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Lincoln Lincoln www.rugbyclub.biz 51Lincoln RFC plays their home gamesat Longdales Park in Lincolnshire andtheir first team currently competes in theMidlands 3 East Division. They are ledby the team of Chairman Pete Small andPresident Bill Green and the club has madea considerable amount of progress undertheir guidance.The first team put together a superb seasonlast time around, finishing with a record ofhaving won 18, drawn 1 and lost just 3 oftheir 22 league matches.This saw them finish near the top of the tablewith 88 points on the board.The team played some fantastic rugby over thecourse of the campaign and this was reflectedby the fact that they racked up 725 points.This certainly ensured that any supportersattending their matches were well entertainedand should encourage more of their communityto get behind them in the future.Their free flowing game was not produced atthe cost of their defensive work either as theywere one of the tightest team’s in the league.This has seen them develop a growingreputation for being a tenacious, tough tacklingside that are not easy to play against.Their attentions will now have turned towardsthe 2014/15 campaign and they have everyreason to be optimistic.So long as they are able to retain their currentgroup of players and perhaps make one or twoquality additions they should be in with a goodchance of pushing for the title.Lincoln is not a club that focuses solely upontheir senior section however and they also havea number of youth sides in place.These teams look to provide young playersfrom the local area with an opportunity to playthe game in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Lincoln they are not yet considered ready for first team action. It is important for any club to be able to produce their own talent, Another benefit of having so many particularly in the current financial teams is that it allows the first XV to climate and this is an area that benefit from far greater strength in Lincoln appears to have covered. depth. Coaching staff overseeing their If they are ever left short on numbers juniors are confident that there are a through injury or work commitments number of players involved with the they have the option of calling potential to go on and play of the first players up with a limited amount of team. disruption. In order to help these players Lincoln is a club which appears to to make the sometimes difficult have everything in place to enable transition into the senior game they them to look forwards to a bright and also have a number of additional successful future. It will certainly be sides. exciting to see how they are able to progress over the coming years and This allows them to provide Rugby Club Magazine wishes them youngsters with a clear pathway to the best of luck. follow, giving them an opportunity to experience adult level rugby even if52 ISSUE 46

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Stow on the Wold & DistrictStow on theWold & DistrictStow on the Wold and District RFC is a great example of a well-run, community club.Rugby Club Magazine caught up with their Chairman David Oughton to find out moreabout the good work that they’ve been doing.Involvement at U17’s for England and is now in the England U18 squad having played for Gloucester 1st CXVHe told us, “I have been at the club since 1980 against Northampton this season.and played 20 seasons in the 1st team, 5 ascaptain. It is my local club and at the heart of the This autumn when Gloucester Academy U18’scommunity. played Gloucester County U18’s Stow had 4 players in one side and 2 in the other!”I took an age group from U6’s to U18’s as coachafter I stopped playing and am now in my second Communityyear as Chairman having been on the committeefor 30 years. “We have been around since 1879 so that must say something for us! We are very much aThe Role community club although we are situated out of town. We host the local football club for training,“The most challenging aspects are maintaining hold charity rugby matches, do park and ride forthe playing strength by recruiting and keeping the town functions and let out our facilities for privatejuniors playing as seniors. Being a country club and public functions.”a lot of the young lads go off to college or workelsewhere. That having been said, over 50% of Facilitiesthe current first team have come through the miniand youth system.” “Our facilities are very good with 3 level pitches, 5 changing rooms [one big enough for 2 teams],Atmosphere gym, physio room and obviously the clubhouse.“The mood at the club is great at the moment Most teams seem very impressed and thewith the 1st XV in mid table after being promoted referees say the facilities are better than somelast year and the 2 XV doing well with a pool 2 or 3 leagues above. Having just added theof about 30 players. The minis and juniors are extra changing rooms and showers we won’t bedoing well in the county cup competitions and the expanding again for a while. We have a debt torefurbished club [complete with biomass heating] pay off!has a real buzz about it.” Over the last 2 years we have installed solar pvYouth panels on the roof of the clubhouse and biomass boilers to do all the heating and hot water for the“The youth section of the club is very strong and club. This has been an expensive project but thebeing a rural club is a good way of recruiting the returns and payback are very good as well fromfuture seniors. We currently have Elliot Stooke making us very environmentally friendly.now finishing his first season at Gloucester.Having won the World Cup with England U20’s We hope that having such good facilities will aidlast summer he has been capped twice by the with our recruitment as well as help generateSaxons this season. income from letting out the clubroom and bar.”Will Goodrich Clarke has just got a three yearcontract with Gloucester academy having beencapped at U16 level and Ollie Thorley played 54 ISSUE 46

Stow on the Wold & District PROUD SPONSORS OF ChallengesSTOW-ON-THE-WOLD RFC “As with all clubs our biggest challenge is to keep players involved in the game and tempt more volunteers to help in the running of the club. There is always more to do than there are people to do it. I would like to think that we will soon be running a 3rd XV again.” Ambitions “Our ambition is to gain promotion and then consolidate in the league above. We are a true amateur club and anything above that may well be a step too far. Some assistance on the coaching side is definitely a priority and to maintain the link between youth and senior rugby so that the hard work of the mini and youth sections is not lost to the club. We definitely would like to be running 3 senior sides to give us the strength in depth to maintain the standards needed to stay up once we are promoted.” www.rugbyclub.biz 55

SCARBOROUGH PIRATESSCARBOROUGHPIRATESScarborough Pirates ARLFC is based at the Eastway The team has won all 9 of their league matches to dateSports and Social Club in North Yorkshire and they which has enabled them to open up a gap at the top ofcurrently compete in the Yorkshire Rugby League the table.Division 1.The club was first established in 2000 following a game This will provide them with a superb platform uponat the Challenge Cup Final at Murrayfield in which which to build on for the rest of their campaign.several boys played for an amalgamated schools sideled by Nigel Mainprize. So long as they are able to keep up their current levelThe standard was extremely high and parents Sean of performance it is difficult to see any of the otherMillward and Andy Payne decided to establish two teams being able to prevent them from claiming theage group teams as the Pirates. title. The club was initially founded as a junior set-up andThey started out playing in the Yorkshire League they still have a team running at U16s level.before adding another team the following year andmoving to the Yorkshire Junior League. This side looks to provide young players from the local area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe andThe team experienced one of their most successful enjoyable environment whilst helping them to reachyears in 2012 when their first team won the Yorkshire their full potential.Premier East League and their 2nd team were runnersup in the Yorkshire Merit League. It is important for any side to be able to produce their own talent, particularly in the current financialThe first team then went on to win the Yorkshire climate.League 1 in 2013.They appear to be well set-up for another successful Coaching staff involved with the U16’s are confidentcampaign this time around as they have been in that they have a number of players on their booksblistering form. with the potential to go on and represent their first team. Wood Land View, Prospect Crescent, Scarborough YO12 5JA. Tel: 07525088487. Email: [email protected] www.scarboroughpavinggroundworks.com/woodland-paving-landscaping.html56 ISSUE 46

