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All the latest news from Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC.

Time running out . . .

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It will soon be upon us, and note the Thursday night start for this year's 6 NATIONS COMPETITION. Last year the competition was won by Jakob Smith, and the season …

FIRST XV V ST BENEDICTS, POSTPONED

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Tomorrow's match for the First XV against St Benedicts has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Job SPJ216962 Proof SPJ216962 KLRUFC v St Benedicts (2)

A run out over Christmas . . .

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Run off your excesses over the Christmas period with a friendly match at Underley Park. Alex Briggs, first team captain, and Nathanial Bateson, second team captain are going to select …

Bonfire & Firework Display

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We would like to thank everyone who turned out for our bonfire and fireworks evening last night. We would like to apologise for the delay in setting off the fireworks, …

Now available . . .

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The 'Oddball' and 'Goolies', adult and junior woolly hats, and some club umbrellas, have now arrived and are available either on the shop section of our website or at the …

Shorts sponsor for new season

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We are pleased to announce that Hoofcount Ltd are the new sponsors of the club shorts. Their logo will be on the 'behind' or 'backside' of the club shorts, and …

South Lakes Live Music Fest

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Get your tickets now, a discount for club members, see your email from club. Valid up until end of April

Friday Night’s Auction

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Don't forget Friday night, Grand Auction to raise funds for the Town's Re-generation Fund. Lots of great items for auction, all very kindly donated by businesses and individuals. ‘Prospective purchasers …

2025 Mens 6 Nations Competition

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Hurry up, only a few days to go, as first game is on Friday night . . . Yes, it's come around again, start studying the form books and get …

Updated First XV Fixtures & Sponsors

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The game v Middlesbrough has been re arranged for Sat 25 January, and Morpeth away on 8 February and the Cumbria Cup game v Kendal for the 15 March.

Match postponed

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Today's match at home to Middlesbrough has been postponed, due to the pitch being frosty in places. It will be re arranged at some time.

Happy New Year

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A Happy New Year to all our players, supporters and sponsors

The Christmas break, after week 13

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Another wild and wet weekend, and the last fixtures until the New Year. Our visit to Keswick on a blustery day, after heavy overnight rainfall saw the fixture moved over …

First team league matches and sponsors

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We have now obtained match day sponsors for all the home league matches for this forthcoming season. A huge thank you to you all, and look forward to seeing you …

League tables, Firsts & Seconds

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Here are the league tables for both the First and Second teams, not such good viewing but still a long way to go . . .

Regional North Two after week 9

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A much better spirited performance at home to West Hartlepool, where we deserved to get something out of it, one late try would have given us a bonus point. No …

Player Sponsorship for this season 2024-25

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We aim to give the players' sponsors much more publicity this year, both in programme, website, social media and on matchdays. Can you help?

Season 2024-25 – Travelling

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Although the fixtures for next season will not be announced until Friday 14 June, we do know the teams and distances we will have to travel. It would be great …

U15’s lift the Cumbria Cup

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The pinnacle of the U15s season was today’s Cumbria Cup final versus fellow Westmorlanders, Kendal Rugby Club. Played at a neutral ground, Windermere RUFC, the scene was set for these …

Semi Final Cup Victory for Colts

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The Junior Colts put on an excellent team performance with the whole squad playing their part in a memorable semi final performance against Caldy Rugby Club. A performance that secured …

A reprieve!

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All rather confusing, but apparently because of Jersey dropping out of the league structure, this is having a knock on effect. And the result, which why should we query is …

6 Nations Competition 2024

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Six Nations 2024 FINAL RESULT And that is it, all over for another year. James Hadwin won week 3 and week 5, to overtake the long time leader Johnny Vasey, …

Floodlights need replacing . . .

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Our aging floodlight, probably over thirty years old now are in desperate need of replacing, with new LED modern lights. Please help by clicking on the link and donating some …

Saturdays programmes so far this season

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KLRUFC v Crewe & Nantwich 6 April 2024 KLRUFC v Birkenhead Park 16.3.2024 KLRUFC v Altrincham Kersal 17.2.24 KLRUFC v Bowden 10.2.24 KLRUFC v Vale of Lune 27.1.24 KLRUFC v …

A NEW Sponsorship opportunity . . .

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We are looking to purchase two large 'Tackle Mats', to assist with training. These can be customised with your company logo on the top and sides. The special prices of …

May 200 Club Draw

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Dear 1877 Club member, The May draw was kindly made by Henry Pooler, owner of the Thirsty Rambler micro bar, Sedbergh. Congratulations to Daley on his win and all other …

Where our teams are next season . . .

