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Junior & Youth Section Awards presented for the 2011/12 Season

Hillfoots Junior Section held their end of season awards presentaion on Sunday 13 May.  The awards are an annual celebration of players’ commitment & respect of the spirit & laws of the game of rugby.  There are awards given for each of the year groups from U6 (P1) to U18 (S6).  The awards were given to [...]

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Annual Awards Winners announced at Club Dinner

On Saturday 5 May the Club held its Annual Dinner Dance & Awards at the Devonvale Hall.  It was a great evening – good food, good bar, good company & some great dancing to Ash Pan Jacks! This year the Awards were won as follows:- Craig Scott – Player of the Year Gregor McTintosh – Most [...]

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A great programme of Club events over the summer

  Now that the 2011/12 Adult Section playing season is coming to an end, the Club has some great summer events to look forward to.  Come along & stay involved with Hillfoots RFC all year long! Saturday 14 April – Hillfoots U18′s v Alloa U18′s Match.  Hillfoots won 10 – 0 to clinch the League [...]

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U18′s v The Cast Tups – Saturday 21 April – 12 noon kick off

Roll up, roll up!  Ladies & Gentlemen – it’s the end of season clash that will captivate & enthrall all local rugby fans! The Cast Ups confirm their attendance at the fixture  It’s “brains versus brawn”, “strength versus experience”, “viagra versus stamina”.   Come & see this giant of a Club clash and have an [...]

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Hillfoots 1st XV finish the season with a bang!

Hillfoots welcomed Glenrothes RFC to the Public Parks at Tillicoultry.  HRFC’s unbeaten at home since 2010 record stood as they won 56 – 24. A minute’s silence was held before kick off to remember Hillfoots life member & former Captain Bob Dewar who sadly passed away 2 weeks ago. Tries were scored by Robbie Hogg (twice), [...]

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Pat Norman selects Frontline Families as her RBS 6 Nations Trophy Ball Charity

On the evening in February 2012 that the RBS 6 Nations Trophy was presented to Club members & sponsors within the HRFC Clubhouse, Pat Norman placed the winning bid for the Scotland Squad signed rugby ball.  Pat has since chosen her choice of a locally based UK Charity – Frontline Families, (SC042347) and has presented the money to [...]

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Hillfoots Life Member Bob Dewar has sadly passed away

Bob joined Hillfoots in 1972, only a year after the Club was formed.  There are great photos of Bob & all his Hillfoots 1st XV colleagues from the 1973/74 & 1975/76 seasons in the Club House.  Bob played as hooker for many seasons before finally retiring as his knees were struggling. Bob then later gave great service to the Club [...]

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Cast Tups thumped last Saturday

Details are scant, but it appears that even Mike Power’s appearance on the pitch couldn’t prevent The Cast Tups getting a good turning over by old adversaries Crieff RFC.  More details to follow if they emerge!!

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U18′s defeated by just 2 points – a tough match against Strathmore

  A very late try by opponents Strathmore, meant that our U18′s suffered a rare defeat 20 – 22 last Saturday.  That leaves them needing to beat Alloa RFC at home in 10 days time, to secure a League winning position.  Best of luck lads!  The Club will be down to support you a week [...]

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2nd XV won 32 – 20 against Grangemouth confirming them as 2011/12 League winners!

A great result from last Saturday.  Well done the lads of the 2nd XV from everyone at the Club.

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