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Tynedale Rugby Football Club

Tynedale Rugby Football Club
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Tynedale Park
Corbridge
Northumberland
NE45 5AY
UK
Main Rugby Club Website
Contact Person: Clubhouse
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Phone: (01434) 632996
Fax: (01434) 632996
  • Founded in 1876
  • First match versus Elswick (now Northern) at Hexham on 30th Dec 1876 (Tynedale won by a goal and two tries to nil)
  • In 1877 six other local teams merged with Tynedale - Hexham Excelsior, Heart of all England, Hexham Wanderers, Tynedale Rovers, Parkend Rangers and Hexham Violets.
  • In 1880 Tynedale became one of the six founder members of the Northumberland Rugby Union.
  • On Whit Monday, May 21st 1894, Tynedale hosted the first ever seven-a-side tournament in England.
  • Moved from Dene Park, Hexham to present ground in 1976.
  • After league rugby began in 1987 Tynedale remained in Thwaites North Divison Onefor 13 years until they emphatically gained promotion in season 1999-2000, winning all 22 league matches and setting a new league record.
  • Have appeared in 33 Northumberland Senior Cup Finals, winning the cup on 20 occasions.

Club Colours: Blue and White
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