Tom Benton

Glen Innes Rugby Union Club Celebrates 50 Years

Glen Innes Rugby Union Club Celebrates 50 Years

The Glen Innes Elks Rugby Club will celebrate 50 years of continuous rugby since reforming in 1975. Whilst records show that rugby union was first played in Glen Innes in 1880 it has had a chequered start over the years with many starts, including combining with rugby league in 1931. However, under the guidance of Don Hall - the president in 1975 - the club has not looked back since this time, playing continuously for the last 50 years. To celebrate 50 years the Elks have organised a big weekend over the 27th and 28th of June. The weekend will…
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Cricket Revival In Glen Innes

Cricket Revival In Glen Innes

Attempts are being made to revive a Saturday or Sunday cricket competition in Glen Innes. A sport which was extremely strong in the town in the past, has fallen by the wayside in recent times. Where Glen Innes once had a number of club, pub and business teams competing, including a team from the Correctional Centre, and where Glen Innes once had players who starred in district and regional teams, organisers are struggling to have their mid-week 20/20 competition attract more than four teams. This Friday evening at 5pm a competition comprises one side made up mainly of members from…
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