Club News

Yes – we all know that – and now readers of The Rugby Paper know it as well, following a profile of our forwards/defence coach Jon Skurr in the 3 January edition of TRP.

The article focuses on Jon’s playing career with Wakefield, Sedgley Park and Rotherham, including winning the 2002 Middlesex Sevens with a Bradford Bulls RL squad that included Jon Feeley and Robbie Paul when cross-code matches were all the rage. It also traces Jon’s coaching career with Ireland men’s and women’s 7s teams and then Yorkshire before being persuaded to join up with Jon Feeley again at …

We wish all our members and supporters a Happy New Year – although it is difficult to find anything to celebrate in the current circumstances.

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday evening, community rugby is back at Stage A on the RFU roadmap which means that all training activity for seniors and mini/juniors is now suspended indefinitely.

Much as we would like to be able to continue with rugby activities given the extensive investment in secure protocols, this is simply not permitted and we are all required to stay at home as much as possible. With the latest lockdown …

As this challenging year draws to a close, we wish all our friends and supporters all the joy of the festive season. Whilst we are aware that many will be missing loved ones at what is usually a time of togetherness and happiness, we hope you will all take a moment to celebrate the fellowship of rugby and the bonds of the Wharfedale community.

Despite the difficulties of the past year, the club remains strong and healthy. We offer particular thanks to our sponsors, Cavalry Club and loyal members who have continued to support the club financially despite the absence …

Following Saturday’s government announcement and the worsening public health conditions with significantly increased infection risk, we are sorry to announce that the much anticipated return to rugby Boxing Day fixture against North Ribblesdale has been cancelled.

Membership secretary Stuart Willis will be in touch with all who have bought tickets in order to arrange refunds.

Thank you.

Robert Fort, Chairman, Wharfedale RUFC…

We are pleased to confirm that Wharfedale’s traditional friendly Boxing Day fixture against North Ribblesdale will take place at The Avenue on 26th December 2020, kick off at 2pm.

Obviously, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation the rugby will be different from what you might expect – there will be no scrums or mauls – and the considerable Government restrictions mean that entry will only be by pre-booked ticket to a strictly limited number of 400 supporters. But regardless of these limitations, the main thing is that for the first time since March, there will be competitive rugby played at …

It is very likely that not many of us will look back over the year 2020 with any great fondness. So here is a glimpse of the future instead. Once again the Minis and Juniors gave a helping hand with the 200 Club draw.

Oscar, Theo and Hugo pulled out the numbers whilst looking on is an older chap who is now the Wharfedale Director of Rugby and also played a bit of rugby at The Avenue. If these three young men go on to emulate Rob’s achievements playing in a green jersey, we fans will all be very happy …