24.06.13

The first team did not have a fixture at the weekend but the A team were in action in the Yorkshire Mens League and came away 32-30 winners in a close-fought encounter with Beeston Broncos.

The 1st team will be taking on neighbours Oulton Raiders in a derby match to savour this Thursday - 27th June - kick off 7.30pm. Please come along and give the boys your support!

Don't forget that our Under 16s team have reached the Final of the Yorkshire Youth Under 16s Challenge Cup and will face East Hull, playing for the Reg Rowbottom Memorial Trophy on Saturday 29th June. The game is the last final to be played that day at the Featherstone Rovers ground and the kick off is at 4.00pm. The Under 16s have been having a great season and reaching the final is a real achievement - well done to the team and we wish them luck on Saturday.

24.06.13

Stanley Rangers player Billy Griffiths, who attends the University of Huddersfield, has been chosen in the Great Britain Student Pioneers squad that is currently touring Morocco. Billy, The Squad is assembled from players within Student Rugby League and travels to new up and coming countries to help in them develop, to help pioneer the way forward for them. The GB Pioneers aim to provide the Moroccan players with the basic knowledge and skills to introduce, develop and sustain Rugby League in Morocco.

17.06.13

In a bottom-of-the-table tussle Stanley were beaten by Saddleworth Rangers, who bounced back from being 28-20 down with 15 minutes to go. Stanley's points came from brothers Chris and Danny Grice, Chris with a brace and Danny with a try and four goals, and single tries from Liam Crawley and Joel Marsh.

This coming weekend - the 21st June - Stanley do not have a fixture. Don't forget that the Sportsmens Evening is being held at the clubhouse, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. The compère/comedian is Peter Emmett and their will also be guests from the rugby league world. Tickets are £25.00 including buffet, so make sure you've got your tickets for a great night out!

11.06.13

This weekend sees Fathers Day on Sunday 16th June and where better to buy your gifts than from our club e-store? There are fantastic offers from Thorntons; Iwantoneofthese.com; Mankind; Trendy Golf and Whittards and many more. All these offers run out at the weekend so take a look at what is on offer and remember that everything you purchase through our Spend and Raise estore gives funds for the club.

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10.06.13

Stanley Rangers, currently bottom of the table, pushed league leaders Wigan St Judes all the way and only lost out in the last few minutes 20-28. Tries from Danny Grice and Richard Cattley, along with two goals from Grice gave Rangers their points and the team put on an exciting match. This weekend the Open Age team are away at Saddleworth Rangers who are currently one position about Stanley. The A team are also away at Elland.

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07.06.13

The Open Age team has recently appointed a new coach - Craig Westmoreland - and now is a good time to introduce Craig and hear about his aims for the team.

Craig was recently on the coaching staff of the Bradford Bulls Under 16s and Scholarship for over a year before deciding to leave to come to Stanley Rangers. Whilst at Bradford he coached the Yorkshire Student Rep team to the regional championship this year.  Prior to this he was Head Coach of Bradford University Rugby League for 3 years obtaining 2 varsity wins , league runners-up,promotion and Coach of Year 2010.

Craig is keen to be involved with Stanley Rangers who he sees as a massive club, with a proud tradition and unfortunately having a rough ride at the moment. As he says "my past coaching career has been based on taking a struggling team and turning it round. Coaching at Bradford Bulls was a good experience and I am still on the scholarship system, however I feel that with the support and belief of players and the club, I and Mick Loveday know we can climb up the table sooner, rather later. I am looking to implement a fresh approach to training and structure to the Open Age squad.  In order for myself and Mick to do this we need to pull together and train as much as possible. If for some reason players are unable to play but would like to still be involved, please attend training and help build a positive culture within the club. Results don't just need to  appear on the pitch, they need to shown off the pitch too".

Thanks to Craig for taking the time to share his views and experience with us and we wish him luck in his new position at our club.

