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All about Annan Rugby
58 Time Winners of the Best Rugby Club in the Annan Area Award We are a rugby club situated in the South West of Scotland.

We currently have 2 senior male teams, a womens team and 8 junior teams. We also hold regular sessions of touch and walking rugby - for all ages

For all the training schedules at Annan Rugby please go to: https://www.annanrugby.com/our-teams/

New players of any experience always welcome and wanted

Fun fact: We hold the Scottish Record of 7 consecutive championships in a row.

31/10/2026

You're never too old to go out guising!

Coming to an Annan (or Maybole) house near you!

Enjoy your evening lads wherever you end up!

31/10/2026

1ST XV IN SHIELD MATCH

The 1st XV welcomed Carrick to Violetbank today for a National Shield Round 2 match.

The Maybole club are the current holders of the Shield and are unbeaten this season so far in the league, so the Annan lads knew this would be a tough battle.

The weather was a bit better than last week, cold, but the sun did make an appearance!

Before the match, the teams held a minute's silence for former player Eric Thomson, who sadly passed away earlier this week. RIP Startled.

To keep it short, it was 0-14 to the visitors after the first quarter as Carrick scored 2 converted tries in the 9th and then 18th minutes of the match. Annan had a couple of chances but solid defence kept them out.

And it was 5 v 26 at half-time as the 2nd quarter followed a similar path to the 1st, with Carrick taking their chances and Annan not managing to take all of theirs.

There was a small glimmer of hope though, as Lucas White, on his 1st XV debut, popped up with a great try with a few minutes left in the half.

Earlier in the season, Carrick had come down to Violetbank in the league and built a similar healthy half-time lead before Annan hit back in the 2nd. Could Annan do it again this time?

Answer - alas, no

Annan scored early thanks to a well-worked try from Aaron Carmichael, converted by James Kirby to take it to 12-26 but that was as close as Annan got.

Carrick scored not long after to take it to 12-33.

Still 30 mins to play but Carrick extended their lead and it finished 12-47

Congratulations to Carrick, who go into the last 16 draw and are still on course for a league and shield double

The Youth boys chose Bradley James as their Annan Man of the Match for his defensive work alongside a couple of try-saving tackles!

And Carrick's No 12 for his strong ball carrying.

Thanks to the Youth Committee and Alison for organising today 🖤💛

Annan now have next Saturday off as the Scotland v New Zealand take precedence over the Saturday rugby schedule in Scotland!

They then travel to Strathendrick the following Saturday as the lads get back to the more important issue of the West 1 league. Who needs the distraction of the Shield! :)

Enjoy the after-match beers lads.

And thanks as always for the home support.

31/10/2026

FULL TIME

Annan 1st XV 12 v Carrick 1st XV 47

Points: Lucas White (debut T), Aaron Carmichael (T), James Kirby (C)

31/10/2026

UP AT VIOLETBANK

Robertson Lounge ready to welcome the youth boys to watch the 1st XV game and choose their Player of the Match

Annan 1st XV v Carrick 1st XV

Kick off at 1.30pm

Have a great day and go well lads.

31/10/2026

GAME DAY

Big match up today as we welcome current National Shield Holders Carrick to Violetbank

For the winner, 1 step closer to a potential trip to Murrayfield

Please note that this is a 1.30pm KO

A big, loud and scary home support most welcome as always!

Good luck lads.

30/10/2026

ERIC THOMSON

All at Annan Rugby are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Eric Thomson

Son of Jack and Jenn, brother to Becky and Dad to Jack and Heather

My deepest condolences to all his family and friends

Eric started his rugby career at Annan in the newly formed minis back in the 80's and worked his way up to the seniors, playing in many promotion winning teams

With many nicknames, Startled and Stig to name a few, Eric emigrated to Canada after falling in love with the country when Annan toured there in the mid 90s

Rest well my friend.

30/10/2026

WARRIORS SQUAD FOR SUNDAY

The 22-strong Warriors squad for Sunday's league and derby match against Stewartry Ladies

The Warriors are aiming to get back to winning ways and get the 2nd half of the West 1 season off to a flyer.

Go well Warriors, and a big, loud away support will be most appreciated as always by the team.

2pm KO at Greenlaw

30/10/2026

ASHLEY CLARK: 100 UP

It's 2nd time lucky as Ashley Clark hopefully hit 100 caps for the Warriors when she takes to the rugby pitch on Sunday.

Only the 3rd Warrior to reach this milestone.

And a wee Derby match to boot as well against the Sirens.

Top stuff Ashley and go well from all at Annan Rugby.

Warriors team for Sunday coming soon.

30/10/2026

1ST XV SQUAD FOR SATURDAY

Your 22-strong 1st XV squad for tomorrow's National Shield Round 2 match against Carrick.

Potential 1st XV debuts for Jake Lewis and Lucas White after impressive performances in the 2nd XV over the last couple of weeks. Dan Stevenson will make his first start for the 1st XV after coming on last week.

Unfortunately, due to the growing injury list, the 2nd XV match away to Kilmarnock is OFF.

Note: the 1st XV match kicks off at 1.30pm

Go well lads.

28/10/2026

SUNDAY AT ANNAN RUGBY

Plenty of action on Sunday but all on the road.

The mighty U6-U12 Tigers are back in action away at Langholm

While the U13 Boys are off to Allan Glens and the U14 Boys are at Greenock

The U18 Girls are away at Stirling in the National Cup

Finally, the Warriors have a wee derby match at Stewartry as the 2nd half of the West 1 season gets underway.

Good luck all and whatever matches you can get to, your support is always appreciated.

Address

Violetbank
Annan
DG125NY

Telephone

+441461204562

Website

https://www.teamwear.border-embroideries.co.uk/clubs/annan-rfc.html, http://www.AnnanRugby.com/

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