Hillfoots RFC
Hillfoots RFC is a Scottish rugby union club based in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire. The club plays its home games at the Public Park in Tillicoultry
| Full name | Hillfoots Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Ground(s) | Tillicoultry Park |
| League(s) | Caledonia Division One |
| 2018–19 | Scottish Caledonia League Division One, 6th of 9 |
History
Hillfoots currently play in the Caledonia League Division 1.[1] They run two senior XVs plus a veterans team.[2]
Three of its most famous players John Manson, Danny Herrington and Bob Cairney formed a front row called the 'Tillicoultry Troglodytes'. All three went on to play for Dundee HSFP.[3]
The club was awarded the Scottish Rugby Union's club of the month award in 2013. They received a grant to install floodlights in their home ground.[4]
Notable former players
Scotland internationalists
The following former Hillfoots players have represented Scotland at full international level.
North and Midlands
The following former Hillfoots players have represented North and Midlands at provincial level.
Caledonia Reds players
The following former Hillfoots players have represented Caledonia Reds at professional level.
Honours
- Caledonia Division 2 Midland League
- Winners (1): 2017-198[5]
References
- RFC, Hillfoots (1 March 2019). "Can't quite believe we're saying this on 1st March, but tomorrow sees our last home game of the season! Let's give the boys a big home support as we welcome @dunfermlineRFC to Tillicoultry in @TennentsLager Caledonia League Division 1 #togetherpic.twitter.com/21WUZNRAX0".
- Ross. "Adult Teams – Hillfoots Rugby Football Club".
- "Herrington dies at 44". www.scotsman.com.
- "Hillfoots Rugby Club awarded SRU club of the month gong". Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser.
- https://www.facebook.com/HillfootsRugby/