In the 2012 programme for today’s match with York, coach Barry Eaton revealed that the players had introduced a “Wally Of The Week” award for a player who may have done something daft or unexpected. The “winner” had to wear a monkey suit at the next training session. Barry wouldn’t go into details except to reveal…
On debut today back in the union era was John “Jack” Mitchell in a home 10-4 win against Holbeck. Jack would be an important player for Hunslet in their first eight seasons of Northern Union. Signed from Burley Lawn he was a utility back who played 229 times and scored 25 tries and 8 goals….
Today in 1980 was the last time Hunslet beat Leeds in an official match. It was also the first time the new cub had beaten them. Admittedly Leeds were playing their fourth match in a week but arguably had the depth in their squad to rotate the players, especially against a team that was already…
1959 saw stand-off Brian Gabbitas making his only Great Britain appearance in a match against France in Albi. He was on the losing side in 15-24 defeat. In 1902 Hunslet were playing in their second Challenge Cup quarter-final tie, a trip to Heckmondwike who, playing at the level below Hunslet and not having a particularly…
We are pleased to announce that our main sponsor, 247Blinds, are offering a 20% discount to all members and season ticket holders and a 10% discount for their friends and family throughout the 2025 season. Community Director Phil Hodgson commented “The backing we have received from 247Blinds over the last 6 years has been phenomenal. With the price of…
We celebrate some of Hunslet’s most remarkable women.
Hunslet Finance Director Paul Owen informed members at the AGM that the Club made a small profit for the financial year ending November 2024.
Hunslet Rugby League Club are proud to share details of the club’s developing relationship with Leeds Beckett University.
After 4 and half years commitment and dedication, the club can announce that assistant coach Ryan Jackson has left the club due to a change in personal circumstances.
Hunslet make their third long journey of the season this weekend (March 29th) to the Cherry Red Records stadium, Wimbledon. Home of the London Broncos.
Hunslet left the South of France defeated but not bowed last Saturday (22 March 2025) after a 50-6 defeat to Toulouse Olympique at the Stade Ernest-Wallon.
Head Coach Dean Muir has named his 21 man squad to travel to France to take on Toulouse Olympique.
The 1946 Challenge Cup Semi–final at Headingley against Wakefield Trinity certainly had plenty of incidents. Anticipating a 35,000 attendance, the police had announced plans to control traffic and spectators using police radio cars, quite an innovation at time. As it happened the crowd of 33,000 didn’t cause the problems the police anticipated and all were…
The programme for todays 1981 fixture with Huddersfield reported that two players had been transferred to Humberside. Scrum-half Tony Dean went to The Boulevard to play for Hull and winger Peter Muscroft to Craven Park and Hull Kingston Rovers. It was also reported that Steve Lane had beaten the tries in a season record of…
As Hunslet’s time as a Rugby Union club was coming to an end a signing was made of a forward who would play an important role in establishing them in the Northern Union. Harry Barraclough made his debut today in 1894 at home to Devon Nomads. He played 19 games as a Union player, scoring…
In the papers today, there were reports of an incident in last weekend’s 1908 league match against Merthyr Tydfil at Parkside. Towards the end of the game which Hunslet won 5-3 W. H. Wood, the referee, sent off John Higson of Hunslet for kicking and Merthyr’s W. Thomas for a foul charge. At the end…
Members of HIST you are invited to the Hunslet RLFC Annual General Meeting on the 18 January 2022 at 7pm. Once again this will be online, members should have been sent an email with the meeting link, please also check your junk email boxes. This is your annual opportunity to review the performance of our…
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 6th May at 10.00am in the Phoenix Lounge at South Leeds Stadium.
| N. | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | PD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 38 | 32 | 6 |
| 2 |  | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 72 | 42 | 30 | 4 |
| 3 |  | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 28 | 29 | 4 |
| 4 |  | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 50 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 42 | 32 | 3 |
| 7 |  | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 38 | 8 | 3 |
| 8 |  | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 32 | 10 | 2 |
| 9 |  | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 2 |
| 10 |  | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 2 |
| 11 |  | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 32 | -12 | 2 |
| 12 |  | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 75 | -44 | 0 |
| 13 |  | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 164 | -116 | 0 |
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