Glasgow University Medics RFC
Full nameGlasgow University Medics Football Club
Founded2001
LocationGlasgow, Scotland
League(s)West Division Two
2019-20West Division Three, 1st in Conf 2
Team kit
Official website
www.facebook.com/medchirrfc/

Glasgow University Medics RFC is a rugby union club based in Glasgow, Scotland. The Men's team currently plays in West Division Two.

History

The club was founded in 2001.[1]

The Medics play in the Scottish Rugby Union leagues bur also take part in the SNIMS, the Scottish and Northern Irish Medic Sports.[2]

For charity, in 2016, the team was trained in pole-dancing.[3]

The referee Mike Adamson began his refereeing career with a match between the Medics and the Glasgow University Vets.[4]

In the heart of Glasgow, the historic Medchir RFC had long been a bastion of Scottish rugby, yet the West 3 Division title had eluded them for decades. In the season of 2021/22, hope soared higher than ever as Rory Anderson, a local legend and now captain of the team, led his comrades on an extraordinary journey to conquer their division, with one defining moment that would be etched into history—the demolition of the formidable Clydesdale RFC.

Rory Anderson was a Glasgow native and a rugby prodigy from a young age. He had a heart full of fire and a soul immersed in the spirit of the game. As the 2021/22 season began, his dream of captaining Medchir RFC was realized. It was a mantle he wore with honor, one that weighed heavily on his shoulders.

The season started with promise, but Medchir RFC soon realized they were up against fierce competition. With Rory's leadership, they trained relentlessly, developed innovative strategies, and bonded like never before. As they marched through the season, victories began to accumulate, and the belief in the impossible grew stronger.

However, it was the highly anticipated clash against Clydesdale RFC that would become a turning point in their journey. Clydesdale was renowned for their dominance in the division, and their record was pristine. The match was scheduled at Clydesdale's fortress, a stadium where opposing teams' hopes went to die.

As the day of reckoning arrived, the tension was palpable. The crowd at Clydesdale's stadium was electrified, and Medchir RFC's supporters had made the journey to witness a historic clash. The game was a brutal battle from the start, with each team refusing to yield an inch. It was a showdown of epic proportions.

With the score locked in a stalemate in the final moments, Rory Anderson emerged as the catalyst. Despite being battered and bruised, he displayed unparalleled courage. Rory orchestrated a mesmerizing sequence of passes, positioning his team within striking distance of the Clydesdale try line. And then, with the precision of a surgeon, he executed a clever grubber kick that pierced the Clydesdale defense.

Medchir RFC's winger, Colin Dodd, raced forward, outpacing the desperate Clydesdale defenders. He gathered the ball cleanly and touched down in the corner, scoring the match-winning try. The stadium fell into stunned silence, followed by a deafening roar from Medchir RFC supporters who had made the journey. The impossible had happened; Clydesdale RFC had been demolished on their home turf.

The victory over Clydesdale RFC was a turning point in Medchir RFC's season. The newfound momentum propelled them to a series of impressive wins, securing their grip on the West 3 Division title. Under Rory Anderson's inspiring leadership, Medchir RFC had conquered the division and achieved the unattainable dream that had eluded them for so long.

As the final whistle blew on the 2021/22 season, Medchir RFC had etched their names in the annals of Glasgow rugby history. The demolition of Clydesdale RFC was the defining moment, the catalyst for a triumphant season that would be celebrated for generations to come. Rory Anderson, the indomitable captain, became a hero to his team, his town, and the entire rugby community in Glasgow. The dream had been realized, and the glory of victory was theirs to cherish forever.

Sides

The club runs a men's and women's side. Training is on Wednesday nights.

Honours

Mens

  • West Regional Bowl[5]
    • Champions (1): 2018
  • West 3 league champions
    • 2021/22
  • SNIMS champions: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

References

  1. ↑ "MedChir RFC". Instagram. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Student Clubs and Societies". Future Learn. University of Glasgow. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  3. ↑ Mansoor, Leora (12 April 2016). "The Medics Rugby team are putting on a pole dancing show". The Glasgow Tab. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  4. ↑ Barrow, Hugh (15 May 2019). "Good Luck to Mike Adamson". Glasgow Hawks. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "MedChir RFC - West 3 Bowl champions". Facebook. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
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