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Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC

Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC is a rugby union team based in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside in north-east England. The club play in Counties 2 Durham & Northumberland – the eighth tier of the English rugby union system, following the club's relegation from of Counties 1 Durham & Northumberland at the end of the 2024–25 season.

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History

The rugby club was founded in 1887 at a large meeting held at Landreth's Hotel [now the Victoria], Whitley...it was resolved to re-establish The Rockcliff Football Club. ″The proceedings were most enthusiastic and the club commences with a very considerable list of members.".

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Coordinates
55.0370, -1.4499
Address
Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England
Established
1887

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC?
Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0370°, -1.4499°.
When was Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC built?
Whitley Bay Rockcliff RFC dates to 1887.