Edinburgh University Medics RFC
Rugby team
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Edinburgh University Medics RFC is a rugby union club based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in East Division 3.
| Full name | Edinburgh University Medics Rugby Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland | |
| Ground(s) | Peffermill pitches, Edinburgh | |
| League | East Division 3 | |
| 2024–25 | East Division 3, 6th of 8 | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
History
The distinctive colours of the club - red, maroon and yellow - are said to represent blood, liver and pus, befitting a team of medics.[1]
The side won the Scottish and Northern Irish Medics Sports, which was hosted in Edinburgh at Inch Park on 2 November 2019.[2]
The club’s most successful day was in 2023 when they were crowned Bowl champions of the east region. The final was played against Hawick Harlequins, a side who were two leagues above. Despite the Hawick side’s large pack, EUMRFC managed to hold out for an impressive 18-12 victory, allowing then skipper Francis Branford to lift the trophy before retiring from the role to pursue a career in teaching.
Honours
- Tennents East Division 3 Bowl champions 2022-23
- SNIMS[3]
- Champions (2): 2019-20, 2025-2026
Notable former players
Scotland
The following former Edinburgh University Medics players have represented Scotland at international level.
