Stuart Sheard
@dropkickbooks.bsky.social
Was a rugby player - League and Union. Now a writer of books and articles on both codes. Interested and involved in Rugby Heritage.
Books available from: YorkBookShop.com
York City, Leeds United and left wing politics.
Books available from: YorkBookShop.com
York City, Leeds United and left wing politics.
Puig Aubert's impressive statue has pride of place in the Stade Albert Domec in Carcassonne. A short blog about Puig Aubert is on dropkickbooks.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Puig Aubert's impressive statue has pride of place in the Stade Albert Domec in Carcassonne. A short blog about Puig Aubert is on dropkickbooks.com
Leeds Chirons in the 1930s, all the players were teachers!
The story of this unusual club is told in Leeds Who? The Story of a Forgotten Rugby Union Club.
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The story of this unusual club is told in Leeds Who? The Story of a Forgotten Rugby Union Club.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Leeds Chirons in the 1930s, all the players were teachers!
The story of this unusual club is told in Leeds Who? The Story of a Forgotten Rugby Union Club.
dropkickbooks.com/books/post.p...
The story of this unusual club is told in Leeds Who? The Story of a Forgotten Rugby Union Club.
dropkickbooks.com/books/post.p...
U S Quillan rugby club won the French Championship in 1928.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
U S Quillan rugby club won the French Championship in 1928.
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To read more about U S Quillan go to:
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Do you remember the Mansfield Marksman rugby league club?
You can read about the club's short existence by going to:
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You can read about the club's short existence by going to:
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September 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Do you remember the Mansfield Marksman rugby league club?
You can read about the club's short existence by going to:
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You can read about the club's short existence by going to:
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On this day, 48 years ago, Rotherham Rangers amateur rugby league club played its first game.
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Check out my new website to read more.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
On this day, 48 years ago, Rotherham Rangers amateur rugby league club played its first game.
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Check out my new website to read more.
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A very entertaining afternoon at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds.
Goole Vikings 26 North Wales Crusaders 18.
Goole Vikings 26 North Wales Crusaders 18.
February 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A very entertaining afternoon at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds.
Goole Vikings 26 North Wales Crusaders 18.
Goole Vikings 26 North Wales Crusaders 18.
Hot off the presses!
A fascinating story about a sporting village in South Yorkshire.
Excellent value at £10 and available direct from the author via email
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A fascinating story about a sporting village in South Yorkshire.
Excellent value at £10 and available direct from the author via email
nacnud1941@gmail.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Hot off the presses!
A fascinating story about a sporting village in South Yorkshire.
Excellent value at £10 and available direct from the author via email
nacnud1941@gmail.com
A fascinating story about a sporting village in South Yorkshire.
Excellent value at £10 and available direct from the author via email
nacnud1941@gmail.com
Rotherham joined the RL Conference in 2000 and in the first season played their home games on Herringthorpe Playing Fields. The club moved to Herringthorpe Stadium in 2001.
January 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Rotherham joined the RL Conference in 2000 and in the first season played their home games on Herringthorpe Playing Fields. The club moved to Herringthorpe Stadium in 2001.
The story of rugby league in Rotherham is told in:
'The Other Rugby' available from: YorkbookShop.com
'The Other Rugby' available from: YorkbookShop.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The story of rugby league in Rotherham is told in:
'The Other Rugby' available from: YorkbookShop.com
'The Other Rugby' available from: YorkbookShop.com
Rotherham Rangers, the first ever rugby league club in the town, played its first league game on Sunday 18th September 1977 against Sheffield Concord. Rangers won the game by 33 points to 25.
January 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Rotherham Rangers, the first ever rugby league club in the town, played its first league game on Sunday 18th September 1977 against Sheffield Concord. Rangers won the game by 33 points to 25.
Oakwood RUFC was formed in 1988 following a merger between Leeds Chirons and Kitson College rugby clubs.
Oakwood played on Soldiers Field, in Leeds, but unfortunately with very few victories the club only managed to remain in existence for less than two seasons.
Oakwood played on Soldiers Field, in Leeds, but unfortunately with very few victories the club only managed to remain in existence for less than two seasons.
January 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Oakwood RUFC was formed in 1988 following a merger between Leeds Chirons and Kitson College rugby clubs.
Oakwood played on Soldiers Field, in Leeds, but unfortunately with very few victories the club only managed to remain in existence for less than two seasons.
Oakwood played on Soldiers Field, in Leeds, but unfortunately with very few victories the club only managed to remain in existence for less than two seasons.
How to buy a copy of my latest book.
January 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
How to buy a copy of my latest book.
A murky Boxing Day afternoon at Clifton Park.
St Peter's Old Boys v York
I've no idea what the score was!
St Peter's Old Boys v York
I've no idea what the score was!
