Cinderford RFC was formed in 1886 in the Forest of Dean a mining area in West Gloucestershire situated between the Rivers Severn and Wye. The area, a source of iron ore and coal since pre-Roman times, also provided timber for Nelson’s navy and was seen as remote and the inhabitants as wild and unpredictable. By… Continue reading WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CINDERFORD RFC

Thanks to Norman Angell's comprehensive records, we start a new feature for the website which looks at opponents played against five, 10 and 15 years ago this week, along with Hull team details, scorers and results. November 11th 2017 – Northern Premier Division – Hull 42-7 Wirral Team: L. Birch, M. Adlard, A. Heard, T.… Continue reading On This Week In History…

Hull had to make a number of late changes to the team, and despite conceding an early try they defended well and had a couple of chances to score themselves. New back row man Joe Taira was prominent in both defence and attack in a side full of determination. But it was Sale who won 34-7.… Continue reading Adversity Prevents Hull From Beating Sale

Hull RUFC travel to Sale tomorrow hoping to register their first win of the season. A third close defeat was handed to Gary Pearce's side last week when they were beaten 26-38 by Taunton at Chants Ave. With a bit more luck, Hull could be sitting on three wins, but their search for that first… Continue reading Gary: With A Bit More Control, Our First Win Will Come

Hull will take on Sale FC in Manchester this weekend without prop Charlie Beech, but they do welcome back to the squad Mike Dias who is a long standing front row player with years of experience. Centre Steve Johnson and winger Keane Naylor also come back into contention. Last week saw Hull come close to recording… Continue reading Dias Set To Return For Trip To Sale