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Scottish rugby union club, based in Edinburgh

Rugby team

Edinburgh Northern

Full name

Edinburgh Northern Rugby Football Club

Union

Scottish Rugby Union

Nickname(s)

Northern

Founded

1920

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland

Ground(s)

Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

President

John Leatham

Coach(es)

Ben Black

Captain(s)

Jamie McCann

League(s)

East Division 3

2019–20

East Division 3

Team kit

Official website

www.enrfc.co.uk

Edinburgh Northern Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club in the Scottish Rugby Union, located at Inverleith Park, by Stockbridge and Fettes in the centre of Edinburgh, playing in the East Division 3 league.

History

Founded in 1920, Edinburgh Northern has a fine tradition of being one of the friendliest clubs in Edinburgh. The club's playing colours are Navy Blue and Old Gold.

The Club regularly fields two XVs in competitive regional leagues and also has an additional 'Over 35s' team, the Gentlemen of Northern, for players who wish to continue playing in their later years.

The 1st XV and 2nd XV train each Tuesday and Thursday night in Inverleith Park at 18:30.

Edinburgh Northern Sevens

Northern host one of the city's largest annual Sevens tournaments every April, which attracts entrants from all over the UK and hold an excellent reputation as a host for touring clubs from all Great Britain, Ireland and Europe visiting Edinburgh.

Honours

Edinburgh Northern Sevens
- Champions: (4) 1955, 1958, 1959, 1966
Edinburgh District Sevens
- Champions: (1) 1957

References

^ "Edinburgh Northern Sevens". 7 June 2019.
"Edinburgh District Sevens". 7 June 2019.

External links

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