Club History
Ramsey RUFC was formed in the late 1970s by a group of old boys from the local comprehensive school, Ramsey Grammar School.
The club was admitted to the Rugby Football Union in December 1981. The club's first success was winning the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield in the 1988/89 season. It regained the Shield in 1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1998/99 and 1999/00. In the 2000/01 season, Ramsey completed their biggest achievement winning the domestic double of the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield and the Dorchester Maritime Manx Cup. The club also won the Shield in 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2006/07. In 2006/07, Ramsey completed another double winning the inaugural Manx Challenge Cup. The club also won the Manx Bowl in 2005/06.
In 2003, Ramsey completed the construction of its Club House at The Mooragh Park in Ramsey.
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