04.06.13

Last month, Waterhead visited Stanley Rangers and just nipped the win by 2 points - 26-28 - and in the away fixture, it was once again a close win for Waterhead 26-22. Rangers fought hard to get the final try that would have levelled the game but it proved elusive. Tries for Rangers came from Danny Grice( 2), David Finley and Richard Cattley, with 3 goals for Grice.

This coming weekend - the 8th June - Stanley Rangers entertain the league leaders Wigan St Judes. Kick off is at 2.30pm, whilst the 2nd team are also at home to Shaw Cross Sharks.

04.06.13

Stanley Rangers Under 16s have reached the Final of the Yorkshire Youth Under 16s Challenge Cup and details of the match have now been issued.

All the matches in the Yorkshire Youth/Junior Continuation and Challenge Cup Finals are to be played at the Featherstone Rovers ground. The Continuation Cup games will be held on Sunday 23rd June and the Challenge Cup games - which our Under 16s are involved in - will be played on Saturday 29th June. The first match for the Under 12s kicks off at 10.30 and the Under 16s will be the last match played that day and will kick off at 4.00pm. The Under 16s will face East Hull and play for the Reg Rowbottom Memorial Trophy. Please put this date in your diary as it will be an exciting day of games and of course go along to give our Under 16s your support for their match.

04.06.13

Our junior teams are going well at this stage in the season and here is a round-up of their league positions. The Under 16s are 6th in the Premier Division and the Under 16s A team are 7th in Division One. The Under 15s are having a fine season and are top of their Division - Division One - after 8 games, having not lost a match so far. The Under 14s are 7th in Division One and the Under 13s are lying 6th in Division Two for their age group. Finally the Under 12s are having an excellent season so far and are top of Division Two having only lost 1 out of their 9 games. All our junior and youth teams are training and working hard with their coaches and on match days and should be congratulated on their efforts. As always though it is not just the boys and their coaches but the support staff for each team and last but not least the parents who put in so much time and effort to help our boys develop their rugby league skills. Well done everyone!

04.06.13

A Sportsman's Evening will be held at the clubhouse on Friday 21st June, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. The compere/comedian is Peter Emmett and their will also be guests from the rugby league world. Tickets are £25.00 including buffet. This promises to be an excellent evening of entertainment and food so make a date in your diary.

28.05.13

Both our Open Age teams were in action last week but were unable to gain the two points. The first team were at home to second place East Leeds and were only 14-10 down at half time but the visitors pulled away in the second half and went away 36-10 winners. The A team were in the semi final of the Yorkshire Mens Forty-20 Cup against Hunslet Warriors A who are two divisions higher and in a tough game were beaten 46-0.

This coming weekend the first team are away at Waterhead and the A team will be away at Holderness Vikings. The fixtures for the junior teams will resume after the Bank Holiday break.

21.05.13

The Open Age A team have reached the semi finals of the Yorkshire Mens Cup in the Yorkshire League and will be at home this Wednesday 22rd against Hunslet Warriors A. The other semi final match sees Oulton Raiders A at home to York Acorn A. The kick off is at 7.30pm so please come along and give the team your support.

21.05.13

The first team came close to a home win against Oldham-based Waterhead but in the end were just beaten by two points 26-28. Stanley's points came from tries by Paul Hughes, in his first game returning to the club, Gareth Rawlinson, two from Joel Marsh and one from Danny Grice who also kicked three goals. This coming Saturday - the 22nd - Rangers are away at East Leeds.

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21.05.13

Well done to the Under 16s who beat Shaw Cross Sharks Under 16s in the semi final of the Yorkshire Junior League Challenge Cup. In the other semi final, East Hull beat Milford Marlins 32-30.

15.05.13

Both our Open Age teams had tough fixtures over the weekend and put up great efforts in their matches. The 1st team faced Premier Division opponents Wigan St Patricks in the first round of the Conference Challenge Trophy. Although Rangers led 18-10 at the interval, in the end St Pats were too strong and finished 24-36. In the Yorkshire Mens League, the A team travelled to York to play York Locomotive in only their first match in Group Two having just been moved up. This game was played with great spirit and effort but it was the home side who won 26-8.