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WolverhamptonWolverhamptonWolverhampton RFC is a club that put a lot of effort into the development of youngplayers and look to have a bright future ahead of them thanks to this. Rugby ClubMagazine spoke to the Club’s Chairman Ian Kendrick to find out more about the goodwork that they’ve been doing.Involvement The most challenging aspect is maintaining a base of volunteers and players to keep the club vibrant. I don’tHe said, “I first started rugby for Wolverhampton as an think there is the commitment to play each weekend fromU14 in 1980 so next season will be my 35th season some people like we used to have as there are manywith the club. What attracted me to the club was the distractions from other activities.”enjoyment I got from playing a sport I was good at andI found a completely new group of friends from other Atmosphereschools which I would not otherwise have had.” “The mood at the club is quite good at the moment. WeRewards have recently achieved the best competition result for any of Wolverhampton’s teams in its 139 year history when“Let’s start with the positive. The most rewarding the U17’s went to the A J Bell stadium in Sale and beataspects of the role is giving back the time and Sevenoaks for the National Cup. The first time we havecommitment to the club to ensure it develops and has ever got through to a national competition.a future for the younger generation coming through assomeone did for me. We took over 300 supporters to the ground for the day, which was a great show of strength for a club of our size. Fast fit you can be sure of The senior sides have had a frustrating year with losing quite a few games by narrow margins but the first two sides are fairly youthful.” Youth “We pride ourselves on being one of the best mini/junior sections in the local area. Wolverhampton was one of the pioneer clubs with mini rugby back in 1972 and we have age groups right through from U7 to Colts. Many age groups have good squads in terms of numbers and we do produce many players who go onto higher levels of the game. So I consider youth rugby to be the heartbeat of every club as it tops up the player pool each year.” Community “I would consider our club to be very important to the community. It creates a focal point for the schools in Wolverhampton to play floodlit rugby and we also have a thriving Former Players Association which has members in their 80’s. We work hard to make teams feel welcome and that has been commented on favourably. We have planning permission to extend the club house but the funding is proving challenging. We also have a ladies team which is growing its numbers. They are looking to play full contact matches next season.”58 ISSUE 46

WolverhamptonChallenges www.fbcmb.co.uk“I think the biggest challenge for us is player Specialist legalretention as the schools are not playing advice for all ofrugby anymore. This stops people getting your businessthe real “bug” for rugby and the love of the and personalgame is not as strong. needs...Also the idea that most people have to havea degree and go to university generallymeans that people leave home at a timewhen they would normally develop theirfriendships and loyalty to a club afterfinishing junior rugby.Our ambition over the next five years wouldbe to become the most admired club withinStaffordshire, rebuild our clubhouse andmake sure we could sustain a place inMidlands 1.” Proud sponsors of Wolverhampton RUFC George House  01902 578 000 St John`s Square  [email protected] Wolverhampton WV2 4BZ @FBCManbyBowdler FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership. www.rugbyclub.biz 59

WisbechWisbechWisbech RUFC was formed in 1947. The Club Youth rugby is the future of the Club and offersmoved to its present town centre location in the local community a structured and safethe 1960s when land and a building belonging sporting environment. Wisbech RUFC is able toto the National Trust Peckover House estate promote rugby union within the local communitybecame available. by providing quality coaching, regular fixtures andThe clubhouse was a converted stable and social experiences to young people from the agepitches were used by a riding club in the of 7. Our current 1st and 2nd XV contain manysummer. players who have been part of our youth structure.Dedicated club members created a club room with Wisbech RUFC joined the national leaguea bar, kitchen and open fire. Two changing rooms competitions in the mid 1980s playing in theshared the traditional communal bath. After long Eastern Counties leagues. In 1997-98, 1998-99negotiations with the National Trust permission was and 2004-05 Wisbech RUFC won their respectivegained to carry out a demolish and rebuild of the leagues within the Eastern Counties leagueClubhouse. structure.Careful management of the Club over many years The 2004-05 season was notable for winning 18meant that a substantial 6 figure sum was available out of 18 league matches. Two further promotionsfor the project. were earned through play offs in 2003-04 and 2008-09. This last promotion earned WisbechThe completed project which was supported by a place in the SSE London Division leagues.Sports England provided 4 changing rooms with Unfortunately, Wisbech will return to Greenetheir own shower rooms, a refs’ room, a kitchen and King IPA Eastern Counties League 1 after beinglarger club room. The Clubhouse was opened by demoted at the end of 2013-14 season.Mike Teague, Gloucester, England & British Lions inApril 1998. Dawbarn & Sons was established over 100 years ago, and have been suppliers to the road transport industry for over 50 years.Mini rugby started in 1978 with over 100 Originally sail makers and ship chandlers we diversified into tarpaulinsyoungsters, a handful of balls and severalenthusiastic coaches. There has been continuity of and other bespoke covers for road transport in the early fifties.provision for mini and youth rugby since that time. We are now the UK’s leading manufacturer of bulk sheeting systems andAge group teams have won Cambridgeshire RFUand Eastern Counties RU competitions regularly the company behind the internationally recognised Evertaut brand.during this time. Mini and youth teams have We are also fabricators of canvas and plastic goods for road transport,toured in Norfolk, Donegal, Windsor and the EastMidlands. agriculture, industry, leisure and sport. We also export to Europe, USA, Middle East and Far East.Our mini rugby teams successfully enter festivals From our 50,000 ft2 factory, and 60 highly skilled experienced staff,across the region. The 2014-15 season will see we produce a wide range of high quality products, from design to installation.Wisbech run teams involving nearly 150 youngsters We carry out repairs and refurbishment to all PVC and canvas productsfrom U7-U13. The U14 age-group will continue to and manufacture a comprehensive range of non-standard and bespoke itemswork in collaboration with Spalding RFC as theFenland Barbarians playing in the Notts, Lincs and to our customer’s individual requirements.Derby League. Harecroft Road, Wisbech PE13 1RL.We are developing strong links with local schools Tel: 01945 461741.through the All Schools Project and have activelyengaged with the migrant community in the town. Email: [email protected] contains some of the most economically www.dawbarn-evertaut.comand socially deprived wards in the UK and WisbechRUFC prides itself in offering sport to all regardlessof social, economic or ethnic background. InSeptember 2012 Wisbech RUFC became an RFUAccredited Club. 60 ISSUE 46

Wisbech RUFC has always enjoyed its Wisbechparticipation in the national knock outcompetitions in their different guises: Tetley’s Coaches and captains are planning for aVase, Powergen Vase, EDF Vase, and RFU season that will see Wisbech renew rugbyVase. In 1996-97 and 2007-08 we reached contacts with clubs we have not played for athe quarterfinals losing to Tredworth RFC and number of seasons. Wisbech RUFC will fieldCastleford RFC. The competition run of 1996- 2 senior XVs.97 saw the Club earn notoriety in the nationalpress as the ‘Thirst XV’ following a home win The 2nd XV will play in the newly restructuredagainst Stowmarket RFC. Eastern Counties Leagues after competing for many seasons in the Norfolk LeagueIn November 2011 plans were drawn up a system. The Club is acquiring a new pitch onclubhouse extension which was opened in National Trust land adjacent to our presentSeptember 2013. This extension provides pitches.additional social space and is available forhire. Thus far parties, Christenings, wakes, a As with all rugby clubs the main challengescraft group, a fitness group and a local band are recruitment and retention of players andneeded a rehearsal space have used this finances. Wisbech RUFC is increasinglyvaluable facility. unique in that it is a town centre club and is the only rugby within a 12 mile radiusThe Club has a programme of pre-match of the town of Wisbech. We opted to staylunches and sponsors’ events that see in the town centre when the club wasas many as 100 people entertained in redeveloped in the late 1990s. This gives usthe extension. The extension was funded an opportunity to promote rugby union andsolely by the Club and its very active VP’s the Club to the local community.Association. The driving force behind theproject was Peter Turner, the Club President. Our main sponsor is Elgood’s Brewery who produce their beer 5 minutes’ walk from ourWisbech RUFC prides itself in providing a Clubhouse.welcoming and comfortable atmospherefor visiting teams, referees and families. The next few years provide Wisbech RUFCWisbech RUFC has been a regular winner of with an opportunity to grow and progress inthe Whistler’s Trophy awarded by Cambridge all aspects of rugby union. We are planningUniversity Rugby Referees Society. for community involvement in RWC 2015, particularly with primary schools. We hopeDespite the setback of relegation Wisbech to regroup and strengthen our playing squadRUFC looks forward to the new season. to return to the London Divisional Leagues and field a 3rd XV. Wisbech RUFC aims to develop as a valuable and vibrant element of the town of Wisbech. www.rugbyclub.biz 61

