# Waterloo F.C. > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Waterloo_F.C. > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Waterloo_F.C..md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo_F.C. > Source revision: 1347665539 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Waterloo Rugby Club** (known as **Firwood Waterloo** for sponsorship reasons) is an [English](/source/England) [Rugby Union](/source/Rugby_Union) team based at St Anthony's Road, [Blundellsands](/source/Blundellsands), [Merseyside](/source/Merseyside). Once a powerhouse of the English rugby union game, the men's 1st XV now play in [Regional 2 North West](/source/Regional_2_North_West) at the sixth level of [English rugby union system](/source/English_rugby_union_system), following their relegation from [National League 3 North](/source/North_Premier) at the end of the 2016–17 season. ## History Waterloo Football Club celebrated its 125th season in 2007–08, having been founded in 1882 by brothers Sidney and Harry Hall and George Abercrombie. From 1882 until 1884 the club was known as Serpentine after the road near its original ground. In 1884 a dispute prompted a relocation to [Waterloo](/source/Waterloo,_Merseyside) and so the club's name was changed. The club returned to the Blundellsands area in 1892 and has remained there ever since. The team is currently known as **Firwood Waterloo** after its title sponsor.[2] They play in [myrtle](/source/Myrtle_(color)) green, white and [scarlet](/source/Scarlet_(color)) hooped shirts, green shorts and green socks. Their badge features a [Lancastrian](/source/Lancashire) red rose with a black [griffin](/source/Griffin) in the centre. Former players include [Dick Greenwood](/source/Dick_Greenwood), [Ben Kay](/source/Ben_Kay), [Will Greenwood](/source/Will_Greenwood), [Andy Titterrell](/source/Andy_Titterrell), [Nicola Mazzucato](/source/Nicola_Mazzucato), [Watcyn Thomas](/source/Watcyn_Thomas), [Kyran Bracken](/source/Kyran_Bracken), [Austin Healey](/source/Austin_Healey), and [Paul Grayson](/source/Paul_Grayson_(rugby_union)).[3] ## Notes - In 1977 they were the runner-up in the [John Player Cup](/source/Powergen_Cup). - In 1986 they won the [Glengarth Sevens](/source/Glengarth_Sevens) at [Stockport RUFC](/source/Stockport_RUFC) - They competed in the [top division](/source/Guinness_Premiership) of [English rugby](/source/List_of_English_rugby_union_teams) for the first two seasons after the league structure was introduced but were relegated in 1989. - In Season 2003–04 the 1st XV gained promotion to [National League Division 2](/source/English_Rugby_Union_teams), reached the final of the [Powergen Shield](/source/EDF_Energy_Trophy) at [Twickenham](/source/Twickenham_Stadium) and was Rugby World Magazine 'Team of the Year'. - In 2005–06 they secured promotion to [National League Division 1](/source/National_Division_One). - In 2005 club president and former England women's rugby union international [Gill Burns](/source/Gill_Burns) received an [M.B.E.](/source/Member_of_the_Order_of_the_British_Empire) for services to sport. - In 2008 the club won the Lancashire Cup for the 7th time. ## Honours - [Lancashire Cup](/source/Lancashire_Cup_Rugby_Union) winners (7 times): 1974, 1980, 1985, 1987, 1993, 1994, 2008 - [Lancashire Cup](/source/Lancashire_Cup_Rugby_Union) runner-up: 2006, 2023 - [John Player Cup](/source/Powergen_Cup) runner-up: 1977 - [Glengarth Sevens](/source/Glengarth_Sevens) winners: 1986 - Merit Table B champions: 1986–87 - [National Division 3 North](/source/National_League_2_North) champions: [2003–04](/source/2003%E2%80%9304_National_Division_Three_North) - [Powergen Shield](/source/EDF_Energy_Trophy) runner-up: 2003–04 ## Ground move At the 2008 AGM the prospect of selling their Blundellsands ground and relocation to a new purpose-built facility was discussed.[4] ## MyWaterlooRugby.com In mid-2009 in an attempt to create extra interest and revenue Waterloo embarked on an internet based fan management scheme allowing rugby enthusiasts to contribute to the running of the club by subscribing to a website and voting on club decisions.[5] ## Women's rugby Further information: [Waterloo Ladies](/source/Waterloo_Ladies) The women's first team currently play in Tyrells Premier 15s and the Development Team play in the Tyrells Premier 15's Development League. They are currently captained by Rachael Thomas, the section has produced numerous International players throughout their 30-year history and currently have Mhairi Greave (Scotland), Lisa Neumann (Wales), Lauren Delaney (Ireland) and Sarah Beckett (England), playing at International level. ## Colts Waterloo FC has a history of high success at Colts level. The most successful team, captained by Tom Benbow and featuring long serving veterans Tom White Jr, Matt Daley, Sean Miller, Martin Bell, Andrew Riley and Mike Bates won their league in the 2002–03 season, gaining promotion and then winning