Vets - Spartans
Overview

Team info

For the more mature gentleman

What we’re asked repeatedly and accused of occasionally is; “Is it really rugby?”
The answer of course is; “Absolutely!”
Yes, the pace of the game is slower, however not that much as some of the Vets played regularly for ...

Vets - Spartans
Vets - Spartans
Vets - Spartans

Players pictured

Back Row: Si Bradshaw, Chris Norton, Dave Green, Simon Enright, Dr Priti (Yorkshire Air Ambulance), Brendon Higgins, Jason Fieldhouse, Ian Ward, Vic Mcardle, Sab Gogna (Captain), Jon Leathley, Scott Evans, Sean Dadswell, (Paul Fairhurst missing from photo). Front Row: Danny Ripley, Mark Chester, Chris Sinnott, Karl Bradshaw, Chris Scott-Thomas, Karl Scarth, Oli Scarth, Rob Horsfield, Jon Isherwood, Martin Heywood, Nev Young, Jack Anderson, Jim Hawkins.

About the team

What we’re asked repeatedly and accused of occasionally is; “Is it really rugby?”
The answer of course is; “Absolutely!”
Yes, the pace of the game is slower, however not that much as some of the Vets played regularly for the 3rd XV, a couple even graced the 2nd XV and the 1st XV last season when we had no game.

Do we take it seriously? of course we do (a ridiculous question really). Winning is no longer ‘everything’ but it still matters… a lot.
We train, we warm up, we have drills, we even have moves, we don’t just show up to amble around, drink beer and re-live past glories, so if you’ve considered playing but think it may be beneath you, it won’t be.
You’ll play alongside and against some very good players including ex-professional League and Union players who like you simply miss the game.

We are looking to play 11/12 competitive fixtures in 2023-24 all against local teams starting at Ossett and finishing with an exhibition game in May 2024.
The invitation to past players and to new players is always there, if you’re interested; even slightly, you’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome.

The banter can be a little harsh, but it’s fair… well maybe not always but it is all in good humour.

If you want to get involved or even if you’re not sure, speak to any of the Spartans or phone me direct.

Jim Hawkins
Spartans Team Manager
07914 057511

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Gary Pearson
Vets - Spartans Captain
Gary Pearson
Jim Hawkins
Vets - Spartans Team Admin
Jim Hawkins
07914 057511
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Club sponsor - SCS Group