Lydney will oversee the rugby side for the third season, he has been an asset and his experience hasLydney helped the younger players.Having been taken to Lydney RFC, some 40 Like all rugby clubs however, Lydney is notyears ago, by my Father, it is probably accurate to immune from the two pronged challenge ofsay that the club has remained in my blood ever financial pressure and player recruitment andsince. retention.Little did I realise at that time that I would go onto play over 490 games for the first XV and also The need to constantly maintain the club, groundto captain them for eight seasons. and facilities pose a huge challenge on a limited budget and much of the work, inevitably, isAs a player, coach, referee and now carried out by volunteers.administrator, the intervening years have seenmuch change, particularly the last 25 or so years, The boiler in the changing rooms, which was inwhere we have seen the advent of League rugby situ when I was first taken to the club, is in urgentand the seismic shift when professionalism was need of an upgrade and funds must be sought tointroduced. complete this, vital as it is to the adult, Junior and Mini teams who rely on the facility.Having suffered relegation from the NationalLeagues for the first time in 2012/13, the 1st The club has over 200 Mini and Junior members,XV bounced back with a bang this past season, with ages ranging from Under 6 to Undersuffering only one defeat all year. The 2nd XV 18. The Under 11’s were recently crownedsimilarly having gained promotion, with the result Gloucestershire County Champions and willthat, on the playing side at least, the club is on a appear in the LandRover Cup at Twickenhamhigh. Duncan Bell formerly of Bath and England following an unbeaten season. The club was also granted RFU accreditation status in March, a culmination of a lot of effort by the members. Whilst Mini and Junior rugby is important, the adult sides, particularly the 1st Team are the barometer of the clubs success. Facilitating the transition from Junior rugby is often the most difficult aspect of retaining players, the 2nd team managed this very well last term, but in many ways Under 18 rugby can be a block rather than an aid to development and it can be difficult to obtain fixtures at this level. Some 17 year olds are comfortable playing adult rugby, others need more nurturing, the challenge is always providing the environment, but hoping Brookend, Woolaston, Near Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 6PJ. Telephone: 01594-529222. E-mail: [email protected] www.woolastoninn.com62 ISSUE 46

that they don’t leave the game at 18, often Lydneyhaving been playing since the age of 6! On the field, having just attained promotion, the clubsLydney RFC is rightly proud of its heritage and ambition must be to continue at the National Leaguehas, over the years, produced many players level, offering both home grown talent and thosewho have gone on to represent Gloucestershire looking to progress their career, an avenue to higherand England, among them the late Gordon achievement, perhaps even to join the professionalSargent (who also served as Team manager ranks, as we have done in the past.for many years), Peter Kingston, Chris Williams Article provided by Club Representative Nick Nelmes.and Bev Dovey to name a few.The club also considers itself to be at the heartof its small town community and, as well asrugby, it hosts weekly Bingo evenings and is avenue for skittles, darts and cards teams.Unit 30-31, Lydney Harbour Est, Harbour Road, Lydney GL15 4EJ. Free QuoteTelephone: 01594 839243. Email: [email protected] We'll happily come out to your premisesWebsite: www.newspacecontainers.co.uk and give you a free no obligation quote www.rugbyclub.biz 63

ThEENbFrIEiLTDiSh aErOpIlGaNNATEIACNOSmpaNyENFIELDIGNATIANSEnfield Ignatians RFC plays their home games on Donkey Lane in Middlesex and their firstteam currently competes in the London 2 North-East Division. They are led by the teamof President Martin Baker and Chairman Dave French and the club is looking to progressunder their guidance.They were first established in 1949 with the aim of There were a number of positives to be taken from theproviding former pupils of St. Ignatius College with a season and one of these was the attacking brand of rugby that they managed to produce.team to go into.They have been going well since the turn of the This was evidenced by the fact that they were onemillennium, improving their facilities without any support of the top scorers in the league, racking up anfrom external sources. impressive 670 points. Playing with such style has meant that the team nowOn the pitch, the team put together a steady campaign enjoys a growing reputation in their local area andlast time around, finishing with a record of having won this should encourage more of the local community to10 and lost 12 of their 22 matches. This saw them finish get behind the team. Any supporters attending theirin a safe mid-table position with 58 points on the board. matches can be sure that they are going to receive a warm welcome and an enjoyable fixture. On the pitch, the team put together a steady campaign last time around, finishing with a record of having won 10 and lost 12 of their 22 matches. This saw them finish in a safe mid-table position with 58 points on the board.64 ISSUE 46

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ENFIELD The club certainly has a history of IGNATIANS producing quality players from their youth ranks. This is backed up by theTheir performances should provide fact that 6 of their first team captainsthem with a solid platform upon which over the last 20 years have come fromto build as they look ahead towards their Colts’ and over 70% of their seniorthe 2014/15 season. As long as they sides came through the junior section.are able to retain their current group ofplayers and perhaps make one or two In order to help their youngsters toquality additions they should be in with successfully make the transition intoa good chance of pushing on up the senior level rugby, they also have aleague. number of additional sides. This allows them to give players experience of theThe club does not focus solely upon adult game even if they are not yettheir senior section however and this is considered ready for first team action.evidenced by the superb youth set-upthat they have in place. This part of the Another benefit of having a numberclub looks to provide young players of sides is that it allows the first XV tofrom the local area with an opportunity benefit from far greater strength in depth.to play the game in a safe and If they are ever left short on numbersenjoyable environment whilst helping through injury or work commitments theythem to reach their full potential. have the option of calling players up with a limited amount of disruption.It is important for any team to be ableto produce their own talent, particularly Enfield Ignatians RFC is a club that hasin the current financial climate and been doing a lot of good work recentlythis is an area they appear to have and this is thanks to the endeavour ofcovered. Coaching staff overseeing their Committee. Hopefully they willtheir youth sides are confident they be able to continue the good work thathave a number of players involved with they have been doing for many years tothe potential to go on and represent come.their first team. Proud sponsors of Enfield Ignatians RFC We are a sixth generation family business that has been completely focused on providing clients with an unrivaled level of competency and commitment since 1902. We undertake all aspects of window and facade cleaning both in the commercial and domestic sector. For a free quotation please call us on 0845 519 0200. We are based in Enfield North London and provide commercial and domestic window cleaning services. We use a range of window cleaning methods including the 'reach and wash' water fed pole system. PO Box 1213, Enfield, London EN1 9SS. www.prudentialwindowcleaning.co.uk66 ISSUE 46

FALKIRKFalkirk RFC plays their home games at Sunnyside in Stirlingshire and theycurrently compete in the RBS Championship Division A. They are led by Presi-dent Matt Dodd who is supported by Secretary Shane Fullerton and the club islooking to progress under their guidance.

