History of the club

The club was founded long ago in the dark days of yesteryear when men were men and women feared to go out at night – only the latter half of which is still true today unfortunately. The actual date was 1913. 

Originally the club was called ‘Old Dixonians’, as it was the Old Boys Rugby Club for the former grammar school George Dixon School. The ‘Old’ was dropped years ago as support and the player base dried up from the school when it became a comprehensive and abandoned rugby. This loss of a source of players was a worry, but the club broadened horizons to court new players both native and foreign to the city. The player base accurately reflects the cosmopolitan background of Birmingham, integrating blue and white collar, professional and layman into a very sociable pot-pourri.  

The club has a proud history, winning the North Midlands Cup 3 times in the 70s and 80s and winning the North Midlands Sevens Cup 7 times.  Dixonians was one of the leading Birmingham clubs behind Moseley, frequently playing and beating their powerful teams of the past, albeit the Moseley United team. Ding-dong battles are also recorded against teams like Stourbridge and Worcester, who were both toppled by the powerful Dixies’ team during the 70s and 80s when they were located out towards Hagley.  

The end of the 80s witnessed a slight fall from grace as league rugby took hold. The club bravely relocated to its city roots about 15 years ago to permit access to more players. Last year the club found its present home which is now its home for life, and an idyllic paradise at that. The player recruitment since then and the promotion last year show the dividends of that foresight.