Law variations approved to lower tackle height in community Rugby Union in England
Following an RFU Council decision (in January) to lower the tackle height in community rugby to improve player safety by reducing the risk of head-on-head contact and concussion, the RFU has undertaken extensive consultation to listen to feedback on how to best define and implement the law variations. The consultation heard a wide range of […]
Wharfedale to visit Lightfoot Green
Hoppers welcome Wharfedale to Lightfoot Green for the last game of the season tomorrow afternoon. The Yorkshire side sit 8th in the table but could potentially leapfrog Tynedale if they win and the North East side lose. Hoppers on the other hand come into the game 11th with a chance of finishing 10th above Sheffield. […]
Titans trip for Hoppers
Hoppers make only a second ever trip to Rotherham Titans this Saturday with the last time back in 1994. Rotherham ran out 11-10 winners that day and ultimately went on to greater things, being promoted to the Premiership for one season in 2000-2001 and again in 2003-2004. A long stint in National League One (Later […]
March 500 Club Winners
Congratulations to the February 2023 winners of the 500 Club. 1st Prize – £250 Richard Fletcher 2nd Prize – £85 Sarah Burke 3rd Prize – £35 Maria Blackhurst £715 goes into the fund for working on club projects and £120 to the Christmas Super Draw pot. Thank you to all of those who have signed […]