Rugby team
| Union | Scottish Rugby | |
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| Founded | 1923; 102 years ago (1923) | |
| Location | Dunbar | |
| Region | East Lothian | |
| Ground(s) | Hallhill Healthy Living Centre | |
| President | Kerrie Knox | |
| Coach(es) | Damian Jones, Ian Sammels, Thomas Salkeld | |
| Captain(s) | Robbie Cockburn | |
| League(s) | East Division 2 | |
| 2019–20 | East Division 2 | |
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| Official website | ||
| dunbarrugbyclub | ||
Team Dunbar RFC is an amateur rugby club based in Dunbar, East Lothian. Founded in 1923 they play their homes games at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre, where they moved to in 2001 along with the local football team Dunbar United F.C. and the local hockey, running and squash clubs. They currently compete in the East Regional League Division Two.
History
The club was founded by a group of like-minded gentleman commuters on the Dunbar-to-Edinburgh train. They set up a meeting on 16 November 1923 to formally announce the formation of the club, the first President (Dr. McLagan) and Captain (J.C. McCubbin).
Current Season
2024/25 - Dunbar RFC are entering 2024/25 season in the newly sponsored Arnold Clark East Region Division 2 with 7 other teams. They narrowly missed out on winning the League last season 2023/24 but ended up losing out to Dalkeith RFC by a few points at the end. They will be among the favourites for the league this year and will be aiming to take the league by storm this season. They begin their season away at Royal High on the 7th of September.
Famous players
- Grahame Budge – Scotland & British Lions 1950 – the first tour played in what became the famous red jersey
- Derek White – Dunbar, Haddington, Gala, Scotland, British Lions
Current Players
Front Row - Ross Thomson, Euan Macrury, Luke Miller, Aiden Paterson, Dylan Sammels, Matthew Mackay, Struan Lugton, Alan McConnachie, Chris Greco,, Jack Gabbatiss, Richie Gallacher
Second Row - Josh Graham, Ewan Miller, Daniel Philp, Calum Ross, Ben Miller, Chris Bryce, Callum Higginbottom, Rory Anderson, Andy May
Back Row - Ewan Patrizio, Calum Harding, Lochie Milne, Daniel Martin, Rowan Armatage, Edward Ingle
Scrum Half - Gregor Ronan, Jamie Nicolson, Sam Russell
Fly Half - Kyle Gallacher, Blair Mills, Ross Charlton
Centres - Mickey Hall, Robbie Logan, Calum McCullough, Sandy Graham, Joe Townshend
Wingers - John Peebles, Rory Dowding, Billy Huntly, Ryan Sutherland, Alex Gibb
Full Back - Robbie Cockburn (C)
Sponsors
Senior Rugby - Belhaven Brewery
Girls Rugby - Taylor Wimpey
Youth Rugby - AEGON Asset Management
Mini Rugby - Wigwam Holidays Cove Farm
External links
| Rugby union in East Lothian | |
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| Governing body | |
| National League teams | |
| Regional Leagues teams | |
| College and university teams | |
| Women's sides | |
| Tournaments |
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| Stadiums and related articles |
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| Scottish Rugby Union East Championships 2021-22 | |
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| East Region Division 1 | |
| East Region Division 2 | |
| East Region Division 3 | |
| East Region Non-League | |
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