Shetland RFC
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Location | Lerwick, Scotland |
| Ground(s) | North Lochside |
| League(s) | Caledonia North Three |
| 2019–20 | Caledonia North Three, 4th of 7 |
Shetland RFC is a rugby union club based in Lerwick, Scotland. The men's side currently compete in Caledonia Regional League North Division 3.[1]
History
The club was founded in 1878 and is one of the oldest clubs in the Shetland islands.[2] The club play at North Lochside.[3]
Women's side
The club run also run a women's side.[4]
Sevens tournament
The club run an annual Sevens tournament.[5] Billed as the most northerly Sevens tournament in Britain, it is called the May Madness tournament. 2019's event will be on 25th May.[3]
References
- ^ "Competition". Scottish Rugby Union.
- ^ "Shetland Rugby Club to appoint full-time development officer for sport in the isles". 18 October 2011.
- ^ a b RFC, Shetland. "Shetland RFC May Madness 7's tournament - 24 May 2019". Evensi.
- ^ "Orkney RFC women host Shetland in first ever league fixture". The Orcadian Online. 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Shetland Rugby Club on Instagram: "The schedule for this year's 7s tournament. It all kicks off with the BBQ and Beers from 6pm Friday night as well as mixed touch rugby for…"". Instagram.
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