With Father’s Day fast approaching, we are here to help you sort your gift if you’re running out of time.

In our new provision of Knights gift vouchers, there is a specific Knights match ticket, pie and a pint voucher for just £28 that would be a great Father’s Day gift.

You can purchase yours HERE.

The club are thrilled to announce the season-long loan signing of hooker Harri Morris ahead of the 2023/24 season. 

Harri joins the Knights on his loan spell from United Rugby Championship side Edinburgh Rugby, for whom he is an Academy player.

Discussing Harri’s signing for the Knights, Head Coach Steve Boden said: “We’re really happy to play a part in Harri’s development. He’s converted from back row to front row, and we’re really impressed with his performances last year when he was on loan to London Scottish.

“We feel like he’s got a lot to learn, but we think he’s got a great attitude to want to be better and a great work ethic as he looks to do so.

“We’ve got a great relationship with Edinburgh Rugby – specifically Steve Lawrie, who played at Doncaster and who I know very well having played with him – so it’s a good relationship to have between the two clubs and also to have that constant communication to help further progress Harri.

“Harri adds a lot of competition to the hooker slot with George Roberts already signed for next season, and we’re excited to see how they compete.”

A product of George Watson’s College’s esteemed rugby programme, Harri has represented Edinburgh throughout the age-grade ranks and has been aligned with Super6 side Southern Knights as part of his Edinburgh Academy contract.

A key part of the Edinburgh U20s team that won the Junior 1872 Cup in 2019 – a game for which he was named man of the match – the young hooker went on to be a part of the Scotland U20s squad for the 2021 U20 Six Nations.

Making his Edinburgh debut in the back row against Ulster in a Rainbow Cup match in June 2021, Harri spent time last season on loan at the Richmond Athletic Ground with London Scottish.

The 21 year old front rower is relishing the opportunity to try to put his best foot forward in Doncaster colours.

“Whilst I’m at Doncaster Knights, I am hoping to bring on my game as a hooker as well as doing all I can to help the Knights do as well as possible throughout the season.”

We look forward to seeing what Harri can bring to the Knights throughout 2023/24.

As Harri is an incoming player, there are player sponsorship opportunities available. Please email l.higgins@castle-park.co.uk for more information.

Doncaster Knights and Umbro UK have teamed up in an exciting new deal that will see Umbro become the Knights’ official technical partners for a multi-year contract starting from the 2023/24 season.

As part of this deal, Umbro will provide the Knights with bespoke match kits, training gear, leisurewear, and replica merchandise. This partnership marks an exciting and ambitious development for the Knights and their fans, as all involved parties eagerly anticipate seeing the team don their new Umbro apparel at Castle Park.

Replica merchandise will be on sale online and in-store over the coming months.

Chris Dolan, Head of Sports Marketing for Umbro UK, commented:

“Doncaster Knights is one of the most exciting teams in rugby union – the club’s rise through the rugby union ranks is unparalleled. We’re proud to become the Knights’ new technical kit partner and look forward to continued success at Castle Park and beyond.”

Tony DeMulder, Chairman of Doncaster Knights said:

“As a brand, Umbro reflects our ambitions for continued growth, and we look forward to working with them to bring fans new and exciting merchandise.

“We welcome Umbro into the Knights family as our new official kit supplier and expect them to be an incredible partner for the club as we continue to expand our fanbase.

“For the Knights to run out in the iconic double diamond logo will be a proud moment for our leading Yorkshire club.”

The club can announce the appointment of Emma White in the newly created position of Managing Director.

Emma joins us from a successful career in racecourse management and marketing sport.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Doncaster Rugby Club,” Emma said on her appointment. “I have been a rugby union fan since I was a little girl, cheering on my father at Acklam Rugby Club.

“Of course, we are the home of the extremely successful Doncaster Knights, but the club also boasts superb conference and events facilities that I am eager to utilise to their full potential.”

Doncaster Rugby Club Chairman, Tony De Mulder, said: “I would like to extend a warm welcome to Emma as our new Managing Director.

“Rugby union is going through a very challenging time at the moment with the demise of some very famous clubs which will entail many changes to the top tiers of rugby.

“Emma has huge experience in managing sport stadia and has special skills in marketing and sales promotion, so will be a valuable addition.”

We are delighted to have Emma on board, and we hope her relationship with the club will be a prosperous one.

The club are thrilled to announce the signing of back row Archie Smeaton ahead of the 2023/24 season. 

Archie joins the Knights from United Rugby Championship side Glasgow Warriors, for whom he was an Academy player.

Discussing Archie’s signing for the Knights, Head Coach Steve Boden said: “Archie is someone that we know slightly as I coached him in short spells when I was Head Coach at Yorkshire Carnegie. He’s always had a lot of potential from a young age, and we’ve tracked him ever since.

