Tynedale Rugby Football Club Limited

Address: Tynedale Park, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5AY

Telephone: (01434) 632996/7

Fax: (01434) 632996

E-Mail: TynedaleRFC@hotmail.com

Brief History:-

• Founded in 1876
• First match versus Elswick (now Northern) at Hexham on 30th Dec 1876 (Tynedale won by a goal and two tries to nil)
• In 1877 six other local teams merged with Tynedale - Hexham Excelsior, Heart of all England, Hexham Wanderers, Tynedale Rovers, Parkend Rangers and Hexham Violets.
• In 1880 Tynedale became one of the six founder members of the Northumberland Rugby Union.
• On Whit Monday, May 21st 1894, Tynedale hosted the first ever seven-a-side tournament in England.
• Moved from Dene Park, Hexham to present ground in 1976.
• After league rugby began in 1987 Tynedale remained in Thwaites North Divison Onefor 13 years until they emphatically gained promotion in season 1999-2000, winning all 22 league matches and setting a new league record.
• Have appeared in 33 Northumberland Senior Cup Finals, winning the cup on 20 occasions.
• Click Here to view a comprehensive history of the Club.

Colours: Royal blue and white hoops (3.25inch), white shorts, blue socks with white tops.

Change strip: White with navy blue edging, white shorts,.

League : National League Three (North) - level 4 in national structure.

Main sponsor: Troynorth Limited

Subscription rates:-

• Full £40.00
• Social £25.00
• Lady £10.00
• Student/U21 £12.00
• Colts £6.00

Senior training nights:-

• Tuesday 19:00
• Thursday 19:00

How to find us:-

Go to Corbridge, off the A69 - 17 miles west of Newcastle, 40 miles east of Carlisle, 3 miles east of Hexham.

Head for roundabout at south side of bridge over River Tyne - take turn off signposted Prudhoe(A695). After approximately 200 metres take road slipping off to the left called Station Road (signposted "Station"). Go along Station Road for 100 metres- entrance to ground is on the left immediately prior to station.

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