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It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of one of the older Members of the Club, Howard Morgan. Our sympathies go out to his family and friends at this very sad time. Dermot O’Connor, a long time friend of Howard, has penned this biopic of Howard: “Howard was a loved and respected Player and long-time friend of Sedgley Park. He was a hugely opoular character, fondly known as ‘H’, with a mischevious smile. He was a generous soul and a compassionate man, but with a total lack of common sense. This surfaced when he took myself and Mick Harris into his house as Lodgers!! The house was opposite Prestwich Hospital and I am not sure which side of Bury New Road needed the most treatment. Howard was a very handsome man (some would say), intelligent, fluent in French and a Quantity Surveyor. Howard played at […]

In these unprecedented times, there is another way Members and friends can help out the Club finances. For many years now, we have been running a “200 Club”. The aim is to get 200 people to put in £4 / month into a Club “lottery”. There will then be cash prizes paid out each month and the remainder of the money will go into Club Funds. At present we have around 120 Members of the “200” Club and are looking to expand this up to the 200 target. If you could spare £4 / month, we would be delighted to enrol you in the 200 Club and you will be in line for monthly prizes of £100, £50 and £25. There is an additional prize of £250 every 6 months (2 per year, drawn in June and December). If we can get the numbers up to 200, we can increase […]

2020 has been a very challenging year for all of us individually and as a club. Here is wishing all our Members and Family a very Happy New Year and hope that 2021 is considerably better than last year.

In these unprecedented times, there is another way Members and friends can help out the Club finances. For many years now, we have been running a “200 Club”. The aim is to get 200 people to put in £4 / month into a Club “lottery”. There will then be cash prizes paid out each month and the remainder of the money will go into Club Funds. At present we have around 110 Members of the “200” Club and are looking to expand this up to the 200 target. If you could spare £4 / month, we would be delighted to enrol you in the 200 Club and you will be in line for monthly prizes of £100, £50 and £25. This month, the winners are: £100 I. Harrison £50 K. Oxley £25 K. Larder Congratulations!! You’ve got to be in it to win it! There is an additional prize of […]

I guess in this lockdown, you are all starting to purchase your Christmas presents. Well, in this tim e of giving you can support your club, whilst doing your online shopping. There are a couple of ways you can help. Firstly, why not buy your loved one some Club Clothing from the Club shop? The Club Shop can be found on our website at https://sedgley-tigers.com/shop/. Anything purchased before Friday 4th December will be guaranteed for delivery before Christmas. Secondly, you can make your Christmas online purchases through the Club Portal. You purchase as normal, p[ay the same price and the club gets a donation from the supplier. Loads of different suppliers to work with including Amazon, Ebay, PC World, B&Q, Boots as well as Insurance, Holidays, Clothing, Mobiles, etc etc. The link to the portal is https://clubtogethernow.com/sports-clubs/sedgley-park-rufc/  It can also be reached via the Shop on the website. Please use both […]

In order to try and raise funds during this difficult period, and also keep our Catering Staff in work, we have come up with the idea of offering some set meals as a takeaway. These will be pre-ordered and cooked fresh for Collection on Saturday at the Club. Members can order single Meals or Multi-packs for eating immediately or for freezing. Whilst we know you will be able to buy cheaper at the Supermarket, by doing this you are supporting your club. Ellen is offering the following, cooked to order: If you would like to avail yourselves of this offer, please email Ellen at takeaway@sprufc.co.uk, specifying what you want to order and when you would like to pickup. If you wanted anything special that is not on the menu, speak to Ellen on the email above and I am sure she will accommodate you if she can and will provide […]

As you are aware by now, I am sure, the whole country is going into lockdown from Wednesday night. This will have a significant effect on the operation of the Club. I would just like to confirm the following: At present, advice from the RFU is that Rugby Training is not affected, but I am sure this will change before Thursday. We remain at Stage D on the RFU Return to Rugby Roadmap. The Bar will remain closed and from Thursday and we cannot serve Meals. Apart from Training Nights, the Clubhouse will be closed. Further details will be announced once we are aware of what is happening with Training. The Gym will be closed. Please continue to follow Social Media and we will update you as things change. We will continue to provide Takeaway Meals for anyone who wants to continue to support us during this period. Please contact […]

In these unprecedented times, there is another way Members and friends can help out the Club finances. For many years now, we have been running a “200 Club”. The aim is to get 200 people to put in £4 / month into a Club “lottery”. There will then be cash prizes paid out each month and the remainder of the money will go into Club Funds. At present we have around 110 Members of the “200” Club and are looking to expand this up to the 200 target. If you could spare £4 / month, we would be delighted to enrol you in the 200 Club and you will be in line for monthly prizes of £100, £50 and £25. This month, the winners are: £100 A. Taylor £50 E. Oxley £25 C. Paine Congratulations!! You’ve got to be in it to win it! There is an additional prize of […]

Following on from our very successful first two Sunday Lunches, we are going to repeat this on Sunday 8th November at around 2pm. The last lunch was sold out, so lets attempt that again for this Lunch. The lunch will be set out to meet all the requirements of COVID Tier 3 Regulations. A 3-course Lunch is £15 or you can just have a main for £10. Under 16 children are £10 and £6 and Under 5s are free. This will be a carvery lunch with all the trimmings, socially distanced of course. If there is enough interest, we could also offer Steak and Ale Pie as a main course option. Please let me know by Thursday 5th November to book a place (chairman@sprufc.co.uk). Places will be limited due to COVID restrictions and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please get them to come and support […]

I think rugby people everywhere will have been heartened by Exeter Chiefs’ rise to the top. Commentators frequently remind us that ‘only a few years ago’ they were playing in the second tier of English rugby. Apologies for ‘tier’, under the current situation. Tears for tiers. Not everyone will remember, but Sedgley Park also played at that level in the five seasons 2004/05 to 2008/09. We were hanging in there, bravely; Exeter were building the foundations for future excellence. We all knew that, at the time, and Exeter were much admired. In all, we played Exeter Chiefs ten times in the league that was then called National Division One. So here’s a question: how many times did we beat them? 0 or 1 or 2 or 3? You won’t need to read much further to find the answer. I can tell you it didn’t happen in that first season, 2004/05, […]