Ramsey R.U.F.C.

Rugby team
teamname = Ramsey Rugby Club


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union = Rugby Football Union
fullname = Ramsey Rugby Union Football Club
nickname = Ramsey Rugby Club
region = Ramsey, Isle of Man
ground = Mooragh Park
president = Robert Jelski
chairman = Billy Kneale
captain = Tynan Pritchard
url = www.ramseyrugby.com
league = South Lancs/Cheshire Div 4
season = 2008-09
position = 2ndFootball kit
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Ramsey Rugby Club is a Rugby Union Team based in Ramsey, Isle of Man. They compete in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division 4. They are the current reigning Champions of the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield. They have been the dominant force in domestic rugby within the Island for some 14 years having won the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield 12 out of the last 14 years.

Club History

Ramsey RUFC was formed in the late 1970s by a group of old boys from the local comprehensive school, Ramsey Grammar School.

The club was admitted to the Rugby Football Union in December 1981. The club tasted their first success capturing the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield in the 1988/89 season. They regained the Shield in 1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1998/99 and 1999/00. In the 2000/01 season Ramsey completed their biggest achievement winning the domestic double of the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield and the Dorchester Maritime Manx Cup. They also won the Shield in 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2006/07. In 2006/07 they completed another double winning the inaugral Manx Challenge Cup. They also won the Manx Bowl in 2005/06.

In 2003 Ramsey completed the construction of their Club House at The Mooragh Park in Ramsey.

Team Performance

2007/2008 Season

Ramsey were crowned Champions for the 12th time in 14 years in March 2008.

In March it was announced that Ramsey have been accepted into the English Leagues and will compete in South Lancs/Cheshire Division 4 next season.

On 12th April 2008 Ramsey completed another historic double retaining the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield and also winning the Shimmin Wilson Manx Trophy. On the same day Club Captain Tynan Pritchard was named Shimmin Wilson Player of the Season for 2007/2008.

2008/2009 Season

Ramsey played their first ever game in the UK Leagues system on 13th September 2008 away to Linley & Kidsgrove RUFC. Tries from Shaun Wyllie and Finton Cummins ensured Ramsey a 14-5 victory. [cite news
url=http://www.iomtoday.co.im/sport/Dream-national-league-debut-Ramsey.4492675.jp
title=Dream National League Debut for Ramsey RUFC
date=2008-08-16
accessdate=2008-08-16
publisher=iomtoday.co.im] .On Saturday 20th September 2008 Ramsey played their first ever Home League Fixture at the Mooragh Park and recorded a 40-5 victory over Helsby.

Club Colours

Ramsey play in Red and Black Hoops, Black Shorts and Red and Black Hooped Socks. The club logo is a Loaghtan Sheep. Ramsey's Second Team play in Blue and Black Hoops, Black Shorts and Blue and Black Hooped Socks.

2008/09 Squad

"As of September 25 2008

References

ee also

*Isle of Man Sport
*Castletown Rugby Club
*Douglas Rugby Club
*Southern Nomads Rugby Club
*Vagabonds Rugby Club

External links

Official
* [http://www.ramseyrugby.com/ Ramsey Rugby Club Website]
* [http://www.manxrugby.com/ Manx Rugby Football Union]
* [http://www.rfu.com/ England Rugby Football Union]