Lanark RFC explained

Lanark RFC is a rugby union side based in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.^[1] The club was founded in 1936.^[2]

History

The club operate a 1st XV and a youth section for boys and girls.^[3] The youth teams are known as the Lanark Eagles.^[4]

Four of Lanark's youth team were invited to join the Scottish Rugby Academy.^[5]

The infield of the old Lanark Racecourse now hosts Lanark's rugby pitches.^[6]

The club secured its first league title in 75 years when it won the West Division 3 championship in 2011.^[7]

The club was removed from the West Division 3 league near the end of season 2017–18; but they are back in the league for season 2019–20. The temporary removal was due to not fulfilling five fixtures due to player shortages.^[2]

The club now state that they are much better off with players; with numbers over 30 attending training.^[8]

Honours

• Lanarkshire Sevens^[9]
  • Champions: 1982
• Irvine Sevens^[10]
  • Champions: 1982, 1983
• West Division Three^[11]
  • Champions: 2011,2012

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lanark Rugby Club (@LanarkRugby) | Twitter. twitter.com.
2. Web site: Lanark Rugby Club removed from league after failing to fulfil five fixtures. www.carlukegazette.co.uk.
3. Web site: Lanark Rugby Club : Rugby team in Lanark, Lanarkshire. www.playerwanted.co.uk.
4. Web site: Lanark Eagles. www.facebook.com.
5. Web site: Exciting times ahead for Lanark Rugby Club. www.carlukegazette.co.uk.
6. Web site: The Lanark Silver Bell > Betfair Community > Horse Racing. community.betfair.com.
7. Web site: Lanark Rugby Club have win first title in 75-year history. Andy. McGilvray. March 30, 2011. dailyrecord.
8. Web site: Rugby's historic Calcutta Cup coming to Lanark Racecourse this Saturday. www.carlukegazette.co.uk. 7 May 2019 .
9. Web site: Lanarkshire Sevens. June 10, 2019.
10. Web site: Irvine Sevens. June 11, 2019.
11. Lanark Rugby Club Secure Kwik-Fit Insurance Funding. Kwik Fit. Insurance. www.prnewswire.com.