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Hessle RUFC

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Hessle RUFC
UnionYorkshire RFU
Nickname(s)The Stags
Founded1886; 138 years ago (1886)
LocationHessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Ground(s)Livingstone Road
ChairmanDavid Leeman
PresidentMalcolm King
Coach(es)Stuart Crooks
Captain(s)Joe Donkin
Top scorerLee Rollinson
League(s)Yorkshire 4
2018–194th (Premier)
1st kit
2nd kit
Official website
www.hesslerugby.co.uk

Hessle Rugby Union Football Club is an English Rugby Union team based in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire. The 1st XV currently play in Yorkshire 4.

History

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The exact date of formation is unknown however the earliest records come from a newspaper article documenting Hessle's loss to Hull Kingston Rovers in 1886.[1]

Hessle reached their highest level of play in 2009/2010[2] playing in Yorkshire 2, the eight tier of the domestic competition for teams in Yorkshire.

Club honours

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  • Yorkshire Shield Winners (2): 1965, 1975
  • Yorkshire 4 champions (2): 1988–89, 2007–08
  • Yorkshire Silver Trophy Winners: 1989
  • Yorkshire 3 champions: 1992–93
  • Yorkshire 5 champions: 2014–15

References

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  1. ^ "Information - Hessle RUFC". www.hesslerugby.co.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Two new coaches for Hessle". Hull Daily Mail. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2016.


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