Dunbar RFC

Dunbar RFC is an amateur rugby club based in Dunbar, East Lothian. Founded in 1923 they play their homes games at Hallhill Healthy Living Centre, where they moved to in 2001 along with the local football team Dunbar United F.C. and the local hockey, running and squash clubs. They currently compete in the East Regional League Division One.

History

The club was founded by a group of like-minded gentleman commuters on the Dunbar-to-Edinburgh train. They set up a meeting on 16 November 1923 to formally announce the formation of the club, the first President and Captain.

Current Season

2025/26 -
Dunbar RFC compete in the Arnold Clark East Region Division 1 with 8 other teams, having been promoted from East region 2 as champions, scoring 723 point and conceding only 193 points in 14 games.
The team also secured victory in the plate final of the North Berwick 7s held on 19th April 2025.

Famous players

Grahame Budge – Scotland & British Lions 1950 – the first tour played in what became the famous red jersey
Derek White – Dunbar, Haddington, Gala, Scotland, British Lions

Current Players

Front Row -
Ross Thomson, Euan MacRury, Luke Miller, Aiden Paterson, Dylan Sammels, Matthew Mackay, Struan Lugton, Alan McConnachie, Jack Gabbatiss, Richie Gallacher, Aiden McNelis
Second Row -
Josh Graham, Ewan Miller, Daniel Philp, Calum Ross, Ben Miller, Chris Bryce, Callum Higginbottom, Rory Anderson, Michael McDermott
Back Row -
Calum Harding, Lochie Milne, Ewan Patrizio, Daniel Martin, Rowan Armatage
Scrum Half -
Gregor Ronan, Jamie Nicolson, Isaac Anderson
Fly Half -
Kyle Gallacher, Blair Mills, Ross Charlton
Centres -
Mickey Hall, Robbie Logan, Calum McCullough, Joe Townshend,
Wingers -
John Peebles, Rory Dowding, Sandy Graham
Full Back -
Robbie Cockburn, Finlay Milne

School of Rugby and Mini Rugby

Dunbar Rugby Football Club runs mini rugby sessions for young children, primarily at Hallhill Sports Centre in Dunbar, Mini rugby is typically for Primary 1 through Primary 7 age groups, introducing children to the basics of rugby in a fun, supportive setting. There is a real emphasis on enjoyment, teamwork, basic ball skills and an introduction to the laws of the game — all coaches are suitably qualified through the SRU L&D team.
A highlight for young players in the area is Dunbar RFC’s annual minis rugby tournament held each spring at the Hallhill Sports Centre. This is a big community event: in recent years around 450–500 children from local clubs in East Lothian, the Borders and beyond have taken part across age groups.
In partnership with Dunbar Grammar School, the club provide youth rugby for U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18 teams, these teams compete in the East Youth Schools conference and Schools Cup competitions. They have had some recent success in the Cup competition, winning the U16 Shield in 2019 and the U16 Plate in 2023.
In recent years the club have set up a girls section with over 30 girls from Dunbar and surrounding area training and playing at U12, U14 & U16