the Lancashire Cup the following season. The team has now largely disbanded and the majority of the members have moved from the club. Martin Bell went on to become first team captain. The Colts currently compete in the Senior B league of the Lancashire Colts section (a division also featuring Liverpool St Helens, Kirkby Lonsdale and Fylde). They are captained by Jack Weare who is deputising for the injury stricken Carl Nolan. The season started well with the team winning 6 out of 6 games leaving them top of the table but shortly after this injuries and player availability contributed to the team losing the majority of their matches within weeks of the season opening. In 2022 the Senior colts won the Lancashire Cup in a 22–17 win over a Warrington side at Fleetwood RUFC. This side was unbeaten in over four years and coached by former Waterloo men's Captain David Blyth. ## Internationals The full list of Waterloo players to earn international caps is as follows : **England :** [Alan Ashcroft](/source/Alan_Ashcroft) 1956–59, [Jasper Bartlett](/source/Jasper_Bartlett) 1951, [Reg Bazley](/source/Reg_Bazley) 1952–55, [Norman Bennett](/source/Norman_Bennett) 1948, [Eric Bole](/source/Eric_Bole) 1946, [John Cain](/source/John_Cain_(rugby_union)) 1950, [Roy Foulds](/source/Roy_Foulds) 1929, [Dick Greenwood](/source/Dick_Greenwood) 1966–69, [Dickie Guest](/source/Dickie_Guest) 1939–49, [Jack Heaton](/source/Jack_Heaton_(rugby)) 1935–47, [Chris Jennins](/source/Chris_Jennins) 1967, [Roy Leyland](/source/Roy_Leyland) 1935, [Humphrey Luya](/source/Humphrey_Luya) 1948–49, [Graham Meikle](/source/Graham_Meikle) 1934, [Steve Meikle](/source/Steve_Meikle) 1929, [Joe Periton](/source/Joe_Periton) 1925–30, [Sam Perry](/source/Samuel_Victor_Perry) 1948, [Gordon Rimmer](/source/Gordon_Rimmer) 1949–54, [Jim Syddall](/source/Jim_Syddall) 1982–84, [Peter Thompson](/source/Peter_Thompson_(rugby_union,_born_1929)) 1959, [Bert 'HB' Toft](/source/Henry_Toft) 1936–39, [Dick Uren](/source/Dick_Uren) 1948–52, Harold Uren 1946, [Jack Wallens](/source/Jack_Wallens) 1927, [Bob Weighill](/source/Bob_Weighill) 1947–48, Gill Burns, Sonia Harris, Ross Green 2007 **Ireland :** [Robin Godfrey](/source/Robin_Godfrey) 1954, Fiona Neary, Joleen Morton **Italy :** Nicola Mazzucato 2007. **Spain :** Pablo Feijóo 2007–08, Jaime Nava 2008. **Scotland :** [Alastair Fisher](/source/Alastair_Fisher) 1947, [Colin Fisher](/source/Colin_Fisher) 1975–76, [John MacArthur](/source/John_MacArthur_(rugby_union)) 1932, [Sammy McQueen](/source/Sammy_McQueen) 1923, [Allan Roy](/source/Allan_Roy) 1938–39, [Jumbo Scott](/source/Jumbo_Scott) 1928–30, Ally Little 2001. **Wales :** [Raymond Bark-Jones](/source/Raymond_Bark-Jones) 1933, [Watcyn Thomas](/source/Watcyn_Thomas) 1931–33, Kylie Wilson, Rachel Brown, Jennifer Davies. **USA :** Michael Caulder 1974–75 Chad Erskine 2006 **Canada :** Ander Monro 2006 **Malta :** James O'Brien 2009–present Tom Holloway 2010–present **Luxembourg :** Jason Bloomfield 1995 Jason Brittin 1995 **Kenya :** William Murphy 2009–present ## Other - They were affiliated with Liverpool's [Capital of Culture 2008](/source/European_Capital_of_Culture) promotions ([official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20050728005933/http://www.liverpool08.com/)). - The club has a long tradition of rivalries with some of the sport's most famous clubs. One such tradition, recently revived, is the game against [Wanderers](/source/Wanderers_F.C._(rugby_union)). The winners of this match get to keep the "Percy the [Pike](/source/Esox)" trophy in their clubhouse.[6] The fixture was played once again in April 2017 at St. Anthony's Road. It was indeed won in true "hands will do it" fashion by Wanderers in the last play of the game. The pike will return to Wanderers where it will be played for in a return fixture in 2018. ## References 1. Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell (eds.) (1990). "Waterloo F.C. (Ground Details)". *Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91*. 3rd ed. Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 126. 1. ["Sponsors"](http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/waterloo/d/sponsors.html). *Firwood Waterloo Rugby*. Pitcheroo. Retrieved 27 November 2014. 1. [Club Details section of Waterloo's website](http://www.waterloorugby.com/theclub.asp) 1. [Waterloo discuss ground move](http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0200sport/0350rugbyunion/tm_headline=waterloo-8217-s-fazey-finding-support-in-favour-of-move&method=full&objectid=20707149&siteid=50061-name_page.html) 1. [MyWaterlooRugby.com](http://www.mywaterloorugby.com/aboutus46.aspx) 1. [Percy The Pike](http://www.waterloorugby.com/news.asp?article=186) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Waterloo F.C.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo_F.C.) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo_F.C.?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.