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4 unusual facts about North Derbyshire Chargers


North Derbyshire Chargers

Before the 2008 season started, it was decided that the club should merge with the newly formed North Derbyshire Chargers, who were based in the town of Eckington to prevent dilution of resource in the area.

In 1997 a new junior club was formed in the town of Eckington on the back of development work by the Sheffield Eagles club.

Within a year, Shirebrook Rugby League Club had been formed by Paddy Fagan and Mick Meadows.

By the end of April 2005 the club had signed a deal to play rugby league at Gosforth Fields in Dronfield, and they made their first appearance competitively in the Sheffield 7's tag tournament on May 3, 2005 finishing 3rd in their group with two wins and being beaten 6 - 3 by York in the elimination stage of the competition.



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