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Some tough fixtures for our First XV in North West Two, and for the Development XV (Seconds) in the Halbro Leagues North Division One. Also lots of travelling and so …

Cumbria U17s v Durham

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We have 5 players in the team, and 7 in the squad for the Cumbria U17s match v Durham at Keswick tomorrow, kick off 2pm. Go along and support the …

Cumbria U17s Squad

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Come along to Percy Park RUFC, this Saturday to support Cumbria U17s and the fantastic amount of 9 players from Kirkby Lonsdale. Your support would be most welcome. Also forthcoming …

Tri Tigers Girls U14 Cup Final – Sun 19 April

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The Tri Tigers Girls U14 are Joint County Champions after their 22 all draw against Egremont, at Egremont on Sunday. No extra time is played at this age group. This …

Counties League – Cumbria 2025-26

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Yesterday saw the final league games of the season, and Kirkby gained the victory away at Cockermouth, that they needed to take the title. A tough, competitive game in which …

First XV v Millom Sat 11 April

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It turned out to be a bright and blustery day at Underley Park when league leaders Kirkby Lonsdale welcomed the arrival of a scratch Millom side who have had a …

200 Club April Draw

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Dear 1877 Club member, The April draw was kindly made by Hannah Bates from Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand Solicitors who were match and ball sponsors for Saturday's game versus Millom. …

One week to go . . .

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With just one week to go in the Counties Cumbria League, we still sit top of the league, 5 points clear of Hawcoat Park, and 6 points clear of Carlisle. …

Vets v Bay Horse Vets – Friday 3 April 2026

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Despite the forecast and mornings heavy rain, a large crowd gathered at Underley Park, for the Veterans match to celebrate fifty years since the formation of Bay Horse rugby club. …

Two games to go for First XV . . .

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With us having a 'bye' week last Saturday (don't get me going . . ) it was up to our close rivals to gain points on us, but things went …

Junior Colts, a grand finale

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Kirkby Lonsdale Junior Colts vs. Stockport Junior Colts On the 21 March, beneath a warm spring sun that bathed Underley Park in gold, two familiar foes gathered for the final …

Win number 15 . . .

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Kirkby had a win number 15 against a game Keswick II XV, who never gave up their dogged defence. They were rewarded with a penalty and a late penalty try …

Regional Round Up . . . .

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Two games to go In North East One, Level 5, Kendal have two games to play, but both away, firstly a trip over to Driffield, which is never easy, and …

Counties Cumbria League – Two games to go . . .

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We have a 'bye' week this forthcoming Saturday, all very odd, when there are fourteen teams in the league, and we only play nineteen matches in total, nine at home …

Cumbria Finals Day 1

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Boys finals day 2 will be held at Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC on 12/04 (U14 Cup, U15 Cup & U16 Shield). Volunteers needed to assist on the day.

Tomorrow at Underley Park

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The KL Junior Colts entertain Stockport in a re-arranged league fixture. Kick off 2.15pm Come along and support the lads, in their final Junior Colts fixture, before they step up …

6 Nations Competition – Final week

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Picture above: Iwan Lewis, 6 Nations Competition winner (right) receiving winnings from Peter Hartley, Competition organiser That's it for another year. What an amazing tournament, with no games going according …

Junior Colts v Caldy, Sunday 8 March

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KLRUFC Junior Colts vs Caldy Colts Underley Park had already seen its share of rugby drama this weekend, and Sunday delivered one more chapter. Caldy made the trip north, hoping …

KL v Carlisle 7.3.26 – Match report

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Kirkby earn top spot from Carlisle The eagerly but somewhat anxiously awaited table top clash between the leagues front runners certainly lived up to its billing in front of a …

Cumbria Counties League

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After week 13, we move clear at the top of the league, after a hard fought home victory against fellow title chasers, Carlisle. A large crowd gathered at Underley Park, …

200 Club Draw – March

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Dear 1877 Club member, The March draw was kindly made by Alison Lamont from Lamont Pridmore Accountants, guest of Steve Ainsley, Lakes Self Storage. Lakes Self Storage were match and …

6 Nations Competition – Week 4

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Week 4 and again some surprises, with Wales pushing Ireland, Scotland beating favourites France, and then Italy gaining their first ever victory over England. So the winner of week 4 …

Another win keeps us on track . . .

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Jumping on the coach at Underley Park, Kirkby’s First XV and supporters left behind cloudy skies for their 2 hour trip up the West Coast to Egremont. Blue skies and …

Development XV away at Aspull, Sat 28 Feb

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Aspull Development 19–29 Kirkby Lonsdale Development Kirkby Lonsdale Development made the long trip to Aspull on Saturday with a heavily depleted squad, injuries and unavailability stretching resources across the club. …

Junior Colts away at Heaton Moor Sunday 1 March

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Kirkby Lonsdale Colts delivered a performance full of heart, fire, and sheer refusal to back down as they travelled to Heaton Moor on 1 March — a day that proved …

Seconds home win to Southport II

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MATCH REPORT - Saturday 21 February 2026 In a crucial third v fourth position league encounter, Kirkby Lonsdale second team produced a spirited display to secure a 29–12 victory over …

6 Nations Competition – after week 3

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England are letting everyone down, and causing a lot of disruption in the 6 Nations Competition. This weeks winner is Andrew Pratt, Sedbergh farmer and fireman with a score of …

