Gilbert is Rugby 2: Whitley Bay

Gilbert Is Rugby

07 January 2026 1 min read

The Rise of the Roses.


A seaside town, with a rich history of being a local rugby club, just 25 minutes outside of Newcastle, sits one of the most thriving women's sections in the North East of England, which only 5 years ago didn't exist. We explore and meet 5 individuals involved in the rugby club, the rise and creation of it, and how it did it.



We also meet 3 of the young women players who have come through the age groups and have now graduated into the 1st XV, their aspirations and learn about a fantastic thriving community rugby club.