Preston Lodge RFC
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Preston Lodge RFC | |
Full name | Preston Lodge Former Pupils Rugby Football Club |
Emblem | Preston Lodge rugby club coat of arms with PLRFC |
Colours | Black and Maroon |
Founded | 1929 |
Sport | Rugby union |
League | National League Division 1 |
Ground | Pennypit |
Official website | {{{web}}} |
Preston Lodge Former Pupil Rugby Football Club are a rugby union side based in Prestonpans in East Lothian, Scotland. Formed in 1929, they currently play in National League Division 1.
Preston Lodge play at the pennypit park, in prestonpans and are currently fielding 3 teams each week.
The club formed in 1929/30 with Dr Boyle as its first President and originates from the roots of Preston Lodge School formed in 1924. This connection is still going strong today with players joining from the school to play in the Mini's, S1, U16,and the first team as well as from the surrounding area's population. The club has over the years formed links with United Pirates - a club in New Zealand. This has allowed for the exchange of players and coaching techniques.
A number of PLRFC players have ended up playing age group rugby for Scotland and gaining many caps for their country. The most recent and successful players to do this are Scott Murray and Allan Jacobsen who are both currently playing in the Edinburgh and Scotland National squad.