The Caledonian Thebans are Scotland's foremost inclusive rugby club. Since formation of the Mens+ team in 2002 we have been pushing boundaries on and off the pitch to provide a welcoming environment for anyone who wants to play rugby. In 2023 we established the Caledonian Thebans Hydra, our first Womens+ side.

SCOTLAND’S OLDEST INCLUSIVE RUGBY TEAM

EST. 2002

Head Coach and Director of Rugby

STUART DENNIS

Thebans Hydra COACH

ROBERT LLOYD

We compete at all levels; from our local league through to international tournaments, and host an annual Rugby Clinic for members across the international rugby community to train and compete together.

The Caledonian Thebans are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment into which players of all levels of experience feel comfortable. Our goal is for everyone to enjoy rugby in a prejudice free environment, and we are proud of our supportive, diverse and social team.

Regional Leagues to International Tournaments

The Caledonian Thebans are proud members of the International Gay Rugby Association - IGR - which so far has taken us all over the world: Rome, Birmingham, Dublin, Sydney, Nashville, and Amsterdam.

We regularly take part in the Claymore Cup, with other Inclusive Scottish rugby teams.

Caledonian Thebans Mens+ 1st XV compete in Scottish Rugby Union’s East Reserve League Division 2.

The Thebans Hydra are currently in the Aspiring League, and will be competing for the National Bowl.

We also field mens+ development players as part of The Spirit of Rugby fixtures.