Author: Mike Rolf

  • Second development session with special guest coach Hideaki Nara

    Second development session with special guest coach Hideaki Nara

    Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting our second development session, featuring special guest coach Hideaki Nara (Hitch), who traveled all the way from Japan to join us during his UK visit. Hitch, is a renowned world-class step coach and brought his expertise to Whitley Bay, offering our players a unique opportunity to elevate their…

  • Cheque Presentation to North of Tyne Mountain Rescue.

    Cheque Presentation to North of Tyne Mountain Rescue.

    Despite the wet weather today, we had an incredible time at **Boe Rigg Campsite** presenting a cheque to the amazing team at North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. Their dedication to saving lives in our local hills and mountains is truly inspiring, and it was a privilege to support such an important cause. A big…

  • Blackadders at the beach

    Blackadders at the beach

    Event Details •⁠ ⁠Date: Sunday, August 11th•⁠ ⁠Event: Newcastle Falcons Beach Competition•⁠ ⁠Location: Tynemouth Longsands Beach Teams and Participation Six teams entered the competition, with Rockcliff managing to enter two mixed teams:•⁠ ⁠Rockcliff All Stars•⁠ ⁠Rockcliff Rattlers Competition Results •⁠ ⁠The Rockcliff Rattlers finished at the top of the league standings.•⁠ ⁠The Rockcliff All Stars…

  • Blackadders at Touch WC 2024

    Blackadders at Touch WC 2024

    On the 15th July the touch rugby World Cup kicked off in Nottingham with 39 nations having teams across various categories. Lesley and Vicky made the journey south to volunteer and support in the running of the event. Both were part of the opening ceremony where all the sides competing across the week gathered on…

  • Charity Tournament 2024

    Charity Tournament 2024

    Sunday 30th June saw us hosting our 3rd annual charity touch competition in aid of North of Tyne Mountain Rescue. Now in its 3rd straight year, the event is now a staple of the North East Touch calendar.  A big thank you to some of the mountain rescue team who came down with their equipment…

  • Blackadders Rockcliff In2Touch Final Week

    Blackadders Rockcliff In2Touch Final Week

    The final week of Blackadders Rockcliff In2Touch League concluded six weeks of fantastic touch.  Over the duration we saw improvements all round, with some skillful play, fancy tries, and some great matches. On the night Blackadder’s played Alnwick Tynedale; Ashington took on Pirates; Rockadder Social competed against Wanderers; and Roses challenged Ravens. Ultimately Blackadders were…