FALKIRKThey have enjoyed a considerable amount of area with an opportunity to play the game in aprogress in recent times and one of the key safe and enjoyable environment whilst helpingreasons for this was the appointment of former them to reach their full potential. It is importantScotland Prop John Manson as Club Coach. His for any club to be able to produce their own talentwork laid the foundations for the success the team particularly in the current financial climate andhas achieved. this is an area they appear to have covered. It will certainly be exciting to see how their juniors areThese triumphs include winning the Scottish Shield able to develop over the coming years.in 2006/07, as well as five consecutive leaguechampionships between 2004 and 2008. This was In order to help their young players to successfullya superb achievement and was duly recognised make the transition into senior level rugby Falkirkas such when they were given the SRU Club of also have additional sides running. This allowsthe Year 2007/08. The current group of players will them to give their youngsters experience of thebe keen to add to their illustrious history over the adult game even if they are not yet consideredcoming years. ready for first team action which can be an important step in the development process.They put together a strong campaign last timearound finishing with a league record of having Another benefit of having more than one side iswon 13 and lost 5 of their 18 matches. This saw that it allows the first XV to benefit from far greaterthem finish in the top half of the table with 65 strength in depth. If they are ever left short onpoints on the board. numbers through injury then they have the option of calling players up with a limited amount ofThe basis for their strong league form was disruption.undoubtedly their impressive home form as theymanaged to win all 8 of their matches. This will Falkirk is a club with a proud history and theyhave ensured that any of their supporters coming appear to be well positioned to achieve morealong to watch their matches will certainly have success in the coming years. This is thanks tobeen well entertained and should encourage more the superb work that their Committee have beenof their community to get behind the team. doing and hopefully they will be able to continue in the same manner for many years to come.Although their away record was not bad they will belooking to improve on it in order to enable them to GRS Homes means quality homes, in differentcontinue to progress. If they are able to do this then settings and situations.they should be in with a good chance of pushing onto mount a title challenge next time around. Whether it’s an exclusive, bespoke luxury development with designated land for horses,The team’s performances from 2013/14 shouldprovide them with a solid base upon which to within easy reach of Scotland’s biggest cities,build as they look to progress over the off-season. or a prestigious town centre development,They’ll be determined to retain their current group we have the solution.of players and perhaps add one or two qualityadditions as well. Falkirk is not a club that focuses Quite simply, GRS Homes means inspirational living.solely upon their senior section however and they “Proud to Support Falkirk Rugby Club”also have a number of youth teams in place. Thesesides look to provide young players form their local Arnot View, 28 Camelon Road, Falkirk FK1 5SH. Telephone: (01324) 639 230. 68 ISSUE 46 Email: [email protected] www.grs-homes.co.uk

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Lowestoft & YarmouthLowestoft& YarmouthLowestoft and Yarmouth Rugby Club is a great example of how a club can play a vital rolein their local community. Their PR and Communications Manager Sam Jermy took thetime to tell us more about the club.He said, “I have been involved with Lowestoft & ChallengesYarmouth for 8 years now, first playing in the U16’s.I went off to University, came back and I have been “When we were in London 2 with a very experiencedplaying for both the 1st and Development XV’s this squad of players, we were perhaps eyeing up the uppermost recent season.” echelons of this pyramid and thinking in 5yrs we may even be able to break into National League 3 if weAtmosphere continued developing.“Obviously the lads are disappointed with being A couple of these players are still on our books but a lotrelegated, but the spirit has been remarkably good have been offered lucrative contracts in the Oil & Gasconsidering the tough season and there’s such an industry this past year; that is one of the downsidesinclusive atmosphere right now. The coach (Phil to our coastal location. The forming of a new, youngerSharpe) has been hamstrung with a lack of numbers nucleus of players and the setback of relegation hasand continued unavailability’s this campaign so Phil perhaps knocked a bit of realism into our longer termand the club have been working extra hard on bringing goals.”in reinforcements. We’ve been told to expect an entireSouth African front row and there might be some AmbitionsLatvians coming again this year.” “But we continue to be ambitious and are a progressiveYouth club. The youth and minis have enjoyed great success, there are plans to develop a ladies team and just every“We have full age groups from minis to under 16’s, and facet of the club we are working to build up to be asthis is something we have always placed emphasis onthroughout my time at the club - to sustain a healthy Pictures by Stuart Young of Holt RFC.youth section and subsequently reap the benefits whenthese players develop and are then old enough to moveinto the senior ranks.”Community“We are always looking for local people and companiesto come enjoy their hometown club- whether that is ina playing role, as a supporter or maybe vice presidentor sponsor. We have been offering rugby to the localcommunity since the 1800’s and we hope to be here formany years to come.”FacilitiesSomething we are very lucky to have is the vast playingsurfaces within our own ground, not a patch of councilgrass. Our dedicated groundsman and barman Colinplays a bit part in making the playing surface top notchand he quenches the player’s thirsts too! We havethree pitches and a cricket green in the middle. Manyaway sides have commented about the great hosts weare when they come to visit us.” 70 ISSUE 46

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Lowestoft and players coming in and leaving is going to & Yarmouth throw the team out, as it will not be a constant team but that’s what we’ll be aiming for.”professional as possible. We have the bestpossible coach and fitness advice available Phil Sharpe, Head Coach at Lowestoft &at this level and first and foremost we want to Yarmouth RUFC told us of some of the workfocus on gaining promoted back to London 2.” they do in the community and what he hopes to achieve with the team in the coming years.1st XV Scrum half Jed Tearle won lastseason’s Player of the Year Award and gave “We have developed an Academy to provideus an insight into the playing aspect of the a clearly defined pathway for the playersclub. from U15 and up. The senior coaches and players work closely with the Academy players“I think the whole team has grown throughout to encourage confidence and a knowledgethe season, and especially my own playing of senior playing strategies. This approachstyle in my first season at 9. I started off also allows for the youth to be familiar withplaying as a winger, picking and going and the senior players. We cater for all ages andrarely passing, but I feel that as I progressed abilities and are keen to be part of the localso has my game, using the link of forwards and wider community.and backs, and my own initiative and visionto confuse opponents. The coach is grand, This sport like so many others needs financialhaving helped me through my position help. The biggest challenge will be to securechange; he is also a great team coach and continued funding and sponsorship frommakes us work for what we want, instead of external parties. We want to climb the leaguejust saying ‘ah well’. structure, to develop core skills of the youth players and be seen as a community focused,I believe the mood at the club is high at the player centred club with highly qualified andmoment as we are starting to gel together and driven coaches and committee throughout.”train as a unit. Gaining promotion is going tobe a tough one, as we have to fight to get it,72 ISSUE 46

South LeicesterSouthLeicesterSouth Leicester RFC plays their home games at the Welfare Road Ground in WigstonMagna and their first team currently competes in the National League 3 Midlands Division.They are led by the team of Chairman Wayne Marsden and President Brian Kirkpatrick andare looking to progress under their guidance.Their first team put together a steady area that South Leicester appears to havecampaign last time around, finishing with a covered. It will certainly be exciting to watchrecord of having won 13 and lost 13 of their to see how their juniors are able to develop26 matches. This saw them finish the season over the coming years.in a mid-table position with 68 points on the In order to help their youth to make theboard. sometimes difficult transition into the senior game they also have a number of additionalThis should provide them with a good sides running. This allows them to giveplatform to build upon as they look ahead players experience of adult level rugby eventowards 2014/15. As long as they are able if they are not yet considered ready for firstto retain their current group of players and team action.perhaps make one or two quality additionsthey will have a good chance of going on to Another benefit of having more than onemount a challenge next time around. senior side is that it allows the first XV to benefit from far greater strength in depth. IfAs well as having a strong senior set-up, they are ever left short on numbers throughSouth Leicester also puts a considerable injury or work commitments they have theamount of effort into the development of option of calling players up with a limitedyoung players. It is with this in mind that they amount of disruption.have a number of junior sides which lookto provide youngsters with an opportunity There is much to admire about the set-upto play the game in a safe and enjoyable that South Leicester has in place and theyenvironment. are clearly heading in the right direction. Hopefully they will be able to keep up theIt is important for any club to be able to good work that they have been doing forproduce their own talent, particularly in many years to come. Rugby Club Magazinethe current financial climate and this is an wishes them the best of luck. Bull Head Street, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 1PB. TEl: 0116 2886290. www.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/horse-trumpet-wigston www.rugbyclub.biz 73

