Percy Park RFC

The annual fixture between Percy Park and our neighbours at Hawkeys Hall Quoit Club has taken place once again.

Founded in 1860 and 1872 respectively, both clubs have been part of the North Shields sporting community for more than 150 years — making this a brilliant local tradition worth preserving.

As always, it was a fantastic evening of competition, plenty of laughs and brilliant hospitality from everyone at Hawkeys Hall.

A huge thank you to our hosts. We look forward to welcoming you back to Percy Park for the return fixture later in the season!

🏉 COACH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE NORTH — 2026/27

The England Rugby coaching offer has been refreshed, with courses available across the North for coaches at different stages of their development.

Which course is right for you?

DCP — Developing Coaching Practice

👉 Build the fundamentals of how to coach
Develop confidence in planning and delivering Active, Purposeful, Enjoyable and Safe sessions, using Principles of Play, STEP and core coaching skills.

ERCA — England Rugby Coaching Award

👉 Apply and demonstrate effective coaching
Develop your practice through Game Zone & Skill Zone, Tackle & Scrum, observation, feedback, player development and reflective practice.

IACP — Introduction to Advanced Coaching Practice

👉 Develop more intentional coaching practice
Explore your coaching style, practice design, problem-solving and how your decisions influence player learning.

How to book - All courses use a blended learning approach:

1️⃣ Enrol through England Rugby Learning
2️⃣ Complete the required digital learning
3️⃣ Face-to-face course options will then unlock
4️⃣ Select the date and venue that works for you

📍 Courses are available across the North throughout the season.

Not sure which course is right for you? Contact your local England Rugby Coach Developer and we can help identify the best opportunity for your coaching.

Find your next step. Develop your coaching. Create better experiences for your players.

📝 WELCOME KIRAN HOPE! 🏉

We’re delighted to welcome Kiran Hope to the club!

Kiran joins us as a prop and will add plenty of strength to the pack. 💪

Great to have you with us, Kiran. Welcome to the club! 👊🏉

🚨 NEW SIGNING ALERT 🚨

Welcome Joe Greene! ✍️

A proven prop with plenty of experience who’ll add real strength and know-how to the pack. 💪

Great to have you on board, Joe! 🏉

Percy Park Panthers are welcoming new members throughout the 2026/27 season.

As part of our commitment to developing and growing the Panthers squad, we will be holding a New Member Session on the first Tuesday of each month.

These sessions are designed to introduce new players to the club, provide an opportunity to develop core rugby skills and allow prospective members to meet the coaching team and current players in a welcoming environment.

Whether you are new to rugby, returning to the game or looking for a new club, we would be delighted to welcome you to the Panthers.

📅 First Tuesday of every month
📍 Percy Park RFC
🏉 New players of all experience levels welcome

For further information or to register your interest, please contact Pete on 07935 799707.

The Panthers are back in action as we head away to take on Skipton RFC Ladies for their first pre season match!

📅 Sunday 16 August
⏰ KO: 2PM
🆚 Skipton RFC Ladies
📍 Sandylands Sports Centre, BD23 2AZ

Another great run-out as preparations for the new season continue 🔥

🏉 PRE-SEASON STARTS HERE 🏉

Our first pre-season fixture is locked in as we take on Alnwick RFC! 💪

📅 Saturday 22 August
⏰ KO: 2PM
🆚 Alnwick RFC
📍Preston Avenue

The first run-out as preparations for the new season get underway 🔥

Percy Parks Fittest Man 2026 - Matty Atkinson 🏆

Outstanding competition ran by Tom Bird which Matty blew everyone out of the water.

Commiserations to Mark Sanderson picking up the wooden spoon 🥄