Junior Colts v Heaton Moor, Sunday 15 February

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WILL & SKILL IN THE RAIN – COLTS TAKE THE WIN Sunday 15 February brought grim, grey skies and relentless rain to Underley Park, but the Kirkby Lonsdale Junior Colts …

February 200 Club Draw

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Dear 1877 Club member, The February draw was kindly made by Brian Kirkby, bar manager of the White Hart Sports & Social Club, Sedbergh. 1st Prize £100 John Bowden 15 …

Regional Round Up

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After week 14 or 15...? In the Counties Cumbria League, which is week 14, but week 17 everywhere else!! Still not sure how 14 teams are going to play 19 …

6 Nations Competition – Week 2

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Some high scores this week, compared to last week, but we did have one correct exact score with Wales v France, well done Charlie Oates. However this weeks winner is …

First XV game cancelled

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Tomorrow's home match v Penrith II has been cancelled. Penrith are having a difficult time with injuries of late, and have an important league match at home to Kendal tomorrow, …

A straight eight for KL

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Eight wins in a row, crowned with eight tries with all of them converted to totally out play a feisty St Benedicts side, with more than half the game being …

Week 1 6 Nations Competition

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So, after week 1 of the Guinness 6 Nations . . . A great effort by everyone, thank you for entering the competition and good luck to you all. A …

A bad day at the office . . .

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Kirkby Lonsdale Colts v Wirral Colts, Sunday 25th January Kirkby Lonsdale welcomed Wirral to Underley Park. A dry, overcast day gave everyone a better feeling after lasts weeks wet and …

Renewal of old rivals . . .

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James Walker on rampage with support by Al Rodgers and Ben Richards An eagerly awaited near local derby between two old friendly Rugby Clubs certainly did not disappoint a large …

January 200 Club Draw

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The January draw was kindly made by Byron Wilson, Managing Director of Wilson & Co Properties Ltd and a Director of L&W Wilson Ltd who are main sponsors of KLRUFC. …

League leaders toppled . . .

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Kirkby travelled to Barrow for the long awaited game against league leaders Hawcoat Park, formerly Vickers Sports Club. It was the first time the two clubs had played each other …

Trip to Barrow

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There is a coach to Hawcoat Park on Saturday, get along and support the lads. Leaving the clubhouse at 11.45 am, and back to Kirkby at 8.30pm.

Match report for Festive Fixture

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Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club 27th December 2025 A Festive report on a Festive fixture By Cammie Hodgkinson 1st and 2nd team skippers Alex Briggs and Nathanial Bateson each selected a …

A great day at the club . . .

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A large turn out of players and spectators on Saturday for the 'Kirkby v Kirkby' such an enjoyable afternoon watching a game of full but fair totally committed rugby with …

A Merry Christmas

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Very best wishes to all our players, supporters and sponsors

A trip out West, before the Christmas break

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To complete the first half of the season, although we only play 19 games in total, so confusing when there are 14 teams in the league, but hey ho!! a …

200 Club – Special Christmas Draw

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Dear 1877 Club member, The Christmas draw was kindly made by Phil Stephens, ACE Construction, match and ball sponsors for the game on Saturday against Workington. 1st Prize £200 KLRUFC …

Pitch Improvement Grant

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Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC has been awarded £4,500 by OnPath Energy’s nearby Armistead Wind Farm’s community fund will help it with its long-term plans for the pitch. The club has been …

A tough slog at Ambleside

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Kirkby travelled to Ambleside for the first time in a while, and the pitch was green, although very soft to heavy going. The conditions prevented any fast and fluid rugby, …

Junior Colts win away

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Stockport v Kirkby Lonsdale - Sunday 30 November 2025 Kirkby Lonsdale’s junior colts travelled to Stockport for the fourth game in Conference A hoping to build on the momentum from …

Junior Colts with a home win yesterday

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On Sunday 23 November we hosted Sandbach Junior Colts at Underley Park for the third round of the Junior Colts Conference A. On the back of a heavy defeat by …

Week 7 – Cumbria Counties League

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We had a good home victory on Saturday, against Cockermouth 43 - 15. Both teams were weighing each other up for the first 15 minutes, then the visitors were awarded …

November 200 Club Draw

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Dear 1877 Club member, The November draw was kindly made by William Garth, parent of one of our U14 team members. 1st Prize £100 Brian Duckett 48 2nd Prize £35 …

An away victory . . . just

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On Saturday the First XV travelled to Millom, for the first time since 2012. It was a beautiful sunny day with a slight breeze blowing off the sea, and from …

Senior Rugby this weekend . . .

