Preston Lodge Former Pupil Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Prestonpans in East Lothian, Scotland. Formed in 1929, they currently play in Scottish National League Division Two.
History
The club formed in 1929–30 with Dr. Boyle as its first president and originates from the roots of Preston Lodge High School, formed in 1924. This connection is still going strong today. The club fields teams at every age group Primary 1–7, Secondary 1–3, under-16, under-18. As well as fielding two senior XV's. The Club has formed links over the years with United Pirates – a club in New Zealand and Balmy Beach rugby club in Toronto, Canada. This has allowed for the exchange of players and coaching techniques.
A number of PLRFC players have played 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, both played for Edinburgh and Scotland.
Preston Lodge RFC Defeated Dalziel RFC To Win The SHE Bowl At Murrayfield in May 2008.
In the 2013-2014 season, PL went undefeated, winning 18 out of 18 games, culminating in them winning the East Regional Division 1 Championship.
In 2014–15 PL gained promotion for the third season running, finishing 2nd in BT National League Three and gaining automatic promotion to BT National League Two for the 2015–16 season.
Sides
Preston Lodge play at Pennypit Park in Prestonpans and are currently fielding two teams each week.
Preston Lodge Sevens
The club run the Preston Lodge Sevens tournament.
Notable players
Bob Cunningham Allan Jacobsen Scott Murray
Honours
Preston Lodge Sevens Champions (2): 1988, 1995 Peebles Sevens Champions (2): 1981, 1994 Walkerburn Sevens Champions (1): 1997 Ellon Sevens Champions (1): 1993 Penicuik Sevens Champions (7): 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1973, 1976, 2015 Haddington Sevens Champions (4): 1963, 1964, 1990, 1996 Edinburgh District Sevens Champions (6): 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 Musselburgh Sevens Champions (1): 1989 Kirkcaldy Sevens Champions (1): 1976 North Berwick Sevens Champions (4): 1961, 1968, 1972, 1974
References
External links Preston Lodge RFC