Hull were re-acquainted with the harsh realities of national league rugby as their free flowing rugby style was derailed by a blustery wind, an immaculate Billingham goal kicker and an obdurate defence which saw Hull held up over the line on four occasions. A three try to two balance in Hull's favour could have been more substantial but… Continue reading Hull lose ground on leaders after Billingham loss
Hull return to league duties this week after their convincing victory over Huddersfield YMCA last Saturday. Hull have been scoring freely this season and their last two outings have produced a points tally of 125 for and just five against. However in Billingham they will face a test of a completely different nature. The North… Continue reading Richard Gore’s match preview
Hull RUFC return to league action with a home game with Billingham. A routine 78-5 win saw them through to the next round of the Yorkshire Cup but points are at stake when they welcome Billingham this afternoon. Hull ran in 12 tries last weekend, three coming from leading scorer Stephen Hihetah that took him… Continue reading Adlard keen for ruthless streak to continue
Billingham RUFC were formed in 1924 as the rugby section of the Synthonia Sports Club of the Synthetic Ammonia and Nitrates Company which later became the Imperial Chemical Industries. Who can forget the famous Billingham Synthonia AFC, one of the great names of northern amateur football whose exploits in the FA Cup and the FA… Continue reading Our history with Billingham
On October 7th our side travelled to bottom of the table Morley who felt the full fury of a side determined to put their home defeat against Lymm the previous week behind them. The game was won 47-0 with Hull scoring seven tries from Steve Hihetah (3), Lee Birch, Mike Adlard, Joe Stafford and Reece… Continue reading Norman Angell’s league round-up
