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It is probably football that takes centre stage this weekend with Newcastle Utd contesting the League Cup Final on Sunday, 16 March, KO 4.30 pm. So, Toon fans (and there are a few of you!), get down to your favourite rugby club and show your support to your favourite football team!

However, there is some rugby at Preston Avenue this weekend with the Lions taking on Ashington, KO 3 pm. Both the 1st XV and the Panthers have a rest weekend.

The League Cup Final, the Premier League and, of course, the final weekend of the 6 Nations Championship mean that the Clubhouse screens will be showing a full programme of sport:

Sat 15: Italy vs Ireland KO 2.15 pm

Sat 15: Wales vs England KO 4.45 pm

Sat 15: Bournemouth vs Brentford KO 5.30 pm

Sat 15: France vs Scotland KO 8 pm

Sun 16: Arsenal vs Chelsea KO 1.30 pm

Sun 16: LIVERPOOL vs NEWCASTLE UTD (League Cup Final) KO 4.30 pm

Sun 16: Leicester vs Manchester Utd KO 7 pm

 

 

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On Saturday, the 1st XV travel to Yorkshire to take on Cleckheaton in Regional 1 North East, KO 3pm. With only three games left of the regular league season and Park second bottom in the relegation places, a victory would be welcome, especially given the disappointment of the home defeat by Blaydon last weekend. ALL SUPPORT FOR THE LADS WOULD BE MOST WELCOME.

However, if you are unable to travel or prefer your rugby a little closer to home, the Panthers take on our close neighbours Rockcliff at Preston Avenue on Saturday in NC 3 North (North), hoping to continue their push for promotion. KO is 2pm. The match will also support International Women’s Day so expect a lively clubhouse post-match. The Lions are also at home this weekend when they take on Billingham on Saturday, KO is 3pm. Again, all support would be most welcome.

On Sunday, The Club host the Colts County Plate Final, Rockcliff vs Novocastrians, KO 2pm. It should be a great game.

Dates for your diary:

Sun 30 March

Boys U16 County Plate Final – Percy Park vs Gosforth – KO 9.45am at Tynedale

Boys U13 County Plate Final – Alnwick vs Percy Park – KO 12 noon at Tynedale

Boys U14 County Plate Final – Northern vs Percy Park – KO 1pm at Tynedale

A fantastic day out to support the future of the Club!

Sat 26 April

England U19 vs Scotland U19 at Preston Avenue KO 2pm

See website and Club social media platforms for ticketing/hospitality information

Sat 17 May

Percy Park 7’s KO 11am

There will be the usual feast of televised 6 Nations Rugby and Premier League football on the clubhouse big screens over the weekend:

Sat: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City KO 12.30pm

Sat: Ireland vs France KO 2.15pm

Sat: Scotland vs Wales KO 4.45pm

Sat: Brentford vs Aston Villa KO 5.30pm

Sat: Wolves vs Everton KO 8pm

Sun: England vs Italy KO 3pm

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England U19 Men will face Scotland U19s at Percy Park RFC this April as part of their spring programme of fixtures, the RFU can confirm.
The fixture, scheduled for 14:00 BST on Saturday 26th April, is the second match to be announced for the U19 Men in 2025. The Men’s Pathway side also welcome Japan U19 to Cambridge Rugby’s Ellgia Fields on Saturday 22nd March.
 
The U19 Men side serves as an avenue for England Rugby pathway players to develop their skillsets with meaningful gametime on the international circuit, with fixtures also giving valuable minutes to players then eligible for U20 selection in the World Rugby U20 Championship. In 2024,
England U19 Men suffered a narrow, 24-21 reverse at the hands of France at Doncaster Knights’ Castle Park before a comfortable 40-10 win away to Italy.
 
Andy Titterrell, U20 Men’s assistant coach, will lead the U19 Men’s programme once again this spring following on from a recent 57-13 victory over Scotland at U20 level in Round 3 of the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Titterrell will be supported throughout with a combination of U18 and U20 Men’s coaches and staff to be confirmed in due course.
 
England U18 Men faced Scotland at Percy Park RFC in 2007, finishing 5-5, as part of preparations for the Rugby Europe U18 Championships.
Andy Titterrell said: “Having another Men’s Pathway fixture in the North East is an exciting prospect following on from a great week in Newcastle with the U20s, capped off with a fantastic win. The support we received from local rugby fans and media was incredibly encouraging and as a group, we anticipate another great trip. 
“With our spring programme starting to take shape, it’s important to reemphasise the significance of these games in creating further opportunities for players who have progressed from the U18 Men’s side.
“Five of the U19 Men’s starting XV that travelled to Italy last April went on to earn caps in the World Rugby U20 Championships in South Africa. The opportunity for development, and to impress whilst doing so, is clear for these players.”
 
Percy Park RFC Chairman Tim Walker said: ‘‘As a grassroots rugby club, we pride ourselves on youth development to support our club and the wider game of rugby. We welcome the opportunity to host this U19 international at Percy Park RFC and hope that you can bring your friends and family to enjoy what is sure to be a fantastic day.”
 
General admission tickets are available to purchase for £10 on matchday, with free entry for U18s. Hospitality packages include entry and a two-course pre-match lunch for £25 and are available to be booked via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." 
 
England U19 Men’s confirmed 2025 fixtures:
Saturday 22nd March – England U19 Men vs. Japan U19 – 14:00 GMT kick-off
Saturday 26th April – England U19 Men vs. Scotland U19 – 14:00 BST kick-off

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A very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year to all!

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It is with the greatest sadness that the club announces the passing of one of our oldest former players, Neville Bavidge. Neville joined the club in the early 1960’s and played until he moved, with his family, to York in 1977. He was a contemporary of such club luminaries as Bill Shepherd and the late Peter Spencer and, as a doctor at a local hospital, would often help out with running repairs to injured players. Neville’s son Tony attended King’s School for a short while and also played junior rugby at Park. The club sends its sincerest condolences to Neville’s family and friends at this very sad time.

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