We are proud to announce that our Fylde v Hull Ionians match programme is now available at: https://bit.ly/3JFWCKm
It covers some really important stories about the Club as it faces its 106th season. Off and on the pitch action. New hospitality arrangements with ‘MasterChef’ in place and a new marketing and communications approach. Plenty of discussion about playing prospects from the coaches and introductions to some of the newcomers to the 1st XV squad.
There’s a major article by Chairman of Rugby Mark Nelson on the play-off system to be introduced at the end of the season. He’s argued many times before about the need for change in the promotion and relegation arrangements in the National Leagues. Does the system that’s been decided on fit the bill in his view?
An always vital part of the programme is the preview of the principal game of the day, Fylde v Hull Ionians. Fylde have the clear bragging rights but that will not breed complacency for the home team who face a very able Ionians squad strengthened considerably by recent player recruitment.
On the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15th August, there was great pride for the Club in being asked to take part in a commemoration event by the Windmill on Lytham Green. At least 12 former players joined the ill fated Blackpool Regiment in 1939, suffered terribly in defending Singapore and a number paid the ultimate price in the subsequent defeat and surrender of the Alied Garison. A brief account is presented here.
Finally, the latest news of the Fylde Rugby Community Foundation’s initiatives are outlined.
- Welcome to 1st XV Newcomers
- Huge news – MasterChef is now at the Woodlands!
- Briersy’s & Lono’s Programme Notes
- Fylde bring in marketing & project management expertise
- Chris Briers talks to the Gazette about the new season
- Play-offs are back: Mark Nelson explains
- FRCF Rugratz programme for 3-5 year olds
- Big Match Preview – Fylde v Hull Ionians
- Fylde v Ionians, Feb 2025. Photo Gallery by Chris Farrow
- Today’s Squads
- Last time out – Fylde 52 Lymm 21
- 1st XV appearances and scorers in 2024-25
- The Locker Room – 34 1st XV players
- 1sts, Hawks & Vandals fixtures 2025-6
- Cross-code utility player Danny Cassidy joins Fylde
- Products of youth pipeline join 1st XV squad
- Fylde’s contribution to Far East conflict marked on VJ Day 80th Anniversary
- The League Tables
- Prancing in the rain: Vandals v East Manchester RUFC. By Tom Nye
- FRCF Another Incredible Summer of Multi-Sports Camps!