Hillsborough Hawks News File

ALL THE LATEST NEWS /UPDATES (August 2007 and onwards)PLEASE CLICK HERE

News from the past seasons SEE BELOW

July 2007 Summary

Not a bad year !!

U9's Mick Cook Memorial Cup Finalists

U12's League Champions

U13's 3rd League

U14's League Champions

U15's Runner Up in League & Cup Finalists

U16's Harrison's Challenge Cup & The Belgrade Trophy

& a World Record

Open Age

Pennine League Champions & Pennine League Supplementary Cup Winners

& 30 junior players selected for the Yorkshire Service Area Teams

and 3 Open Age players selected for the Sheffield Eagles Academy

and

RFL Service Area Volunteer Awards 2007 Winner

Jean Ashworth

June 2007

RFL Announce Volunteer Award Winners

“All Volunteers are involved within the game purely for the love and enjoyment it brings and they deserve every honour we can possibly give them. We must keep on encouraging more people to volunteer and let them know they can get enjoyment from being involved.”

RFL Service Area Volunteer Awards 2007 Winner

South Yorkshire Service Area

Volunteer of the Year  : Jean Ashworth

March 25th 2007

Hawks U14's beat table topping Underbank (24 - 22) to become league leaders

March 17th 2007

Hawks Open Age secure promotion to Division 4 with emphatic win over Halifax Irish on St Patrick's Day

March 16th 2007

Under 16's raise nearly £300 in bucket collection at Sheffield Eagles v Castleford game

March 15th 2007

Dinner with   GARY HETHERINGTON & MARK ASTON on Thursday 15th March raised in excess of £2000. Many thanks to all those who made it such a huge success.

Bag packing at Morrisons, by the U16's also raised a staggering total in excess of £700.

March 3rd 2007

U16's SMASH WORLD RECORD

Hillsborough Hawks U16 continued their preparations for the first ever youth tour to Serbia by smashing the official Guinness World Record for the number of tackles in one hour. More....

MARCH 2007

The Women's team have no more fixtures this year, even if they could raise a side, BUT they would like to try to have a squad next season .... if you are keen, willing or able, and female, why not think about giving it a go in the future. Give Tracy a ring (see contact page) to indicate your interest.

16th December 2006

Tony Smith & Jason Davidson passed on professional advice at a Hawks coaching session 16th December 2006.

Tony Smith kindly accepted an invitation from the Hawks to take a Saturday morning training session with his assistant, Jason Davidson, returning to the Hillsborough ground where he used to lead the National League 3 Open Age team.The boys, all members of the Hillsborough Hawks U15’s squad, were treated to a taste of some SUPER LEAGUE coaching from one of the top men in the world of rugby. Tony also set aside time to talk to Hawks coaches Richard Haycox and Richard Brook passing-on key tips to improve the team’s performance.

The December session was followed-up by Sheffield’s own Mark Aston leading a session for a group of 28 Hawks players (U14’s & U15’s) on the first Saturday of the New Year. The Eagle’s boss expertly took the youngsters through their paces linking his tackling technique drills into Tony’s previous training. The youth squads get a real lift from seeing these top Coaches and how typical of rugby league to have the most respected men in their profession giving their time and skills just to encourage the lads to progress on the rugby field.

27th December 2006

The youngsters took to the pitch for a full contact ten minute game during the half time break in the Lakers v Eagles friendly.

Hawks only had seven players available so some of the Tollbar squad donned a Hawks' shirt to even-up the numbers.

Hawks defended well with some great tackling from Ashworth, Beatson and Whitworth. In attack Brooks and Davy made good ground and Calverly's passing was excellent. Hawks scored the first try with a fine run from Burns but Tollbar drew level in the final minute to leave honours even at one try apiece. A superb display of rugby from both teams; it looks like the future of Rugby League in South Yorkshire is in very safe hands.

