MANAGEMENT COMMITEE:-
Chief Executive D.F. Hamilton
Deputy N. McPherson
Hon. Secretary W.D. Stewart
Hon. Treasurer A. Briggs
Chairman of Rugby A. Kerr
Property A.C. Curtis
Communications A.P. Deacon
Fund-raising C.D. Irving

PLAYING RECORDS

CLICK HERE to download/view Club Results (2002-2003)
CLICK HERE to download/view 1stXV teams, appearances & scorers
CLICK HERE to download/view 1stXV Match Reports (2002-2003)

1ST XV COUNTY CHAMPIONS (2002-2003)
Tynedale regained the Northumberland Senior County Cup when they defeated Morpeth 7-6 in a dour uninspiring final played at Kingston Park on Wednesday 16th April 2003.

Skipper Keith Johnson

(Back Row) Aaron Charlton, Richard Ponton, Phil Belgian, Jamie Murray, Barry Hills, Graeme Smith, Simon Allen, Mark Mortinson, Bartie Milburn, Alistair Hopps, Peter Southern, Ed Parker, Jake White, Mark Clark, Cameron Baty, Gary Fleming.
(Front Row) Ed Holmes, Grant Rastall, Mathew Bolam, Keith Johnson, Paul Boston, Andrew Robson, Richard Parker, Mark Lytollis

COLTS COUNTY CHAMPIONS
The Colts won the Colts County Cup for the first time since 1983. CLICK HERE to view match report and a few photos.

END OF SEASON PLAYER RECORDS (2002-2003)

First XV
40 different players have represented the 1st XV in 30 games.
Barry Hills(1 replacement) and Peter Southern(1 replacement) are the only ever presents.
No of tries scored = 79
Top Points Scorer - Phil Belgian 250 points (3 tries, 2 drop goals, 38 conversions, 51 penalties)
Top Try Scorer - Paul Boston (12 tries)

Raiders
70 different players have represented the Raiders in 21 games.
Gary Fleming was the only ever present.
No of tries scored = 122
No of penalties = 6
Top Points Scorers - Alistair Hopps 105 points (21 tries), Jonathan Mock 92 points (8 tries, 27 conversions)

Grasshoppers
66 different players represented the Hoppers in 17 games

3rd XV
68 different players represented the 3rd XV in 11 games

Total
138 different players represented the club.

INTERNATIONAL HONOURS FOR TYNEDALE DUO (2003)
First teamers Paul Boston and Jamie Murray have both represented Scottish representative sides.

Paul has been in the Scotland Under 21 squad and played in both Scotland's defeats against Wales and England. Paul reserved his best for last and was 'starman' in Scotland's last match when they defeated Italy 41-11 with Paul scoring FOUR tries.

Jamie was selected for the senior Scottish Sevens squad which competed in the Hong Kong World Series Sevens where they lost to Canada 14-19 n the Plate Final after being knocked out of the main competition by South Africa.

ENGLAND HONOUR FOR ELEANOR
Tynedale Panther and Hexham HS pupil and flying winger Eleanor Webb was called up for the England Under 19 squad, playing internationals early in 2003.

PLAYER MOVEMENTS
ARRIVALS
Mark Mortinson (Back Row/2nd Row) - 20 year old Mark came over to the UK in February 2003 from South Africa where he was a member of the Natal Under 21 squad.

Nick Mather (Winger) - (Jan 2003) Nick has joined us from Morpeth. Nick is a 19-year old winger who has a reputation for being very pacey. Nick represented the County last season

Jake White (Stand-off/Centre) - Jake makes a welcome return to Tynedale colours after several years absence. Jake, who played seveal games for Percy Park last season, is due to start a Psychology course at the University of Northumbria.

James Cartmell (Flanker) - James is a Wigton lad who played premiership rugby for Newcastle Falcons in 2000-2001. James has joined Tynedale after having a years break from the game.

Barry Hills (Centre) - From Ashington originally Barry joins us from Morpeth where he was top try scored last season with 27 tries! Learned his rugby at King Edwards Morpeth and Morpeth Mini section.

Douglas Jupp (Prop) - Douglas rejoins us after playing for Northern and spending some time touring the world. Ex Hexham High School and played at Clifton whilst at Bristol University.

Ben Duncan (Back) - Left Hexham High School this summer and played some rugby for Gosforth last season (as well as Tynedale). To study at the University of Northumbria.

Jonathan Mock (Winger/Full Back) - Jonathan has joined us from Gateshead.

DEPARTURES
Mark Walton - has joined Percy Park.

Alan Moses - has returned to Alnwick.

TYNEDALE 'S YOUNG STARS
Tynedale First XV must have fielded one of the youngest sets of backs in their history (and possibly one of the youngest sets in National League Rugby?) in their excellent 25-18 victory over Bedford Athletic on Saturday 23rd November.

Their average age worked out at 21 years 1 month.

The line up was:-

Jonathan Mock - 18yrs 10months

Ben Duncan - 19yrs 1month

Barry Hills - 20yrs 7months

Paul Boston - 20yrs 8months

Mathew Bolam - 20yrs 9months

Jake White - 23yrs 4months

Ed Holmes - 24yrs 5months

CLUB NEWSLETTER

CLICK HERE to download/view Club Newsletter (Dec 2002)

FIXTURE/MEMBERSHIP BOOKLET (2002-2003)
CLICK HERE to download/view

MATCH PROGRAMMES
Tynedale v Broadstreet - 30th November 2002
Tynedale v New Brighton - 22nd February 2003

ANNUAL REPORT
The Annual Report for 2002-2003 can be downloaded and viewed by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.

CLUB NEWS

The Rugby Club cricket team once again won the Tynedale Cricket Club knockout when they narrowly defeated the Sun, Acomb in the final.
The Club received £6,025 from the Northumbeland Rugby Union for a Conditional Cash Funding award.
Projections for the new season indicate a deficit of £5,000 unless special efforts are successful in raising extra funds.
New outdoor circuit training equipment was errected.
A new replacements shelter was constructed on the north side of the first XV pitch.
A new PA system was installed, sponsored by the mini/junior section.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Management Committee proposed to increase subscriptions from 1st May 2003 for season 2003-2004.

The new rates:-
Full Members: £40 (increase from £35
Social members: £25 (increase from £20)
Under 21's/Students: £12 (increase from £10)
Colts: £6 (increase from £5)
Ladies: £10 (increase from £5)

'DUGGY' HONOURED
At a meeting of the Northumberland RFU, the Tynedale Chief Executive, Douglas Hamilton,was appointed an Honorary Life Member of the County body.

This is a signal honour which is bestowed only on rare occasions,to individuals who have provided stirling service to the local rugby community. I am sure that all Tynedale members will wish to congratulate Douglas on this recognition.

He joins a distinguished list of only three others, namely Danie Serfontein, Ken Lockerbie and Tony Baker.
Tynedale takes great pride in his preferment

KIRK BARCLAY
Unfortunately the club has lost the services of fitness coach Kirk Barclay due to conflicting commitments with his athletic coaching.

Most of our rugby followers are in no doubt that a large part of the success that the club has had in recent years has been as a direct result of Kirk's expert input. In recent seasons our fitness levels have been noticeably better than most and importantly our players have been conditioned to avoid the muscle injuries with which we had been previously dogged.

Kirk also entered into the club's social scene and he will be a big miss. We hope to see Kirk back at Tynedale Park from time to time where he will always be welcome.

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