South Tyneside College RUFC
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| Full name | South Tyneside College Rugby Union Football Club | ||
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| Union | Rugby Football Union | ||
| Nickname(s) | STC / College / STC Massive | ||
| Founded | 1956 | ||
| Location | South Shields, England | ||
| Ground(s) | Grosvenor Road | ||
| Coach(es) |
 Tom Brooks | ||
| Captain(s) |
Clayton Fox | ||
| League(s) | Durham & Northumberland Three | ||
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South Tyneside College Rugby Union Football Club are a rugby union team in the town of South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. They currently play in the Durham and Northumberland Three and compete in the Durham County Plate.
The side are based in the Westoe area of South Shields at the South Tyneside College main campus. The club's home ground since it was established is Grosvenor Road, South Shields.
History
South Tyneside College Rugby union Football Club (STC RUFC) was established in 1956. The club were previously known as South Shields Marine Technical College Rugby Union Football Club (SSMTC RUFC) and at this point had the longest rugby club name in the entire country.
When the club were created they took the name from the college of further education at which it has been based ever since. As SSMTC RUFC the rugby formed part of the offer made to students of the college, predominately for extra-curricular activities and was organised by staff from the college and linked to the activities of the Students' Association.
Throughout the years the rugby has continued to provide opportunities for training in as well as social and competitive engagement in the sport of rugby union
In 2005/06, under the stewardship of David Mackenzie, the club won the Durham & Northumberland Four. In 2006/07, the club finished a disappointing 10th in its first season in Durham & Northumberland three however went on to win the Durham County Plate two seasons running.
2010/11 saw STC lose a close fought game to Newton Aycliffe in the Final of the Durham County Plate.
In 2012, after threat of going extinct, STC Rugby was reformed and completely restructured under club captain Chris Vacher, Team Manager Daniel McKay and the newly appointed Head Coach Tom Brooks. The club finished 4th in the DN3 and were also beaten finalists in the Durham County Plate final losing 36 - 17 to Hartlepool BBOB. The club also regained the Bob Taylor Memorial Trophy from local rivals Jarrovians 34 - 7. The STC Mariners were defeated 48-0 by Blaydon Bricks, however fielded a competitive side throughout the season which lead to the club being entered into a league for the first time in over a decade.
June 2013 saw Clayton Fox appointed as 1st XV club captain after Chris Vacher decided to step down and pass on the reigns. Paul Byrne was appointed Backs Coach and Stuart Robson stepped up his role with the club as Assistant Coach; Tom Brooks also extended his stay as Head Coach.
Club Honours
- Durham/Northumberland 4 champions (2 times): 2001-02, 2005-06
- Durham/Northumberland Division 3 champions: 2013-14
Ground
STC have played at Grosvenor Road since being established in 1956. This is also the South Shields campus of the college.
Grosvenor Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET.
Club Colours
First Team
Club colours since the club was established have been black as primary with red and yellow.
The playing kit was black top, shorts and red socks until the early 1990s when the socks were also made black. However in 2007 the club reverted to red socks and currently play in a black top with hints of red and yellow; black shorts with a red stripe; and red socks.
The kit manufacturers are currently Olorun, which provides the top and shorts; and KooGa, which supplies the red socks with STC embroidered on the back.
STC Mariners
STC Mariners currently use a black top supplied by club supplier Olorun. This top has hints of red with yellow rays. Black shorts with the traditional red club socks.
Change Kit
The club has a change kit which is provided from Olorun. This is a hooped top with the colours yellow and red.
First Team Squad List
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Mariners Squad List
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Sponsors
- Fearless Sports
- Glen Corner Trust
- Trocaderos South Shields
- Barkers Dj's
- Northern Glory
- Osborne Dental
- Stearman Recycling Services
- The Westoe Pub
- CTP Taxation Services Ltd
- Lei Ho Leng
Training
Training takes place at STC College playing fields on Grosvenor Road:
- Tuesday 18:30 - 20:00
- Thursday 18:30 - 20:00
For more information visit the official STC Rugby website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/southtynesidecollege/'''
Tours
- Malaga, Spain- 2013
- Kraków, Poland- 2010
- Shepshed, England- 2008
- Prague, Czech Republic- 2007
- Malaga, Spain- 2006
- Ennis, Ireland- 2005
- Isle of Man, England- 2004
- Rome, Italy- 2002
- Reims, France- 1998
- Hull, England- 1997
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Larne, Northern Ireland- 1987
- Liverpool, England- 1979
Officials
| Mr David Newall | Chairman |
| Mr Paul Paterson | Deputy Chairman |
| Mr Kevin Lund | Secretary |
| Mrs Sarah Bezuidenhout | Treasurer |
| Mr Daniel McKay | Manager |
| Mr Tom Brooks | Head Coach |
| Mr Clayton Fox | 1st XV Captain |
| Mr Daniel Whitelaw | 1st XV Vice Captain |
| Mr Paul Barker | Mariners Captain |
| Mr Michael Nicholson | Mariners Vice Captain |
| Mr David Mackenzie | Safeguarding Officer |