Hawks Magnificent Seven

Joe Ashworth, William Beatson, Martin Brooks, Patrick Burns, Thomas Calverly, Bradley Davy, Sam Whitworth

25th December 2006

Hawks Christmas Draw Results

Draw made by Mr Mark Aston, Chief Executive Sheffield Eagles RLFC

Alphabetical list

£50 Marks & Spencer Vouchers

Sheard

2 tickets for Owlerton Stadium

Gill Firth

2 tickets for Owlerton Stadium

 Sue

4 Tickets for Owlerton Stadium

 Mr Lee

4 Tickets for Sheffield Ice Hockey 21st Jan 07

 J Lindly

Bath & Body set

Sue Newman

Bottle Rioja

 Miss L Boyce

Bottle Wine

 Johnsons

Champagne & Chocolates (Trident Scaffolding)

Glennys Benton Smith

Family ticket to any EAGLES home fixture

Dean Kent

Hand Made Jewellery (Tracy Mead)

 Richard Lancasters

Hawks Bath Sheet

 B Evans

Hawks Bath Towel

Simon Travis

Hawks Boot Bag

Barbara Woolley

Hawks Boot Bag & Cap

 G Hancock

 Hawks Boot Bag, Beany Hat & Cap

Carol Pursehouse

Hawks Hand Towel & Face Cloth

 Rayner

Kettle

 Lynne Oats

Knitted Doll

Mrs K Green

Large Selection Box

D Herbert

Large Selection Box

 K Chapman

Meadowhall Pen

 Dan Mansil

Mini Car Valet

Angela Clubb

Necklace

Mark Frith

Necklace

 K R Simpson

Signed Eagles Shirt 2006

Mrs Beverley O'Leary

Signed SWFC Programme

 Jayne Deckin

Swim Activity at Ponds Forge

 Dave Mitchell

 Video Lenny Henry

Jack Briggs

 Week's accommodation in Scarborough

Aston

Prize winners can contact Rob Burns on 07951538785 to arrange collection of prize.

Many thanks to all the kind people and companies that donated prizes and made the Christmas Draw such a success

HAWKS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2006 - See the picture, read the story - click the picture

17th December 2006

Sheffield Star Report can be downloaded from Here

You can see below a picture of the Hawks' Under 15's who recently attended the SAFE@Last Silver Ball at The Cutler's Hall in Sheffield.

Barbara Raszyk a Fundraising Assistant for the SAFE@Last ** group said:

"We were very impressed to see such well behaved and polite young men attending this event. They set a very good example to all who were there, and e would be very pleased to see them at this event again next year."

** SAFE@Last is a registered charity with patrons The Earl of Scarborough, Brendan Ingle, The Chief Constable and Lucy Pargeter.

SAFE@Last "Works with young people at risk" and more information can be found at

http://www.safeatlast.org.uk

14th August 2006

Teams for Pennine League 5 and the Women's Development Leagues are announced:

PENNINE LEAGUE DIVISION 5

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks; Clayton A; Guisley; Halifax Irish A; Keighley Town A; Moldgreen A; Park Amateurs A; Siddal B; Thornton; West Craven; Woodhouse; York Groves.

There is a cup competition to be played for but as of yet it does not have a name.

 Women's Rugby Development League

The members of the development league have been announced by the newly amalgamated Women's Rugby League Association and the Girls Rugby League Association

The development league comprises of: Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks; Peterlee Pumas; Langworthy Reds; Bradford Victoria; Chorley; Crofton and Brighouse Rangers.

Kick-off of the new season is the first weekend in October.

11th August 2006

Julie Hawksworth with her award, presented to her at the Sheffield Eagles v Dewsbury Rams match this evening at Don Valley Stadium. Andy Harland, National Development Manager was on hand to present her with this prestigious award. (Eagles won 21-20)

AUGUST 2006

JULIE HAWKSWORTH SCOOPS NATIONAL AWARD

RFL announces 2006 National Volunteer Awards 

Five of Rugby League’s unsung heroes will be honoured at this season’s Powergen Challenge Cup Final after winning the sport’s prestigious National Volunteer Awards. Richard Lewis, the RFL’s Executive Chairman, will present the winners with their awards during half-time of the showpiece event between St Helens and Huddersfield Giants on 26th August at Twickenham Stadium. The awards are recognition of the hard work, commitment and dedication of thousands of volunteers who work across the country to maintain Rugby League’s vibrancy in the wider community. The winners of the RFL’s 2006 National Volunteer Awards are: 

All Rounder award - Julie Hawksworth 

Julie puts a lot of energy and effort into the Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks club. She takes on the responsibility of various roles and attends a multitude of meetings on behalf of the club in her own time. Julie is the club’s child protection officer, advising and issuing all the relevant documentation and protocols to the team managers and coaches. She is also the Hawks’ fixture secretary and has recently spent many hours collating evidence and writing the club’s application for Clubmark accreditation. 

