May 4th, 2022
Inverclyde Goliaths 14 – East Kilbride Pirates 46 Having won in Newcastle the week before, East Kilbride made the shorter journey to Greenock on Sunday to face Inverclyde Goliaths. With Sam Montgomerie starting at QB, the Pirates kicked off and, after the initial exchanges, took the lead on their second drive. A 26-yard pass to […]
April 26th, 2022
Northumberland Vikings 14 – East Kilbride Pirates 17 Following the lack of competition in 2020 and the Covid-shortened campaign in 2021, the Pirates kicked off their 2022 League season with a trip to Newcastle. The Vikings already had two wins under their belts and were keen to maintain their positive start. On a bright but […]
March 13th, 2022
Notice of Annual General Meeting The East Kilbride Pirates will hold their club Annual General Meeting on Sunday 27 March at 12-1pm at the Bowls Pavilion, Hamilton Palace Sports Ground. This is our first AGM since 2020, as our 2021 one was not possible face-to-face during Covid-19 and we had no provision to hold an […]
January 25th, 2022
After a shortened campaign in 2021, the East Kilbride Pirates have their schedule for the new campaign, and preparations have begun for the new season. After only six games in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Pirates finished the season in dominating fashion topping the Caledonia conference table. A convincing victory over the Inverclyde […]
October 21st, 2021
Inverclyde Goliaths 00 – East Kilbride Pirates 35 East Kilbride brought down the curtain on their truncated, post-Covid 2021 campaign with a shut-out victory at Battery Park in Greenock. In doing so, they secured top spot in the Caledonia Conference Championship. After receiving the kickoff and returning it into Goliaths’ territory, the Pirates took […]
October 20th, 2021
Following a successful end to the 2021 season, current head coach Jamie McLaughlin has decided to step away to spend more time with his imminently expanding young family. Jamie has been involved with the Pirates as a player and coach for nearly 15 years. He leaves his head coaching role on a high note, after […]
October 6th, 2021
Edinburgh Wolves 14 – East Kilbride Pirates 00 The two sides vying for the Scottish Caledonia Conference title met at Edinburgh University’s Peffermill Playing Fields on Sunday. East Kilbride had triumphed 14-0 in the Week 1 encounter and they had both won all their games since. The Pirates got off to the worst possible start […]
September 22nd, 2021
Glasgow Tigers 00 – East Kilbride Pirates 35 The misleading score line does not tell the tale of the Pirates’ poorest performance of the season, as they toiled against a side they had beaten convincingly just two weeks earlier. East Kilbride simply failed to get into their stride in a staccato game interrupted by incomplete […]
September 7th, 2021
East Kilbride Pirates 57 – 0 Glasgow Tigers East Kilbride secured their third win of a shortened season with a comfortable 57 point win over near neighbours, the Glasgow Tigers. After both teams had to punt away possession on their opening drives, it was the visitors who had the first opportunity to score. However, the […]
September 1st, 2021
We’re looking for new recruits for our Women’s Flag team ahead of the 2021 women’s flag football league season getting underway. No experience is necessary, and the team prides itself on being welcoming to players of any shape or size, or background. American Football has a role for everyone, and at the taster session you’ll […]