Rockcliff First XV finishes third in Counties 2 Durham and Northumberland - Matty Brister, Kieran Tweedy and Zak Cook scoop player of the year awards.

Mon 04 May 2026 14:46

The Men's First XV finished their league season with a closely fought 23 36 loss to runaway league winners Barnard Castle. The match report can be found on their team page.

Following the match the Men's players awards dinner was held, with the following highlights

First XV end of season awards:

First team ties: Luke Pickerill, Michael Cooper, Kieran Tweedy, Josh Lundy, Harvey Blackburn, Dan Glover, Zak Cook, Will Forster, Evan Bradford, Luke Robinson, Kieran Bibby, Loren Nardini.
Old Farts Award: Niall Stokes
Most Improved Player: Zak Cook
Players Player of the Year: Kieran Tweedy
Coaches Player of the Year: Matty Brister

Vikings end of season awards:

Most Improved Player: Liam Hardy
Players Player of the Year: James Dunn
Player of the Year: Adam Robinson

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