History of Yarm Rugby Club

2007/8: 10th Anniversary Season

Club Committee		Honours Board	Where it started from..
		The club was formed in 1997 with the inaugural fixture between a Yarm XV and a Presidents XV taking place in February 1998 on the Aislaby pitch. From this first match a relationship developed with Yarm Grammar School that enabled us to make use of excellent playing, changing and training facilities.
	1998/1999	The club joined Durham & Northumberland Div 4 in September 1998.
	Early partnerships	2nd XV were born in September 1998 under the leadership of Alf Raine. Matches were played at HMP Kirklevington whose assistance was crucial in providing both facilities and players.
		Membership of the Yarm Sports and Recreation Trust since 2001-2002 gave us a new social venue at Leven Road.
	1999/2000	2nd XV won the Durham County 4th team shield under the captaincy of Craig Jackson.
	2000/2001	Graham Newton appointed Club Coach. 1st XV won Durham & Northumberland Div 4, promoted to Div 3.
	2001/2002	1st XV finished 3rd in Durham & Northumberland 3.
	2002/2003	1st XV Durham & Northumberland Div 3 Runners up, promoted to Div 2.
	2003 /2004	Consolidation for both senior teams and launch of Yarm Youth Rugby.
	2004/2005	Yarm Youth Rugby plays its first fixtures. Plans for a clubhouse are discussed at Allens West. Relegated from Durham & Northumberland Div 2.
	2005/2006	Rebranded as Yarm Rugby with move for all teams to Allens West. Yarm Eagles gain promotion back to Durham & Northumberland Div 2. First full season of competitive fixtures for Yarm Youth Rugby.
	2006/2007	Consolidation of place in Durham & Northumberland Div 2. 2XV have one of their best ever seasons finishing joint fourth in the Tees Valley Social League going one calender year unbeaten at Allens West. Yarm Youth Rugby continues to develop.