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Driffield and Goole both travelled over to Castle Park, the home of Doncaster Knights, to play in the 2023-24 Yorkshire Cup Final.  The stadium was the day's venue for four competitions : the Vase, Silver Trophy, Shield and the Cup. Both sides had brought large groups...

This was essentially a quarter-final shootout against local rivals, York, who have had the better of us in our two league games.  The prize was a place in the semi-final, and a step closer to Twickenham. Driffield had the kick-off, and York brought the game straight...

See the match programme here. Attention now turned to Papa John's Community Cup rugby.  Driffield had a few missing for the game, but still turned out a strong squad, so no excuses. In the forwards, the front row took it's usual look except Bryce McKinnon, who is...

In their final league game of the season, Gareth Culpan's band of loyal social players gathered to entertain Bridlington's 2nd team. During the season, the Driffield 4th XV has used almost 100 different players, many playing just one or two games and draughted in at...

Saturday saw the Woldsmen unexpectedly playing their final league fixture of the season at home in a hastily rearranged match due to Harrogate’s pitch being unplayable once again, and their back-up pitch at Knaresborough also unable to be used. The short notice did...

The 1st XV hosted Ilkley in this final home league game of the season – see the match programme here. It is a long time since Driffield last played at home, so the home supporters were looking forward to seeing the Woldsmen repeat their performance at Ilkley almost a...

The 1st XV travelled to second-placed Heath, both challenging for top spot. On a heavy pitch, Driffield struggled to hit form against an excellent Heath defence and could not find a way through to score. Heath's first score came from their winger on 15 minutes, who...

Driffield made the short trip up the road to play Scarborough in the semi-final of the Yorkshire Cup.  Local derbies are usually a little unpredictable, so nothing was going to be taken for granted. Driffield took the initiative from the off, mounting attack after...

Driffield 1st and 2nd XVs both travelled up to Alnwick.  The 1st XV were looking for a win to maintain their challenge for the top of the league. Driffield kicked off and, from the start, looked to show Alnwick they had not made the long journey just for the bus trip,...

More details to follow ... The 1st XV travelled to Ilkley for this game, which had already been rearranged three times.  With twenty senior squad players injured, away skiing or at wedding-related events, the squad had an unusual look about it.   3 mins : K Grant...