RHINOS and TYKES
up north
I must have one of the most unique challenges facing a stadium groundsman. I look after a 130 year old soil based pitch that has to provide well over 60 games, and training sessions, for both codes of rugby. There is no closed season for renovations and, for several days of the year, the pitch is used as a parking facility for 400 cars during Yorkshire county cricket matches. The venue is Headingley Stadium, the home of Leeds Rhinos Rugby League and Leeds Tykes Rugby Union who play back- to-back matches on the ground during several months of the year.
I must have one of the most unique challenges facing a stadium groundsman. I look after a 130 year old soil based pitch that has to provide well over 60 games, and training sessions, for both codes of rugby. There is no closed season for renovations and, for several days of the year, the pitch is used as a parking facility for 400 cars during Yorkshire county cricket matches. The venue is Headingley Stadium, the home of Leeds Rhinos Rugby League and Leeds Tykes Rugby Union who play back- to-back matches on the ground during several months of the year.
Alongside, on the same site, is the other Headingley, the home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Both facilities are owned by Paul Caddick, a local businessman. The Rugby League club has been based at the stadium since 1889. Rugby Union moved there in 1991 when the local Leeds club amalgamated with Roundhay and Headingley.
Alongside, on the same site, is the other Headingley, the home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Both facilities are owned by Paul Caddick, a local businessman. The Rugby League club has been based at the stadium since 1889. Rugby Union moved there in 1991 when the local Leeds club amalgamated with Roundhay and Headingley.
It’s prim By JASON BOOTH
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