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Saturday 18th April 2009 Kick off 3.00pm

Skipton RUFC 2ndXV 22 Knaresborough RUFC 42

Knaresborough travelled to Skipton and enjoyed a good away victory winning 22 points to 42. The hard dry pitch and bright sunny conditions made it ideal for running rugby which Boro took full advantage of to run out worthy winners. The try scorers for Knaresborough where Will Stevenson, Jordan Willy, Rich Myers (2), Sam Gascoigne and Kev Brooke and in a fine kicking display Man of The Match James Adams converted all Six tries.

Knaresborough Rugby Club will hold their annual general meeting at the Borough Bailiff in Knaresborough on May 14th at 7.30 all members are requested to attend if possible as several club positions will be vacant and nominations are being requested as soon as possible.

   Saturday January 17th 2009 Kick Off 2.15pm

                                  Knaresborough 1st XV 19                     Sheffield Medicals 20

The spectators who were lucky enough to be present for this game owe a huge debt of gratitude to both sides who gave there all to produce an entertaining and tense game of rugby. The commitment and determination shown by both teams was a credit to all involved. Boro started the quicker and brighter and an early unconverted try by Jamie Bird gave Boro the edge they needed. This seemed to rock the Medics side out of their stride and Boro took full advantage of their hesitancy. Jamie Bird again finished off some good forwards work to score another try for Boro which Pete Wrigley converted. Boro then had a long period of time camped on the Medics try line and came close to scoring further points on 4 or 5 occasions only to be held up over the try line by some determined defence from Sheffield. The Medics team then raised their game and swept up field to score a fine converted try. They then followed this with a well taken penalty to peg the score back to 12-10 to Boro. At this point the balance swung again and Boro scored another try of their own to take the halftime score to 19-10 to Boro. The second half started as the first half had finished with Boro dominating up front and Medics running counter attack ball at every opportunity and both teams putting in ferocious tackles to attempt to turn the ball over. The Boro forwards were putting in a huge amount of effort to keep possession away from the Medics backs and Hall and McGrail rolled back the years to have fine individual performances but if you could pick out any one person it would have to be stand in scrum half Jenkins who's all-round play and commitment was an outstanding achievement. With time running out medics finally got some clean possession and scored a fine try to peg the score back to 19-15. The final hammer blow came for Boro with only 1 minute remaining when Medics pounced onto a loose ball and swept it out wide to squeeze in at the corner and steal the game by 20 points to 19. Next week Boro are at home to Harrogate Pythons in a rearranged fixture.

   Saturday January 24th 2009 Kick Off 2.15pm

                            Knaresborough 1st XV   36             Stocksbridge RFC        0

Knaresborough's home league game against Stocksbridge got off to a Rampaging start when the formidable figure of Keith Unwin the Boro prop bullocked his way over from 30 metres. This was followed shortly afterwards with a fine try from Jamie Bird this had Boro a in 10 points to nil lead after only 15 minutes. The half continued with Boro playing some good 15 man rugby and further tries came from Will Stevenson and Scott Mcullock with Pete Wrigley converting the former. With the pack dominating up front and Boro standoff Jenkins controlling play with versatile distribution and clever tactical kicking Boro finished the half 22 points up and looking good value for their lead.
The second half started with Boro playing down the slope and the large crowd were looking forward to a feast of tries. However Stocksbridge had other ideas and spent large periods of time camped on the Boro try line. Boro's defence held firm and Stocksbridge could not find a way through some ferocious tackling. On one of the occasions Boro ventured into the Stocksbridge half Jenkins put in accurately placed cross field kick for Scott Mcullock to catch and score under the posts. The highlight of the game however came when Man of the match Will Stevenson finished off a length of the field counter attack after more sustained pressure from Stocksbridge on the Boro line. Pete Wrigley converted both tries and Boro Finished a fine all-round display 36 Points to 0 winners.

                                     Saturday January 24th 2009 Kick Off 2.15pm

                        Ilkley RFC       41             Knaresborough Crag Rats        14

Boro's second string sent a large squad to Ilkley and despite there best efforts lost 41-14 to a very strong Ilkley third team. Andy king and James Adams scored the Boro points. Ben Stevenson Boro skipper acquitted his self well when he had to play at scrum half after the late withdrawal of the regular incumbent.

Saturday January 17th 2009 Kick Off 2.15pm

Sheffield Oaks 3 Knaresborough 1st XV 38

Knaresborough travelled to Sheffield Oaks for their League match with several key players missing or injured and still managed to come away with a decisive victory.
Boro piled on the points in the first half to turn around with a halftime lead of 24 points to 3, with tries from Jamie Bird (2) Ben Stevenson & Pete Wrigley with Pete Wrigley also converting two of them. Sheffield Oaks only response was a penalty.
The second half started with Ben Stevenson being sent to the sin bin and Boro now reduced to 14 men still managed to score a pushover try demonstrating some fine forward control, this was also converted . Playing conditions by this time had badly deteriorated and the pitch was turning into a mud bath making handling conditions very difficult for both teams. Boro now had total control of the game and managed a further close range try when Jamie Bird once again crashed over from the back of the scrum man of the match Pete Wrigley added the conversion to finish of the scoring. Next week boro are at home to Stocksbridge.

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Knaresborough Rugby Club get New Shirt Sponsor.

The official presentation of their new shirts from local company Knaresborough Engineering took place recently. The presentation was made on behalf of Knaresborough Engineering by the company's owner Mr Andrew Waller and accepted on the clubs behalf by club president Mr Barrie Stevenson. Mr Waller who's company make bespoke quality mild and stainless steel fabrication for many different clients across the manufacturing sector. Said "We are a local company looking to support a community based sports club and K.R.U.F.C. fits the profile exactly. With the prospect of a new ground and clubhouse being developed next year this is the perfect time to give them a helping hand".
Responding for the Rugby Club first team captain Jamie Bird thanked Andy for supporting the club at such a critical time in its development and said " it has taken the club 26 years to get to where we are now and with the help of companies like Knaresborough Engineering we will get our new club house built .

Any companies or individuals wishing to help Knaresborough Rugby Club to build their clubhouse can see the plans and make a contribution via this club website by email info@krufc.co.uk.

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                                        Club Colours - Navy and Gold

                   Club Ground - Hay-a-Park, off Chain Lane, Knaresborough

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Last update 16/4/2009

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