ROTHERHAM TITANSROTHERHAMTITANS Rotherham Titans enjoyed a strong campaign last time around and are keen to build over the summer to ensure that they are able to continue to progress. Rugby Club Magazine caught up with their Media Manager Tony Jenkinson to find out more.He started by telling us about the positive atmosphere supporters then we will be on the right track. Can weat the club, saying, “The mood is good, we wanted go to the premiership? Well who knows but we cannotto retain our squad and recruit early to allow our not support our management team if they give us themanagement team time to breath and recuperate opportunity.”instead of having the hustle and bustle of agents calls Enjoymentand last minute planning so that after the play offs “Our management team, led by Lee have expectationswe could fine tune and rest up. We believe we have and we will drive them and create an environment thatput together a good squad for the coming season so they can develop and thrive in without stress. If theywe feel happy and prepared. We now have to get the can enjoy their roles, develop and succeed in what theyboys ready to deliver. We have made some very good do then we will have all succeeded. If we can enjoyadditions to our squad and with a little restructuring to each other’s company have a laugh and a beer thenour coaching team I think we can build on last year.” watch our great game then it will be good. I am sure we will compete this coming season and we will onlyYouth improve. The next five years will be exciting for all and we will improve and make new friends, have a beer“Youth is key to us here and Titans have had a with old friends and look back and think we got it right.”knack over the years of finding talent and the biggest Rugby_Club_Magazine_Advert_RFG.pdf 1 6/16/2014 8:25:02 PMcontribution comes from Martin Jenkinson who has Display, Exhibition & Signagealways worked hard to find the jewels. His experienceand drive are a big part of the previous year’sdevelopment. We focus on tomorrow and budget for thefuture so we have a programme of developing playersfor the following seasons. This will be the foundation forour club for many years to come. Giving youngsters theopportunity to live the dream is a great and when you Csee them succeeding and enjoying themselves then Mwhat better way to enjoy your Saturday.” YAmbition CM“Our aim is for success on and off the field whilst MYremaining financially sustainable. We will build on our CYstrategic relationships at many levels and If we can CMY Ksend more players to the Premiership, develop EQPplayers improve our package for our sponsors and74 ISSUE 46

RISCARISCABased at the Stores Field on Tredegar Terrace in Caerphilly, Risca RFC competed in theSwalec WRU League Division 3 East last season. They are led by President Phil Harveywho is supported by Secretary Colin Wilks and the club has made a considerable amountof progress under their guidance.Indeed, their first team has just enjoyed a fantastic and Risca appears to have this area covered. Thisseason as they managed to put together a record of should allow them to continue to build on the successhaving won 19 and lost just 3 of their league matches. that they have had this year.This saw them claim the title by a single point whichwas a superb achievement for the team. In order to help their players to make the sometimes difficult transition into senior level rugby they also haveAs an ambitious club they will not want to rest on their a 2nd team. This allows them to give people experiencelaurels however and will now turn their attentions of the adult game even if they are not yet consideredtowards their next campaign. So long as they are able ready for first team action which can be an importantto retain their current group of players and perhaps step in the development process.make one or two quality additions they should be in foranother successful season. Another benefit of having more than one team is that it allows the first XV to benefit from far greater strengthA particular highlight of the Risca set-up is the superb in depth. If they are ever left short on numbers throughyouth section that they have in place with a number of injury or suspension they have the option of callingteams running. This part of the club looks to provide players up with a limited amount of disruption.players with a safe and enjoyable environment in whichto play the game whilst helping them to reach their full Risca’s superb campaign is a just reward for all of thepotential. hard work that has been put into the club over recent years. Hopefully they will be able to keep up the goodIt is important for any team to be able to produce their work that they have been doing for many years to comeown talent, particularly in the current financial climate and everyone at Rugby Club Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck. Proud sponsors of Risca RFC Suite 18/19, Imperial House, Imperial Park, Newport, South Wales NP10 8UH. Tel: 01633816601. www.patentseekers.com www.rugbyclub.biz 75

SheppeySheppey 1sts to benefit from far greater strength in depth. If they are ever left short on numbers through injury orSheppey RFC play their home games suspension they have the option of calling players upat the Stupple Field on Lower Road with a limited amount of disruption.in Kent and their first team currently Sheppey’s disappointing season should not take awaycompetes in the London 3 South East from the good work that they have been doing in recentDivision. They are led by President times. Hopefully they will be able to continue in theGerry Lawson who is supported by same manner for many years to come and Rugby ClubTreasurer Adrian Barham and the club Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck.is looking to progress under theirguidance. G&P MACHINE SHOP LTD.Last time out it would be fair to say that theteam did not perhaps enjoy the campaignthat they would have liked as they puttogether a record of having won 4 and lost18 of their 22 matches. This saw themfinish near the bottom of the table with 21points on the board.There were some positives to be takenhowever and they will now be keen to buildon these as they look ahead towards the2014-15 season. As long as they are ableto retain their current group of players andperhaps make one or two quality additionsthey should be in with a good chance ofsome improved results.One major reason for them to be optimisticfor the future is the superb youth sectionthat they have in place. This part of theclub looks to provide young players fromthe local area with an opportunity toplay the game in a safe and enjoyableenvironment whilst helping them to reachtheir full potential.It is important for any team to be ableto produce their own talent, particularlyin the current financial climate and thisis an area that they appear to havecovered. Coaching staff overseeing theirjunior teams are confident that they havea number of players involved with thepotential to go on and represent their firstteam.In order to help their youngster tosuccessfully make the transition into seniorlevel rugby they also have a developmentsquad. This allows them to give players aclear pathway into the adult game.Another benefit of having a developmentside up and running is that it allows their 76 ISSUE 46

LEICESTER TIGERSLeicesterTIGERSLeicester Tigers are known as one of the most successful clubs in England having firstbeen established in 1880. They play their home games at Welfare Road which is due to beexpanded to hold 30,000 supporters. They are led by Chairman Peter Tom whilst RichardCockerill coaches their first team.They have an illustrious history and were particularly In the 2013/14 campaign Leicester put together asuccessful in the 90’s, being crowned champions in strong campaign, finishing with a record of having won1995 and winning the Pilkington Cup in 1997. They 15, drawn 2 and lost 5 of their 22 league matches. Thisalso made it to the final of the Heineken Cup, becom- saw them claim 3rd place in the table with 74 pointsing the first English team to do so. The club continued but they were unable to win the knock out stage oftheir success into the new Millennium when, under the the competition. The team will now be focused uponcaptaincy of Martin Johnson and management of Dean preparing for next season and will be keen to get backRichards, they won 4 consecutive Premiership titles. In amongst the trophies. So long as they are able to retainaddition to this they claimed the Heineken Cup in back their current group of players and perhaps make oneto back seasons defeating Stade Français and Munster or two quality additions they should be in with a goodin the finals. chance of winning back the league title. www.rugbyclub.biz 77

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LEICESTER grateful. When I signed I didn’t think the TIGERS season would go as well as it has for me.”A particular highlight of the team’s play As one of the biggest club’s in the coun-was the attacking brand of rugby that they try the Tigers are also well aware of theirhave managed to produce. In their league role in the community and one example offixtures alone they managed to rack up the good work that they do is the Rugby542 points which certainly meant that their Camps that they offer which provide kidssupporters were well entertained. with a safe and active way to enjoy their holidays.With a stadium expansion planned it willbe vital for supporters to enjoy their match They run over 50 camps every seasonday experience if they are to regularly sell covering a number of different ages. Peo-out their venue. If they continue to play the ple participating in the courses receive theway they did this year then they should best in rugby coaching, a Tigers rugby ballhave no trouble at all in this regard. and drinks bottle, free membership to the Junior Tigers Club, a free junior ticket to anAt the end of the campaign the club held allocated home game and a hot lunch andtheir presentation awards where Fijian drinks for full-day camp participants.wing Vereniki Goneva was named Play-ers’ Player of the Year. He told the club’s Leicester Tigers is a terrific club which hasofficial website, “To be honest, I don’t know achieved a tremendous amount of successwhat to say. I am really happy and I thank in their history. They will be determinedthe team for the award tonight.” to reclaim the Aviva premiership title next season and it would be foolish to countFly-half Owen Williams, in his first season them out based on what they have man-at the club, was named as their Play- aged to achieve in the past.ers’ Young Player of the Year. He told theclub’s website, “I’m proud and honouredthe boys have voted for me. I’m really80 ISSUE 46