“He’s gone and got his education, and now he’s ready to put his foot down in professional rugby – a brief spell up at Glasgow has given him a taste of it.

“We feel like Archie’s physicality, and his size in the back row, can be a huge benefit to us. He’s got a long way to go and a lot to learn, as he’s only young, but we’re excited to see how he can grow.

“And a big positive for us is that he’s a Yorkshire-born player coming back to the county, which is huge for us as we want people who want to represent the club and if they’re Yorkshiremen, it really adds to their pride in representing the Doncaster badge.”

Born in Cottingham, Archie previously studied at Cambridge University where he represented the prestigious CURUFC’s light blue and white hooped shirt as part of the university’s rugby team.

Moving up to Scotland following his degree, Archie became a part of the Glasgow Warriors Academy for the 2022/23 season and whilst there, he represented Scotland at the 2021 U20 Six Nations.

Having signed for the Knights, the 22 year old back rower is looking forward to going back to his roots.

“I grew up not far away from Doncaster and used to play against their Mini Juniors teams. They’re usually challenging for the top spots in the Championship and that’s something I want to be a part of.”

We look forward to seeing what Archie can bring to the Knights throughout 2023/24.

As Archie is an incoming player, there are player sponsorship opportunities available. Please email l.higgins@castle-park.co.uk for more information.

The club are thrilled to announce the signing of back row Rhys Tait ahead of the 2023/24 season. 

Rhys officially joins the Knights from United Rugby Championship side Glasgow Warriors having originally featured on loan for the Knights at the tail end of the 2022/23 season.

Discussing Rhys’s signing full-time in Doncaster, Head Coach Steve Boden said: “We’re delighted that Rhys has come on board with us for next year. Obviously, we got a good look at what he can do last year with him coming on loan at the back end of the season.

“He’s a young man with a lot of aspiration and ambition. He’s very comfortable on the ball and has got a very good skill-set, and he’s hungry to try to kick-on his rugby career.

“So, we think he’s going to add some great competition within our environment, and we’re looking to see him grow in a Doncaster shirt.”

A former Scotland U20s captain, having led the side throughout the 2022 U20s Six Nations campaign, Rhys enjoyed an impressive age-grade career for his country.

A member of the Glasgow Warriors Academy, Rhys’ club rugby exposure includes Super6 sides Boroughmuir Bears and Southern Knights as well as youth rugby for both Hawick and Jed-Forest.

The 20 year old forward – who scored a brace of tries on his Knights debut against Bedford Blues – is happy to be continuing his growth as a player in the Doncaster environment.

“I was welcomed into the squad straight away by all the players and coaches, and I really enjoyed the tight knit group atmosphere in training and games. So, I’m delighted to have signed for the Knights for next season.”

We look forward to seeing what Rhys can bring to the Knights throughout 2023/24.

As Rhys is an incoming player, there are player sponsorship opportunities available. Please email l.higgins@castle-park.co.uk for more information.

The club are thrilled to announce the signing of tighthead prop Corrie Barret ahead of the 2023/24 season. 

Corrie joins the Knights from Championship competition Bedford Blues having originally signed at Goldington Road ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Discussing Corrie’s introduction to Castle Park, Head Coach Steve Boden said: “We’re delighted that Corrie has joined us this season. We feel that for a tighthead prop he’s very young in his development and we feel like he’s got a lot of growth in him.

“He’s been at a club that play a very eye-catching brand of rugby, so we know that he’s comfortable around the field and we’ve seen some huge potential in his set-piece.

“He’s got a long way to go, and a lot of work to do, but he’s a good man and people speak very highly of him as a person, which will be very important to him fitting in.”

A prop that can play at loosehead as well, Corrie played for Ulster U19s before a move to New Zealand to join the Otago age-grade set-up provided a platform to return home as a part of the Ulster Sub-Academy.

Later joining Munster ahead of the 2019/20 season, the front rower appeared for Munster A and Garryowen as well as being a member of the Ireland Club XV side that won the Dalriada Cup in 2020.

The 24 year old prop is looking to progress his game in the environment Doncaster provides, especially for its forward pack.

“The decision to sign for Doncaster Knights was a no-brainer. Moving to a full-time environment, with Steve Boden coaching, with his success rate for developing players – and especially props – to progress in their careers.

“The Knights playing style of attritional forwards and exciting backs to finish, made the decision an easy one for me. The opportunity for a fresh start and new healthy competition has me very excited for the season ahead.”

We look forward to seeing what Corrie can bring to the Knights throughout 2023/24.

As Corrie is an incoming player, there are player sponsorship opportunities available. Please email l.higgins@castle-park.co.uk for more information.