| Full name | Liberton Rugby Football Club | |
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| Founded | 1963 | |
| Location | Edinburgh,Scotland | |
| Ground | Double Hedges Park | |
| League(s) | Men: East Non-League Women: Scottish Womens Non-League | |
| 2024–25 | Men: East Non-League Women: Scottish Womens Midlands & East One | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
Liberton RFC is arugby union club based inEdinburgh,Scotland. The Men's team currently plays inEast Non-League, the former Women's team which was controversially disbanded in 2023 played inScottish Womens Non-League.
The club was formed in 1963 by former pupils of Liberton High School in Edinburgh.[1]
In 2016, the club formed a women's side.[1] In 2023, the club controversially disbanded the women's team, stating it could not manage their 'additional needs'. This came against the backdrop of accusations of homophobia, misogyny and racism by members of the club committee towards female players and members of the club.[2]
The club runs a men's side. Training on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7pm to 8.30pm. Matches are played on a Saturday.
During the summer the guys will be playing touch at Double Hedges
The following former Liberton RFC players have represented Scotland.
