Norfolk Harvesters RFC

Norfolk Harvesters RFC
Norfolk County RFC
Full name Norfolk County Rugby Football Club
Union Niagara Rugby Union
Nickname(s) Harvesters
Founded 2001
Ground(s) Hellyer Memorial Park (Waterford, Ontario, Canada) (Capacity: fewer than 10,000)
President Ryan Elliott

The Norfolk County RFC Harvesters (short form for Norfolk County Rugby Football Club Harvesters) is a rugby team that operates out of Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada in the community of Waterford. This team is a member of the Niagara Rugby Union.

History

Since 2001, they have established themselves in men's and women's adult rugby leagues. The collective squad has won championships in 2003, 2004, and 2007. The Club has been Consolation Champions or Championship Finalists for the past three seasons (2008-2010). Thus, the highly competitive club has competed for a Niagara Rugby Union Championship a remarkable 6 years out of the 10 it has been in existence. Home games are played at the Hellyer Memorial Park in Waterford. Current and past members have played and officiated overseas in New Zealand, Australia, Wales, Ireland, and South Africa. The Club has hosted tourists recently from Wales, New Zealand, and South Africa. The Club is planning a 10th Anniversary Tour to Halifax for the Victoria Day weekend of 2011.

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