Bishopton RFC is a

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side based in

Bishopton, Renfrewshire Bishopton (/bɪʃəptən/) ( sco, Bishoptoun; gd, Baile an Easbaig) is a village in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is located around west of Erskine. History There was a Roman Fort at Bishopton which was discovered from aerial photographs in 19 ...

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. The men's side currently play in ; the women's side currently play in .

History

The club was founded in 1994. They play their home games at Holmpark, formerly the Royal Ordnance Factory playing fields. The club's crest reflects that Ordnance history. 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. The club are now looking to develop a 3G pitch. The club has built new clubhouse facilities. The rugby club has its own tartan, which was designed to celebrate the club's Silver anniversary.

Sides

The club runs two senior XV men's sides; and junior sides for boys and girls. The club has also launched a women's side.

Notable former players

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bishopton RFC Rugby union in Renfrewshire Scottish rugby union teams Rugby clubs established in 1994