Gosforth Rfc
Tuesday: 18:45 - 21:00
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Thursday: 18:45 - 21:00
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Saturday: 12:00 - 20:00
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About Gosforth Rfc
Grass roots Rugby played with passion then to the bar
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affiliation: Northumberland Rugby Union
Gosforth Rfc Description
In August 1995, following the World Cup in South Africa, the IRB announced that rugby was open (professionalism was now allowed) and in September 1995, after talks with Sir John Hall, the Chairman of Newcastle United F. C. , Newcastle Gosforth effectively became part of his ‘Sporting Club’ dream and Wasps & England fly-half, Rob Andrew became Director of Rugby. A further name change to Newcastle Rugby Club (later Newcastle Falcons) and during that first season it was deemed that Professional and Amateur rugby could not co-exist and the junior (adult) players at Newcastle Gosforth were given notice to quit.
While most members were disappointed and angry with this decision, 2 individuals, in particular, decided to do something about it. Neil Jamieson had recently retired from playing having spent his whole career at Gosforth. A lock forward, he played mainly in the junior sides, captaining the 2nd XV for a number of years. Jonathan Lill started his rugby life in the back row before converting to prop and had represented all the club’s sides from First XV downwards. Still playing, Jonny was not happy to look for another club and, along with Neil, campaigned to have the decision to banish the junior sides overturned. When this failed, they decided on the next best option – form a ‘new’ club!
In 1996, GOSFORTH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB was founded.
Reviews
Another sunny night. ☀️Training tonight ? If not why not. #Gosforthrugby. #newcastlerugby #studentrugby #trainingatGosforth
Gosforth go BiG. We've made into the RFU Touchline magazine. #GosforthRugby #NewcastleRugby #StudentRugby #RugbyNorthEast
https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article /gosforth-go-big…
Another great session tonight - but we need more. All welcome. #GosforthRFC #Gosforthrugby #Newcastlerugby #studentrugby #Northeastrugby
Great to see the Falcons players at Gosforth rugby today. Great job lads - thanks for your help.
Training again tonight at Broadway West - lets build on last week's great session with new coach Ian Moralee and Callum Chick. Club providing BBQ after training tonight. Training every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm. All welcome. #GosforthRFC #RugbyNorthEast #RugbyNewcastle #StudentRugby
Great to see birthday party at the club today. Happy birthday Harrison 😀
Well deserved award at AGM today. Lawrence Reid - honorary life member. Well done Lawrence.
Another new recruit ready for tonight’s training.
Fantastic start at training last night. Good numbers - lots more to come. Great to see Ian and Callum there - thanks for your support. Good to see u15s and u10s down as well. Remember - everyone gets fed after training from Café Raffo.
Training starts Tuesday 2nd July 7:00 pm. New coach - new players - new pitch ( well its coming ) - new lights ( on their way ) - new season. Get your boots cleaned - kit ready. The pitches are looking stunning - its sunny - its going to be a great season.
Training starts http://www.gosforthrfc.com/news/training- starts-2438835.html
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Tuesday: 18:45 - 21:00
Wednesday: -
Thursday: 18:45 - 21:00
Friday: -
Saturday: 12:00 - 20:00
Sunday: -