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Falkirk RFC

Falkirk RFC in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Falkirk RFC is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Falkirk Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Falkirk, Scotland. They currently compete in Scottish National League Division One, the second tier of Scottish club rugby. The club play their home matches at Horne Park.

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Background

History

The club's roots in Falkirk can be traced back through the Falkirk Herald Archives to 1906 when Falkirk Rugby Football Club was first formed. The club is recorded as having played at both the Tryst and Windsor Parks before they became a casualty of the First World War; although the game was still played at Falkirk High School, then part of the Midlands Schools Rugby Association. For over half a century Falkirk did not feature on the Scottish rugby map until 1972 when the ICI Grangemouth RFC transferred its assets to Falkirk. ICI Grangemouth RFC had been in existence for over a decade, founded in season 1962–63 by ICI employees Bill McMillan and Lyn Jones. The club growth was restricted,…

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Coordinates
56.0062, -3.8049
Address
Falkirk, Scotland
Established
1972

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Falkirk RFC?
Falkirk RFC is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.0062°, -3.8049°.
When was Falkirk RFC built?
Falkirk RFC dates to 1972.