Saturday 6 April - Billingham v Wharfedale (A) KO 2.15pm ------- Billingham 2nd XV v Foresters (A) KO 2.15pm ------

Captain Marvel

It has been my personal privilege to be a player, supporter, and sponsor of Wharfedale Rugby Club for the past 35 years. I have witnessed much change in that time, but I believe the heart of the club I joined all those years ago, still remains the same. I will always remember that damp winter evening when I arrived for my first training session. Former club captain John Canny, father of Grace, Oscar and Dylan, offered his hand of welcome. I never looked back and my life is richer because of that moment. JC is married to Sally, …

Successful rugby clubs are more than just what happens on the pitch. Players and coaches are vitally important but so are the many dedicated volunteers who work hard behind the scenes to help our club function.

As with all sports club, we rely heavily on volunteers – people who give their time in all sorts of ways to enable the club to continue its activities and fulfil its objectives. There are many ways in which players, supporters and parents can all help in driving the club forward.

Help is always needed in most areas of the club, but we are …

Thank you to everyone who supported Shirt Sponsorship in the match day programme.
This season will be the first year we distribute a digital programme and as such have decided to sponsor players instead of shirt numbers.
The players have been challenged to find their own sponsors but having a playing squad of around 40 there will be plenty of opportunities to sponsor one if you wish to continue to support the club.
We are seeking to raise £150 +VAT for each sponsorship and will highlight the sponsor name/logo under the players name and photo on the website under players …

After burning through 6 hookers last season, two of whom were forced into retirement, we welcome back Ben Wright, last seen with a broken jaw before he went off to New Zealand to play.  The hooker department will be further strengthened by the signing of Robbie Collinson from Kendal and Alfie Weston who joined the squad in the second half of last year. Robbie is looking forward to trying to play at a higher level and is committed to giving his all in getting a regular place in the 1st team.

Robbie Collinson

Retired hooker Dan Stockdale will work with …

Wharfedale RUFC held their Annual General Meeting last week and David Baker announced that he was stepping down as Chairman. David has been very influential at the club over the last two decades having served two stints as Chairman. He is standing down because of work commitments.

The AGM unanimously voted in new Chairman John Sykes whilst David Baker will support him as Vice Chairman. John has been involved with the club since 2006. He has been on the General Committee since 2017 and has held the post of Health and Safety Officer.

New Chairman, John Sykes (left), in conversation

An essential part of the maintenance of our rugby pitches is not only the cutting of the grass but also the collection and removal of the grass cuttings. The latter is carried out with the use of a grass collector. However, this week an inspection of the equipment found that some welding was required as a matter of urgency in order that the equipment could be safely used and the pitches remain available for use.

Richard Walker, a blacksmith located in Grassington, was contacted and was able to carry out the necessary welding work immediately, thus ensuring that we were …

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