Location Greenock, Scotland Coach(es) Graham Knox | President Steven Anderson Founded 1873 | |
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Greenock wanderers rfc festival of rugby
Greenock Wanderers R.F.C. is a rugby union team based in Greenock, Scotland. They currently compete in BT National League Division 2, the 3rd tier of Scottish club rugby.
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It consists of 1st XV, 2nd XV, under-18, under-17, under-16, under-15, S2 and S1 plus a complete Mini section; a mini rugby tournament is organised every year. Greenock Wanderers was formed in 1873, making it one of the oldest clubs in Scotland. They won the 2009–10 Scottish National League Division Two losing only one game and thus being promoted to the Scottish National League Division One.
Greenock Wanderers Rugby Football Club is one of the oldest clubs in Scotland. It was formed in 1873, the same year in which Napoleon III of France abdicated, David Livingstone died in Africa and the American Civil War was still uppermost in people's minds.
Wanderers are extremely proud of the fact that they have been able to maintain the interest and enthusiasm within the local environments for more than 130 years, forging numerous links with the local community. They are currently going through an expansion program, to open the field of rugby football to a greater audience, hitherto untapped.
The 1st XV is once more competing successfully in the top 25% of clubs in Scotland, and, supported by a flourishing Youth Program spanning ages 7 to 17, they are the envy of many other clubs.
In early 2010 a Ladies' section was opened.
A new clubhouse was opened in 2008 after extensive work projects, providing top-notch hospitality to home and away supporters. The clubhouse was officially opened by The Princess Royal.