Julie won the South Yorkshire Service Area award for “All Rounder”

July 2006

Corey Hanson selected for further honours after the service area games

14th May 2006

HAWKS WITHDRAW FROM NATIONAL THREE 

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks have confirmed that they intend to concentrate on fostering junior talent at the club and, as a result, are concentrating their resources on their Rugby League Conference side rather than also maintaining their presence in National League Three. The loss of key personnel, head coach Jason Davidson who moved as conditioner to Leeds Rhinos and manager Neil Worton has meant a re-appraisal of the club’s operations after failing to field a squad of sufficient experience and standard for their last two National 3 fixtures. Long serving Hawks Chairman Ian Anniss commented, “As founder members of National League Three we do not take our involvement in this League lightly and are extremely unhappy and frustrated about the situation we now find ourselves in. At the end of last season and well into the close season there was no indication that there were any problems but we have now come to the clear understanding that we have lost virtually the whole of our NL3 side from last year, with no prospect of replacing them with other players of an appropriate standard. As Chairman of Hawks, I take very seriously the club’s duty of care to its players and I am also very mindful of the development of the club. Most of our current squad are young players who we have nurtured this season. We need to keep them engaged and enthusiastic, so that we can build on this. We have a strong and vibrant junior club and will be expanding by two teams next year to run sides at U10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16. These youngsters will come through to feed our Open Age and I have no doubt that by consolidating in this way we will be stronger in the long run”

RFL National Development Manger Niel Wood, who has operational responsibility for both competitions said, “We welcome the fact that the Hawks are able to regroup in the RLC and recognise the difficulty they are currently experiencing. The National 3 clubs remain committed to the ethos of the competition and the RFL recognise the great work being done by them and we will continue to support them as they seek to grow and expand Rugby League.”

Gateshead Storm chairman Albert Livesey expressed his sympathy for the Hawks’ plight. “The opening matches of the season have confirmed our view that this league would be highly competitive in 2006. The inclusion of Featherstone Lions and Dewsbury Celtic has given us a very solid backbone and a lot more interesting history. Although Sheffield pulling out is a real disappointment, I firmly believe that the NL3 has a lot to look forward to this year - who would have predicted, for instance, that Hemel to be top after five rounds.”

Sheffield’s record will be expunged from this season’s competition. 

PHIL CAPLAN

13th April 2006

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks open their LHF Healthplan National League 3 campaign on Saturday 15th April at The Hillsborough Arena against Bramley Buffaloes.Kick off is at 2:30 pm

Bramley, one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in the country, suffered at the hands of the RFL and had to reform last year to play their first match against the Hawks in NL3 at Bramley. The first fixture is reversed this year. Bramley are contenders for the league title this season.

The Hawks, under the coaching guidance of one of Sheffield Eagles legends, Lynton Stott, will be starting the campaign with a young side who will be out to improve on their 5th place of last year and hope to welcome back, in particular, Jon Nichols and Matt Mullholland who have both been representing England in the Students Home Nations competition, and many of the squad from last year, with up and coming youngsters Harry Whales & Tom Gray.

Entrance to matches is £3 for adults with programmes at 50p and a season ticket, which covers 10 home matches, is only £20.

31st March 2006

MEDIA RELEASE: SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS WOMEN'S OPEN AGE ARLFC

The women's team of Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks ARLFC may well be playing their very last game of rugby league this Sunday (2nd April) at Hillsborough Arena against Rochdale (Kick-off 2pm)

Even though they are part of the Women's Development League they are finding it impossible to continue due to a lack of players.

