News

All the latest news from Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC.

Updated First XV Fixtures & Sponsors

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The game v Middlesbrough has been re arranged for Sat 25 January, and the Cumbria Cup game v Kendal for the 22 February.

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 …

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 …

2025 Mens 6 Nations Competition

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Yes, it's come around again, start studying the form books and get your entry in ASAP. Last year's overall winner was James Hadwin, our head coach. Italy upset the applecart …

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 …