OBITUARIES
John Edward Cousin
John died suddenly but peacefully during his sleep on Thursday July 4th 2002 aged 82.
John played for Tynedale before and after the second world war when he was a hard, uncompromising flanker. John captained Tynedale after the war and was a member of the Senior Cup Winning team of 1948. John also represented Northumberland on many occasions.
Over the past 30 years John has been a keen supporter of Tynedale Rugby Club contributing as a coach in the early days of Colts rugby and in latter years he helped man the gates at home games where his cheery face and kind words welcomed spectators to Tynedale Park.
John was an extremely popular and much respected senior statesman at Tynedale and his absence will be sadly missed at the Club.

Cyril Parker
Cyril died suddenly on Sunday June 23rd, 2002 aged 82.

Colin Fox
Colin died suddenly whilst playing golf on Monday 20th August 2001, aged 69.
Colin, who captained the First XV in 1957-58, was a versatile player who played with distinction at full-back, centre or fly-half. Colin played for the club over three decades, continuing to play for the junior sides after his First XV career was over.
Colin was a likeable, quiet, modest, unassuming character who since retiring from playing has been a regular attender at Tynedale's matches.

Tot Gledson
Tot died in Hexham Hospital on Monday 6th August 2001 , aged 81.
For many years Tot was a regular supporter of Tynedale (both home and away) - and of course a great supporter of the bar afterwards. Tot was a great socialiser and will be a sad miss.

PLAYING RECORDS
43 different players represented the First XV from 27 matches with only Keith Johnson starting every match. Phil Belgian was top points scorer with 120 points while Ed Holmes was top try scorer with 8 tries. The First XV scored 62 tries.

A staggering 81 different players represented the Raiders in 24 matches and not surprisingly no single player was an ever-present. Top points scorer was Simon Allen with 95 points while Richard Ponton was top try scorer with 15 tries (from 12 matches). The Raiders scored 111 tries.

CLICK HERE to view 1stXV teams/appearances for 2001-2002

C:ICK HERE to view all fixtures & results for 2001-2002

CLICK HERE to view 1stXV Match Reports for season 2001-2002.

The Junior sides had a disappointing season in their Northumberland Junior Leagues. CLICK HERE to view the final standings.

MATCH PROGRAMME

Tynedale v Darlington MP - 1st September 2001

125th ANNIVERSARY
125 History Booklet - (£10.00 per copy)
Edward Robson and Douglas Hamilton prepared a booklet to commemorate 125 years of Tynedale Rugby Football Club's existence. The document is a memento of this historic achievement and provide interesting reading for the club supporters - especially younger members who may not have read Michael Sharman's excellent "Centenary History of Tynedale Rugby Club" published in 1976.

CLICK HERE to test your knowledge of 125 years of Tynedale Rugby Football Club.

CLICK HERE to download/view the 125 History Brochure

Links below to download/view various anniversary documents:-

(1876-1926) - 50th Jubilee Brochure

(1876-1951) - 75th Birthday Souvenir Brochure

(1876-1976) - Centenary Souvenir Leaflet

(1876-1976) - A Centenary History (Centenary Brochure)

(1894 - 1994) - Centenary 7's Souvenir Brochure & Programme

(1876 - 2001) - A Tynedale History (125th Anniversary Brochure)

NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2001 - "COME ON TYYYYYNE! Issue 5

BITS AND PIECES

The 1stXV withdrew from the County Cup due to league commitments.
Angela Johnson was appointed as the new Club Steward.
The Rugby Club lost in the final of the Tynedale Cricket Club Knock Out for the second year running. In a dramatic finish the scores were tied - the winners were decided by a "bowling at the stumps competition" with The Feathers coming out triumphant.
The three Saturday Bucks Fizz breakfasts which accompanied the televised Lions Test matches raised a profit of £640 - well done everyone who either helped or participated in these successful events.
A Beer Festival was held at the club over the weekend June 14th and 15th. The event was organised in conjunction with Tynedale Lions.
Tynedale were the proud County Champions at Under 16, Under 11 and Under 10 level after the three age groups clinched their respective County Cups on Sunday 21st April.
Tynedale Colts went down narrowly 9-12 to Gosforth in the final of the County Cup. The Colts found themselves up against a giant Gosforth XV and struggled to contain them in the opening quarter. After this initial period Tynedale held the upperhand but unfortunately were unable to convert their chances and Gosforth held out to win.
Tynedale Under 16's won the Newcastle Cup defeating West Hartlepool in the final on Saturday 6th April. The Under 16's then went on to do the double when they defeated Ponteland 20-3 in the final of the County Cup at Alnwick on Sunday 21st April. (Match Reports and photo can be viewed here)
Tynedale Raiders pulled off a tremendous victory 27-20 in the final of the Northumberland Senior Shield. Against a strong Northumbria University Cobras team they were 6-20 down with only seven minutes remaining. Two late tries, both converted by Simon Allen, brought the scores level - the second conversion being the last act of normal time. The teams then played ten minutes each way of extra time and victory was secured with a fine Richard Ponton try. CLICK HERE to view Match Report and a couple of photos.

MINI & JUNIOR MATCH REPORTS
CLICK HERE to view match reports of various age group matches throughout the 2001-2002 season.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS RUGBY TOURNAMENT.
Sunday September 2nd 2001 saw the third international tournament for school first fifteeens with Colston Collegiatte of Bristol coming out winners for the second successive year.

They retained the Tynedale Trophy (Donated by Tynedale District Council), defeating Merchiston Castle of Edinburgh by the narrowest margin of 3 points to nil. Merchiston took the Hexham Courant trophy as runners-up.

Fourteen teams competed, the original entry of sixteen having been depleted due to concerns regarding the Foot & Mouth outbreak in the Tynedale area. The teams played initially in leagues before entering either the Main or Plate knockout competitions.

Colsten defeated Rossall, Edinburgh Academy, Tynedale Schools, St Edwards, Oxford and Newcastle RGS on their way to the final whilst Merchiston, who won the inaugural tournament in 1999, lost to Northumberland Schools, before defeating Barnard Castle, Dame Allans and Edinburgh Academy.

Newcastle RGS reached the semi-finals despite losing to local rivals Dame Allens, 3-0. in their opening match.

The Plate Final was a North-East affair with Barnard Castle defeating Tynedale Schools by 8 points to 7 in the final.

The Tournament was refereed by leading Northumberland officials supported by the Changling brothers from the Border Region.

The Tournament was sponsored by the Club in association with Tynedale District Council and Northumberland County Council.

FIXTURE/MEMBERSHIP BOOKLET (2001-2002)