The team has had in the past been highly successful, has scored some notable victories, but is now suffering due to a total lack of numbers.

In a city of Sheffield's size it seems incredible that the club cannot get even a dozen ladies (Over 16 yrs of age) to play rugby league, even though it is played and coached in schools throughout the city.

 The ladies section is on the brink of folding unless they can attract more players.

 Training is on Wednesday and Friday nights 6 pm to 8pm

 Anyone who would like to play please contact Sarah Hewart c/o Hillsborough Arena: 0114 233 5310

18th March 2006

Jon Nichol and Matt Mullholland have both been selected to represent England in this year's British Championships to be held in Manchester.

More information about the Student Rugby League can be found at the Student Rugby League Web Site

17th March 2006

Ex Hawks player Gavin Buckton breaks neck in 3 places

Report from the Barnsley Chronicle (Click on the image for a readable size)

Hawks will be doing some fund raising for Gavin and it will be advertised on the site.

8th March 2006

Rugby League Match Officials Courses 2006

Location Dates

Shaw Cross Sharks, Dewsbury 11th March 2006

Bridgend, Wales 26th March 2006

William Beamont School, Warrington 8th April 2006

Shaw Cross Sharks, Dewsbury 13th May 2006

William Beamont School, Warrington 10th June 2006

Shaw Cross Sharks, Dewsbury 8th July 2006

William Beamont School, Warrington 12th August 2006

Shaw Cross Sharks, Dewsbury 9th September 2006

William Beamont School, Warrington 7th October 2006

Shaw Cross Sharks, Dewsbury 11th November 2006

• Each course is 1 day in duration 9.30 – 4.30

• All are 13-a-side match official courses apart from the Huddersfield March 5th course which is Modified.

• Qualification and subsequent registration to a society will deem you eligible to referee any amateur rugby league match.

• To apply to get on a course please make contact with Julia Lodge at the RFL:

Julia Lodge

Match Officials Department RFL - Direct Line: 0113 237 5517  -  Email: julia.lodge@rfl.uk.com

23rd February

SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS PENNINE LEAGUE DIVISION 4

The re-arranged match for the Hawks v Drighlington "A" on Saturday 25th February was  POSTPONED due to the pitch being waterlogged. 

New Date

18th March 2006 - Hillsborough Arena

10th Feb

We have a number of new signings for the 2006 season which I will pass on to you later towards the end of Feb. To wet people's appetite we have a strong chance of a forward from Parramata due to arrive March. In addition we look to have secured a scrum half who played NL3 for the last 2 seasons against us. (Not Local) 

Training will begin First Thursday March which is the 2nd, at the Arena from 18.00. I can confirm our Head Coach will again be Jason Davidson.

22nd January

For the 3rd time in recent weeks the U12s have a game called off by opponents - Huddersfield

The U14s are showing their real potential with latest win.  Unbeaten since 30th October. 4th win against Brighouse

Women have game called off by the opposition

15th January

THE JON BAUER MEMORIAL TROPHY

It is with regret that the South West Yorkshire Barbarians vs Sheffield Eagles Jon Bauer Memorial Game, due to be staged on Sunday 15th January has been cancelled.

 The Pennine League, of which all five member clubs of the South West Yorkshire ARL (Hillsborough Hawks, Hoyland Vikings, Rotherham Roosters, Dodworth and Dearne Valley) compete in have refused to cancel the South Yorkshire clubs' fixtures for the weekend of the game, which has lead to players being unavailable to play on the Sunday for the representative side having played for their club on the Saturday. 

"It is disappointing that The Pennine League will not cancel these fixtures to allow the South Yorkshire players to have test themselves against the professional Eagles" an Eagles spokesperson said. "They are concerned about their backlog of fixtures which affects other clubs in their League."

HAWKS U14s secure major sponsorship deal with TARGET EXPRESS who are main shirt sponsors.

Shorts sponsored by Metals and Plant LTD

Wearing their new kit the TARGET Brighouse for an EXPRESS delivery of tries and a solid defence

Capital Tower are sponsoring all this season's trophies and Shield Financial Services are sponsors of all match and practice balls

HAWKS U15s sponsored by PASS U Driving School & LA VIDA LOCA Restaurant

RLCon and NL3 fixtures to be announced soon. Hawks in both competitions

Hawks raffle was drawn on Tuesday 10th. Results can be found HERE

Over £750 raised to help the club with the purchase of equipment.

