Haddington RFC

TA trip to the archives for Haddington Rugby Academy with a rare photograph of the 1st XV from Knox Academy in 1958-59.
Back Row L to R 1. George Cairns 2.? 3.Robin Edmund 4. Robert Punton 5.?
Middle L to R 1. Tommy Ramsay 2. Douglas Euan 3.? 4. Raymond Smith 5. Kenny Falconer 6. Ronnie Hodges.
Front L to R 1. Billy Bradford 2. Graham Coe 3. Bob Mitchell (capt) 4. Jimmy Laidlaw 5. Sam Johnson
This is a time before youth rugby had any age restrictions and guidance, Raymond Smith was only 14.
It would be fantastic to fill the gaps with the names of all players!

Fundraising Lunch!

We are hosting a fundraising lunch to raise funds for our 1st XVs crucial cup fixture away at Orkney prior to our 1st XV home fixture vs Garnock.

Our boys are heading all the way to Orkney for a crucial cup clash — and we’re rallying the community behind them! Join us for a Curry Buffet Fundraising Lunch packed with flavour, fun, and fierce club spirit.

Enjoy a delicious spread of curries, great company, and a buzzing atmosphere while helping us raising funds for the travel costs and show the team we’re right behind them. Every plate served helps a long way.

Your support is much appreciated. Tickets for sale via link on our Facebook homepage.

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Super coverage in the Evening News today as Robertson Brothers come on board as our new sponsors for Haddington Rugby Girls.
Huge thanks again for the support — exciting times ahead for the squad.
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Haddington RFC and Robertson Bros Engineering Join Forces to Support Girls Rugby Haddington RFC and Robertson Bros Engineering Join Forces to Support Girls Rugby

Haddington Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with local
engineering business Robertson Bros Engineering Ltd, creating a shared commitment to
supporting the growth, development and recognition of girls in rugby and the wider
development of young people within the local community.
The partnership will see Robertson Bros become a key supporter of HRFC’s girl’s rugby
programme, with a particular focus on recognising the crucial off-field qualities that
contribute to the experience of playing rugby and representing Haddington RFC and Knox
Academy
These include contribution, work ethic, engagement, teamwork, leadership, resilience,
commitment and positive influence, qualities which are important not only within a sporting
environment, but also in education, employment and wider community life.
As part of the partnership, Robertson Bros will become the naming sponsor of the monthly
“Robertson Bros Eng – Girl of Steel” Award.
Sophie Robertson, Managing Director of Robertson Bros Engineering:

“We are delighted to support Haddington Rugby Club and, in particular, the
development of girls’ rugby. For us, the ‘Girl of Steel’ award is about recognising
the qualities that often sit behind sporting achievement. Commitment, teamwork,
resilience, leadership, work ethic and supporting others all play a crucial role in
helping young people and teams develop.
“There is also a very personal connection for our family. Haddington Rugby Club
has been part of our family for generations, with both my dad, Alan, and my
grandfather, Jake, making important contributions to the club. So to now have
Robertson Bros supporting the next generation at HRFC is something we are
particularly proud of.

Scott Brownlee, President Haddington RFC:
“A huge thank you to Roberston Bros. Haddington RFC are delighted to have the
support of Robertson Bros sponsoring our girl’s rugby programme. The commitment
from Robertson Bros is helping the next generation of girls develop both rugby,
sporting and life long skills including work ethic, engagement, teamwork, leadership,
resilience, commitment and developing a positive influence with others. These are all
brilliant life skills for rugby, sport and for their future. Thank you for backing our girls
and our club!”

1st XV team and supporters bus to Lenzie RFC.
Meet at Mill Wynd at 11.45 for a 12 noon departure.
All welcome!

Haddington RFC wants to thank Lillie Byers for being the The Victoria Inn mini mascot for our opening league match vs Kilmarnock
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🏉 Haddington Rugby Academy Results

A superb win for our U18s as they kicked off their East Youth Conference in style — quality rugby and a brilliant start to their campaign.

Plenty to shout about across the club too, with great performances from our U15, U14 and U13 squads in their pre‑season friendlies against North Berwick. A solid morning’s work on Saturday and plenty of positives heading into the season.

Well done to everyone involved
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A unique occasion at Haddington RFC today as club captain Donald Bathgate presented his dad, Gordon Bathgate, with a Centenary 7s strip. Gordon is senior partner at McDougall McQueen, and Donald scored the winning try in the final of the Centenary 7s.

🏉 A superb start to the season for our 1st XV!

A fantastic 21–14 victory over Kilmarnock RFC to get the season off to the perfect start! 💪

Huge congratulations to everyone involved — a brilliant team effort from start to finish. 👏

Well done, lads! 🐐🔴🔵

FULL TIME: Haddington RFC 21 - 14 Kilmarnock RFC

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