Today is the 25th Anniversary of the first Huddersfield RUFC game played at Lockwood Park, following the move from our previous home at Waterloo.
Halifax were the visitors for the Thwaites North Division Two fixture, as the teams also competed for the Douglas Orr Trophy.
The official opening of the grounds was performed prior to the game by John Harman, leader of Kirklees Council. An evening disco (Featuring DJ Big Jim Tate) and a buffet was held in the Waterloo Suite after the game.
The First XV squad on the day was:
15. M.Kelly
14. S.Lynch
13. G.Jaques
12. G.Stokes
11. G.Battye
10. G.Workman
9. M.Saltmarsh
1. A.Shaw
2. J.Pearson
3. R.Ledgard
4. J.Taylor
5. R.Baxter
6. M.Price
7. D.Sonia
8. M.Lumley (Capt)
16. T.Taylor
17. A.Rawes
18. M.Banks
19. J.Armitage
20. S.Harris
21. P.Sharrock
It is great to see so many of the First XV from the day still involved in the club as members, sponsors, coaches, managers etc.
