Pirates

Clems Pirates are known in the North East for their sheer enthusiasm, terrific tours and their fundraising efforts.

It was started by brothers Andrew and Stephen Oxenham as a single match to celebrate Stephen’s 40th birthday. It is now a fine example of veterans’ rugby and was affiliated in 2000 to Durham RFU. With the help of their generous sponsor Thompsons of Prudhoe over 150 players have represented the club at home and abroad.

The first tour was to Edinburgh and since then they have played around the globe including: South Africa, Germany, Argentina, Uruguay, Holland, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Nice and most recently Cuba.

Whilst on tour they don’t just play Rugby but present local schools with kit and other goodies. Back home Clem’s Pirates have donated a total of £50,000 to good causes, including the Cystic Fibrosis charity, St Cuthbert’s Hospice, the North East Air Ambulance and Help for Heroes.

So support us if you can.

For more information on fixtures and players look on Durham Rugby Club or take a peak at the Gallery for some on and off the pitch rucks.