There aren't too many players in the Yorkshire squad who have had the experience of playing at Twickenham. But our skipper Ali Heard has. Ali made it to the home of rugby about nine years ago when representing Yorkshire U20s. The white rose county were on the wrong side of the scoreboard that day, and… Continue reading Ali Has Unfinished Business With Twickenham
Dan Cook: Time For New Hull Heroes At Twickenham
It's been 16 years since Yorkshire last won the Bill Beaumont County Championship, when our very own Dan Cook led the white rose county out onto the hallowed turf of Twickenham. Dan remains the last Hull player to play for the county at rugby HQ, but having waited 16 years, five players from Chants Ave… Continue reading Dan Cook: Time For New Hull Heroes At Twickenham
Pete: We Feel We’ve Built The Right Environment For Twickenham
As Yorkshire prepare to face Kent at Twickenham in the final of the Bill Beaumont County Championship, forwards coach Pete Taylor hopes he and the rest of the coaching staff create the right environment for the final. This will be the third game of this series and so far the coaches have got the mix… Continue reading Pete: We Feel We’ve Built The Right Environment For Twickenham
Tom: I Knew I’d Be Alright With A Few Stitches And A Bit Of Glue
With time running out in Yorkshire's 23-16 win over Lancashire, the red rose county were on the attack. Their scrum-half saw a gap and made a dash for it. Waiting for him there was Tom Bairstow who not only deliver one hell of a hit but he forced the turnover and went on a charge… Continue reading Tom: I Knew I’d Be Alright With A Few Stitches And A Bit Of Glue
Jamie: We Want To Give Ourselves Something To Remember This Weekend
A few years ago, Jamie Major's school were chosen as one of the teams to lead England out ahead of an international at Twickenham. It was against Italy and he and the rest of his class-mates got to stand in the middle of the Twickenham pitch for the national anthem. He dreamt of returning one… Continue reading Jamie: We Want To Give Ourselves Something To Remember This Weekend
