Yorkshire Rugby Football Union

01/06/2026

🏉 YORKSHIRE U20s REPRESENTING THE NORTH 🏉

Congratulations to the six Yorkshire players selected for the England Rugby North U20 Divisional Squad following the recent assessment process.

These players will now represent The North at the upcoming Divisional Festivals and continue their journey within the England Rugby pathway.

👏 Selected Yorkshire Players

• Dylan Brown — Leeds Beckett University
• Tiernan Ingham — Scarborough RUFC
• Tayo Olusanya — University of York
• Tom Papworth — Pontefract RUFC
• Rufus Pollard — Scarborough RUFC
• Joe Scholefield — Selby RUFC

📅 Divisional Festivals
• 13–14 June 2026
• 20–21 June 2026

This recognition is a testament to the commitment shown by the players, their clubs, coaches, families and support networks throughout the season.

Everyone at Yorkshire RFU wishes the squad the very best as they pull on the colours of The North and take the next step on the representative pathway.

💙💛 Congratulations, Yorkshire is proud of you all!

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01/06/2026

Get ready for next season click the link below to register
📅 3rd June 2026
⏰ 7-8pm
📍 Zoom online
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/e88Xy52MQA6Jbf2kyBcyNQhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/e88Xy52MQA6Jbf2kyBcyNQ

Getting ready for next season and want to refresh your knowledge on age grade registrations? You can join us on Wednesday where we will run through things and you can ask questions (we will also record);
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/e88Xy52MQA6Jbf2kyBcyNQ

01/06/2026

🏉 ONE COUNTY. ONE TEAM. ONE PURPOSE. 🏉

Yorkshire Rugby is built on the passion of our players, coaches, volunteers, referees, clubs and supporters. Every like, comment, share and follow helps us showcase the incredible rugby being played across our county.

📲 Follow Yorkshire RFU for:
• County Championship updates
• Player and club stories
• Match reports and highlights
• Community rugby news
• Pathway and representative rugby opportunities

💙 LIKE our posts to show your support.
💬 COMMENT to celebrate our players, clubs and volunteers.
🔄 SHARE to help grow the game across Yorkshire.
➕ FOLLOW to stay connected with everything Yorkshire Rugby.

Together, we can reach more people, inspire the next generation and continue to make Yorkshire one of the strongest rugby counties in the country.

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Thank you for being part of the journey.

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31/05/2026

🏆YORKSHIRE WOMEN ARE THROUGH TO THE GILL BURNS COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS DIVISION 1 NATIONAL FINAL! 🏆

Yorkshire 46 – 12 Eastern Counties

A fantastic performance from Yorkshire Women sees the White Rose book its place in the Gill Burns Women’s County Championship National Final following a hard-fought semi-final victory over Eastern Counties at Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC.

The squad showed outstanding character, skill and determination to secure the win and continue an incredible championship campaign.

🏉 Yorkshire Try Scorers
• Jess Taylor-Roberts (Barnsley RUFC) – 1
• Chloe Brocklebank (Driffield RUFC) – 2
• Georgina Holmes (West Park Leeds RUFC) – 2
• Lauren Bolger (Halifax RUFC) – 1
• Alia McCarthy (West Park Leeds RUFC) – 1
• Rianna Manson (Driffield RUFC) – 1

🎯 Conversions
• Cara Cookland (Barnsley RUFC) – 2
• Jess Courtman (West Park Leeds RUFC) – 1

🏟️ The victory means Yorkshire Women will now head to the Gill Burns Women’s County Championship Final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 6th June 2026. Kick-off details will be confirmed in due course.

👏 A huge thank you to Eastern Counties for a competitive and spirited semi-final. We wish them every success for the future.

🏉 Thank you to Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC for hosting and providing an excellent venue for this fantastic occasion.

💚 Thank you to our valued sponsors whose support continues to make county rugby possible:
• Gilbert
• Bowers Electricals Ltd
• GCH Garden Maintenance
• CK Beckett Transformers & Switchgear
• The Swaledale Coffee Co.

❤️ Finally, everyone at Yorkshire RFU sends their best wishes to Katie Patrick (Sheffield RUFC) following her injury during today’s match. We hope to see you back on the field very soon and wish you a full and speedy recovery.

One more game. One more challenge.
Yorkshire Women. National Finalists.

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31/05/2026

🔥 SEMI FINAL GAME DAY 🔥

Yorkshire Women face Eastern Counties today in the semi-final of the Gill Burns Women’s County Championship at Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC.

After two impressive victories, the squad is just one win away from a place in the National Final.

Led by co-captains Jasmin Brankin and Jess Taylor-Roberts, Yorkshire once again represents clubs from across the county, united by one goal.

🏆 Gill Burns Women’s County Championship Semi Final
🆚 Eastern Counties
📅 Sunday 31st May 2026
⏰ Kick Off: 2:00pm
📍 Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC, Huddersfield

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Everything is on the line today. Eighty minutes stand between this Yorkshire side and a place in the National Final, and every voice in the crowd can make a difference.

This team has worked tirelessly to reach this stage, proudly representing clubs from every corner of the county. Now they need the backing of the Yorkshire rugby community more than ever. Get down to Laund Hill, wear your Yorkshire colours, bring your friends and family, and help create an unforgettable home atmosphere that can drive the team forward from first whistle to last.

One County. One Team. One Purpose.