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This weekend, the First team are away at Millom, kick off 2.15pm. We last visited Millom on 3 March 2012, and coming home victorious after a 7 31 win. The …

Junior Colts – second half of season

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Moving On Up We are delighted to report that KLRUFC Junior Colts have been promoted to the MOTiQ North West Colts Conference League Junior A after winning Preliminary League Junior …

Next Home match – Seconds v Aspull (Cup)

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The next home match at Underley Park is next Saturday 1 November, when the Second XV entertain Aspull Development XV in a Cup game. We are looking for a match …

October 200 Club Draw

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The October draw was kindly made by Chris Batty from Lonsdale Health Products, one of our main Club sponsors. 1st Prize £100 Peter Robinson 184 2nd Prize £35 John Jones …

(Junior Colts) Trafford MV 22 – Kirkby Lonsdale 41

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Kirkby Lonsdale Colts v Trafford MV Colts 12th October This week, Kirkby’s colts travelled to a misty Manchester to face Trafford MV. Buoyed …

Junior Colts v Aldwinians, Sunday 5 October

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KL Junior Colts v Aldwinians, Sunday 5 October Eight is the magic number! KLRUFC. After last weeks victory on the road, this Sunday Kirkby Lonsdale welcomed Aldwinians to Underley Park …

Another Close one . . .

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Kirkby Lonsdale Colts away at Firwood Waterloo Colts 28th September. After last week’s ‘nearly but yet too far’ comeback against Bury, the Kirkby Lonsdale colts went on the road to …

A game of two halves, very close in the end . .

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This week our colts entertained Bury in the first home game of the season. With the weather changing for the better, the supporters were out in good voice, hoping for …

Ian Muldowney’s walk for Charity

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Ian's story I'm aiming to raise funds for mental health charities MIND and PAPYRUS, as well as funds for the Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC Colts,a team that my son Max plays …

Junior Colts win away at Rochdale

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KLRUFC Junior Colts v Rochdale Junior Colts, away at Rochdale This week our colts team were on the road again, this time to Rochdale. Building on last week, the mood …

September 200 Club Draw . . .

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The draw was made by Malcolm Oates, father of player Charlie, at Penrith on Saturday. 1st Prize £100 Neil Anderson 99 2nd Prize £35 Dave Williams 162 3rd Prize £30 …

Season’s Preview

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The new season is upon us, and we find ourselves in Counties League Cumbria, where we started many years ago. This is what can happen when you take your eye …

August 200 Club draw

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The August draw was kindly made by Mark Turfrey, ex KLRUFC player from New Zealand. Great to see you Turf! 1st Prize £100 Jim Kettlewell 7 2nd Prize £35 Kev …

New entrance signage

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One of our major sponsors, Lonsdale Health Products of Ingleton have now acknowledgement of their support at the entrance to the club, and after the storm damage to the main …

Book a holiday and support our club . . .

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If you book a holiday of any kind or length with Michelle of Not Just Travel, a percentage of the cost goes towards supporting the rugby club, make your enquiry …

July 200 Club Draw

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Dear 1877 Club member, The July draw was kindly made by Seb Smith from The Orange Tree Hotel, Kirkby Lonsdale. 1st Prize £100 Richard Peter 138 2nd Prize £35 David …

June 200 club draw

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The June draw was kindly made by Dave Lowram, Club campsite warden. 1st Prize £100 Paul Hoggarth 128 2nd Prize £35 Jennifer Ball 199 3rd Prize £30 Dave Barton (Senior) …

Fixtures for Cumbria League 25-26

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The fixtures for the new season, have just been released, here they are for a quick look through . . . Counties 1 Cumbria 2025-26 fixtures

Touch Rugby – starts tonight

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Come along, 16 and over, all welcome and have some fun whilst getting fit for the new season . . .

May 200 Club Draw

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The May draw was kindly made by Dean Hunter, a Director of the White Hart Sports & Social Club, Sedbergh, who are a sponsor of KLRUFC. 1st Prize £100 David …

April 200 Club Draw

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The April draw was kindly made by Ed Wilson, current Kirkby 1st team player, whilst hard at work at the family garage. 1st Prize £100 Jennifer Ball 199 2nd Prize …

And it’s all over . . . Week 22

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Well, there were lots of possibilities and permutations but Middlesbrough took the top spot with their 14 - 64 victory at West Hartlepool, winning the league on points difference from …

Week 22 – Last games of the season

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Well its going down to the wire in Division North Two, with the top two teams separated only on points difference, so Middlesbrough travel to West Hartlepool, and Northern go …

Six Nations Competition – Results

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Well it's all over for another year. England scored many more points in Cardiff than anyone expected, so lowest scores on Week 5, were Matt Birch and Roger Groves who …

6 Nations Competition – after week 4

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Lots of points scored this weekend, so some high scores in the competition. PH Harbottle (a visitor to the club) scored 37 to take the weeks £10 prize. He was …

200 Club Draw – March

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Here are the results for the March draw which was kindly made by Dave "Moggy" Metcalfe from Upper Eden RUFC 1st Prize £100 Jake Vause 45 2nd Prize £35 Diane …

Week 20, only two league weeks to go

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Our last home league game of the season resulted in a disappointing performance at home to fellow strugglers and near neighbours Upper Eden, and this defeat sees us relegated from …

