Grammar Carlton RFC
| Union | Auckland Rugby Football Union |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | GC |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Location | Epsom, Auckland |
| Ground(s) | Cornwall Park |
| President | Martin Mackenzie |
| League(s) | Auckland Premier |
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Grammar Carlton Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Auckland, New Zealand. The club was established in 1996 as a merger between the Grammar Old Boys and Carlton clubs. The club is affiliated with the Auckland Rugby Football Union.
History
Grammar Carlton was formed in 1996, as a merger between Grammar Old Boys (established in 1914) and Carlton (established in 1982, as a merger between Cornwall and Grafton, who were themselves established in 1922 and 1874, respectively). The club are based at Cornwall Park, which was the home of Carlton prior to the 1996, and Cornwall prior to 1982. The premier team won its first and only Gallaher Shield in 2012, defeating Marist in the final by 30 - 9.
Current Status
Rugby Union
Today, Grammar Carlton fields a number of teams at senior level, and also administers a high performance rugby sevens programme. At junior level, Grammar and Carlton remain independent clubs, with Grammar based at Thomas Bloodworth Park in Remuera and Carlton based alongside the senior club in Epsom. Both Grammar and Carlton Juniors field teams up to U-13 level.
Other Sports
In addition to the club's primary sport of rugby union, Carlton Netball Club fields teams at both age-group and senior levels.