Reading R.F.C.
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| Full name | Reading Rugby Football Club |
| Emblem | Deer |
| Colours | Green and white |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Sport | Rugby union |
| League | National Division 3 South |
| Ground | Holme Park |
| Official website | readingrfc.co.uk |
Reading R.F.C. is an English Rugby Union club, which plays in South West Division 1. The club is located in the village of Sonning, on the outskirts of Reading in the county of Berkshire. They are coached by Scottish ex-international, Alastair McHarg.
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[edit] Men's Rugby
While the first team squad is largely semi-professional, the club retains its amateur roots, also fielding 2nd and 3rd teams. The club has an over-35's squad, the "Rhino's", which is the only veterans team to play regular league rugby in the region.
[edit] Women's Rugby
"Reading Ladies" is now a well-established team, playing regular Sunday fixtures against teams throughout the region.
[edit] Youth Rugby
Reading RFC has seen a resurgence in youth rugby in recent years and now has representative teams in most age categories. Youth rugby is played on Sunday mornings.
[edit] History
Reading was formed as Berkshire Wanderers in July 1898 when RFU President Roger Walker, RFU Secretary G Rowland-Hill and Cambridge Blue G R Joyce held a meeting in Pangbourne. Their aim was to set up a rugby club in Reading and the first game was played at the County Cricket Ground, Kensington Road, in September 1898. The Wanderers led a nomadic existence until, shortly before the Second World War, they moved to their present headquarters at Holme Park, Sonning. The club’s name was changed to Reading in 1956 and the first trophy came their way in 1970 when they beat Marlow 16-3 at Maidenhead in the inaugural Berkshire Cup Final.
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