Situation after Week 19

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So, only three matches to go and things are looking interesting at the top and bottom of Regional Two North. At the top, Northern head off Middlesbrough on points difference …

Six Nations – After Week Three

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The third game of the weekend, Italy v France has thrown everyone's guesses haywire, as no one predicted such a high French score. Gary Wilson on 58 is this weeks …

Completion of Round 18 –

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The two outstanding games which had to be completed this week, and matches including teams from around the bottom of the table couldnt have gone much worse for our cause, …

Last Two First XV Home games

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There are only two First XV homes games of the season, one the last league game, and then the Cumbria Cup Game v Kendal

New Sponsor for Cumbria Cup match

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Liam Robinson of LRC Projects Ltd has very kindly offered to sponsor the Cumbria Cup match against Kendal on Saturday 15 March, kick off 3pm

North Two – after week 18

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The long awaited win finally happened, with a 27 - 17 home win against fellow strugglers Guisborough, although the 'try bonus point' proved elusive, although scoring three tries in the …

200 Club – February Draw

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This was made by the 200 Club administrator, Dave Calvert whilst he is on 'tour' to Australasia, currently in NZ. The draw was made by former KL player Dominic Williams, …

6 Nations Competition – Week Two

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Some close scoring this week, but Mike Barrow on 10 is the winner, Dave Calvert, Graham Ridding and Colin Charlton (Boro') on 14, Mike Nelson on 17 with Neil Davies …

North Two – after week 17

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This is one of the designated free weekends to enable teams to catch up on any previously postponed fixtures, and so there were five games in North Two. The Cumbrian …

Six Nations Competition – Week 1

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6 Nations Week 1 ResultsA great effort by everyone, and 101 entries, thank you very much. And so after week one, we have a tie, with Jakob Smith (NZ), and …

Regional Round Up – Week 16

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Some of the Cumbrian teams had a better week, with Keswick having a good away win at Durham 29 - 46, Carlisle winning at home to rivals Aspatria 28 - …

After Week 15 – re arranged fixtures

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The postponed matches scheduled for 4 January were all played this week, and so almost everyone has played fifteen games, only Durham v Guisborough outstanding, with only 7 to play. …

After week 15 – League Grid

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Not looking good after week 15, with our heavy home defeat to league leaders Northern, a well coached team with solid forwards, and some slick threequarters. We competed well for …

James Hadwin’s seasonal review

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An article James wrote for the programme v Middlesbrough, Saturday 4 January. I hope everyone has had a good break over the festive period and I wish a Happy New …

Dave McGonnigal

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Dave's funeral is at Ingleton Communtity Centre at 11am on Monday 13 January.

Week 14 – Our game postponed

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Despite our game being postponed, there were two matches in League 2 North, both in West Cumbria. Our game was off due to some icy patches near the touchline by …

New Year’s Day Match

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Are you over 35 . . .? And fit enough for a run out on New Year's Day? A Kirkby Lonsdale Vets team will entertain a Vets team from our …

December Draw . . .

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The December 200 club draw was made by Phil Nicholson, a former player who now resides in Adelaide. Special prizes for the Christmas Draw. The lucky winner being Nicky Williams, …

Week 12 – a few surprises!

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An interesting set of results after week 12, ie the start of the second half of the season. Keswick had a good away win at close rivals Aspatria 6 - …

Week 10 – League grid and results

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Here are this Saturday's results from Regional North Two Division. Carlisle 39 Consett 43 Durham City 42 West Hartlepool 41 Guisborough 18 Aspatria 25 Middlesbrough 13 Morpeth 16 Northern 31 …

Cumbria U18 Squad

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Congratulations to the ex Kirkby Lonsdale Colts players who have made the Cumbria U18 squad for the forthcoming games. Lewis Sedgwick is at hooker for the match v Durham at …

Coach to Upper Eden

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There is a coach to Upper Eden on Saturday, leaving the Rugby Club at 11.45am and calling at Sedbergh at approx 12.15pm. Arriving at Upper Eden at approx 12.45pm kick …

League grid and results – week 8

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Not a good week for Kirkby, as we slip to the foot of the table after our defeat away at Guisborough. Losing another player to an early red card never …

League Grid after week 6

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We had a very disappointing home performance against Consett, who are a well drilled and competent outfit who kept their line uncrossed, and managed to achieve their try bonsus point …

Regional Two North – Week 6

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No great surprises this week, with the top four teams all winning. Kirkby had a player sent off after 10 minutes, with the score 0 - 0, and were always …

Regional North Two – Week 5

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The clash of the two leading contenders was Northern at home to Middlesbrough, with the visitors coming out on top 21 - 39. The other high flyers West Hartlepool travelled …

North Region Division Two – League Grid

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After week 5, a few interesting results . . . Aspatria 17 - 34 West Hartlepool Guisborough 7 - 33 Carlisle Keswick 18 - 17 Consett Kirkby Lonsdale 10 - …

Progress in the Cumbria Cup

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Kirkby Lonsdale progress into the next round of the Cunmbria Cup with a well earned victory at home to Cockermouth. Kirkby fielded a young and quite inexperienced team, but their …

Regional North Two – Week 4

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No surprises this week, we had a tough game at Middlesbrough, current Yorkshire Cup holders who are certainly contenders to win the league this season, with a large, mobile pack …

Saturday 5 October

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Cumbria Cup match v Cockermouth, this game was not originally on our fixture list, and anyone looking to sponsor the match and ball should contact Peter Hartley.

