Stags going to union? : Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:21 pm  

I've just been reading a copy of League Express from 19th July, which contains a letter from a Roy Claxton, London. In his letter he says that Bob Brown made an announcement on BBC London that Hemel Stags had joined the rugby union as a number of youngsters needed winter competition.
Is this true?

Re: Stags going to union? : Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:31 am  

It is true that Hemel Stags RFU have been formed. This is aswell as not instead of League. Has what was said in the programme it was to give our young players games throughout the winter. If they go off to play union why not play union at the club they play League for. Its no different from union clubs playing league during their off season.

Re: Stags going to union? : Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:53 pm  

Thanks fr the explanation. So is league still the dominant code at the club?

Re: Stags going to union? : Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:56 pm  

League has always been the dominant code at Hemel, still is, and always will be. The use of Union is as a tool to try to ensure player retention as they progress through our development system. We also are looking at making Pennine Way a centre of excellence in sport in general. We now have an arm of the club called "Hemel Stags Aces Football Club", but you can rest assured that the continued development of Rugby League is the reason Hemel Stags exists and that will not change.

Re: Stags going to union? : Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:21 pm  

exile wrote:

League has always been the dominant code at Hemel, still is, and always will be. The use of Union is as a tool to try to ensure player retention as they progress through our development system. We also are looking at making Pennine Way a centre of excellence in sport in general. We now have an arm of the club called "Hemel Stags Aces Football Club", but you can rest assured that the continued development of Rugby League is the reason Hemel Stags exists and that will not change.

Great news and a very uplifting post

Re: Stags going to union? : Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:09 pm  

exile wrote:

League has always been the dominant code at Hemel, still is, and always will be. The use of Union is as a tool to try to ensure player retention as they progress through our development system. We also are looking at making Pennine Way a centre of excellence in sport in general. We now have an arm of the club called "Hemel Stags Aces Football Club", but you can rest assured that the continued development of Rugby League is the reason Hemel Stags exists and that will not change.

Will you be joining the ranks of the semi pro league any time soon ?

Re: Stags going to union? : Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:20 pm  

bump

Re: Stags going to union? : Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:08 pm  

Maybe they're on holiday.

Re: Stags going to union? : Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:51 am  

Hello , anybody home ?

Re: Stags going to union? : Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:44 pm  

Just caught sight of this post. It is no secret that we want to join the semi-pro leagues and we have applied to be admitted to Ch1 next season. We are yet to receive a decision from the RFL.