University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club
- University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club
Football club infobox
clubname = St Andrews University R.F.C.
fullname = University of Saint Andrews Rugby Football Club
nickname = The Saints
founded = 1887
ground = University Park
St. Andrews
Fife
Club Captain = Giles Smith
1st XV Captain = Mark Lewis
league = BUCS
Scottish Premiership
The University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club is an affiliated member of the University of St Andrews Athletic Union in Fife, Scotland. It was founded in 1858, making it one of the oldest rugby clubs in the world. In 2008, the club will celebrate its sesquicentennial year, marking its 150th anniversary. The club is one of the founder members of the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) and is often quoted as being the birthplace of 'running and passing' rugby, a distinct tactical advancement from the initial 'solo break/kick and chase' tactics which characterised the early years of the game's development.
The club's 1st XV play their home games at University Park, in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUSA) Scottish Premiership and the Scottish Hydro Electric Regional Leagues Division One (Caledonia). In 2007, the 2nd XV were Scottish University Cup champions.
The 2007 Club Captain is G. D. G. Smith, 1st XV Captain is Mark Lewis and Jamie Zegleman is Club Vice-Captain.
Notable Alumni of the University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club
* John Petrie, StAURFC, Glasgow Caledonian and Scotland
* Tyrone Howe, StAURFC, Ulster and Ireland
External links
* [http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~rugby]
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