DURHAM
CITY
DURHAM CITY
Durham City RFC is based at Hollow Drift on Green
Lane and their first team currently competes in the
Durham/Northumberland Division 1. They are led by
the team of President Richard Wilkinson and Chairman
Mark Littlechild and are looking to progress under their
guidance.
Their first team put together a solid campaign last time
around as they compiled a record of 15 wins, a draw
and 10 defeats from their 26 league matches. This saw
them finish in the top half of the table with 85 points on
the board.
“A major highlight of the
team’s performances last
season was the miserly
defensive record that they
established.”
A major highlight of the team’s performances last
season was the miserly defensive record that they
established. They have gained a reputation for being
a tough tackling, physical side that have high quality
defensive players as well as very good organisation
which is a testament to their coaching team.
It will be important to use this as a platform from
which to build as they look to the future and they have
got off to a good start in the league with a 23 points
to 7 victory over Ryton. As long as they are able to
retain their current group of players they appear well
positioned for a successful campaign.
Being so competent defensively can only help to build
the confidence in the side and give them the freedom to
play an attacking brand of rugby. They will be looking to
continue their strong defensive work as they head into
the new season.
One of the standout features of the Durham City set
up is the superb youth section that they currently have
in place. This part of the club looks 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.
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