Based in Oxton in Birkenhead, Parkonians RUFC currently field 2, and occasionally 3 rugby teams, playing matches alternate weeks at Holm Lane.
The first team's season is made up of a combination of league matches and friendly fixtures. They are affiliated to the Cheshire RUFC and compete in South Lancs/Cheshire Division 3. Additionally they participate in the Powergen Cup, Cheshire Shield and Wirral Floodlight cup competitions.
Parkonians RUFC 1st XV ~ 2007 / 2008
Back Row: Martin Varley, Mike Marnick, Tony Burton,
Mark Barham, Danny Blyth, Andy Smith,
Gareth Pryce, Ian Westwater,
Matty Dooley
Front Row: Terry Williams, Barry Owens, Paul Wigfield, Ben Pearson,
Mark Hillan, Alan Williams, Craig Whelan, Peter Hillan
The second team a member of the merseyside second team league playing against a number of local clubs.
Parkonians RUFC 2nd XV ~ 2007 / 2008
Back Row: Kevin Grey, Dave Gallaway, Scott Lamb, Adam Peters, Mike Heywood,
Gareth Pritchard,
Tony Blease, Richie Peters, Dave Carroll, Justin Danher
Front Row: Peter Rawson, Chris Sharkey, Chris Stott, Ian Westwater,
Chris Hall, Jimmy Dillon, Danny Blyth.
Parkonians RUFC 3rd XV ~ 2007 / 2008
Back Row:
D. Verheijen, T. Marnick, G. Pritchard, P. Shone, A. Morris, D. Prescott
(Capt.), S. Mason, J. Dunning, P. O'Mally
Front Row:
C. Beckett, J. Roberts, D. Farmalow, S. Dunning, G. Lindop, L. Sadler,
P. Lennon
This year Parkonians are running a Senior Colts (under 19) team. Training is on a Wednesday night at 6.15pm, with games taking place Sundays.
1st XV Player Statistics
The following details are a summary of the top ten 1st XV players. To see the full listing for all those who have played in the 1st XV this season, use the Player Statistics link on the left or click here.
| Player | Appearances | T | C | PG | DG | Points |
| T. Williams | 22 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 105 | |
| B. Owens | 21 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 80 | |
| A. Williams | 14 | 4 | 20 | |||
| P. A Hillan | 13 | 4 | 20 | |||
| M. Dooley | 25 | 3 | 15 | |||
| C. Whelan | 21 | 3 | 15 | |||
| A. Smith | 15 | 2 | 2 | 14 | ||
| L. Evans | 15 | 3 | 2 | 12 | ||
| B. Pearson | 20 | 2 | 10 | |||
| G. Pryce | 17 | 2 | 10 |
Training
 Ben Pearson ~ ClubCaptain |
Training is undertaken every Wednesday evening at the club throughout the year.
During the season it includes games of touch rugby, ball-handling skills, tackling and general fitness training. The club has excellent training facilities including floodlights for winter training, a scrumage machine and assorted training aids such as tackle bags etc.
Throughout the close season fitness is maintained through a combination of gym work, general fitness coaching and 'friendly' soccer matches.
New members of all age, size & ability are always welcome, for further details contact Ben Pearson, club captain by email at
u7 and u9 Tag Rugby
 Tony Burton coaching Tag Rugby |
We are now running Tag Rugby training for under 7s and under 9s. Tag rugby is a fast-moving, non-contact game suitable for boys and girls to play together.
We are now running sessions on Sundays for 1 hour from 11 o'clock.
Qualified coaches Tony Burton and Mark Hillan aided by Ian Westwater and Martin Varley run the session, with around 25 young enthusiasts regularly turning out to train.
Anyone interested in learning tag rugby and joining the training should contact either or .