Stocksbridge RUFC

Without a fixture at the weekend, Globe Holidays sponsored Stocksbridge Rugby took the opportunity to enjoy the break & prepare for this week’s Counties 4 Yorkshire South, Round 5 encounter away at basement club Maltby RUFC. Recent results have not reflected the progress from the developing player roster & Player/Coach Aaron Kaye will be hopeful of a performance to bring the 5pts back to Stocksbridge. Livewire scrum half, that man Adam Frith is available for selection after missing the Fox Valley derby defeat to Wortley RUFC due to holiday commitments, promising centre Harrison ‘the storm’ Norman should also be in contention after recovering from a broken bone in his hand. With the pitches at the Coal Pit Lane Arena slowly recovering from the extensive drainage upgrades, the Club are targeting the scheduled fixture with Hessle RUFC on Saturday 26^th October for their first home game of the season, where a bumper crowd will be expected.

Meanwhile the John Crawshaw Butchers, September Man of Steel award has been awarded to Club Skipper Andy ‘clock tower’ Beal for his consistently high level of performance during the Month. Beal, kindly sponsored by Mr Mick Gribbins has lead effectively from the front in all the Stocksbridge games so far & narrowly beat Liam O’Leary & Gary Woodcock in the voting. There are a few 1^st XV players still available for sponsorship, & interested parties are asked to contact the Club for details.

Written by Andrew Tyers