Dunbar RFC

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 One.

Dunbar Rugby Football Club
Full nameDunbar Rugby Football Club
Founded1923
GroundHallhill Healthy Living Centre
ManagerIan Dryburgh

History

The club was founded by a group of like-minded gentleman commuters on the Dunbar-to-Edinbugh 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).

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
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