Corstorphine RFC and Forrester RFC have today announced the creation of a partnership between the two clubs, with the support of the Scottish Rugby Union, to work together to deliver rugby in schools.

The direct connection between the two clubs will allow for a joint effort to be used in order to develop youth rugby in the area with the aim to have as many children involved in playing rugby.

“The West side of Edinburgh was historically one of Edinburgh’s strongest areas of youth rugby where many of our members learned to play.”, says Derek Ulke, President of Corstorphine RFC. “We are excited to pool our resources with Forrester RFC to re-establish a new force in youth rugby in the West of Edinburgh focussed on Craigmount and Forrester High Schools. Our combined investment will help provide top class player development for girls and boys, showing them the lifelong benefits that playing and supporting rugby can offer.” adds Derek who is a great example as he still turns out for the club just shy of his 60th birthday.

“Forrester RFC are excited to build the future of youth rugby in West Edinburgh with our partners Corstorphine Cougars RFC and the Scottish Rugby Union” says Forrester RFC President Garry Smith. “Both clubs are committed to this venture and we both share the same goals to bring success. With the recruitment of a new YDO, we will deliver rugby to local children and spread the spirit of rugby to the community and can’t wait to get started!”

The partnership creates an exciting job opportunity with the creation of a Youth Development Officer for the area, details which can be found on the SRU website.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Euan McComiskie (Forrester RFC)

M: 07748985576 E: euanmccomiskie@hotmail.com

Stevie Wright (Corstorphine RFC)

M: 07879604405 E: stevewright1968@aol.com

“The Corstorphine Amateur Association was established in 1920 offering rugby for youths in the residing area. The club was then reformed in 1950 after the war and was granted full membership of the SRU in 1973. They are based at Union Park their Men’s 1st XV will play in East Regional Division Two in season 2018-19 with the 2nd XV playing in East Reserve League Division One. Their Women’s team play in the Premier League finishing 3rd in season 2017/18. The men’s section has supplied many age grade internationals and the women have many full internationals including Donna Kennedy, Scotland’s most capped player. They have a strong and growing mini rugby section as well as an active membership who support the teams, social events, tours and the community.”

Forrester RFC were formed in 1964. Their 1st XV will play in East Regional Division One in season 2018-19 with the 2nd XV playing in East Reserve League Division One. They also host fixtures from teams from all over the world often coming to play their social team, the Forrester Rubies. They have a thriving mini rugby section as well as regular events attended by their large social membership section.

Want to find out more?
There will be an open information meeting held at Forrester Rugby Club on Thursday 21st June from 6pm until 7pm. All members are invited to attend.