Thornton-Cleveleys Rugby Club

“They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.”

As many will be aware, TCRUFC formally requested withdrawal from the ADM 2 League earlier this week.

Ultimately the clubs ability to field a squad has diminished between the end of last season and the beginning of this season.

While we wanted to manage the messaging to our membership, support and sponsors, it appears that news travels fast in the back channels.

Rest assured, the club (TCRUFC Ltd) is still operating and is in decent shape. We simply do not have the playing numbers to commit to a full season. It would be unfair to our competitors to enter into this structure. Any further speculation, is just that.

Further comms will be issued to the members of TCRUFC.

Preseason continues tomorrow! After a very successful few years at TC we are building into a new chapter for the club and any new or returning players are more then welcome!

📍 YMCA, Victoria Rd West
☕️ coffee club from 6:30
🏃🏻‍♂️ training 7pm sharp.

The Club is excited to announce securing Ryan De La Harpe as Head Coach for the 2025/26 season.

Ryan has a wealth of experience not just from an impressive playing career but also in high quality coaching and rugby development.

After a successful career as a player - including selection for the Namibia Rugby World Cup 2011 squad, earning 9 international caps and selection for the world famous Barbarians RFC - Ryan has gained a wealth of experience coaching in various parts of the world. He is a Level 3 Qualified RFU Coach and a fully qualified World Rugby Educator.

Having had access to Ryan for the back end of last season and him being instrumental in guiding TC to winning the Papa Johns North 2 Shield, the Club is extremely excited to fully onboard Ryan and share his rich and passionate rugby experience for the betterment of rugby in the local area.

Welcome (officially) to the Club, Ryan. Here’s to yet another big season down at The Windmill

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Tonight’s the night! Pre-season is here, get down early, have a coffee and catch up and then it’s time to rip into the 2025/26 season!

🏉 Rugby Returns 🏉

Preseason starts next Tuesday, 15th July.

New and returning players more than welcome.

☕️ Coffee Club from 6:15
🏃🏻‍♂️ Training 7pm sharp

💰 Outstanding payments for this years Summer Ball are now due 💰

Please send any outstanding payments to the club bank account. For details please message the clubs social media.

Just 5 weeks to go until this years summer ball! Make sure you get in touch to book your place!

£50pp can be paid into the club account to secure your place.

💃 TC SUMMER BALL 🕺🏼

The date is set for this years summer ball!

📆 Saturday 26th July
📍 The De Vere Village Hotel, Blackpool
✉️ The clubs social media
📞 Jack McFarlane- 073399097531

2025 Papa Johns Counties 2 North Champions: Thornton-Cleveleys RUFC 🏆