Cathy Gallagher, the University of Stirling Executive Director of Sport, who also has a place on the Stirling County board, stated:[3] This is an extremely exciting opportunity for the University, placing us at the top table of an ambitious new venture in Scottish sport.

The partnership has so much room to grow and we look forward to working with Stirling County to unlock the franchise’s potential and take the sport of rugby to a new level in the Caledonia region, as well as adding to the sporting prowess and aspirations of the city of Stirling.

[1] Both men and women train at the Rubber Crumb 3G pitch at Stirling University.

[6] The following former Stirling University RFC players have represented Canada at senior international level.

The following former Stirling University RFC players have represented Scotland at senior international level.