LIST: 10 of the oldest rugby clubs in the world - Page 2 of 3 - Ruck

LIST: 10 of the oldest rugby clubs in the world

7. Edinburgh Academical Football Club – 1857

The club was formed in 1857 and was only open to former pupils of the Edinburgh Academy ‘or those with an association.’”


6. Liverpool – 1857

The club is now known as Liverpool St Helens Football Club, although it shouldn’t be confused with Liverpool FC (soccer) or St Helen’s RFC (rugby league).


5. Trinity College – 1854

It may not be the oldest, but Trinity College can lay claim to being the oldest rugby team in continuous existence, playing the game nonstop (well, not “nonstop,” per say) since 1854.

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