Bishopton RFC
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| Full name | Bishopton Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Location | Bishopton, Scotland |
| Ground | Holmpark |
| League(s) | Men: West Division Three Women: Scottish Womens West One |
| 2019–20 | Men: West Division Three, 3rd in Conf 2 Women: Scottish Womens West Two, 1st of 6 (promoted) |
Bishopton RFC is a rugby union side based in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, Scotland.[1] The men's side currently play in West Division Three; the women's side currently play in Scottish Womens West One.
The club was founded in 1994.[2]
They play their home games at Holmpark, formerly the Royal Ordnance Factory playing fields.[3] The club's crest reflects that Ordnance history.[4]
Bishopton Community Trust received a cheque for £300,000 from British Aerospace to help develop the sporting infrastructure at Bishopton including the Bishopton rugby clubhouse and pitches.[5] The club are now looking to develop a 3G pitch.[6] The club has built new clubhouse facilities.[7]
The rugby club has its own tartan, which was designed to celebrate the club's Silver anniversary. [8]
