Stirling County

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Stirling County is a rugby union team currently playing in the Scottish BT Premier Division 1. The team plays at Bridgehaugh Park in Stirling, Scotland.

Stirling County
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Full name	Stirling County Rugby Football Club
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Colours	Red, Black and White
Founded	1904
Sport	Rugby union
League	BT Premier Division 1
Ground	Bridgehaugh
Official website	[1]

HISTORY

During the season of 2004-05, Stirling County celebrated its centenary. Rugby has its origins in the town in the 1870’s, resulting in the formation of Stirling High School F.P.’s in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The F.P. club joined the Scottish Rugby Union in 1904, hence the celebration of the centenary this season. In 1925, Bridge of Allan Rugby Club was founded with both clubs uniting in 1946 to form Stirling County.

While the team of 1959-60 went undefeated, it was not until the formation of the national leagues in the 1970’s that Stirling had a springboard to success. Another vital factor was the creation of a strong and vibrant youth section at this time. In 1995, County achieved the unique distinction of being the first club to rise through the ranks from the depths of the seventh division and win the Scottish Championship.

Uniquely, the club played against the Barbarians at Stirling Albion F.C. home, Forthbank Stadium in 1995. The club has been prolific in producing a large number of age-group internationalists while senior internationalists who have worn County’s colours include George Graham, Allister Hogg, Ian Jardine, Alastair Kellock, Kenny Logan, Kevin McKenzie and James McLaren.