This coming weekend, the 1st team will be welcoming Oldham-based Waterhead whilst the A team game against Scarborough Pirates A has been postponed.

11.05.13

This week's offers in our e-store are all about enjoying the summer and taking a break. There are offers on McDonalds Hotels and the luxury Radisson Blu Edwardian in London which is ideally placed for theatre and city breaks. Looking ahead to the sumer, Butlins Holidays are offering amazing deals and offers. Take a look and remember that every time you shop you help the club.

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11.05.13

Stanley Rangers has a long and proud history in amateur rugby league from its beginnings in 1919 to the present day in the 1st Division of the National Conference League. Our History page contains team photos and describes the history of the club. If you have any old team photos please Stanley Rangers website the website and they can become part of our history page.

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05.05.13

It was a tough Saturday for our two Open Age teams who both suffered losses. The first team were beaten in a tough encounter by Milford Marlins, currently second in the table, 52-4 and the A team lost at Methley Royals 32-20. This coming weekend, 11th April, Rangers are involved in the first round of the Conference Challenge Trophy competition. They will be entertaining Wigan St. Patricks who are currently fifith in the Premier Division. Come along and support our lads on Saturday!

Our other teams are all in action this coming weekend. On Saturday 11th April, the Open Age A team are away to York Locomotive in their first match in Group Two of the Yorkshire Mens League. The junior teams' fixtures on Saturday the 11th will include the Under 10s at home to Beeston Broncos; the Under 11s at home to New Earswick All Blacks; the Under 12s in a promising local derby away against Normanton Knights Under 12s and the Under 13s at home to Newsome Panthers. On Sunday the 12th, the Under 14s are away at Brighouse Rangers; the Under 15s will be at home to East Leeds and the Under 16s are away to local rivals Westgate Wolves. The Under 9s are at home in a local derby against Eastmoor Dragons; the Under 8s travel away to Kings Cross Park and the Under 7s will also be away at Newsome Panthers.

30.04.13

Congratulations to the Under 16s who have reached the semi final of the Challenge Cup. They will be playing away to Shaw Cross Sharks Under 16's on the 19th May. The other semi final is Milford Marlins v East Hull. We wish them lots of luck!

29.04.13

Rangers travelled to neighbours Oulton Raiders but in this local derby it was the home side, who were third in the table, who took the points with a 38-0 win. This weekend Rangers are away at Mlford Marlins.

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24.04.13

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Chemist Direct - 3 For 2 across the whole Benadryl range. With the sun finally out and the pollen count going up it looks like Hay Fever season is up on us! Chemist Direct have some fantastic offers, so stock up whilst you can. Donation ranges from 1.5% to 4% dependent on product.

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22.04.13

With no 1st team fixture the A team played against Methley Royals A. In a well-played game Rangers battled hard but it was the Royals who came out with the two points with a 48-30 win. This weekend - 28th April - Rangers 1st team will be away, playing in what promises to be an exciting match against neighbours Oulton Raiders. Go along to Oulton and support our lads!

Meanwhile the A team had their fixture this weekend against East Leeds cancelled and have been given the two points. This means that the A team have reached the semi finals of the Yorkshire Mens Forty-20 cup and will play at home against Hunslet Warriors A team on Wednesday 22nd May. The final is scheduled for Wednesday 12 June, at a venue to be announced. Well done to the team!

15.04.13

Rangers travelled up to Cumbria but did not not come away with the points, losing to Millom 32-20. Rangers tries came from James Sirkiw, Oliver Wood, Richard Cattley and Scott Childs, with Danny Grice adding two goals. There is no fixture for the coming weekend for the 1st team and the A team will be away at Methley.

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15.04.13

Our Under 9s took part in a pre-match curtain raiser at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium yesterday before the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats game against Warrington Wolves. They played against Crigglestone All Blacks and the Dearne Valley Bulldogs. At half time all the teams had a lap of honour around the pitch.

15.04.13

Our e-store has some great bargains this month, with discounts from John Lewis, House of Fraser and Design 55. If you are looking for a spring break then Late Rooms.com have discounts of upto 75% and the offer expires on 3rd June 2013.

