Stocksbridge RUFC

With a free weekend over the Easter period, Globe Holidays sponsored Stocksbridge Rugby have had extra time to prepare for their final league fixture of the Counties 4 Yorkshire campaign, a re-arranged fixture away at promotion chasing Halifax. The fixture was tentatively arranged for Thursday (13^th April) at Shaw Lane, the home of Barnsley RUFC however, cup commitments have given way & the game will now be played on Saturday 15^th at the Halifax venue. A bonus point win would secure Stocksbridge a very creditable 5^thposition in the league ladder, whilst even a bonus point loss would leave the Piggy’s in 6^th. A pretty creditable achievement for Head Coach, Andy Lawrence in his first season at the helm. Meanwhile the Club have released more details regarding their end of season Awards Presentation Night, to be held at the Manchester Road HQ on Friday 19^th May, celebrations begin from 6pm. Along with the traditional awards, fund raising activities & speeches from the Chairman Andy Bell, Head Coach Andy Lawrence & Club Skipper that man Adam L Frith, live entertainment will be provided by local singer Stacey Rhodes. A good night will be enjoyed that’s for sure. The following Day, Saturday 20^this the Club’s AGM, where members are asked to attend to have their views heard & to vote in the Senior Positions at the club for the 2023/2024 season.

Written by Andrew Tyers