wanderers RFC
* Blairgowrie RFC
* Caithness
* Dunfermline RFC
* Ellon RFC
* Garioch RFC
* Glenrothes RFC
* Grangemouth Stags
* Hillfoots RFC
* Orkney RFC

Caledonia Midlands Division 2|

* Alloa RFC
* Carnoustie HSFP
* Dundee University Medics
* Harris Academicals RFC
* Kinross RFC
* Madras Rugby
* Panmure

Caledonia North Division 2|

* Aberdeenshire RFC
* Banff RFC
* Mackie Academy RFC
* Moray RFC
* North Police Scotland RFC
* Ross Sutherland RFC

Caledonia Midlands Division 3|

* Bannockburn RFC
* Crieff and Strathearn RFC
* Dundee Morgan
* Montrose and District RFC
* Rosyth Sharks
* Waid Academy F.P.

Caledonia North Division 3|

* Aberdeen University RFC
* Huntly RFC
* Kinloss RFC
* RAF Lossiemouth RFC
* Shetland RFC
* Stornoway RFC

Caledonia Midlands Division 4|

* Aberfeldy RFC
* Arbroath RFC
* Bo'ness RFC
* Stobswell RFC

Caledonia North Division 4|

* Aberdeen Taexali
* Aberdeen University Medics RFC
* Deeside RFC
* Dyce RFC
* Fraserburgh RFC
* Inverness Craig Dunain RFC
* Peterhead RFC
* Turriff RFC

Caledonia Midlands Non-League|

* Abertay University RFC
* Dundee University RFC
* Stirling University RFC
* University of St Andrews RFC

Caledonia North Non-League|

* Robert Gordon University RFC

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Scottish Rugby Union Women's Leagues 2021–22

Scottish Women's Premiership|

* Heriot Blues Women
* Watsonians
* Corstorphine RFC
* Stirling County RFC
* Cartha Queens Park RFC
* Hillhead Jordanhill RFC

Scottish Women's National One|

* West of Scotland
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* Howe of Fife RFC
* Ayr RFC
* Garioch RFC
* Broughton RFC
* Annan RFC
* Stewartry RFC

Scottish Women's West One|

* Oban Lorne RFC
* Greenock Wanderers RFC
* Wigtownshire RFC
* Hamilton RFC
* Bishopton RFC
* Glasgow University RFC
* Ardrossan Academicals RFC
* Biggar RFC

Scottish Women's Midlands & East One|

* Grangemouth Stagettes
* Liberton RFC
* Strathmore RFC
* Dundee Valkyries
* Dunfermline RFC
* Kirkcaldy RFC
* Lismore RFC
* Livingston RFC
* Lady Dicks

Scottish Women's Non-League|

* Aberdeen University RFC
* Abertay University RFC
* Dundee University RFC
* Edinburgh Napier University RFC
* Edinburgh University RFC
* Glasgow Caledonian University RFC
* Heriot-Watt University RFC
* Queen Margaret University RFC
* Robert Gordon University RFC
* Stirling University RFC
* Strathclyde University RFC
* University of St Andrews RFC
* UWS RFC

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Rugby union in Stirling

Governing body|

* Midlands District Rugby Union

Premiership teams|

Stirling County

Regional Leagues teams|

* Bannockburn RFC
* Strathendrick RFC

College and university teams|

Stirling University RFC

Tournaments|

* Strathendrick Sevens
* Stirling Sevens
* Stirling University Sevens

Stadiums and related articles|

* Bridgehaugh

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