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10.04.13

This coming weekend - Saturday 13 - Sunday 14th April - sees the start of the junior Challenge Cup competition. On Saturday 13th April. Stanley Rangers Under 12s will travel to Kippax Welfare; the Under 13s are away at East Leeds. On Sunday 14th April, the Under 14s will be away to Hunslet Warriors; the Under 15s are at home to Oulton Raiders and both the Under 16s will be in the Heinz BIG Soup Under 16s Challenge Cup - the Under 16s at home to Lock Lane and the Under 16s A team will also be at home to West Hull. Good luck to all the teams!

10.04.13

The first team travelled over the Penines to Rochdale Mayfield and although Stanley's Richard Cattley scored a hat trick it was not enough to stop Rochdale finishing 46-20 winners. Other points came from a Joel Marsh try and two Danny Grice goals. This weekend Rangers are again away at Millom with a 2.30pm kick off.

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10.04.13

Max Jowitt, from Stanley Rangers and currently on a scholarship with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, scored twice in the England U16s game against France U16s 42-16 win and came away with Man of the Match award, presented by England coach Steve McNamara. This match was the second of a series against French Youth, the first match on Good Friday recording a win for the French lads 34-26.

01.04.13

Stanley Rangers started off brightly in their home game against Dewsbury Celtic leading 8-6 with two tries from Joel Marsh nearing half time. However Dewsbury took a 12-8 lead at the interval and improved their lead in the second half to take the two points with a 42-8 win. This weekend Rangers travel to Rochdale Mayfield.

The Open Age A team currently playing in the Yorkshire Men's League have been involved in the 40-20 Cup. The YML have moved the programme of pre-season cup games which had been postponed on Saturday 23rd March back a week. However, none of the scheduled fiixtures took place last weekend either. Teams are being given the chance to switch to agreed dates in April if unable to raise teams at short notice.

01.04.13

Stanley Rangers Under 15s took on Blackbrook Royals U15s at Stanningley in the annual War of the Roses Challenge. In a tough game it was Blackbrook who finally took the game, winning 32-24.

25.03.13

The amateur rugby league programme suffered a near wipe-out, with only four matches in the far north -west being played over the weekend. Hopefully the severe weather conditions will lessen sufficiently for the coming Easter weekend fixtures to be played. The Open Age 1st team will be at home to Dewsbury Celtic on Saturday 30th March. (If the weather continues to be severe, please check the website or contact the club for updates.)

The Yorkshire Junior League is taking a break over the Easter holidays but our Under 15s are taking part in the annual War of the Roses Challenge at Stanningley on Sunday 31st March when they play against Blackbrook Royals Under 15s. This promises to be an exciting prospect as Stanley secured the Yorkshire Junior League's Challenge Cup and were Division One champions as under 14s. Blackbrook won the BARLA National Cup as under 14s and the North West League and Cup double. The fundraiser this year will be for Ryan Glynn of Shaw Cross who sustained a serious neck injury whilst playing for them. Why not take yourself to Stanningley on Easter Sunday and watch what promises to be a real competition between two top sides. The game kicks off at 1.15pm.

25.03.13

Ex-Stanley Rangers player Max Jowitt, currently with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, has been named in the England Youth Squad to take on a double French challenge in a two-match Easter series. The first match against the French youth team will be on Good Friday at the Provident Stadium, Bradford (2.30pm kick off) and the second game will be on Tuesday April 2nd at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium, Wakefield with a 2.30pm kick off.

25.03.13

The Open Age team had a baking masterclass on Saturday 16th March and sold their fantastic cakes before their match against Eccles. Thanks to all involved and to the supporters whose generous donations enabled the team to share the final amount between Comic Relief and the fund for Ryan Glynn, the Shaw Cross player who suffered a severe spinal injury in a recent match. More details about Ryan's progress can be found on the Shaw Cross Sharks' club website and also on the BARLA website.

23.03.13

The 1st team game away at Waterhead is postponed.