Tri Tigers Girls’ U18 . . .

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The Tigers welcomed the County Durham Stingers (a similar conglomerate) to Underley Park for their second league fixture. We were given the rare honour of playing on the first team …

After week three

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After week three of the league, things looking slightly better for Kirkby Lonsdale, as they gained a well earned victory over Keswick at Underley Park, Aspatria won at home to …

Opening game of season

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A large crowd turned up at Underley Park for the opening game of the season v Aspatria. Kirkby's young pack struggled against their more experienced opponents, and gave away too …

Our new Head of Men’s Rugby

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I’m really excited about starting my new role as Head of Men’s rugby. I am, however, in the unenviable position of following on from club legend Matt Hughes, who is …

Pre season friendly v Kendal

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On Saturday 10 August, the second of our pre season friendlies, v our local friends and rivals from Kendal. Both teams had lots of players on holiday, but the youngsters …

Pre Season v Wilmslow

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On Saturday 3 August, our friends from Wilmslow visited Underley Park for the first of our pre season friendlies. Both teams tried to play some rugby, and despite lots of …

Early season Past Players reunion

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Just a quick 'heads up', that the first game of the season, v Aspatria at home on 7 September has been designated as the first past players reunion of the …

Pre Season Friendlies at Underley Park

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There are four pre season friendlies at Underley Park, so please come along and support, although the kick off times and formats have all to be confirmed. Sat 3 August …

Forthcoming Season 2024-25

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After the 'great escape' and our late reprieve to remain at Level 6 of the RFU Structure, we had assumed that we would be resuming in Regional North West Two. …

U15 County Cup Final

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The U15's will be playing Kendal in the County Cup Final, this Sunday 21 April. Kick off is at 1pm at Windermere Rugby Club. There is very limited parking at …

Presentation Night – Everyone Welcome

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What will now be not only a Presentation Night, but also a Celebration Night, due to recent news!! Friday 10 May, arrive for 7pm, presentations at 7.30pm and food served …

Kirkby’s Grand Finale . . .

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Underley Park welcomed Crewe and Nantwich RUFC on Saturday in their first visit to Kirkby. This, the final game of the season was a must win situation for Kirkby to …

Kirkby back in the frame

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Kirkby first XV and supporters headed down the motorway for the last time this season for their game at Bowdon RUFC. Their opponents are fighting for the promotion spot so …

A great away win . . .

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What a great performance away at Bowdon today. A 19-20 win gives us a crucial five points, but Winnington Park and Altrincham Kersal both had home wins to deny us …

Oh so close . . .

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A warm welcome saw our old rivals from Birkenhead Park back at Underley Park. Riding atop the league by some margin they will head for NW 1 next season. The …

Only a BP to come home with . . .

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It was a determined 1st XV squad that travelled to the Isle of Man for the rearranged fixture from early December 2023. After the short flight from Liverpool we were …

Banks Community Funding

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The club has just received a grant for £3000, to enable us to maintain and improve the pitches with a aerator and slitter attachment.

Kirkby run out of time

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Kirkby return to Varley Park in this return match against Burnage who are lying in the top half of the league. Reid, Walker and Nicholson remain injured with Bamforth doing …

A well earned victory

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Kirkby had their fifth win of the season, at home to Altrincham Kersal, who sit just above us in the league. Report to follow.

Kirkby beaten by penalties

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A sunny day greeted Bowdon RUFC to Underley Park following two previous attempts to play this fixture which were cancelled due to frost. Riding high in the league the visitors …

Tri-Counties Girls entertain Egremont

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This was not going to be an easy game. Egremont have a strong side with many training in the Cumbria DPP. Neither side was for taking prisoners or showing any …

Kirkby fall short in local derby

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A warm welcome was given to our friends from Vale of Lune RUFC whom we have not seen at Underley Park for a number of years. 170 guests and supporters …

Colts’ derby ends in close defeat

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Kirkby Junior Colts hosted local rivals Kendal, who sit top of the league in an entertaining match at Underley Park. Two very evenly matched teams battled it out, with home …

Kirkby make it two from two

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Kirkby made the journey down the M6 to Liverpool St Helens full of expectation after last week’s win at Underley Park. A dull day but dry as we arrived at …

U14’s win Cumbria Cup

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U14s have successfully brought the County Cup to Underley Park after a triumphant win at Aspatria against a sizeable and determined Wigton side. The game ended with Kirkby Lonsdale being …

