SEASON KICKS OFF ON SATURDAY! 26.09.26 SHEFFIELD TIGERS AWAY

Fri 25 Sep 2026 10:46

The time has finally come! 🏉 The senior teams kick off the 2026/27 league season this weekend with a road trip down the M1.

We are visiting a club steeped in history just like ours—Sheffield Tigers RUFC (established in 1932!). 🐯 The vintage photo below shows Leicester Tigers vs. Northampton Saints from that exact year. Let's hope for a classic matchup of our own between Hegians and the Tigers!  Here is everything you need to know for the 1st XV opener:
  • 📍 Opponent: Sheffield Tigers 2nd XV
  • 📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
  • ⏰ Kick-off: 15:00 (3:00 PM)
  • 🗺️ Venue: Dore Moor, Sheffield
  • 🏆 Competition: Counties 2 Yorkshire B
Your support on the touchline makes all the difference. Travel safe and see you there!

(click here for Google Maps or use this postcode - S17 3AB) 

📋 1st XV Squad Selection

Here is your Roundhegians squad locking horns with the Tigers this weekend:
Starting XV:
  1. Jon Carter
  2. ⁠Jacob Babirecki*
  3. ⁠Dragan Matjevic*
  4. ⁠Luke Allen*
  5. ⁠Sam Trutch*
  6. ⁠Mupa Hembapu
  7. ⁠Archie Naylor*
  8. ⁠Will Malia*
  9. ⁠Rowan Smith*
  10. ⁠Ewan Taylor*
  11. ⁠Dylan Winspear*
  12. ⁠Ben Stevens
  13. ⁠Alex Miyambo*
  14. ⁠Ben Beale*
  15. ⁠Ryan Wilson*
Finishers (Replacements):
16. Damian Robinson*
17. ⁠Ieuan Applebee*
18. ⁠Henry Deacon*
🔥 COME ON HEGIANS!! 🔥
#UpTheHegians #Hegians #RoundhegiansRFC #YorkshireRugby

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