Royds Junior team folds leaving Hawks U12s without opponents. Huddersfield step in only to cancel as unable to field a team.

NL3 welcomes two new teams in Featherstone Lions and Dewsbury Celtic. Essex drop out along with Coventry and Carlisle.

12th November 2005

Sheffield Rugby League Players step out at the Galpharm, on Saturday, as part of the Tri-Nations RL Series

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U8s are playing against Huddersfield Sharks U8s at the Galpharm tomorrow, Saturday, as part of the pre-match entertainment prior to the GB v New Zealand Tri-Nations match. The Hawks Under 8s are playing against Sheffield's biggest and oldest rivals, Huddersfield, as part of the evening's entertainment. The youngsters kick off at 5:00 pm

The team: Joe Ashworth, William Beatson, Tom Bower, Martin Brooks, Nathan Brown, Patrick Burns, Carl Gregory, Daniel Henshaw, Joel Hirst, Mathew Marshall, Angus McArthur, Jacob Renn.

Match Report and photos

9th November 2005

A revamped Junior U14 page (including sponsors) and updated Junior U10 page (Last season's presentation night photos)

1st November 2005

It was agreed at last nights Pennine League management meeting that the Pennine League with immediate effect will be adopting BARLA's new ruling on the number of substitutions permitted during a match. All Clubs are now allowed unlimited substitutions from a squad of 17 players. However the referee's attention must still be sought in order to make a substitution.

September 2005

U14s go on Team Bonding with the RAF

Click here for Photo

1st July 2005

U11 and U 14 Presentation Night

All the awards and some pictures

28th June 2005

South Yorkshire Amateur Select XIII vs Royal Marines

 Wednesday 29th June, 7.30pm Kick Off, Hillsborough Arena

Mark Aston and assistant coach Andy Tyers have been ‘drafted’ to help some of the toughest men in the British armed forces brush up their rugby skills.The pair have been holding coaching sessions with the Royal Marines’ rugby league squad who are playing a South Yorkshire amateur select side on Wednesday  (29 June) at Hillsborough Hawks, Hillsborough Arena ground, kick-off 7.30pm.

Aston will use the match to look at local talent.

25th June 2005

 Birmingham Bulldogs pulled out of the NL3 League. All their results have been expunged

 Click here for official press statement from the RFL.

10th June 2005

Scotland will make history on Sunday 12th June, when they field four international teams on the same day for the first time. In a triple-header at Brewery Field, Bridgend, Scotland will play Wales and Under-15, Under-19 and A team level, while Scotland Students will be playing the Army at Carlisle in the Scottish Courage Cup. "This is a tremendous day for Scotland Rugby League and shows how far they have come in ten years," said European Development Officer Kevin Rudd, previously coach to the Scottish Students and A team.Scotland A have called-up Fife Lions centre Gavin Curran, Ewen Drummond from Stornoway and Adam Nunn (South London) to replace the injured John Macdonald of Edinburgh Eagles and unavailable Pete Shaw (Leicester) and Peebles' Dan Gordon for the opening Parkhouse Recruitment Four Nations Championsip match against Wales in Bridgend on Sunday. SCOTLAND A (to play Wales, 3.30pm): Ray Baselala (Royal Scots), Andy Borthwick (Newcastle), Andy Brown (Fife Lions), Mark Burns (Birmingham Bulldogs), Ash Carroll (Edinburgh Eagles (Capt)), Andy Champ (Hemel Stags), Paul Clark (Navy), Gavin Curran (Fife Lions), Ewen Drummond (Kent Ravens), Barry Edgar (Clyde Bulls), Kieran Eddy (Clyde Bulls), Craig Fisher (West Cumbria Crusaders), Ian Gilmour (Leicester Phoenix), James Mackay (Penrith Pumas), Scott MacGillivray (Fife Lions), Mark Slatter (Hillsborough Hawks), Al Stewart (Liverpool Buccaneers), Nathan Worton (Hillsborough Hawks). Stand-by: Adam Nunn (South London Storm).

