During last season, it was announced that the tackle rule would be changed in community rugby to prevent injuries. Tackles needed to be below the base of the sternum which was a lot for players to take on board, after years of tackling normally. Second rower Liam Regardsoe admits he thought he'd be affected a… Continue reading Liam: I Thought I’d Struggle More With New Tackle Rule

Hull resume fixtures after the two week mid term break with a game at third placed Wharfedale. Their opponents this week have had a good start to their season losing just two games, but having won two by a single point with the only significant margin being against Otley. Wharefdale lost at Hull Ionians last… Continue reading Wharfedale vs. Hull RUFC: Match Preview

Bill Gore died very suddenly in St Thomas’s hospital after a short illness. He was 79 years old. Bill was a rugby fanatic and loved nothing more than watching games and then analysing them over a beer in the clubhouse. Bill learnt his rugby at Hymers College having watched with great enjoyment the great Hull… Continue reading A Tribute To Bill Gore

At the end of the 2022/23 season, our club historian Norman Angell stood down from his role. Before he did, he handed the reigns over to our new club historian Stephen Hodgson. Each week, Stephen will delve into the club’s history books to provide a trip down memory lane from 5, 10 and 15 years… Continue reading This Week’s Memory Lane With Stephen Hodgson

While National 2 North has taken a two-week break, the action continues for Joey Barrett. The scrum-half is combining playing for Bishop Burton and Hull RUFC this season and he’s balancing the two very well. It comes down to looking after his body between playing two games a week on a Saturday and a Wednesday.… Continue reading Joey Enjoys Juggling Rugby With Bishop Burton