U15s through to Cumbria Cup Final

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Kirkby Lonsdale U15s went on the road again for their delayed semi final versus Cockermouth. Delayed from last week due to the heavy frost. Strong travelling support from parents and …

A home win for Kirkby

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A third win of the season for Kirkby on Saturday, v Winnington Park. Tries by Alfie Bradshaw and Charlie Lomas, with 2 conversions and 4 penalties by Charlie Lomas. Final …

1877 Club Draw for January

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1877 Club Here are the results for the January draw which was made by Ed Waller of JJ Martin Funeral Directors, who were one of our matchday and ball sponsors …

Spirit & Fight give Kirkby heart

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It’s a few years since Waterloo, now Firwood Waterloo, visited Underley Park in this return match of the season. The Clubhouse was buzzing with the diners and supporters looking forward …

Mini & Youth Mid Term Report

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The Mini and Youth part of the Club includes over 200 girls and boys, from 4 years right though until the Colts, or U18s for the girls. We’ve had a …

Newcastle Falcons for three youngsters

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Three of our U16 players have been training with Newcastle Falcons u16 squad since late July this year. All three have worked hard on Monday and Thursday evenings to develop …

1877 200 Club Monthly Draw

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Here are the results for the bumper Christmas draw which was made by James Ratcliffe, owner of The Black Bull, Sedbergh in the presence of David Calvert and Dave Williams …

Colts victory over league leaders

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Fabulous win from our Junior Colts earlier yesterday afternoon, beating the previously unbeaten Aldwinians RUFC 59-26 with tries by Thomas Breaks, Jonathan Broadbent (4), Zack Dodds, Seth Webster, Robbie Aiken …

Kirkby Lonsdale 10 Upper Eden 14

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It was good to welcome our old adversaries back to Underley Park, for this Cumbria Cup encounter. An enthralling game, very close throughout but Eden just had the edge, although …

Kirkby fighting spirit continues to show

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A warm welcome was extended by the officials and supporters to Upper Park, the home of Birkenhead Park RUFC, where we have not played for a number of years. Riding …

U17 at home to New Brighton

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KL Jnr Colts 45-5 New Brighton Kirkby scorers Robbie Aiken, Liam Barr, Jonathan Broadbent (2), Eddie Deighton & Joseph Turner (2) with conversions by Tommy Scanlan (5) and one from …

Under 15’s at the Vale of Lune

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Kirkby Lonsdale’s U15s travelled to Vale of Lune this week for a friendly game. Over the years both sides have been evenly matched, and both sets of supporters expected the …

Consistency lets Kirkby down

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A warm welcome back to Underley Park for Burnage RUFC players and supporters on a sun drenched Saturday afternoon with a nip in the air. Burnage commenced proceedings from the …

Kirkby’s game of two halves

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The faithful travelled down the motorways to Altrincham for the first time in several years for Saturday’s game amid cloudy skies and the occasional shower for todays encounter. Both teams …

U15 win at St Benedicts

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Kirkby Lonsdale U15s travelled to St Benedicts for their Cumbria Cup fixture. For once the weather held and supported a fantastic game of rugby by two evenly matched sides. The …

Highs and Lows for Kirkby

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A packed Clubhouse welcomed Mike Latham, Chairman of Leigh Leopards Rugby League Club, who brought along the Rugby League Challenge Cup Trophy following their victory at Wembley Stadium. He was …

Rugby League Challenge Cup

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Stanley & Thomas Hewitt, pictured alongside the 'Betfred' Rugby League Challenge Trophy.

Date for your diary

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Don't miss this one, Cumbria Cup Quarter Final against our old friends and rivals from Upper Eden. Underley Park, Kirkby Lonsdale. Saturday 25 November, kick off 2.15pm. To book a …

New Scoreboard

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Here is our long standing member Mike Neil, and former County President with our new digital scoreboard. Which has very kindly been sponsored by our main club sponsors L&W Wilson, …

A draw at the Vale

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A WELL EARNED DRAW FOR KIRKBY Apologies for this short report on Saturday’s game as we visited our old friends at Vale for the first time in a number of …

A home defeat

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The visitors played the wet conditions better than Kirkby, especially in the first half when they scored three tries to race into a 22 nil lead. The home team finished …

Kirkby win at Winnington

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Kirkby headed down the motorway for their encounter against another Club whose pedigree is well documented in rugby circles. Back into the side comes Nicholson but Baines was missing from …

Back by popular demand – Handbook

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The new season's handbook is now available for all paid up members. Senior, Colts, M&Y fixtures, 6 nations and all important contact details.

Kirkby find it tough at Waterloo

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Kirkby travelled south again to a Club steeped in history who in the past played in the higher echelons of the game. Following their win last week, Kirkby were looking …

Second team victory at Garstang

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The Seconds had a good win away at Garstang 21 - 13. Here are some pictures from the match, very kindly supplied by Aaron Patterson of Garstang RUFC. It was …

A win for Kirkby, at last!

