As leagues were introduced the Bankies joined the Glasgow District League 1st Division but after four years suffered their only demotion. In 1983 they regained their place in the 1st Division and the following year were promoted to National League Division 7. Since then they have twice been champions of the league and only demoted as a result of reorganisation.

Being so close to senior clubs in West Glasgow and Suburbs, Clydebank has regularly lost their best players to clubs who appeared to offer better opportunities. Two founder members went to Kelvinside Academy, some to Hillhead and over the years many have joined West of Scotland. David Ross was one who did and played very successfully for them – indeed he was invited to join the Scottish squad and played in one or two official trials. One of the best players produced by Clydebank was Kenny Knox – a very talented stand off. If he had been more committed and had found employment locally, many believe he could have made the Scottish squad …. at least!!

In the early years the club had the Hopkirk brothers who had learned their rugby in Rhodesia and more recently Peter Dow – a fine scrum half and general utility player; and Ronnie McKee a really good hooker and laterally wing forward. Many others through the years showed considerable skill on the field and at one time there were seven Clydebank boys in the West of Scotland 1st XV and in coaching and other administrative posts so vital to the continuation – let alone the development of rugby in Clydebank.

Although changing facilities had been built at Whitecrook in 1974 the use of the pitch was on a yearly basis only and there was only one pitch. A second pitch in Dalmuir was used regularly by the 2nd XV with the changing facilities at Whitecrook. With the demise of Strathclyde Region in 1995 a lease of Whitecrook was given to a trust set up by the club. This has enabled us to play on Sundays when necessary and restart youth rugby on Sundays.

Clydebank Rugby Club plays an important part in the sporting life of the town. If rugby can be developed in the local schools, the future will be secure.