30/06/2026
💙💛Well wishes to both!
What a day at York Acorn.
Two serious incidents during today’s rugby reminded us that this sport is about far more than the result.
Firstly, we wish Elland’s Archie Turner-Redford a full and speedy recovery after suffering a dislocated hip in our Under 18s game. At almost the same time, the parent of one of our Under 18s players also became seriously unwell at the side of the pitch.
A huge thank you goes to Dr John Stobo Smith, who was simply there supporting his child in the Under 15s but immediately stepped in. His calmness, professionalism and quick actions, alongside the Rugby League All Stars physio, were invaluable.
The Rugby League All Stars game was another fantastic success and today’s events showed exactly what rugby league is all about—people coming together when it matters most.
We’d like to wish both casualties a full and speedy recovery, and once again say a massive thank you to Dr John Stobo Smith. Rugby league was the real winner today. 💙💛