SouthamSouthamSoutham RFC plays This should provide the development of young certainly be exciting totheir home games on club with a solid platform players in their local area watch to see how theirKineton Road in Warks upon which to build as and it is with this in mind young players are ableand their first team they look ahead towards that they have set up a to develop over thecurrently competes their 2014-15 campaign. Colts team. This side coming years.in the Midlands 3 So long as they are able looks to provide peopleWest Division. They to retain their current with an opportunity There is much to admireare led by the team group of players and to play the game in about the Southam set-of President Andy perhaps make one or a safe and enjoyable up and their CommitteeMitchell and Chairman two quality signings they environment. have clearly done aGary Smith and the will have a good chance good job in running theclub is looking to of continuing to develop It is important for any club. Hopefully they willprogress under their and claim a higher club to be able to be able to continue inguidance. league finish. produce their own talent, the same manner for particularly in the current many years to come andThey have achieved Southam have also financial climate and everyone at Rugby Clubtremendous longevity, started to place more having a colts team Magazine would like tohaving last season emphasis on the should help Southam wish them the best ofcelebrated their 50th in this regard. It will luck.anniversary. They werefirst founded in 1963 Specialist fasteners for the automotive industryfollowing an advertplaced by Bill Hughes in The Grange Works, Deppers Bridge, Southam,the Leamington Courier. Warwickshire CV47 2ST.Their first match wasplayed against Coventry t: 01926 614626; e: [email protected] 3rds and theywon in style by 17 pointsto 3.They have done atremendous amount ofgood work during theirhistory, particularly intheir local communitywhere they have beenable to help charitiessuch as Myton Hospice,Galanos House andthe Air Ambulance.They have also recentlyformed strong links withSoutham College.Their first team puttogether a steadycampaign last timearound as they finishedwith a record of havingwon 9 and lost 13 oftheir 22 matches. Thissaw them finish in a safemid-table position in theleague with 18 points onthe board. www.rugbyclub.biz 81

WINCHESTERWINCHESTERWinchester RFC plays their home games at the North Walls Park in Hampshire and their first team currentlycompetes in the London 2 South-West Division. They are led by the team of Chairman Mark Castle andPresident Rolf Stratford and have made a considerable amount of progress under their guidance.The club was first established in 1929 when a meeting at the Cart and Horses in Kings Worthy led to gamesbeing played against local rivals.The team plays in black and amber which was decided The first team gained success going from theupon because they were the only shirts the local store Hampshire One League to London Division One in 4had in stock at the time. years.One of the club’s most successful periods in their They were also successful in cup competitions as theyhistory came in the 1970’s when they managed to win won the Hampshire Cup twice in 1998 and 1999.the Hampshire Shield against Jersey in 1975. This was part of a double in 1999. The current group of players will be keen to add to this illustrious history overDuring this period they were able to grow their the coming years.membership and set up some extra sides.In the mid 90’s it was decided by members at the club Having won promotion in 2012-13 their last campaignthat they had the potential to achieve a lot and so with has been a season of consolidation in their new leaguethe financial support of local entrepreneur Ashley Levett for Winchester. They put together a solid record, havingthey began to make significant strides forward.Your Worldwide Travel SpecialistsProud sponsors of Winchester Rugby Club, Travelbag is an expert when it comes to worldwide travel.Our reputation for value, independence, specialist knowledge and bespoke experience means thousands oftravellers put their faith in Travelbag every year. SOUTH AFRICA CANADA NEW ZEALAND ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA fr £769pp fr £769pp fr £1,879pp fr £2,899pp fr £2,939pp6 Day Garden Route 14 Day West Coast 18 Day The Kiwi 11 Day Spirit Of 10 Day Kimberley & Cape Winelands Canadian Adventure Experience Self-Drive Argentina & Top End Escorted Escorted Tour Independant Tour APT Tour Save up to £500 Save up to £500 per couple per couple All offers include return international flightsFor more information or to book visit travelbag.co.uk or call 0871 472 1034Visit your local Travelbag shop: Winchester, Alton, Brighton, Cheltenham, Knutsford, Solihull & London Prices based on selected Jun/Dec 2014 travel dates.82 ISSUE 46

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WINCHESTER covered. It will certainly be exciting to see how their juniors are able to progress overwon 9, drawn 1 and lost 12 of their the coming years.22 matches. This saw them finish in asafe mid-table position with 47 points To help their youngsters to make theon the board. sometimes difficult transition into the senior game they also have a number ofThis should provide them with a good additional sides running. This allows themplatform upon which to build as they to give players experience of adult levellook ahead towards next season. As rugby even if they are not yet consideredlong as they are able to retain their ready for first team action which can becurrent group of players and perhaps an important step in the developmentmake one or two quality additions they process.should be in with a good chance ofpushing on further up the table. Another benefit of having so many teams is that it allows their first XV to benefitAs well as an extremely successful from far greater strength in depth. If theysenior set-up, Winchester also has a are ever left short on numbers throughthriving youth section. injury or suspension they have the option of calling players up with a limited amountThis area of the club looks to provide of disruption.young players from the local areawith an opportunity to play the game There is much to admire about the set-upin a safe and enjoyable environment that Winchester has in place and this iswhilst helping them to reach their full thanks to the hard work that has been putpotential. into the club. Hopefully they will be ableIt is important for any club to be able to keep up the good work that they haveto produce their own talent, particularly been doing for many years to come.in the current financial climate and thisis an area that they appear to have Proud to sponsor Winchester RFC84 ISSUE 46

ReigateReigateA friend introduced me to Reigate Rugby Club and I was immediately drawn to thefriendly, camaraderie of the club. At that time Reigate was putting out 4 regular seniorteams plus a vets team and I enjoyed a first season in the 4th’s playing on the wing, rarelytouching the ball and considering a loss by less than 50 points to be a success!An opportunity to stand in for a first team second row incredibly important role within the life of the club, butplayer presented itself and that ended my lonely days sadly at the senior level playing numbers had fallenon the wing and there followed 25 years playing for the dramatically and Reigate were often challenged to putfirsts, primarily as a number 4 or 5 but with occasional out 2 teams on a Saturday.forays as an 8. During these years I served long termson the committee running social and membership What had not changed was the on-going challengeactivities. to make ends meet, to balance the books and to fund necessary improvements to the club house andHaving left the area I still maintained contacts at the facilities.club through a very active “oldies” community and 3years ago was invited to election as club President. Reigate was fortunate to have a very active and hard working committee making my role as President muchIn the years since my previous involvement with the easier than anticipated. Sadly however 3 years agoclub there had been a massive change in the structure our beloved Chairman John Seymour died but wasof the game and this was common to most junior clubs. replaced by our current Chairman Dave Manning whoMost notably mini rugby had arrived and taken on an has led from the front, galvanising the committee and players alike. Hystar carries out all of its designs either in-house or by using specifically sourced consultants. All works, including site surveys, are compiled using computer aided design (CAD). Hystar is happy to work with individuals in a bespoke design all the way through to working with corporate companies and their appointed professionals in multi-phased projects. Hystar always work with their clients and by providing a superior level of finish on all of their builds guarantees client satisfaction. The Brow Reigate Baptist Church Fig Tree House Proud supporters of Reigate RFC Hystar House, 1a South Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7LB. Telephone: 01737 222111. Email: [email protected] www.hystargroup.com www.rugbyclub.biz 85

