Est. 1962
Over 60 years of rugby, community and pride on the west coast of Scotland.
Oban Lorne RFC is founded in May 1962.
Green was the only colour available β and so our colours were born.
The club plays its first full competitive season.
A tradition that continues to this day.
Major-General R.G.S. Hobbs becomes Club President.
League rugby begins and the Oban Sevens tournament is launched.
First Oban Lorne player recognised at District level.
Jim Moffat opens the game to the youngest members of the community.
25 years celebrated with a guest appearance at Edinburgh Borderers Sevens.
Agreement reached to develop a permanent clubhouse.
A permanent home for the club and a community hub for Oban.
Promoted to National Division 5 West for the first time.
Oban Lorne win the Lenzie Sevens β our first silverware.
The Ladies section is founded β and immediately wins silverware.
Structured youth competition brought to Oban and beyond.
Billy Thomson appointed as first Argyll & Bute Rugby Development Officer.
The first glimpse of a future Scotland international.
Our U18 Girls claim the Schools Bowl.
Oban Lorne defeat Grangemouth Stags 19β14 at Murrayfield.
The U15 Girls win the Schools Bowl.
U18 Girls reach the Shield Final.
Oban Lorne crowned BT West Regional League Division 2 Champions.
Scotland beat Argentina 19β16 β Magnus starts at Murrayfield.
U16 Boys reach the School Bowl Final.
Dee Bradbury becomes the first woman to lead a Tier 1 rugby nation.
The Oban Lorne Ladies claim the Women's Bowl.
U16 Boys reach the School Plate Final.
OBE awarded. Inducted into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame by HRH The Princess Royal.
Magnus pays public tribute to his grassroots club.
Oban Lorne U16 Girls win the National Plate.
Invited to represent Scotland in Saint-RaphaΓ«l, France.
Oban Lorne U16 Girls win the National Bowl.
A landmark investment in the club's future, made possible by community and sponsors.
What's Next
Our history is still being written. See the club's plans for the future β from facilities to youth development and beyond.