National League 2 North 24/25 Season
Saturday 14th December 2024
Harrogate Men's 1st XV
V
Leeds Tykes RUFC 1st XV
KO 2:00pm
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Harrogate v Leeds Tykes - 14th December 2024
Welcome to Harrogate Rugby Club...
Dear Friends, Supporters, and Rugby Fans,
Good afternoon and welcome to Harrogate Rugby Club for this final national league game of 2024 against Leeds Tykes RUFC.
Well, we were flying high after Otley’s visit to Rudding Lane but quickly brought down to earth with a humbling visit to Hull last week! Looking out the window this morning the conditions look significantly better than last week so we should see some rugby today!
It is a perfect day for rugby, and so many circumstances come together to make today special.
First I must acknowledge the commitment to the club of our captain, Sam Brady! 250 caps today is a phenomenal achievement in the modern age of rugby.
To add to this he is joined on the pitch by his brother Jake, squaring off in the number 4 shirt for Tykes. As you will no doubt know, Jake has a long (but not as long as his brother) association with Harrogate and I am sure this match-up will be one to watch come kick-off.
Talking of long associations with the club we are very pleased to welcome Simon, Richard and Dan of Feather Smailes and Scales. Their unwavering support of the club together with their long bar bills have been so important over the years and we are so pleased for them to join us on this special day!
Lastly with this our final home game of 2024 it only leaves me to wish you and your loved ones a fantastic Christmas and health and happy New Year!
Yours in Rugby,
Mark Garrett
Chairman, Harrogate RUFC
250 Caps for The Skipper!
Congratulations to our Captain, Samuel Brady on his 250th appearance in a Harrogate shirt. His leadership and commitment to the team and our club is an example to all. He’ll definatly enjoy the fuss and celebration on this special day.
It is also fitting that on his 250th cap he squares off against his brother Jake. We are sure today’s game will have some extra heat because of it!
Well done Sam, thanks for everything you do for Harrogate Rugby Club!
Welcome Otley RUFC - A brief history..
History of Leeds Tykes RUFC
Headingley has a long history of rugby, dating back to 1877. The original rugby union team, Leeds St. John’s, played at Cardigan Fields before moving to Headingley Stadium in 1890. The stadium has hosted numerous international matches and domestic finals.
In 1895, a group broke away to form the Leeds Rugby League club, while the remaining rugby union club continued. The two clubs have had varying levels of success over the years. In 1991, Roundhay and Headingley merged to form Leeds RUFC. The club later became Leeds Tykes and then Leeds Carnegie. In 2014, it was rebranded as Yorkshire Carnegie and in 2020 reverted to Leeds Tykes.
The club has faced challenges, including relegation from the Premiership and financial difficulties. They have also had to move from Headingley Stadium to The Sycamores. Despite these setbacks, the club continues to play rugby union and remains a part of the rich rugby history of Headingley.
Going back to 1998 the clubs have not ever featured in the same league position, making this the first fixture between the two teams – I am sure I will be corrected if this is incorrect!
Team News...
Harrogate RUFC
15 – Oliver Toomey
14 – Conor Miller
13 – Kristan Dobson
12 – Kodie Brook
11 – Amrit Sharma
10 – Tom Steene
9 – Phil Wickham
1 – Jacob Percival
2 – Steve Maycock
3 – Joshua Peace
4 – Callum Russell
5 – Sam Brady (Capt)
6 – Martin Dodds
7 – Will Hill
8 – Oli Tomalin
Replacements:
16 – Oliver Fretwell
17 – Ed Challis
18 – Cam Edgar
19 – Ben Richardson
20 – Fred Chell
Leeds Tykes RUFC
15 – Charlie Venables
14 – Ewan Evans
13 – Ben Dixon
12 – Thomas Williams
11 – Eliah Chitiyo
21 – James Watts
9 – Kit Keith
1 – Tobias Williams
2 – Adam Brown
3 – Jordan Cordice
4 – Jake Brady
5 – Thomas Collins
6 – Matt Burke
7 – Jack Smith
8 – Ed Brown
Replacements:
17 – Aarin Yorke
18 – Harry Whitfield
19 – Connor Walker
18 – Seremaia Turagabeci
20 – Ben Turpin
Today’s Referee:
National 2 North Table
Today's League Games
Season 2024/25
| Date | Opposition | Home/Away | Result | Date | Opposition | Home/Away | Result |
| 07-Sep-24 | Billingham | Away | 33- 12 L | 21-Dec-24 | Wharfedale | Away | |
| 14-Sep-24 | Wharfedale | Home | 29-35 L | 11-Jan-25 | Sheffield | Home | |
| 21-Sep-24 | Sheffield | Away | 57-19 L | 18-Jan-25 | Preston Grasshoppers | Away | |
| 28-Sep-24 | Preston Grasshoppers | Home | 31-38 L | 25-Jan-25 | Lymm | Home | |
| 05-Oct-24 | Lymm | Away | 57-24 L | 08-Feb-25 | Chester | Away | |
| 12-Oct-24 | Chester | Home | 22-16 W | 15-Feb-25 | Fylde | Home | |
| 19-Oct-24 | Fylde | Away | 61-14 L | 01-Mar-25 | Sheffield Tigers | Away | |
| 26-Oct-24 | Sheffield Tigers | Home | 33-34 L | 08-Mar-25 | Hull Ionians | Home | |
| 09-Nov-24 | Hull Ionians | Away | 25-23 L | 15-Mar-25 | Tynedale | Home | |
| 16-Nov-24 | Tynedale | Away | 33-33 D | 22-Mar-25 | Otley | Away | |
| 30-Nov-24 | Otley | Home | 39-7 BW | 05-Apr-25 | Hull | Home | |
| 07-Dec-24 | Hull | Away | 29-12 L | 12-Apr-25 | Leeds Tykes | Away | |
| 14-Dec-24 | Leeds Tykes | Home | 26-Apr-25 | Billingham | Home |
