Stocksbridge RUFC

After 20 minutes the pigs trailed 32-0 but not through lack of efforts. The next 20 minutes saw Stocksbridge wake up and keep the Halifax team at bay stopping them putting anymore points on the scoreboard before halftime.

Debutant Jake Bevan went off with a knee injury and didn’t make a return, we hope for a speedy recovery. Meanwhile Sam Miles also made his debut having come through the ranks in the Colts set up. Vice Sami “the snake” Whitaker said “⁩some crackin’ tackling and line speed, looked the part” in the aftermath of the game. Sam is one to watch in the coming seasons at Stocksbridge. What can only be described as a “bad” pass from Ryan Smith stopped debutant Sam scoring his first senior try!

The second half of the match didn’t see much avail for the Stocksbridge side as Halifax put another 27 points on the board. Stocksbridge’s Steve Hawksworth sponsored by “Gate Stoops Farm Boarding Kennels and Cattery” put the boys in blue on the scoreboard by scoring the only try for the home team. Having given Halifax a head start in the first 20 minutes of the game it allowed them to build momentum which Stocksbridge couldn’t match.

Returning to first team action was Stuart Cheetham,Blain Walker and Lee Foster who put their boots back on for the first league game of the season. Looking into the coming weeks we will see more returning players which will help build the strength in depth for the Stocksbridge teams.

Stocksbridge Fox Catering Man of The Match was awarded to Andy “clock tower” Beal who is sponsored by Mick Gribbins for yet another reliable performance.

Match Ball Sponsor: Charlesworth Landscapes Limited

Stocksbridge are back in action next Saturday 10th September at home with a 3pm Kick Off against Hornsea.

Thinking of giving rugby a go? Training: Wednesdays @6.15pm, Bolsterstone Pitches, just turn up.