Boxing Day rivalry
This year the Boxing Day rivalry between Percy Park and Whitley Bay Rockcliff takes place at Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay. The day starts off at 11.30 am with the Colts competing for the inaugural “Albi Duhrin Cup”. Albi sadly passed away earlier in the year and was a stalwart of both clubs. At 1.15 pm Dan Duhrin will be there to hand over the cup to the winning side. The 1st XV game kicks off at 2.15pm.
Percy Park v Rockcliff on Boxing Day is one of the oldest traditional rugby fixtures to be held and has been a season highlight for over 125 years. A massive family day presenting a great opportunity to catch up with familiar faces.
With the main Club bar opening at 10am, plus can bar and horsebox bar, Rockcliff aim to keep everyone well refreshed and even have the NUFC v Forest game on the big screen to keep you entertained in-between games.
All are welcome to join the faithful as we travel along The Broadway and offer support to our beloved ‘Black and Whites’ as they cross swords with our nearest and dearest. Come on Park!
Boxing Day Itinerary at a glance:
10.00 am: Clubhouse at Whitley Bay Rockcliff opens
11.30am: Albi Duhrin Challenge Cup. Rockcliff Colts v Percy Park Colts
1.15pm. Cup Presentation
2.15pm: Moore Cup. Rockcliff Senior XV v Percy Park Senior XV. Followed by Cup Presentation.