Hessle RUFC

English rugby union club, based in Hessle, Yorkshire

Rugby team
Hessle RUFC
UnionYorkshire RFU
NicknameThe Stags
Founded1886; 140 years ago (1886)
LocationHessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
GroundLivingstone Road
ChairmanDavid Leeman
PresidentMalcolm King
CoachStuart Crooks
CaptainJoe Donkin
Top scorerLee Rollinson
LeagueCounties 4 Yorkshire
2018–194th (Premier)
1st kit
2nd kit
Official website
www.hesslerugby.co.uk

Hessle Rugby Union Football Club is an English Rugby Union team based in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire. The 1st XV currently plays in Counties 4 Yorkshire South Division.

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

  1. ^ "Information - Hessle RUFC". www.hesslerugby.co.uk. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Two new coaches for Hessle". Hull Daily Mail. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2016.[dead link]


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