Doncaster Knights
Rugby union club in South Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Doncaster Rugby Football Club are a professional rugby union club representing the city of Doncaster, England. The first XV are known as the "Doncaster Knights", and play in the RFU Championship. Being the most promoted side in English history has led to huge changes at the Castle Park ground and within the team structure.
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Full name | Doncaster Rugby Football Club | |
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Union | Yorkshire RFU | |
Nickname(s) | Knights | |
Founded | 1875; 149 years ago (1875) | |
Location | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England | |
Ground(s) | Castle Park (Capacity: 5,000 (1,650 seated) | |
Coach(es) | Steve Boden | |
Captain(s) | Sam Graham | |
League(s) | RFU Championship | |
2022–23 | 6th | |
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Official website | ||
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Castle Park Conference and Function centre is a multimillion-pound development and is among the top conference venues in Doncaster, while remaining a supportive place for amateur rugby union in the city. The club motto "rugby for all" sees amateur side Doncaster Phoenix compete at the same ground, as well as the ladies side Doncaster Demons and every age group from under-7 to under-17s.