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Wath Brow Hornets are an amateur rugby league football club from Cleator Moor, Cumbria. The club currently competes in the top division of the National Conference League. The club also operates a number of academy teams.
History
The game of rugby of one sorts or another has been played in the Wath Brow area of Cleator Moor for many a long year, Prior to the great breakaway in 1895 there was a rugby union team with the name now associated to the rugby league club.
The original Wath Brow RL, or Northern Union as it was originally known, was founded in 1898, when a Mr. Wilson represented Cumberland in the first ever County Championship against Cheshire.
Rugby football had been played in the Wath Brow area of Cleator Moor for many years before the schism of 1895. The original Hornets club was formed in 1898, just a few years after the breakaway and decided to play the northern union code of rugby. The club disbanded in 1904.
A new club with the same name was formed in 1920. This club however, disbanded at the start of World War II in 1939.
The current incarnation of the club was formed in 1955 and joined the National Conference League in 2002.
The team's colors are black and gold, and they play their home matches at the Wath Brow Hornets Stadium. The players are known for their physicality and skill on the field, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.
Wath Brow Hornets have a strong youth development program, nurturing young talent and helping them progress through the ranks to the first team. The club also has a strong focus on community engagement, hosting events and initiatives to promote the sport of rugby league in the local area.
Overall, Wath Brow Hornets is a respected and successful rugby league team with a proud history and a bright future ahead.