Reigate In keeping faith with Reigate’s philosophy to ensure rugby is not just played but enjoyedMuch has been achieved over the past 3 fun events are held through the seasonyears, committee members have taken and as a grand finale to the recent seasonon very specific roles and reporting took 145 kids and adults to The Isle of Wightresponsibilities enabling the team to better Festival.understand our challenges and plan for thefuture. Financially the minis have been the key to the financial stability of the club both throughA wide range of sponsorships were membership fees and their considerablesecured from annual agreements with contribution to social activities such as ourpubs and local builders to a 3 year recent End of Season Ball.commitment from Just Retirement. We actively position The Club as a friendlyThe latter deal permitted us to kit out our community club uniquely positioned betweenminis and senior teams and to enable us the much larger Old Reigations and Dorkingto re-structure our arrangements with the clubs and whilst we strive for excellence onbrewery (a cross many clubs have to bear) the playing field we understand the needand to make much needed improvements to deliver a friendly and not too demandingto the club house and playing facilities. atmosphere where enjoying the game of rugby is the priority.The minis, under the keen eyedmanagement of Tom Beresford, have gone As an example of this “cultural” philosophyfrom strength to strength and continue to we have maintained our touring traditionbring a real sense of vitality to the club taking over 30 players in recent years tothrough the players and their very active locations including Spain, Scotland, Walesparents. and most recently Croatia.Currently across U5 to U12 age groups the Bridging the gap between mini and seniorclub has 145 active members and 3 years rugby has and will always be a majorago became officially affiliated with The challenge to clubs with so many playersQuins, attending regular coaching clinics being lured away from the game byand most recently taking 140 kids and alternative social demands.parents to The Stoop on match day.86 ISSUE 46

ReigateWe have solved this problem by combining As always we are looking for new membersour resources with those of The Old and will soon be commencing our recruitmentReigatians to create a highly successful drive for the 2014/15 season.Youth team with players free at a later date We actively support ladies and girls rugbyto choose final club loyalty. but as with many clubs lack the numbers to support a regular team and short term mayMoving forward we are keen to further look to partnering other clubs in the same waydevelop our facilities and whilst researching we have operated the Youth team.funding opportunities have been confrontingthe very long standing challenge we have As a committee we feel very positive aboutfaced from local neighbours to planning our future, there is a real buzz at The Clubapplications. that resonates both on and off the pitch and players and supporters alike feel that we haveAs Club President I took on the role an identity that is unique to the area.of building bridges and soon realisedthat we had failed in our attempts at With the forthcoming World Cup in 2015 wecommunications. are anticipating a real uplift in interest in rugby and feel we are in a strong position to provideIn response over the past 2 years we have first class facilities and opportunities forinvolved our neighbours in all our plans, existing and new players of all ages.holding regular meetings at the club and asa result have recently had their full approval Article provided by Mike Jarvis, Clubto a whole range of applications we are soon Presidentto submit. Twitter: @ReigateRFC website: www.reigaterugby.co.ukOur new club coach George Daniels is doinga great job with the senior players and we www.rugbyclub.biz 87have just concluded a very solid season.

CONEY HILLCONEY HILLConey Hill RFC is based at Metz Way in It would be fair to say that their first team did notGloucestershire and their first team currently perhaps enjoy the start to the season that they wouldcompete in the South West 1 Division. have liked this time around as they finished with aThey are led by the team of President Eddie record of having won 3, drew 1 and lost 22 of theirRooney and Chairman Simon Harrison and 26 matches.have made a considerable amount of progressunder their guidance. This left them near the bottom of the league with 17 points on the board.The club was first established in 1947 by oldsoldiers coming back to Coney Hill from Dunkirk. The team is now working hard in order to ensure that they do better next time around. So long asThey have come a long way since their humble they are able to retain their current group of playersbeginnings when they played their home games and perhaps freshen things up with a few newon a local farmer known as ‘Stinger’ Longs land. signings they should be rewarded with some better performances.He had this nickname as he threw anyonepinching his apples into stinging nettles! One reason for Coney Hill to be optimistic about theThey used an old chapel in Arreton Avenue future is the superb youth section that they have inwhich is now known as Birch Avenue for their place.changing facility. They used a tin bath forplayers to get washed in which didn’t perhaps do This part of the club looks to provide young playersthe best of jobs by the time it had been used by from the local area with an opportunity to play the gamethirty men. in a safe and enjoyable environment. A taxi company you can trust! BE BOOKED - BE INSURED We offer a full range of privaste hire services to all our clients: Airport Transfers • Lond & Dhort Distance Travel Corporate Events • School Runs Account & Courier Work • Weddings & Special Events Disabled Access Vehicles • 24 Hour Phone Service Ring Back Service Unit 16, Chase Lane, Eastern Ave, Gloucester GL4 6PH. Tel: 01452 55 55 55 Email: [email protected] ISSUE 46



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KingsbridgeKINGSBRIDGEKingsbridge Rugby Football Club – 125 years and LINEN HIRE & LAUNDRY SERVICEstill going strong. • Linen & Nursery Equipment Hire • FREE Delivery and CollectionThe 2014/15 season marks Kingsbridge Rugby FootballClub’s 125 year anniversary. • Private, Commercial & Holiday LetsFounded in 1889, KRFC or the Blue and Whites, Tel: 01548 857941 or 07821 376559moved to their current home at High House in 1926, Waterloo Place, Duncombe Street,overlooking the South Devon town of Kingsbridgeand players now benefit from the use of three floodlit Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1LX.pitches. [email protected] this time, and particularly in the last 10 years, www.3sheets2thewind.co.ukKRFC has grown exponentially, developing thriving miniand junior sections with over 300 players across ten www.rugbyclub.biz 91teams from U7 to U16, as well as a strong Colts squadand first and second team senior squads.The Club’s First XV plays in the Western Counties(West) league, finishing their 2013/14 season in thirdplace and narrowly missing out on promotion.“Over the years, KRFC has gone from strength tostrength and is now a major focal point for the localcommunity and beyond,” says current Chairman, IanBrooking.“We’re a wholly amateur club, which we’re passionateabout, and we’ve always placed great importance onrugby’s core values all the way through the Club.

KingsbridgeThe South Hams in Devon is a truly spectacular part of the British Isles. Much of the area is designated as anArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty and extends from Dartmoor in the north to the unspoilt and stunningcoastline in the south. The area has a number of destination towns, including Kingsbridge, Totnes, Dartmouthand Salcombe.Savills has a department dedicated solely to the South Hams and this is headed by Martin Lamb and Sarah-JaneChick, both of whom have extensive experience within the area. SJ has lived in Dartmouth for the past 13 yearsand speaks fondly of her adopted home, ‘I came down here quite by accident from Oxford in 2001 when mydaughter was 18 months old and have felt fortunate and truly blessed ever since! As a family we enjoy all thatthe South Hams offers and when the sun shines, why would you ever want to live anywhere else?!’Martin Lamb says ‘Savills has a strong and enviable track record in the South Hams, dealing with all types ofhouses, farms and estates. We have a network of buyers from across the globe visiting our website over amillion times a month and this combined with our presence on the ground, ensures we really do have localknowledge with global reach!’If you need advice on any property related matter, please in the first instance call either Martin Lamb on 01392455740 or SJ Chick on 01548 800462Savills South Hams The emphasis is on inclusivenessThe Forum and enjoyment. We’re focussedExeter EX1 1QR on ensuring all our players get the01548 800 462 most out of the game and the [email protected] at every level – so they stay with us and go on to play for our Colts and senior teams. Player retention is key and we’re proud that over 80% of our current first team squad have risen through the junior ranks.” These values are also central to KRFC’s continued success and its future ambitions. In addition to the outstanding performance of the First XV this season, every year the Club’s trophy cabinet is full of silverware brought home by almost every age group from their respective Devon finals. The Honours Board reflects a long list of players who have gone on to play representative rugby for their county, their country and today’s Premiership clubs. Success on the field and in the development of each and every player is backed by a programme of continual investment in playing facilities, coaching standards and the Club’s social environment. Kingsbridge was one of the first clubs in Devon to be awarded the RFU’s Whole Club Seal of Approval and is recognised as a SportsMark club by Sport England.92 ISSUE 46

