Not long now till the Shindig. This is a chance for all those who have been shielding to come along to Park Farm for an outdoor, socially distanced, get together on Saturday 15th August. A wee reminder that the function is ticket only at £3 per person and Andy only has around 20 tickets left. […]
HELP!! Well the painting is moving on slowly but there’s still more to be done and we urgently need more people volunteering. Skills required? Hold a paintbrush. Some of the coaches and players have been great at helping out Any other people got some spare time?? Coaches? Managers? Players? Anybody? Men? Women? Members? Non Members? […]
Dumfries Saints RFC Backs Coach Dumfries Saints RFC are seeking a Backs Coach for the club 1st XV for the 2020/21 season, with a view to being in place for a return to rugby commencing in x 2020. Dumfries Saints, based in Dumfries, are aiming to build on recent success after finishing second in National […]
We are sorry to lose the services of our Club Secretary, Rob Orr, due to his business commitments. Rob has given sterling service to the club during his tenure and we wish him all the best for the future.
As you are all aware, due to unforeseen circumstances our season came to a sudden and unexpected end due to Covid 19. The social distancing rules meant we had to cancel the Club’s Annual Dinner and presentation of awards plus our Annual General Meeting. Both of these events were occasions when, as President, I would […]
Many thanks to all the sponsors who very kindly asked that their 2020 sponsorship be carried over to Saturday 5th June 2021. This gesture is much appreciated by the rugby club.
These are extraordinary times, and Dumfries Saints RFC’s absolute priority is to ensure the health and safety of all players, staff, volunteers, members and the public in general. After the Government’s announcement, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well, and ensuring that the advice is followed in relation to staying […]
Please note that in line with official advice, the gym at the club, will be closed until further notice.
Please be aware that Scottish Rugby has issued the following statement regarding the suspension of all rugby. Further information is likely to be communicated in the coming days, therefore where possible please keep an eye on our website and social media outlets for further updates, or via coaches/team managers. Scottish Rugby suspends all rugby in […]
On Saturday, the Colts team at Dumfries Saints Rugby Club were presented with their new playing tops sponsored, once again, by Robin Thomson Keir Garage. The presentation took place at Park Farm prior to the team playing their first Cup Game of the season against Strathaven, winning 29-12. Included in the team picture are the […]
Dumfries Saints RFC is pleased to announce that local company Grange is our main kit sponsor for the next two seasons. Pictured with our senior players, and representing Grange, is owner Lynn Dodd and her daughter Emma. Mrs Dodd’s two sons, Alastair and Fraser, are both regular players at Junior level for the Club. Others […]
Saints U15s pictured receiving their new strips from sponsor Paul Fergusson . . The boys are very grateful to Paul Fergusson Heating and Electrical Engineers and thank him for his continued support of Dumfries Saints.
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Since our last Shindig was such a success people have been asking when we are having another. As some members are still shielding until the end of the month we decided to organise another one mid August so those shielding now have an opportunity to attend. We’ve added a nominal charge of £3 per person […]
With great sadness we announce that on 7th July 2020, Eric William Bannerman of Steilston House, Dumfries died peacefully in the presence of his daughter Sarah Jane. His late wife Jean predeceased him some years ago. The club has lost yet another good servant and well-liked member of the club. Back in the nineteen seventies […]
THANK YOU The Shindig on Saturday was hailed a great success with some people expressing a wish for another to be held as some members were still shielding due to the corona virus and couldn’t attend. A big thank you to Sam Carlisle, Stan Johnstone and Colin Watson for their catering contributions and all the […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the death, at the grand old age of 90 years, of Jim McKenzie, Past President and Honorary Member of the club. Jim served 3 years as Club President in the nineties following in the footsteps of his great friend and colleague Duncan Murray. The two of them […]
Just a thought for Saturday. We do have some seating but it might be an idea to bring along a folding chair if you have one, other than that “a blanket on the ground”. The weather forecast looks good and we are all set to enjoy our first get together since last season. On arrival, […]
We desperately need volunteers to come along and help paint certain areas of the club before the start of the season.
Please note the Shindig is now SOLD OUT The shindig on July 11th has proved very popular with members. However, non-members who are great supporters of the club have also been in touch to say they too would like to come along and join in the fun. The club has agreed to open the […]