Old Crossleyans RUFC

Huge thanks go to our latest Player Sponsor Millshaw Mortgages who have chosen Gilly this season.
"With hundreds of mortgage products, you can be sure that our experienced and local mortgage team will find a great deal for you."

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Old Crossleyans 1XV 37–34 Yarnbury



Thompson’s Last-Play Try Seals Five-Point Crocs Victory

Old Crossleyans secured a second consecutive home victory in Counties 1 Yorkshire on Saturday, edging out Yarnbury 37–34 at Broomfield with an Alex Thompson try in the final play of the match.

Following a minute’s silence in memory of Gary Pollard, the Crocs made a positive start. Matthew Beswick finished in the corner after good attacking play, although the conversion struck the post. Yarnbury responded with a converted try before strong carries from Sam Gill and Max Horsfall helped create the opportunity for Thompson to score in the corner and restore the Crocs’ lead at 10–7.

Yarnbury then took advantage of a penalty try to move 14–10 ahead. Crossleyans responded through their powerful scrum, with carries from Thui Barnard and George Hammond setting up another attack. Thompson crossed for his second try from close range, and Finn Sutcliffe converted to put the hosts 17–14 in front. Yarnbury scored again before the break to lead 21–17 at half-time.

Crossleyans regained the advantage early in the second half when Joshua Walker broke from scrum-half and found Boj Sembi on his inside. Sembi powered through to score, with Sutcliffe adding the conversion. Joe Gallagher then kicked a penalty following excellent work at the breakdown from Gill to extend the lead to 27–21.

Discipline proved costly, with Crossleyans receiving three yellow cards, two in the first half and one after the interval. Yarnbury capitalised, scoring twice to turn a six-point deficit into a 31–27 lead.

The Crocs continued to press. After a strong carry from David Teisina, Josh Hunt’s kick ahead was gathered by Beswick, who finished in the corner to edge Crossleyans back in front at 32–31. A Yarnbury penalty then put the visitors ahead again at 34–32.

With the result still in doubt, Crossleyans mounted one final attack. Sustained pressure from the forwards brought them close to the line before Thompson crossed in the corner in the final play, completing his hat-trick and securing a 37–34 victory. The conversion was missed, but the Crocs had done enough to claim the win.

The result gives Crossleyans five league points, including a four-try bonus point, following last week’s 34–22 win over Old Rishworthians. Despite the disciplinary setbacks, the Crocs showed considerable determination to maintain their winning start at Broomfield.

A big thank you goes to Ray O'Toole for sponsoring our Player/Forwards coach Billy!

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Many thanks go to our latest Player Sponsor Chartered Accountants who have chosen to sponsor Acky
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Here is the 1ST XV lineup for the home game against Yarnbury on Saturday.
The bar will be open from 1:30 for the memorial buffet for Gary Pollard.
There will be a minutes silence before the game.
Let's get a big crowd along to show their respects for Gary and to cheer on the lads at home.

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Game Update – Gary Pollard Memorial Game
We’re pleased to confirm that there will be a buffet available from 1.30pm ahead of Saturday’s Memorial Game for Gary.
We look forward to welcoming Gary’s old teammates, friends and the wider Old Crossleyans family as we come together to remember Gary and give him a proper Old Crossleyans send-off.
Bar & Buffet from 1.30pm
Kick-off 3.00pm
If you haven’t already confirmed your attendance, please contact:
Tony Crossley – Chairman
07989 539108
Crossleyans v Yarbury
Saturday 10th October

🎉 BUSTER CLUB – SEPTEMBER WINNERS! 🎉
A huge congratulations to our September winners! 🏆💰
🥇 1st Prize – S Greenwood (8HF) – £150
🥈 2nd Prize – MP Willis – £75
👏 Well done to both winners, and thank you to all our Buster Club members for your continued support!
💷 OUTSTANDING PRIZE?
If you have a prize still to claim, please contact Richard Wheale to arrange collection/payment.
Every £5 monthly contribution helps support the Club, so thank you for being part of it! 💙


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We are very grateful for our latest Player Sponsor Valley Fit for sponsoring Cam.

They are a fully functional gym - offering personal training, sports massage, boot camps, HiiT classes, spinning, yoga and pilates.

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Memorial Game – Gary Pollard
Old Crossleyans v Yarnbury – Saturday 10th October, 3pm Kick-Off
Saturday’s game will be played as a Memorial Game in memory of our former teammate and friend, Gary Pollard, who sadly passed away on 24th September.
We are planning to hold a minute’s silence before kick-off to remember Gary and pay our respects.
We hope that as many of Gary’s old teammates, friends and members of the Old Crossleyans family as possible will be able to attend. It would be a fitting way to remember Gary and give him a proper Old Crossleyans send-off.
We are also planning a buffet before the game. If you are able to attend, please confirm your attendance with:
Tony Crossley –
07989 539108
Ian Yates-
‎07543 932125
It would be fantastic to see as many familiar faces as possible and come together to remember Gary.
Gary Dean Pollard
16/12/1960 – 24/09/2026
Old Crossleyans Rugby Club