We are pleased to publish the Fylde v Wharfedale match programme ahead of Saturday’s game at the Woodlands (ko 3pm).
Click here: https://bit.ly/3ZNvvTc
Cover star is Patrick Bishop, in 2nd place in National Two North’s leading points table in his first season in senior club rugby.
Our latest of ‘Retro pieces’ describes the first ever game between the two clubs, in December 1995.
Other highlights feature the 1st XV and Vandals this season, match reports, current league tables, scoring and appearance stats etc.
We include news of the Fylde Rugby Community Foundation’s initiative of a Girls Rugby Open Training Session at the Woodlands and the January Holiday Rugby & Multi-Sports camp in conjunction with the Wooden Spoon Charity – all working so hard to promote rugby participation amongst young people.
* Nelson’s Column: a fierce challenge to the English game authority about the role and contribution of grassroots clubs
* Briersy’s & Lono’s Programme Notes
* Girls Rugby by the Fylde Rugby Community Foundation
* A message from Fylde RFC’s President
* Fylde v Wharfedale, 20th January 2024: photo gallery
* 1st XV appearances and scorers
* FRCF : January Rugby & Multi-Sports Camp
* Potential development of the Woodlands; Legacy Project
* Big Match Preview – Fylde v Wharfedale
* Today’s squads
* Last time out – Fylde v Leeds Tykes
* The Locker Room
* Focus on the Mighty Vandals
* Club News: Old Boys Boxing Day game; 250 Club
* 1sts, Hawks & Vandals fixtures
* The League Tables
* Dec-Jan Rugby Schedule
* Preston Grasshoppers Bus Trip, 21st Dec
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Many thanks to all contributors and, in particular, to advertisers and sponsors without whom this programme would not have been possible:
Evolve Document Solutions, Clifton Homecare, Jones Melling, Dickinsons Solicitors, Roland Whitehead & Daughter, Beaverbrooks Jewellers, Duckworth Group, Aardvark, AKS, O’Neills, Questa, Ludlow, LWC Drinks, Fylde PrivateGP, English Lakes Ice Cream, Lancashire Tree Services, Cole the Jeweller, Gadsden Coupe, On Call Doctors & Guy Penn Insurance.
Please come to the Woodlands on Saturday to cheer on the Fylde guys in an important game (ko 15.00). Fylde is one of the best supported clubs in the National Leagues and it really does encourage the players and contributes to a great sporting atmosphere!