Hessle RUFC
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| Union | Yorkshire RFU | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Stags | ||
| Founded | 1886 | ||
| Location | Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, England | ||
| Ground(s) | Livingstone Road | ||
| Chairman | Malcolm King | ||
| Coach(es) | Stuart Crooks | ||
| Captain(s) | David Robinson | ||
| Top scorer | Lee Rollinson | ||
| League(s) | Yorkshire 4 | ||
| 2018–19 | 4th (Premier) | ||
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| Official website | |||
| www | |||
Hessle Rugby Union Football Club is an English Rugby Union team based in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire. The 1st XV currently play in Yorkshire 4.
History
The exact date of formation is unknown however the earliest records come from a newspaper article documenting Hessle's loss to Hull Kingston Rovers in 1886.[1]
Hessle reached their highest level of play in 2009/2010[2] playing in Yorkshire 2, the eight tier of the domestic competition for teams in Yorkshire.
Club honours
- Yorkshire Shield Winners (2): 1965, 1975
- Yorkshire 4 champions (2): 1988–89, 2007–08
- Yorkshire Silver Trophy Winners: 1989
- Yorkshire 3 champions: 1992–93
- Yorkshire 5 champions: 2014–15
References
- ^ "Information - Hessle RUFC". www.hesslerugby.co.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Two new coaches for Hessle". Hull Daily Mail. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