24th May 2005

Junior Section: There is a "friendly" taking place on Tuesday 24th May at Hillsborough Arena between the Hawks and the Sheffield Club (Union). A meeting of codes, a clash of traditions... a "friendly" ... is there such a thing?  If you can make it why not go and give the kids some support. The future of Sheffield Rugby is on view. Kick - off 6:45 pm.

24th May 2005

Hawks players named in Scotland Squad:

Scotland squad: Kov Bahadori (Huddersfield), Roy Baselala (Royal Scots), Andy Borthwick (Newcastle), Andy Brown (Fife), Mark Burns (Birmingham), Ash Carroll (Edinburgh ©), Andy Champ (Hemel), Paul Clark (Somerset), John Cox (Edinburgh), Barry Edgar (Glasgow), Jon Fitt (Coventry), Ian Gilmour (Scotland Students), Dan Gordon (Scotland Students), James Mackay (Penrith), Scott MacGillivray (Fife), John Macdonald (Edinburgh), Mark Slatter (Sheffield), Al Stewart (Liverpool), Nathan Worton (Sheffield), Kieran Eddy (Glasgow), Pete Shaw (Scotland Students).

Also

Tom Wilde is part of Scotland coaching staff. 

And

One of our loan players from Sheffield Eagles, Peter Moore will be with the Welsh students.

And Hawks players travelling to Australia

Jon Nicholls and Matt Mulholland traveling to Australia with the England students later in the year.

13th May 2005

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks would like to welcome all to the exciting game of Rugby League.

All ages, gender and abilities welcome. Whether you are totally new to the game or have only seen the game played on T.V. you will be introduced to Rugby League by fully qualified & enthusiastic coaching staff, all CRB accredited. Junior teams, under 8s’; 9’s; 11’s, 12’s; 14’s & 15’s train every Tuesday evenings from 6pm until 7.30pm at Hillsborough Sports Arena, Middlewood Road, (top of Hillsborough Park). All junior teams play every Sunday throughout the season. Have great fun, make loads of new friends and keep fit playing  Rugby at Sheffield’s only Rugby League Club. For further details please contact either: Barrie Wheatcroft (under 11’s Modified Games Coach ) on 07800 – 502 170 e-mail: amarilo@ic24.net  OR   Julie Hawksworth ( Club Coach & Child Welfare Officer ) on 07786 – 105 486 e-mail: hawksworth@talktalk.net

15th May 2003 - First published by BARLA

An astonishing revival of amateur rugby league in Sheffield had led to the setting up of a Hillsborough Hawks reserve team, less than two months into the existence of the new regime. The future of the Hillsborough Sports Arena based set-up has been turned around since the entrance of the Hawks into the new National League Three competition. When the Hawks were fielding a team at the lower National Conference level, as recently as March, they travelled to away matches without the luxury of substitutes and struggled to draw the 13 mandatory players until they were forced to pull out of the league in early April. But with a new goal and a new approach the Hawks now have a base of almost 50 hopefuls and have had a record 44 participants to contend with at Wednesday and Friday night sessions. In their opening home match the Hawks subjected the Manchester Knights to a 38-0 trouncing and the first away fixture saw the Sheffield side fall to a gripping last minute defeat in Huddersfield. The whopping demand for high-level coaching from Huddersfield Superleague trainer Jason Davidson fuelled by promising results in the opening two National League Three fixtures has led him to set up a second team and appoint a new coach. Experienced Doncaster based Terry Cox has been selected to lead the Hawks A-team to their first fixture on May 25th. Davidson is confident that he and the former under-14s trainer will make up an ideal partnership. “I have known Terry for a long time and he and I are definitely singing from the same hymn sheet when it comes to coaching.” Cox also has a wealth of experience with senior players, coaching Rossington ARLFC in the Yorkshire League and the Hillsborough Pennine League team, under the guidance of Eagles Challenge Cup legends and now successful National League bosses Mark Aston and Paul Broadbent.