From the clubhouse
Club News
Match reports, club updates and what’s happening at Sutherland Park.
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Senior Men’s Preview 7th November
Three sides in action as the first team welcome back Guisborough to Sutherland Park at 1400. Whilst the 2’s and 3’s make the journey…
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Club Shop Discount
As a thank you for being a valued teamwear customer, we’re giving you 10% OFF your next online order for a limited time. Simply…
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Men’s Training Schedule
A reminder that Tuesday’s sessions are now at Dame Allan’s School in the sports hall – Fowberry Cres, Fenham, NE4 9YJ from 1900-2000. You…
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Novos 55, Sunderland 47
Neither coach probably happy with the defence in this Super Rugby like game as attack was on top. Novos with a rare away win…
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Men’s Senior Preview 31st October
Just the two games this week as the squads remain ravaged by injury and availability. The 1st XV travel to Sunderland and the 2nd…
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Board Update – October 2026
Firstly, an apology. I started these updates with the hope of keeping them regular, unfortunately that hasn’t happened. I won’t promise to do so…
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Novos 18, Consett 7
A blustery day where Novos played the conditions better and beat a strong Consett side who were set on running it from everywhere. We…
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Senior Men’s Preview – 24th Oct
Sutherland Park hosts two games this week as Consett arrive and our 3’s host Westoe 2’s. In the meantime, our 2’s travel to South…
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Novos 24, Upper Eden 26
Two bonus points achieved on a day where we struggled to find solutions to injuries and the penalty count in Cumbria. The boys arrived…
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Alistair Blythman 1952-2026
It is with great sorrow we announce the death of Alistair ‘Bear’ Blythman who died on Sunday 18 October. Alistair was born in Newcastle…
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A chance to celebrate Bear
Mrs Bear here. As you know Bear (Alistair Blythman) passed away on 18th October going into his final hibernation following a long battle with…
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Senior Men’s Preview – 17th Oct
Saturday sees Novocastrians take on a new league opponent – Upper Eden away at 1500. An opportunity to lay down a historical marker. So…