According to the York RUFC History, York played in the first ever Yorkshire County Cup Challenge final in 1878 losing out to Halifax. This was the forerunner to the current day Yorkshire Cup and was in the days prior to the Union and League split which resulted in York RUFC being formed in 1926. Since that first 1878 final York have never appeared in the final since.

So, we have already made history by qualifying for this years final and look to go one better by getting our name on the 't'old tin pot' when we play in this years Final against Cleckheaton on Saturday 24th May at The John Charles Stadium, Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5DJ.

There are a number of games through the day, detailed below, with the Cup Final kicking off at 5pm

Yorkshire Vase 11:00 am Nestle Rowntree v Maltby
Yorkshire Silver Trophy 1.00 pm Old Otliensians v Wheatley Hills
Yorkshire Shield 3pm North Ribblesdale v Yarnbury
Yorkshire Cup 5pm York v Cleckheaton

The team would love to have as many supporters as possible cheer them on in the final and join in the celebrations. If you are able to attend please note that Tickets are £10 in advance purchase and £12 on the day. Programmes are free.

The link to the Hunslet website to buy tickets in advance is

https://hunsletrflc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/yorkshire_rfu_finals_day

See you there!!!