York Wasps Academy hooker Robbie Dolan's decision to play for his home town club has continued a family tradition dating back 75 years.

It all started with his great grandfather, Billy Dolan, who played for the Wasps during their Challenge Cup final year of 1931.

Although he didn't play in the final, Billy was a member of the semi-final team which beat Warrington to secure their only ever appearance at Wembley.

Later in life he coached INL amateur rugby team and had success in several local competitions.

Robbie's grandfather, Laurie Dolan, was an ever-present forward in the York team between 1947 and 1954 before moving to Dewsbury where he played for three season.

His grandfather's brothers, Peter and Terry, also have York connections. Peter, who died several years ago, is the grandfather of former Wasp Darren Callaghan.

He played for Castleford before injury brought his short career to an end and coached York Colts.

Terry was a York player from the early 1950s until 1960.

And the tradition is not about to end with Robbie, who also plays for Acorn where he recently progressed to the open age side.

He has a younger brother, Richard, who plays hooker for Acorn Under-15s.

He will be eligible for the Wasps Academy next season so there could be soon family rivalry for the number nine shirt.

The information was kindly supplied by Robbie's father, Brent, who revealed that he still attends Wasps home matches with his two sons and father, Laurie.

He added: "My father is always telling the boys rugby stories of the great sides of the past and the large crowds that used to attend these games."

Good luck Robbie and Richard - you can help bring those great days and large crowds back to York.