Boroughmuir
FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG
Alistair Munro has had a long and
positive association with Boroughmuir
Rugby Club. Alistair himself was a
world class sportsman who competed
in kayaking for the British and Scottish
national teams, winning numerous
national World titles as well as honours
in a sporting career lasting from 1974-
1986. He recently took time out of his
busy schedule to chat with Rugby
Club Magazine, saying, “I am originally
from the West of Scotland, brought
up around Greenock, but moved to
Edinburgh 42 years ago and stayed.”
“Back then there was a great
overlap between the canoeing and
rugby clubs with many friends playing
both sports so when my sons became
involved with Boroughmuir’s mini rugby
section I followed suit. Iain, my oldest,
joined Boroughmuir into what was
one of the few mini sections within the
region at the time, and was followed
by his brothers, Andrew and Stuart. It
was then only a matter of time before
I became one of the coaches. Iain
tended to prefer playing in the wing
or full back positions whilst Stuart, who
is currently out of the game with a
dislocated shoulder, played number 10,
but should have been a prop I tell him
jokingly. Andrew was more of a round
ball man although he also played for
the club. Back in 2012 myself and Iain
became founders of the Waterboys,
an invitational rugby sevens and tens
team which provides opportunities for
players from Scotland to perform and
enjoy rugby.
10 Issue 85
“Although I live between Dubai
and Edinburgh I always plan my free
time around Boroughmuir and rugby
generally; visiting the famous Melrose 7s
this weekend for example. Boroughmuir
Rugby Club are embarking on an
exciting new phase of history with the
SUPER6 league starting next season
which I’m really looking forward to. The
proposal application the club initially
submitted to the SRU for one of the
franchise positions was outstanding
and I struggled to find any fault with
it. The club are very fortunate to have
such a great group of ambassadors
like Stevie Douglas who maintain great
values not just on but off the pitch.
“I have never been in attendance at
the club and witnessed a new or older
member coming through the doors
without seeing someone approaching
them and starting a conversation or
invite them in for a chat and or a drink.
I think this simple attitude of inclusion
says it all and is the foundation stone
of a true community sports club which
is always open to all people and all
sports.
“My business, Projecx, are proud
sponsors of Boroughmuir Rugby and
Community Sports Club and hope to
continue our support into the distant
future. I would like to congratulate
everyone on their continued efforts to
maintain the values of this great club as
they approach their 100th anniversary
season, best wishes and success for the
2019/2020 campaign!”