Murrayfield Wanderers Football Club are a rugby union

Rugby union

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 side based in Edinburgh

Edinburgh

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, Scotland

Scotland

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Formed in 1997 after the amalgamation of Murrayfield RFC and Edinburgh Wanderers FC, both clubs brought together a long history of rugby excellence which can trace its roots back to 1868 when the Edinburgh Wanderers Club was formed. The team currently compete in National Division 1

National Division 1

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 and play their home matches on the back pitches of Murrayfield Stadium

Murrayfield Stadium

Murrayfield Stadium is a sports stadium located in the west end of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Its all-seater capacity was recently reduced from 67,800 to 67,130 to incorporate the largest permanent "big screen" in the country though it still remains the largest stadium in Scotland and one...

, the home of Scottish Rugby.

Current Form

Murrayfield Wanderers currently play in Scottish National Leagues Division 1 and finished in 10th place at the end of season 2010/11. The club currently have 2 men's teams playing on Saturday, a social team (Pirates) and a Colts (u18). They also boast one of the most successful women's team in Scotland who currently hold the Scottish Cup.