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Underbank Rangers Underbank Rangers FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG Underbank Rangers RUGBY League CLUB U nderbank Rangers RLC is based at The Cross Grounds on Dunford Road in West Yorkshire and their first team will compete in the NCL Premier in 2018. They are led by the team of President Gerald Parr and Chair David Berry and the club is progressing well under their guidance. They enjoyed a season to remember in 2017 as they put together a record of seventeen wins and just three defeats in the league. This saw them finish in 2nd place in the table with 34 points on the board. One of the highlights of the team’s performances was the attacking brand of rugby that they were able to produce. This was highlighted by the fact that they racked up 625 points at a rate of more than thirty per game which saw them finish as the league’s top scorers. This will certainly have meant that any supporters attending their matches will have been well entertained and should encourage more of the local community to get behind the team in future. This in turn has the potential to provide them with a valuable source of additional revenue. The team will now have turned their attention towards their 2018 campaign and making sure that they are able to hit the ground running. As long as they are able to keep their current group of players together and can perhaps make one or two quality additions they should be in with a good chance of a successful campaign. This is a club that is committed to providing as many people as possible the opportunity to play the game and this is highlighted by the fact that they also run a winter side. This allows them to effectively offer people a game all year round. A major benefit of also having a winter side is that it has the potential to provide the club with all year round revenue which is particularly important in the current financial climate. It also highlights their commitment to playing a vital role in the local community. Underbank Rangers is not a club to focus solely upon their section however and this is reflected by the fact that they also run a number of youth sides. “There is much to admire about the fine set up that Underbank Rangers currently has in place and this is being reflected by the superb results they are achieving on the field.” These teams look to provide young players from the local area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential. It is important for any club looking to be successful over a sustained period of time to be able to produce their own talent and this is an area they appear to have covered. It will certainly be exciting to see how their youngsters are able to progress over the coming years. There is much to admire about the fine set up that Underbank Rangers currently has in place and this is being reflected by the superb results they are achieving on the field. Hopefully they will be able to keep up the good work for many years to come. “I’ve been involved here at the bakery for twenty five years now. I used to know the owner of The Old Bridge Bakery and so when the chance came to take it on I was delighted to take up the opportunity and I’ve never looked back. We’ve added some continental bread to what we offer to give our customers more options and we’re well known in the local area for doing that. We were delighted to recently win the Overall Best Product for our sourdough at the Craft Bakery Association Bakery Competition in Harrogate. I think the key to that has been being prepared to put in a lot of hard work. We’re looking to expand now and just need to find the right spot as the demand has increased significantly. Not a lot of bakeries offer the same range that we do and we want to progress so that we can continue to provide the superb quality that we do now.” Greg Christofi, The Old Bridge Bakery 48 Issue 77 EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY We offer the world's most comprehensive standard program for grooving, parting off and boring. Products • Grooving • Milling • Broaching • Reaming • Ultra hard Cutting Materials • Special Application • Carbide Blanks Proud Sponsors of Underbank Rangers RC T: 01425 481880 W: www.phorn.co.uk | E: [email protected] 32 New Street, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3AD Specialists in Healthy breads Specialising in sourdough and artisan breads Winners of Craft Bakers Made from the finest flour freshly baked in house everyday We are located in the centre of Holmfirth and pride ourselves in producing over fifty lines of confectionary, including our famous Vanilla Slice and our heavenly Chocolate Fudge cake. If you're after something different, why not try our Mille Feuille, our French Fruit Tarts or our New York Cheesecake? OUTSIDE CATERING • Office Luncheons • Parties • Buffets Proud Sponsor of Underbank Rangers Rugby Club Contact: 01484 685807 15 Victoria Street, Holmfirth www.rugbyclubmag.com 49