Full name | Burton Rugby Football Club |
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Union | Rugby Football Union |
Nickname(s) | Crofters |
Founded | 1870 |
Region | Staffordshire |
Ground(s) | Peel Croft (Capacity: 600 (seated)) |
President | Kevin Wrathall |
Captain(s) | Jack Barry Neal |
League(s) | National League 3 Midlands |
13th (as of 22/02/15) | |
Official website | |
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Burton Rugby Club is an English rugby union team based in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire. The club operates six senior teams, including an under-22s team, academy sides and a full range of junior teams. The first XV currently plays in Midlands 1 West following relegation from National 3 Midlands the previous season. The club gained promotion back to National 3 Midlands after winning a play-off against Derby RUFC 24-20 at the end of the 2013-14 Season.
Burton Rugby Club was formed on 5 October 1870 as Burton Football Club, retaining that name until the word 'rugby' was added in 2001. The club has played at its current home, Peel Croft, since 1910.