Old Northamptonians RFC
| Full name | Old Northamptonians Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | East Midlands RFU |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Location | Northampton, Northamptonshire, England |
| Ground(s) | Sir Humphrey Cripps Pavilion |
| League(s) | Midlands 1 East |
| 2019–20 | 6th |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Old Northamptonians Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club located in Northampton, Northamptonshire. The first XV currently play in Midlands 1 East, a sixth tier league in the English rugby union system.
History[]
Old Northamptonians Rugby Football Club was founded in 1923 by W.C.C. Cooke, who was the headmaster of Northampton Grammar School. The club has played an important role in developing players who have gone on to play for Northampton Saints. One of the club's most famous former players is Bob Taylor who gained 16 caps for England and 2 caps for the British Lions.[1][2]
Club honours[]
- East Midlands/Leicestershire 3 champions: 1992–93
- East Midlands/Leicestershire 2 champions: 1993–94
- East Midlands/Leicestershire 1 champions: 1994–95
- Midlands 1 (east v west) winners (2): 2009–10, 2014–15[3][4]
References[]
- ^ "HISTORY". RFU. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ "Old Northamptonians Rugby Football Club". Northamptonshire Sport. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ "Midlands Division Play-Offs 2009–10". England Rugby. 1 May 2010.
- ^ "PLAY OFF WIN FOR THE ONS". Old Northamptonians RFC (Pitchero). 25 April 2015.
External links[]
Categories:
- English rugby union teams
- Rugby clubs established in 1923
- Rugby union in Northamptonshire
- 1923 establishments in England