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Burton RFC

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Union
  
Rugby Football Union

President
  
Kevin Wrathall

Founded
  
1870

Nickname(s)
  
Crofters

Captain(s)
  
Jack Neal

Region
  
Staffordshire

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Full name
  
Burton Rugby Football Club

Ground(s)
  
Peel Croft (Capacity: 600 (seated))

League
  
National League 3 Midlands

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Burton Rugby Club is an English rugby union team based in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire. The club operates six senior teams, including an under-22s team, academy sides and a full range of junior teams. The first XV currently plays in Midlands 1 West following relegation from National 3 Midlands the previous season. The club gained promotion back to National 3 Midlands after winning a play-off against Derby RUFC 24-20 at the end of the 2013-14 Season.

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History

Burton Rugby Club was formed on 5 October 1870 as Burton Football Club, retaining that name until the word 'rugby' was added in 2001. The club has played at its current home, Peel Croft, since 1910.

Club honours

  • Midlands 3 West (North) champions: 2003-04
  • Midlands Division 1 West (formerly Midlands 2 West) champions (2): 2004-05, 2009-10
  • References

    Burton RFC Wikipedia