22.03.13

Please note that due to the weather conditions, all junior games have been called off this weekend. The 2nd team home match against East Leeds on Saturday 23rd has also been postponed. As the decision on the 1st team game at Waterhead has not yet been made, please contact the club to check if the first team game is on.

18.03.13

A penalty from Danny Grice eight minutes from time gave Stanley Rangers their first win of the season with an 18-17 win over Eccles. Joel Marsh, James Jenkiw and Liam Crawley scored tries with Grice adding two conversions. This coming weekend, Rangers Open Age will be away at Waterhead.

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The Open Age A team are having a good run in the Yorkshire Men's League Cup with a fine win over Beeston Broncos 36-6. This puts them in second place in the table. This coming weekend they are at home to East Leeds.

18.03.13

There are lots of great offers in our e-store this week. If you haven't used the club shop before why not visit the webpage and take advantage of getting discount offers and helping raise funds for Stanley Rangers? For example you can shop at Play.com and not only will you enjoy fantastic low prices, with discounts from between 0.5% to 4% but also benefit from free delivery on everything. It's as simple as one click, so take a look.

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11.03.13

Stanley Rangers Open Age, in conjunction with The RFL, are throwing their weight behind this year's Red Nose Day to raise money for Comic Relief. The lads are heading into the kitchen and producing a baking masterclass, the result of which will be on sale at the rugby club on Saturday 16th March.  Please come along and sample some of the delights on offer whilst raising money for a worthy cause. The first team will be playing at home against Eccles, kick off 2.30pm so enjoy the baking and support our lads' game.

11.03.13

In their second matches of this season, the first team went down 24-10 away at Hunslet Warriors whilst the A team won at home to Methley Royal A 26-12. This weekend the first team are at home to Eccles and the A team are away to Beeston Broncos in the next round of the Yorkshire Men's Cup.

11.03.13

The draw for the Challenge Cups and Continuation Cups were both made at Milford on the 5th March. The Challenge Cup is for teams in Division 1 and 2 and the Continuation Cup for all other teams in the League. Preliminary rounds are scheduled for 23-24 March and Round 1 matches 13-14 April. In the Challenge Cup Round 1, the Under 12s will play Kippax away; the Under 13s will be away at East Leeds; the Under 14s are also away to Hunslet Warriors; the Under 15s will be at home to Oulton Raiders; the Under 16s have a home game against Lock Lane and the Under 16s A will be at home to West Hull.

04.03.13

Stanley Rangers travelled to Bradford to play against Dudley Hill in the first match of the new 2013 season and were narrowly beaten 26-22. Try scorers for Stanley were James Gollings, Craig Williamson (2) and Mufuro Mylududu, with Danny Grice landing three goals. This weekend - the 9th March - the first team travel to Hunslet Warriors.

The Open Age A team had their opening game in the Yorkshire Men's League Cup. They played at home to Normanton Knights A who beat the hosts 42-26. In the next round of the Cup, the A team will be away at Methley Royals on Saturday 9th March (changed to a home fixture).

04.03.13

The Under 16s had their first match in the Premier Division and were narrowly beaten by East Hull 28-24; the Under 16s A had a home win 28-22 against Castleford Panthers in Division One. The Under 14s lost out at Oulton Invaders 6-18 and the Under 13s had a narrow defeat against Dewsbury Celtic 14-18 and the Under 12s travelled to Hunslet Warriors and were beaten 8-20.

In the Xamax BARLA Youth and Junior National Cup competition, Stanley Rangers Under 16s have been drawn away to Stanningley Under 16s in the quarter final draw.

25.02.13

The prestigious annual challenge between the Yorkshire Juniors and the North-West Counties League will take place at Stanningley on Easter Day, Sunday 31 March 2013.

Stanley Rangers are the U15s representatives to face Blackbrook Royals in a 1.15pm kick-off. Blackbrook Royals come over the Pennines with a fine pedigree winning the NWC League, Cup and BARLA National Cup at U14s, Stanley also had a very successful 2012 season winning both the YJL Challenge Cup and Division 1 league title so this will be a great game of rugby league to end the competition. 

