Hemel lose to Colts
Hemel suffered their second home defeat at the hands of league leaders Celtic Colts. Celtic maintained their sensational start to the campaign with an overwhelming victory at Hemel. Read more
Hemel submit stadium plans
Hemel Stags have formally submitted a detailed planning application for the development of their Pennine Way ground.
The planned facilities are intended to allow the Stags to grow their youth development programme and to also allow the Stags to progress in the National Leagues.
Full details of the planning application can be found on here Dacorum Borough Council's website
Challenge Cup arrives in Hemel
The Rugby League Challenge Cup came to Hemel on Friday, The oldest Rugby trophy in the world at 112 years old was first played for in 1896/7 season was taken to Adeyfield and Astley Cooper schools, it was also taken to Dacorum Borough Council offices where the Dacorum Safety Partnership team was shown the Cup It was then taken to Hemel Stags Rugby League Club, where the junior players was pictured with the cup, Chairman Bob Brown explained, “The cup was taken on a tour around Hertfordshire thanks to the Rugby Football League initiative in allowing such an important part of the games history being shown to the grassroots players of the game”.
Catch all the photo action here
Young Stags show promise
HEMEL STAGS 16 BRAMLEY BUFFALOES 26 – Pennine Way (Sunday)
All the points were scored in the opening 42 minutes in a fine match, Bramley emerging victorious after making the most of their chances. Read more.....
Late burst seals first win for Stags
Hemel started the RLCN season with a win, a late burst seeing them emerge victorious after scoring seven tries to four. Read more.....
Hemel Stags Launch New Season With A New Shirt
Hemel Stags begin their 2008 Rugby League season with a home game against Huddersfield on Sunday 6th April KO 2.00pm at Pennine Way.
We spoke to Head Coach Troy Perkins “Our 2008 RLCN campaign begins soon and all the boys can’t wait for the first game against Huddersfield. Training has been going well and there has been a real buzz around the club. We achieved a great deal in our two pre season games and some of the younger players have put their hand up for first team selection. Most of last season’s squad has remained except for Michael Chan and Matt Thomas (London Skolars) as well as Nathan Ferguson and Aaron James who have both returned to Australia.
There are some new additions to the senior squad including local lads Ryan Backhouse Aaron Higgs, Karl Turner, James Keeley and Eddie M’Baraga. They have all fitted in well and are all working hard on improving their game. We have also recruited some quality Australians including Kane Phillips from Brisbane, Caine Wynyard from Sydney and John Maggan from Cairns who will all be involved over the coming weeks.
I feel that this season will be the toughest to date as the standard has been raised season after season. There are more quality players joining clubs in this league which can only be good for the competition. We have set our goals and this includes improving on last season’s sixth place.” He added “We are always on the lookout for new players so if you fancy having a try pop up to a Tuesday night training session”
Hemel Stags who have been playing Rugby League in the town since 1981 will be running two senior teams this year, one in the Co Operative Rugby League Conference National and one in the London Merit league.
Hemel also unveiled their new kit for this season
Above: From left to right, B J Swindells, Gareth Swindells and club captain Ben Kay
Perkins adds depth to squad
Hemel Stags have added some more depth to the backline with former Moseley rugby union player Mark Coulson joining the club.
Head Coach Troy Perkins said:
"I am really pleased that Mark has agreed to play with us season. He has been involved at a professional rugby union club and has the ability to go a long way in rugby league. I have watched him play alot of rugby union this season and I feel that rugby league will suit him down to the ground. Mark is a very creative ball player and has a great kicking game which will benefit us whether he plays standoff or fullback. I am looking forward to him being involved at some point in the game against Huddersfield"
Stags Season 2008 Launch Night
Hemel look to launch their 2008 season with an evening of entertainment and drinks on Tuesday 1st April at feature sponsor Walkabout Watford. The event will kick off at 8.30pm. Players, Club Coaches and Staff, Sponsors and followers of the club will be attending the event to gain an insight into whats in store for 2008 and also gain a sneaky peak at the new kit for 2008 that the Stags will be sporting.
New Season, New Look; [26/03]
Hemel launch their 2008 season with a new look website.
Grovehill Tigers win Under 13s Grand Final [26/02]
Tigers won 24 - 16 in which was a thrilling game watched by over 100 proud parents, Tigers went into a quick lead to score 24 points , in a game that both teams gave thier all, Hatfield Comets came back in the second half to score 16 points and were pressing Tigers right up to the final whistle. It was a game that was played in a great sprit. Man of the Match was Tigers Lewis Jones
And to make it a good day for the Hemel Teams The under 15s defeated the St Albans under 15s to secure the William Sutton Homes sponsered Chilterns junior League under 15s Grand Final. Hemel ran out winners by a scoreline of 36 - 20. Hemel was cruising till just after the second half when St Albans started to put some good moves together and found the confidence to take the game to Hemel and a great game ensued. Hemel relied on thier experience to weather the storm a keep the lead.
Well done all teams a great day with all the children being presented with thier medals by Hemel Stags chairman Bob Brown.
Above: Grovehill Tigers lift the Trophy