December 26, 2024 at 3:58 PM
A murky Boxing Day afternoon at Clifton Park.
St Peter's Old Boys v York
I've no idea what the score was!
St Peter's Old Boys v York
I've no idea what the score was!
Between 1946 and 1954 the Rugby League Challenge Cup 1st round ties were played over two legs.
In 1948 Bramley's 1st round opponents were Vine Tavern from St Helens.
In 1948 Bramley's 1st round opponents were Vine Tavern from St Helens.
December 20, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Between 1946 and 1954 the Rugby League Challenge Cup 1st round ties were played over two legs.
In 1948 Bramley's 1st round opponents were Vine Tavern from St Helens.
In 1948 Bramley's 1st round opponents were Vine Tavern from St Helens.
Wakefield Trinity v Ackworth
1969 Rugby League Challenge Cup 1st Round.
Before Super League and full time players, professional clubs usually fielded their strongest side in the Challenge Cup, even when they played an amateur club. Trinity won this tie by 50 points to 7. #Rugby
1969 Rugby League Challenge Cup 1st Round.
Before Super League and full time players, professional clubs usually fielded their strongest side in the Challenge Cup, even when they played an amateur club. Trinity won this tie by 50 points to 7. #Rugby
December 19, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Wakefield Trinity v Ackworth
1969 Rugby League Challenge Cup 1st Round.
Before Super League and full time players, professional clubs usually fielded their strongest side in the Challenge Cup, even when they played an amateur club. Trinity won this tie by 50 points to 7. #Rugby
1969 Rugby League Challenge Cup 1st Round.
Before Super League and full time players, professional clubs usually fielded their strongest side in the Challenge Cup, even when they played an amateur club. Trinity won this tie by 50 points to 7. #Rugby
Fartown - August 2010.
December 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Fartown - August 2010.
Clarence Street - York Rugby League Ground 1989. Before the stands were demolished and flats built on the site.
December 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Clarence Street - York Rugby League Ground 1989. Before the stands were demolished and flats built on the site.
Another aerial shot of Clarence Street.
December 16, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Another aerial shot of Clarence Street.
The article below is taken from the chapter on the relationship with Rugby League in my book about Yorkshire Rugby Union in World War Two called ‘Let Them Play By All Means’.
December 16, 2024 at 2:45 PM
The article below is taken from the chapter on the relationship with Rugby League in my book about Yorkshire Rugby Union in World War Two called ‘Let Them Play By All Means’.
Extracts from my latest book 'Rugby in Barnsley 1874 - 2024' in Issue 72 of Memories of Barnsley out today.
The book is available from: YorkBookShop.com
The book is available from: YorkBookShop.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Extracts from my latest book 'Rugby in Barnsley 1874 - 2024' in Issue 72 of Memories of Barnsley out today.
The book is available from: YorkBookShop.com
The book is available from: YorkBookShop.com
An orderly succession!
December 12, 2024 at 8:42 PM
An orderly succession!
On 10 February 1962, 600 spectators at Barnsley Road Recreation Ground, Wakefield saw amateurs, Brookhouse lose 7 - 4 to Doncaster in the RL Challenge Cup. Brookhouse were leading 4 - 2 with 2 minutes to go when Peter Goodchild, the Doncaster winger, scored a try, converted by Ron Swales.
December 8, 2024 at 1:45 PM
On 10 February 1962, 600 spectators at Barnsley Road Recreation Ground, Wakefield saw amateurs, Brookhouse lose 7 - 4 to Doncaster in the RL Challenge Cup. Brookhouse were leading 4 - 2 with 2 minutes to go when Peter Goodchild, the Doncaster winger, scored a try, converted by Ron Swales.
The Junior Eagles club began operating shortly after Sheffield Eagles joined the RFL in 1984. The Junior Eagles developed into Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks which, over the years, has introduced many young people to rugby league.
The first Sheffield born player to sign for the Eagles.
The first Sheffield born player to sign for the Eagles.
December 6, 2024 at 10:02 AM
The Junior Eagles club began operating shortly after Sheffield Eagles joined the RFL in 1984. The Junior Eagles developed into Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks which, over the years, has introduced many young people to rugby league.
The first Sheffield born player to sign for the Eagles.
The first Sheffield born player to sign for the Eagles.
Pocklington Council School
The Pocklington Schools Cup Winners 1941.
The Pocklington Schools Cup Winners 1941.
December 5, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Pocklington Council School
The Pocklington Schools Cup Winners 1941.
The Pocklington Schools Cup Winners 1941.
Pocklington was one of the Yorkshire rugby union clubs that managed to continue to play fixtures during World War Two.
December 5, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Pocklington was one of the Yorkshire rugby union clubs that managed to continue to play fixtures during World War Two.