Stocksbridge RUFC

Globe Holidays sponsored Stocksbridge Rugby are well into the festive spirit with a recent visit from Santa Claus well received by the excited youngsters in the clubhouse recently. Club Chairman, Mr Philip Watts has issued his traditional words of gratitude to all the Club Volunteers, Staff, Players, Members, Supporters & Sponsors, as he said, ‘we are a small but community focussed club, & we are grateful to all who contribute to the successful running of our Rugby Club, & along with my thanks, I would like to wish each & everyone connected with our Club a Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year,’ before adding, ‘I wish the 1st XV a successful 2025, as things are really shaping up well under the Coaching team lead by Aaron Kaye’.

On the field the Fox Catering Man of Steel trophy for December has this Month been awarded to youngster Josh Kerr. Sponsored by Sheffield Refractories Kerr has impressed with his hard work during the games & an infectious enthusiasm during training, he narrowly beat player/coach Aaron Kaye to the award.

Stocksbridge Rugby begin their 2025 campaign in the Counties 4 Yorkshire South competition with a winnable trip to Hessle RUFC under the Humber Bridge on 4th January, before entertaining West Yorkshire based Knottingley RUFC in the first match of the New Year at the Coal Pit Lane Arena on 11th January, with a 2.15pm kick off time.   

Picture above Santa Claus & his Rugby Club Elf helpers during his recent visit.

Written by Andrew Tyers