Crigglestone All Blacks will represent the YJ league at U13s winning the 1st Division and Challenge Cup at U12s in 2012 and will be taking on Wigan St Judes the NWC Lancashire Cup holders in a 12.00 noon kick-off.

The War of the Roses is always an exciting event and some top quality rugby is guaranteed, so why not enjoy an exciting Easter Sunday afternoon and cheer on our lads.

27.02.13

The 2013 season begins this weekend with all our teams in action. On Friday night, the 1st team travels to Bradford Dudley Hill for a 7,30pm kick off and on Saturday the A team have their first match of the season with a home fixture against Normanton Knights A team, kick off at 2.30pm in the Forty-20 Yorkshire Cup, Round 1. Meanwhile all the junior teams, from the Under 16s to the Under 7s, will be playing over the weekend.

22.02.13

Saturday 23rd February sees the Stanley Rangers Origin game, kick off at 2pm. This is going to be followed by Race Night at the clubhouse at 7.30pm at the clubhouse. Everyone's welcome! This will be a great way to start the new season.

22.02.13

Stanley Rangers Open Age begin their 2013 campaign with an away game at Bradford Dudley Hill on Friday March 1st, kick off at 7.30 pm.

The A team have their first match of the season with a home fixture against Normanton Knights A team, kick off at 2.30pm in the Forty-20 Yorkshire Cup, -Round 1. Ten sides are set to kick-off the action in the Forty-20 Yorkshire Mens League when the pre-season cup competition gets underway on Saturday March 2. The sides will play four games in a league format with the top four then qualifying for the semi-finals which are scheduled to be played mid-week in late May. The final will then be played in June, again in a mid-week slot.

The league programme is set to start on Saturday April 6.

22.02.13

The National Conference League 2013 season begins in March and Chairman Trevor Hunt predicts another great season . This will be the second summer-based season for the NCL as membership has now risen to 50 clubs with nine new sides. Four divisions will now be operating and Mr. Hunt feels that attracting new members to the league can only be a positive step forward in the league.

05.01.13

Congratulations to ex-Stanley Ranger's player Max Jowitt, currently with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats who has been named in the England Youth 31-man squad. In 2013 both the Academy and Youth squads will take on their French counterparts, with the Youth side also playing Wales.

01.01.13

Stanley Rangers ARLFC - teams, coaches, committee members, parents and friends - wish you all a very Happy New Year and wish all our teams success in the forthcoming 2013 season.

01.01.13

The Yorkshire Junior League presented the teams 2012 awards at the Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield on December 4th 2012. This year England's Head Coach Steve McNamara presented the awards to the players and officials on the day. Also in attendance were representatives from the RFL, Nigel Wood the Chief Executive who addressed the floor on the importance of the community game to the RFL along with David Gent, Andy Harland and David Raybould.

The day started at 1.30 and after the meal we had a short presentation on the RFL 2013 World Cup from Mark Foster. This was followed by some highlights from the War of the Roses games and both Continuation and Challenge Cup Finals days

The Cup winners from earlier on in the season were presented with their trophies before moving onto the League winners which consisted of 5 division winners. Congratulations go to two of our junior teams - the Under 13s and the Under 14s - who were both given awarded. The Under 13s were Division Two winners and the Under 14s were Division One winners.

01.01.13

Stanley Rangers club representatives attended the NCL annual dinner at the Cedar Court hotel at Brighouse in December. Club secretary Barbara Rawlinson, webmaster Jean Reeve and guests enjoyed the dinner and award presentations. Player of the Year was awarded to Karl Dixon from Wath brow Hornets.

20.11.12

Our junior teams have had a good run in the BARLA Yorkshire Youth Cup but have now finished their cup runs. The Under 15s playing in the Under 16s cup reached Round Three where they were beaten by Skirlaugh 16-24 and the Under 13s in the Under 14s cup run were beaten by close rivals Oulton Raiders 6-12 in Round Three.

The junior teams now have a winter break as the Yorkshire Junior League has now come to an end and fixtures will resume in March 2013.