Halifax Magpies Mixed Ability Rugby

22/08/2021

Brilliant afternoon down Heath RUFC, A mixed team of Magpies and Halifax Colts played 4 brilliant games at a 7s tournament.

16/08/2021

Anyone fancies, coming to watch a match and have a beer after.

13/08/2021

Major news this evening for the club!!

Here's to a bright future!

Sponsorship Announcement

We are delighted to announce that Hanson Plywood Ltd have agreed a new six year sponsorship deal with Halifax Rugby Club to start at the new season 2021/22.

Chairman Grayham Smith had this to say about the new sponsorship deal;

"It's a fantastic development for the club to have agreed this with Hanson Plywood Ltd.

They have always supported the rugby club, but to now have them on board as a main sponsor for the next six years will allow us to continue with our aims and objectives of revitalising the whole club.

We host two mens, two ladies and one mixed ability rugby team. It is also home to Halifax Rounders, Halifax Archers, Wednesday Mens Club and various other groups that have chosen to join as members or use our facilities. We hope, more than anything, that they can continue to enjoy the warm welcome we extend to everyone.”

Treasurer Neil Myres commented;

“The last few years have been tough, there is no denying that, but we have been making great progress. This partnership will help continue with that trend. I feel sure I speak for everyone at the club with offering my thanks to Hanson Plywood for this support.


The partnership has been developed with Hanson Plywood Ltd as part of their commitment and wish to be involved with the local community that surround both the rugby club and their head office. This sponsorship investment will allow the club to improve and develop its facilities to the benefit of all.”

10/08/2021

Our very own Scott Parsons rocking it in the new Halifax advert.

05/08/2021

Big happy to this absolute legend of the team Stephen Pusey. Have a great day fella.

04/08/2021

Big happy birthday to our utility player Paul Willis. Have a great day pal, not to great tho you have training tonight 😂

30/07/2021

Meet the team.

The Magpies isn’t just players and a coaching team, it’s volunteers that do a lot in the background that you don’t get to see so today Id like you all to meet Sarah Duffin.

Sarah does a lot behind the scenes such as Team photographer, Helping on match days.

How many years you’ve been involved

I have been involved with the team for the last 3 years

Why you joined the team

I joined the team after my son Aaron Innes started to train with the Magpies, I then got asked by Craig Serbert-Smith if I would help out with all of the administration work, I also do some photos and videos when the lads are training and when they play in matches, I also help on match days with the water run when needed

Favourite moment in rugby

I dont really have a favourite moment, but I think one of my favourites is watching the lads put 100% in when training ready for an upcoming game and watching their determination to win and seeing their excitement when they win

who inspires you in the game

All Of the Magpies, as no matter what disability they have they never let it get to them once they are on the pitch and playing a match they all support each other and are all a fantastic group of lads with a passion for rugby

hobbies
I dont have many hobbies but I enjoy spending time with my family and helping out at a local childrens gymnastics class

29/07/2021

Meet the team (Part 2 )

Our next meet the team is Lee Haymonds Who has actually been apart of the Halifax family now for at least 10 years as a player and now as a coach.

Years played

I am an old soul been playing for 20+ years, Started at rugby league and then discovered rugby union and never looked back.

Why I joined the magpies.

I joined the team by invite from Craig Serbert-Smith to get me out the house and involved with the magpies, He invited me up to help as he thought it would benefit me as I have PTSD and i’ve never looked back.

Favourite moment in rugby.

It’s when the team get told we are playing a certain team the buzz. energy levels go up a couple of levels. And the smiles wow every thing ramps up in training and then when game day comes its amazing.

Who inspires you in the game.

The ENTIRE team does, No matter what the disability is they do not let it get in the way.
The effort they put into training and into games is amazing i’ve been In the magpies set up now for 4 years and to see them grow individually is something to behold.

Truly amazing.

29/07/2021

Meet the team.

On today’s meet the team we have Becky aka Beans who has joined our coaching team.

How many years played

15 Glorious years.

Why you joined the team:

To expand my knowledge of the club and to start my coaching career. Also, the Magpies have always seemed like a really good bunch and I wanted to get involved.

Favourite moment in rugby:

England women winning the world cup in 2014, because it was great to see the women's team at the top of their game, it really pushed the womens game.

who inspires you in the game:

Maggie Alphonsi because she's an awesome player, and she came to deliver a coaching session with the ladies team, she was really down to earth and her knowledge of the game was amazing.

hobbies:

travelling as much as possible!

28/07/2021

Meet the team

Next in this series is Ben Bergin who is a new player to the team

How many years played:
Less then a year

Why you joined the team:
I love rugby has it helps with my fitness and like to learn new skills in sport

Favourite moment in rugby:
Playing in my first game away and winning on my birthday.

who inspires you in the game:
My dad is the one who inspires me. He got me into it rugby and supported me to join the club, He’s always encouraging me.

hobbies
I enjoy all Sport , Going to my allotment, fishing as it relaxes me and the gym

26/07/2021

Massive 18th to our smallest yet our most passionate player Arron.

22/07/2021

Would you like to be apart of something Inspiring,Humbling and truly amazing?.

Open to all from (17+) Doesn’t matter about your Sexual orientation, Skin colour, Religion, Disability or abilities.
Played before great 👍🏻 Haven’t played before doesn’t matter rugby IS FOR EVERYONE.

Fancy a new challenge then come on down every Wednesday 6.30pm at Ovenden park (Halifax RUFC) and meet the team and the coaches.

We are looking for new players/Volunteers to join us in what is going to be a very exciting time at our home Halifax RUFC and the Magpies.

Feel free to drop us a message and we will get back to you.

22/07/2021

Working really hard getting the ball down the line.

22/07/2021

Brilliant training form the magpies, Putting in real effort to be ready for the new season. (Wednesday 21St July)

19/07/2021

Due to some Technological issues, we didn’t get many pictures from this weekends game.

But what we did get are great.

18/07/2021

Match report.

Brilliant day for the Magpies coming away with a 33-17 win vs Bees.

In blistering heat the Magpies made the short trip to baildon to play our long time friends and rival Bees.

After a slow start the magpies started to get in the swing of things with try’s from a number of players, The magpies Forward play was outstanding playing phase after phase to inch forward and open it up for the backs to do what they do best and score.
In the end the team scored 5 try’s and 4 conversations.

The bees gave us a very good game with opening the scoring first and then getting a second try in quick succession. They game was played in great spirt and sportsmanship

17/07/2021

Big happy birthday to one of our newest players Ben Bergin Have a great day.

Oh and he’s making is debut today for the Magpies.

14/07/2021

Halifax Magpies vs Bees

Saturday 17th July away (Baildon) We will be opening the Baildon 7s with our first fixture of the season in what should be a great occasion.

If you can make it come on down (we have room on the coach for £5 limited places) and cheer the lads on.

The team is as followed

Front row
1 Luis Jamieson 2 Daniel Scully 3 Josh sutcliffe

Second row
4 Clive Smith 5 Craig Serbert-Smith

Back Row
6 Stephen Pusey 7 Kyle Ruddy (Capt) 8 Carl Dundavan

Backs

9 Mark Owens 10 Will Clayton 11 Ryan Scully
12 Sam Beevers 13 Paul Brocklehurst 14 Arron
15 Nathan Farrar

Impact replacement
Josh Wilkinson
Stephen B (Maybe)
Paul Willis (Maybe)
Big man Connor T
Chris Lawson
Ben Bergin (Debut)