Novocastrians RFC

[[File:Teletext New Year's Day 1989.jpg|thumb|left|Teletext showing Novos beating [[Newcastle Falcons]] (Gosforth) on New Year's Day 1989]]

[[File:Teletext New Year's Day 1989.jpg|thumb|left|Teletext showing Novos beating [[Newcastle Falcons]] (Gosforth) on New Year's Day 1989]]

The 1987–88 season saw a revolution in Community Rugby with the introduction of Leagues. Novos were in a strong position and were allocated above the Durham & Northumberland leagues into [[North East 2]]. In the first season an unbeaten record saw promotion to [[North East 1]] where they played with mixed fortunes for six years. Whilst in North 1 East, Novos would compete with sides like [[Rotherham R.U.F.C.|Rotherham]] and [[Blaydon RFC|Blaydon]]. 'Vos also managed to beat [[Newcastle Falcons]] (then known as Gosforth) on occasion in the fiercely contested New Year's Day games. During this golden period seven sides were fielded most saturdays, with four sides playing at home; with a side playing at the nearby Paddy Freeman's field. A great camaraderie set over the club with vast playing numbers and a busy bar.

The 1987–88 season saw a revolution in Community Rugby with the introduction of Leagues. Novos were in a strong position and were allocated above the Durham & Northumberland leagues into [[North East 2]]. In the first season an unbeaten record saw promotion to [[North East 1]] where they played with mixed fortunes for six years. Whilst in North 1 East, Novos would compete with sides like [[Rotherham R.U.F.C.|Rotherham]] and [[Doncaster R.F.C.|Doncaster]]. 'Vos also managed to beat [[Newcastle Red Bulls]] (then known as Gosforth) on occasion in the fiercely contested New Year's Day games. During this golden period seven sides were fielded most saturdays, with four sides playing at home; with a side playing at the nearby Paddy Freeman's field. A great camaraderie set over the club with vast playing numbers and a busy bar.

Novos currently play in [[Counties 1 Durham & Northumberland]] after winning promotion from [[Durham/Northumberland 2]] in 2013. The club celebrated its highest league finish of the 21st century in the 2023–24 season, finishing in 3rd place. This result was bettered the following season, with Novos finishing in 2nd place in 2024/25.

Novos currently play in [[Counties 1 Durham & Northumberland]] after winning promotion from [[Durham/Northumberland 2]] in 2013. The club celebrated its highest league finish of the 21st century in the 2025-26 season, finishing in 1st place.

In 2016, Novos won their first senior [[Northumberland Rugby Football Union|Northumberland County]] competition winning the [[Northumberland senior cup rugby union|Northumberland Senior Plate]]. Novos reached their first [[Northumberland Senior Cup (rugby union)]] final in 30 years in 2022, losing to [[Alnwick RFC]] who play two leagues higher in [[Regional 1 North East]].

In 2016, Novos won their first senior [[Northumberland Rugby Football Union|Northumberland County]] competition winning the [[Northumberland senior cup rugby union|Northumberland Senior Plate]] and won the trophy twice more in 2018 and 2026. Novos reached their first [[Northumberland senior cup rugby union|Northumberland Senior Cup]] final in 30 years in 2022, losing to [[Alnwick RFC]] who play two leagues higher in [[Regional 1 North East]].

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