Our friends from Halifax RUFC, The Magpies travelled a short distance across to Bradford & Bingley for our first fixture of 2019/20. Both teams had large squads with an amazing 28 players for Bumbles Bees, especially considering the number of…
An brilliant night, full of fun and friendship with the bumbles 'family' have an extra special celebration for this amazing, inclusive, mixed ability rugby club. Over 150 guests chatted, laughed and danced the night away whilst raising over £3,000 for…
Many thanks to the members of the Rotary Club (Shipley) who allowed us to present to them at their monthly meeting. Following the presentation (by Nick Murphy, Ahsan Sakandar & Leon Taylor) and lunch, they kindly donated to the charity.…
On Friday 24th May, we held the awards presentation night. We also celebrated Kev's 50th too. Ahsan Sakandar superbly hosted the awards; a huge congratulation to all the award winners for the 2018/19 season: Forward of the year - Ryan…
Llanelli Warriors 19 - Bumble Bees RUFC 17 This was the 9th annual meeting between the sides who contest the H Bomb Cup. Although neither side has been able to win the game away, the matches have traditionally been close…
While we congratulate again Llanelli Warriors on bring the H-Bomb Trophy back to Wales and leading more and more securely the Participation Cup after a weekend of sheer rugby, we remind you the ongoing efforts we've undertaken to organise the 1st…
Congratulations to our founder Anthony Brooke for winning the 160th Points of Light Award. The premier David Cameron, in conferring this unique award says: 'Anthony was born with cerebral palsy. As a rugby fanatic he had always wanted to play…
A representative from the Bumbles and the WEA Inclusion in Rugby Group was interviewed by Harry and Amy from BBC Look North yesterday. Founder Anthony Brooke, Level 1 coach Leon Taylor alongside with head coach Daniel Cookson talked about the birth of the…
The Bumble Bees RUFC have been awarded with the prestigious President’s Award for their innovative mixed ability approach to the game and for using rugby as a vehicle for social change. RFU president Bob Reeves decided to reward Bumbles’ passion and…
This weekend sees the first ever Mixed Ability Rugby Union clash between two English teams as the newly formed Halifax Magpies host the Bumbles. The Halifax Magpies who have been mentored and supported by the Bumbles during their development, become…