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Frank Stewart

: Mick Ishida; Category: Club News; 04 March 2026; Hits: 248

The trustees of the Percy Park Youth Rugby Trust would like to thank the late Frank Stewart and family for their generous donation to the charity. Frank was a Life Member of Percy Park RFC, an accolade given only to a select number who have given a life time of service to the club.

Frank, a member of the Ground Committee was seen at the club most Tuesdays and Saturdays working on the pitches or with paint brush in hand and had been a keen supporter of the Percy Park Youth Trust and Percy Park Rugby Football Foundation since they were formed in 1986 and 2015 respectively to raise funds in support of rugby. The Youth Trust over the last 40 years has provided financial support towards rugby kit, equipment, coaching and first aid courses and most recently helped to fund the post of Rugby Development Officer a role now taken on by the Newcastle Redbull Foundation.

Frank is greatly missed but his legacy will help sustain the future of mini and junior rugby for boys and girls at Percy Park.

Colts Reach Cup Final

: Ken Bell; Category: Club News; 24 February 2026; Hits: 255

In an exhilerating display of attacking rugby, Percy Park Colts defeated Northern 31-5 at Preston Avenue on Sunday last to reach the final of the Northumberland Plate. Tries from Ewan Charlton, Noah Smith, Noah Smith Josh Cox and George Bogg with George kicking three conversions. Manager Grant Taylor said post-match: "It was the best performance I've seen from them in my three years of Colts management"

The final against Gosforth will be played at Ashington RFC on Wednesday, 11 March, KO at 7pm. ALL SUPPORT WOULD BE MOST WELCOME!

What's On This Weekend

: Ken Bell; Category: Club News; 13 February 2026; Hits: 253

This Saturday the 1st XV and the Lions travel to Cumbria to take on Upoer Eden, both games scheduled to KO at 2pm.

There is no senior rugby at Preston Avenue this weekend but our high flying Colts take on Gosforth on Sunday, KO at 1pm but please check club social media platforms to ensure the game is on as the recent weather has adversly affected our pitches.

All support for our teams would be most welcome.

The 6 Nations continues this weekend and all of the matches will be shown in the clubhouse bars as well as televised Premier League matches.

The 6 Nations Returns

: Ken Bell; Category: Club News; 05 February 2026; Hits: 94

This weekend, the Six Nations returns with all of the opening weekend's fixtures showing in the Clubhouse bars. The competition opens on Thursday when France entertain Ireland and all of the fixtures will be available to watch as the competition progresses. This week:

Thursday 5 February: France vs Ireland 8.10 pm

Saturday 7 February: Italy vs Scotland 2.10 pm

Saturday 7 February: England vs Wales 4.40 pm

Colts March On

: Ken Bell; Category: Club News; 05 February 2026; Hits: 290

On Sunday last, our unbeaten Colts side travelled to Hartlepool Old Boys to resume their league campaign, winning comprehensively 38-53 with only thirteen players available. The home side, with a full complement of players, led 24-12 early in the match but our lads dug deep, played some superb rugby, to run out well deserved winners.

There was some amazing feedback from the referee post match, the head of the Durham Referees Society. He said that we were a 'joy to referee' and that both sides should take great credit for an excellent game of rugby.

They are indeed a credit to themselves and to the Club and our thanks also go to their management and coaches; well done one and all.

The lads are next in action when they entertain Gosforth on Sunday 15 February followed one week later by Northern at home in the County Plate semi-final.

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