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The First XV thoroughly deserved their first win for 18 months, especially for their first half performance. Douglas came back strongly in the second half, but a resolute defence kept …

C&N away, match report

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Kirkby first XV travelled down the motorway to Crewe for their first game of the season with their opponents moving from the Midlands Regional 2 league to the North West …

A ‘grand’ job on the stand . . .

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Over the past few weeks, our main sponsors, L&WWilson & Wilson&Co have sent a team of workers down to renovate the old grandstand. Materials donated by some of their suppliers, …

Subscriptions due 1 Sept

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The new season is fast approaching, with another pre season friendly away at Clitheroe, on Thursday, kick off 6.30pm. Also annual subscriptions are due on 1 September, but please feel …

Ladies Night

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Ladies Night Fri 8 Sept

May Half Term Rugby Camps

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More than 50 players have enjoyed some fun rugby days at our club over the last few days. From U7 to U15, we’ve enjoyed working with current players and some …

Colts news

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On Sunday 30 April 2023, Eccles RFC will be hosting the Halbro North West Senior Colts League Cup Finals. We are looking forward to welcoming Colts League representatives, the players, coaches and officials …

Six Nations Competition

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Entrants and results after week 5 Six Nations Results   The competition is now over, and Ireland were the deserved 'Grand Slam' Champions. And the winner of our competition is …

Tough season for Kirkby

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A Kirkby welcome was given to Rossendale who are lying third in the league in this final official game of the season, although a re-arranged game against Wirral is scheduled …

Message from our ‘Chair’

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I hope this finds you all well. I am sure by now you have read the hype surrounding the recent game at Blackburn. Due to the nature of the score …

U15’s win Cumbria Cup

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On Sunday our Under 15's made the 140 mile round trip to Silloth to play in the Cumbria Cup Under 15 Final against Wigton. We arrived in cars to a …

Kirkby still looking for points

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Following last weeks heavy defeat at the hands of Blackburn there was an air of optimism on the Coach heading down the M6 to Northwich. The Kirkby Officials were hopeful …

Kirkby go down fighting

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Saturday's game for Kirkby RUFC was a rearrangement game at Blackburn following the postponed match prior to Christmas due to snow and ice. Kirkby's travelling team were without several regular …

Kirkby come back strong

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A dismal day welcomed the Manchester faithful to Underley Park for this 20th round in the Regional North West League. Kirkby were missing some of their regulars but Coach Dave …

Kirkby give Macc a fright . . .

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Kirkby Lonsdale were welcomed to Priory Park in this return game against Macclesfield who are lying 4 places above them in the league. Kirkby kicked off  but in the first …

Six Nations Competition

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After the first week, Dave Calvert is the winner of the first £10 prize, with James Saddes and Dave Barton Senior not far behind. Week two results have Gary Wilson …

Kirkby’s spirit remains high

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The winter weather postponed this fixture back in December as members and supporters from Stockport were welcomed to Underley Park on this first Saturday of the 6 Nations tournament. Kirkby …

Kendal Match Report

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Kendal welcomed the Kirkby players and supporters to this second derby match of the season at Mintbridge on a cold blustery January day with snow threatening. Kirkby had a number …
Kendal and KLRUFC players

Burnage Match Report

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Kirkby welcomed Burnage to Underley Park for this first fixture of 2023. The day was gloomy but the rain that was promised did not arrive. Burnage started this encounter of …

Kirkby suffer with injuries

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This was the first visit by Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC down the motorway to Sandbach RUFC for many years. A Club that moved from the Midlands leagues to Northern this season …

Kirkby’s efforts still denied points

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Kirkby welcomed Northwich to Underley Park for the first game between the teams this season. The Club Captain was away for this encounter along with 5 other regulars due to …

Kirkby lose out in Manchester

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A last minute change in venue resulted in this game being played at Bowden RUFC ground as Manchester ran out of water!  A strange scenario for Manchester as a burst …

Another hard-fought defeat for Kirkby

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The weathermen got it wrong yet again as Kirkby welcomed Macclesfield to Underley Park in miserable wet conditions. Kick off was at 1.30pm due to the community firework display that …

Local Derby Kirkby versus Kendal

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Kendal were welcomed to Underley Park in this local derby that has been absent for a few years. Kendal started the game from the Clubhouse end in front of a …

Kirkby Lonsdale 1st XV v Burnage (Away)

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Kirkby pay penalty for errors. Burnage extended a warm welcome to Kirkby players and supporters who became the first team to play on their newly laid artificial pitch. Only a …

Kirkby Lonsdale 2nd XV v Blackburn

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Kirkby 2nd team travelled to Blackburn looking to build on last week's home win. As usual there were several changes to the starting team.Aaron Parker came into start at hooker …

Kirkby Lonsdale 1st XV v Blackburn

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Kirkby Lonsdale v Blackburn - A game of two halves Kirkby welcomed Blackburn to Underley Park for this 4th round game of the season with some 200 spectators looking forward …