WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE HACKNEY BULLS?

​Happy New Year!  Hope you all had a lovely festive break and are ready and raring to go for 2019

​Hope you are all now back into the swing of things after the festive break and looking forward to Sunday’s rugby.  Line up as follows…
 
This Weekend – 13th January
 
U16s
Training at Spring Hill
 
U14
Training at Spring Hill
 
U13s
Away at Chess Valley B
 
U12s
League matches at Spring Hill, against Saracens, London Scottish and Bank of England
 
Minis
Training at Spring Hill
 
U6s
Training at Spring Hill from 10.15am to 11.15am
 
Girls
Training at Spring Hill
 
Six Nations Tickets
The Club has an allocation of tickets, available to members at face value, for each of England's home Six Nations games: France, Italy, Scotland. All fully paid-up members of the Club, at junior or senior level, may apply to purchase tickets, and if demand is greater that our allocation (which it always is), a draw will take place to allocate tickets to each match. You may apply for tickets for as many matches, and in as many ticket classes, as you wish, but no member will be allocated more than one pair of tickets in the first instance.

To apply, please fill out the form, found in the weekly email. The deadline for applications is 21st January.
NOTE in particular the terms of ticket allocation - especially that allocations are made in pairs (i.e. if successful, you must buy two tickets), payment must be made in advance of receipt of tickets, and tickets must not be resold. Allocation will only be done via the form.

What do you need to know?

Rugby is back at Spring Hill every Sunday for 10am.

Are you a returning member? Check your inboxes - you should have received an email from us about registering your child for this season and paying annual subs.

Are you a new/interested member? Come and check us out! There is a six week free trial period. Let us know your interest here and we will get in touch with you with further details.

Welcome to the Hackney Bulls!
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Hackney RFC Juniors train at Spring Hill on Sundays from 10am. With teams from U6s up to U17s, boys and girls, there's a game for anybody who wants it. Too old to be called a junior? Want to dust off your rugby boots and ancient mouthguard? Check out the adult club. Either way - there's something for everyone!

There are oodles of pages and information on the sidebar to your left. These will help guide your way through the sport of rugby and the ethos and running of our club. 

Volunteers

Unlike most clubs, we are a registered charity and everything that we do - from coaching, community outreach, fixtures, membership, communications and the humble cafe are volunteers based. We are always shorthanded and would love to hear from you if you feel like you can offer your services in any way. 

​@hackney_bulls

M​atch reports

U10S GET TO GRIPS WITH SCRUMS
COACH: ANDY MUSCAT

Hackney Bulls U10s travelled to Epping Upper Clapton RFC on Sunday 24th September - the first time we have played against this club. We were thrilled to learn that their club used to be based at Spring Hill moving to their current location in 1933! They had some excellent photos and memorabilia in their Clubhouse.

We had 13 players on the day - enough for one side with five players providing rolling substitutions.  We played two very competitive matches against their well drilled squad with each game being decided by a try or less. We then played a match amongst ourselves with two teams of six and seven players with turnovers enforced on players not running forward.

Given we are introducing a raft of new rules / game play this season (three man scrums,  rucks, mauls and being able to rip the ball in the tackle) our guys acquitted themselves admirably. It was pleasing to see good straight running, stout & resolute defence and teamwork.  Our off load game was particularly strong. 

The referee made a point of complimenting us on the discipline shown with no moaning or talking back to him - he was very pleased with the style and manner of play we put on!

We look forward to welcoming Epping Upper Clapton RFC back to their original home ground in November!! 
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U17S BATTLE VERSUS WOODFORD
COACH: MORGAN WHITLOCK

Hackney 52 - Woodford 57
A game of two halves is the cliche. This was one of four quarters. For the first 20 minutes Hackney floundered, paying the price for a warm-up hindered by some pretty late arrivals and perhaps a lack of self belief. Woodford's elusive fly half and strong ball carriers saw them run up an early lead. But slowly Hackney stirred. Strong carries around the fringe from scrum half Charlie Parker and hooker Spencer Elliot created the platform and centres Jake Mowat and Marco Mboglem began to profit form the space that created wider out. As half time approached Samuel Spendlove finished a strong phase of play with a huge carry, taking several Woodford players over the line with him and the game was alive. 

The second half began as the first half had, with Woodford showing more composure, capitalising on Hackney's handling errors and scoring from broken field, aided by a deliberate knock on and 5 minutes with 14 men for Hackney. With 20 minutes to go the visitors led 45 - 30 and the game looked beyond Hackney. But again Jake and Marco began to beat tired defenders at will. Woodford scored again, but Hackney were now in the ascendancy and the visitors discipline collapsed. With little more than a minute left Hackney scored and led by 2. Could they hold on? Unfortunately not. From the re-start Hackney made a handling error, and from the resulting scrum Woodford were able to score under the posts and secure the game with the final play of the game. 

A brilliant effort from the side, who showed great heart and determination and some real attacking flair. The structure and defensive organisation was ignored by both sides, making for a thrilling game and giving Hackney plenty to work on in the coming weeks.

U7S PLAY THEIR FIRST EVER FIXTURE!
COACHES: JOEL ROXBURGH & MATT BROTHERHOOD

Big thanks to all for making it up to Wanstead! Massively proud of all the kids for an excellent performance, great teamwork, and with nary a tear in sight... overall a successful first fixture!