Thank you to our sponsors Gilbert, Bowers Electricals Ltd, GCH Garden Maintenance, CK Beckett Transformers & Switchgear and The Swaledale Coffee Co for your continued support throughout the campaign.

31/05/2026

🔥 SEMI FINAL GAME DAY 🔥

Today our Yorkshire Women take to the field in the semi-final of the Gill Burns Women’s County Championship as they welcome Eastern Counties to Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC.

After back-to-back victories and two outstanding team performances, this group has earned the opportunity to compete for a place in the Division 1 National Final. Now the challenge continues.

Led by co-captains Jasmin Brankin and Jess Taylor-Roberts, Yorkshire will once again represent clubs from across the county, united by one goal and one badge.

🏆 Gill Burns Women’s County Championship Semi Final
🆚 Eastern Counties
📅 Sunday 31st May 2026
⏰ Kick Off: 2:00pm
📍 Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC, Huddersfield

This squad has shown commitment, resilience and togetherness throughout the campaign. Today they need your support.

Get down to Laund Hill, bring your Yorkshire colours, and help create a home atmosphere worthy of a semi-final.

One County. One Team. One Purpose.

Thank you to our sponsors Gilbert, Bowers Electricals Ltd, GCH Garden Maintenance, CK Beckett Transformers & Switchgear and The Swaledale Coffee Co for your continued support throughout the campaign.

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29/05/2026

🏆 SEMI FINAL MATCH DAY SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 🏆

The team is in.

After an unbeaten Gill Burns Women’s County Championship campaign so far, Yorkshire Women return to home soil this Sunday for a huge Semi Final clash against Eastern Counties.

A place in the National Final is on the line as the White Rose looks to continue its impressive championship run.

🌹 Gill Burns Women’s County Championship – Semi Final
🆚 Eastern Counties
📍 Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC
🗓 Sunday 31st May 2026
⏰ Kick Off: 2:00pm

Led by co-captains Jasmin Brankin (Barnsley RUFC) and Jess Taylor-Roberts (Barnsley RUFC), Yorkshire’s matchday 23 represents clubs from across the county and beyond.

🏉 Clubs Represented
• Barnsley RUFC
• Driffield RUFC
• Halifax RUFC
• Harrogate Rugby
• Hull Ionians RUFC
• Old Albanians Rugby Club
• Sandal Rugby Club
• Sheffield RUFC
• West Park Leeds RUFC
• Wensleydale RUFC

A huge thank you to Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC for hosting this semi-final fixture.

Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support of Yorkshire Women:

🤝 Gilbert
🤝 Bowers Electricals Ltd
🤝 GCH Garden Maintenance
🤝 CK Beckett Transformers & Switchgear
🤝 The Swaledale Coffee Co.

💚 Get behind Yorkshire and help create a fantastic semi-final atmosphere as we chase a place in the National Final.

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27/05/2026

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26/05/2026

🏉 FULL TIME | DURHAM 19–22 YORKSHIRE 🏉

WHAT. A. WAY. TO. FINISH. 💙🤍

A brilliant performance from the Yorkshire U17 Boys sees them finish their County Championship campaign with a deserved victory on the road against Durham.

After three fiercely competitive fixtures, the boys showed outstanding character, resilience and determination to get over the line and end the season on a high — a reward for all the hard work, development and commitment shown throughout the campaign.

👏 Yorkshire scorers:
🏉 Finley Supple (BBG Academy / Morley RUFC)
🏉 Archie Scarbrough (Woodhouse Grove / Ilkley RUFC)
🏉 Ed Davies (Bishop Burton / Castleford RUFC)
🏉 Ruben Hamshere (Rodillian Academy / Castleford RUFC)
🎯 Conversion: Liam Atkin (Wath College / Wheatley Hills)

Congratulations to every player, coach and support staff member involved across all three fixtures and thank you to all parents, clubs, schools, colleges and supporters who backed the boys throughout the campaign.

A huge thank you to our hosts:
👏 Winlaton Vulcans RFC

And thank you to our sponsors for supporting county rugby:
🏉 Gilbert Rugby
🏉 CK Beckett Transformers & Switchgear

One county. One team. One final performance to be proud of. 🌹

25/05/2026

🏆 SEMI FINAL – NEXT UP FOR YORKSHIRE WOMEN 🏆

After an outstanding start to the 2025/26 Gill Burns Women’s County Championship Division 1 campaign and securing progression through the group stages, Yorkshire Women return to home soil for a huge semi-final clash 💚🤍

This Sunday the white rose takes on Eastern Counties with a place in the final on the line 👊🌹

🏆 Gill Burns Women’s County Championship – Semi Final
🆚 Eastern Counties
📍 Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC
📌 Laund Hill Stadium, New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, HD3 3XF
🗓 Sunday 31st May 2026
⏰ KO 2:00PM

A huge thank you to Huddersfield Laund Hill RUFC for hosting this fixture and supporting county rugby 🙌

Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support of Yorkshire Women throughout the championship campaign:

🤝 Gilbert
🤝 Bowers Electricals Ltd
🤝 GCH Garden Maintenance
🤝 CK Beckett Transformers & Switchgear
🤝 The Swaledale Coffee Co.

And thank you to all supporters who have backed the squad so far — now we need your support more than ever.

Let’s create a home atmosphere and get behind Yorkshire as we push for a place in the final 💚

💚 One County. One Team. One Purpose.

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