Kingsbridge“In the last three years, we’ve invested over£200,000 in improving our facilities,” saysBrooking. “Over the next few years we plan tospend a further £500,000 developing the socialspace in the clubhouse, building new changingrooms, creating a new car park and replacingfloodlighting.This will require major fundraising but it’sessential for the future of the Club that ourplayers and members have access to the bestpossible facilities. KRFC is much more than arugby club – it’s a big family – and we want toensure that everyone who’s involved with thatfamily values the experience.”Like any amateur organisation, KRFC dependson the hard work and financial support of all itsvolunteers and sponsors to sustain the Cluband move it forwards.There is, however, one person who standsout for their unerring dedication to this SouthDevon club, having given 25 years of serviceas Secretary. Martin Newman was honoured atthis year’s Annual Dinner with a much-deservedaward for all his efforts and commitment to theClub – a fitting tribute from a very grateful club.“We’re proud to be 125 this year,” continuesBrooking. “We’ve achieved a lot on the way butwe’ve got great plans for the years ahead.Thanks to all the players and the countlesspeople who work behind the scenes to makethis Club special, we can celebrate our pastand look forward to an even brighter future.” www.rugbyclub.biz 93

MELKSHAMMELKSHAMMelksham Rugby Club is affiliated to the RFU and was formed in 1978 and celebrated its25th year in 2003. The Junior section was formed in 1993. The Club now has more than300 + regular players comprising of 80+ in the Senior section and 220 + in the Juniorsection.The Club has to date developed on a site in the centre The Rugby Junior section runs all age levels from ageof Melksham alongside Melksham House, on land group U7’s to a Colts XV at U18’s. The Colts XV playsowned by Cooper Avon Tyres which has now been in the Dorset & Wilts U18 league. There are also 2 girl’ssold to the local council and we are to be relocated to a teams playing at U15 & U18 level.brand new facility on the other side of town (2015/2016season). The Club is built around the community, which meansThe Rugby Senior section has 3 regular teams. The 1st that we involve/include players of all abilities (ie) noXV play in Dorset & Wilts Division One North, the 2nd elite squads. Through this approach, we seek to ensureXV play in D&W 2 North and the 3rds in D&W 3 North that each player reaches his or her full potential.with an occasional Vets XV as well. We have had some success in balancing these aims by 5 Magister Road, Bowerhill, encouraging involvement in County Squads which has Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6SD. led to Regional and National selection. For example, this season we have five players playing regularly for 01225 700952 / 07760 296977 Bristol and Bath Academy teams (2008/9 season). [email protected] We focus on developing players’ self-confidence, team spirit, strength and stamina and by the nature of 94 ISSUE 46 the game we also develop discipline and respect for authority. We work with all local primary and secondary schools. This includes supporting staff with team training and running inter school competitions. Club Representative Mark Simmons took the time to tell us more, saying, “I have been involved with the since 1980 and have served as a player/captain and as coach.

MelkshamThe mood here is good at the www.kingsautoservices.co.ukmoment; we have a great setof youngsters coming through Tel: 01380 870999 Mob: 07552 160647our mini and juniors setup, adedicated set of volunteers. Youth Turnpike Industrial Estate, Semington, BA14 6LB Trowbridgerugby is extremely important asthis promotes the community andhelps to grow the club.To help them progress to thesenior set up the colts areencouraged to play and train withseniors when of age and seniorplayers help with colts training.We currently have 6 boysrepresenting the county in ourjunior section. Mike BrownHarlequins & England, ChrisBrooker ex Bath and Harlequinscurrently Worcester and DannyWells of Henley Hawks have allplayed rugby in our junior section.The biggest challenge for usis moving to a new facility andbecoming self-sufficient. Wewant to produce a team thatcan get promotion to southerncountries level rugby and sustainit with high quality coaching anda stream of good youngstersfeeding through from the juniors.” www.rugbyclub.biz 95

MosboroughMosboroughMosborough RUFC saved themselves from relegation on the last day of the season andis centred around the production of home grown talent. Rugby Club Magazine caughtup with their Club Captain and Head Coach Mick Addey to find out more about theirapproach.Atmosphere In the past we have run the village bonfires, and gala days, recently having raised over £7500 for SheffieldHe said, “The general mood in the Club is always good. Weston Park Cancer Hospital.Despite any setbacks we seem to encourage members At present, Mosborough RUFC are highly involved inwho generally have a positive outlook and influence. taking on a lease for the old Westfield School site from Sheffield City Council in order to get funding to maintainSeason 2013/14 has been a very frustrating one for the the area as sports pitches for the Local Communitysenior sides but even though, for a small period of time users, (2 rugby pitches, 7 football pitches and anheads were down, the last few games of the season archery area).”brought about that position otherwise we could have Facilitiesbeen relegated with 2 games to play. “In general our home venue does get good reports with regards facilities, bar area, food and being made to feelAn indicator of our Clubs resilience is that even during welcome, (something that we at Mosborough RUFCthese tough times the first and second XV’s combined instil in all our members, ‘make people feel welcome –to get through to the Final of The South Yorkshire not uncomfortable’).Bowl, a midweek tournament played at the end ofeach season. Despite losing the lads put up a great Lidster Paragon Tool Co. Ltdperformance.” Proud sponsors ofYouth Mosborough RFC“Within the junior section the mood is fantastic. The Rotherham Close,section is ever expanding both in numbers and age Norwood Industrial Estate,groups, with our U12 team recently winning the Killamarsh, Sheffield,Annual Bakewell Tournament without conceding a South Yorkshire, S21 2JU.single try, our U16 getting to the final of the Yorkshire Tel: 0114 2480545.Shield (again), and our U10 side going the full season Email: [email protected]. www.lidsters.comThe simple answer is that youth rugby is massive forus. Having been at the Club for 29 of its 30 years Iknow the Club is now centred around ‘home grown’talent.After a merger some 8 years ago with a localRugby League Club, and subsequently converting thelads to Rugby Union, the feed of players has beengreat, so much so that approximately 70-75% of ourcurrent First XV have come through our Junior system.We are fully aware that we don’t have the ‘name’ toattract many gifted players so we have to do what wedo best, we produce them ….”Community“We consider ourselves the sporting heart of ourcommunity. The Club started as old boys from the localWestfield Comprehensive School (our Club motto,Res Non Verba meaning Deeds Not Words, is theold school motto) and the vast majority of our seniorplayers are from within 3-4 miles of the Clubhouse. 96 ISSUE 46

We are always looking to improve Mosboroughfacilities as best we can but with the landand buildings being owned by a Miners which we are being supported in by theWelfare we are very limited, however, we RFU (Alex Bowden) and Sheffield Cityhave a great relationship with the Miners Council.Welfare and we have been resident herefor around 20 years.” But most of all – we must continue to be an honest, welcoming, caring ClubAmbitions that, despite all its restrictions, behave fairly and professionally – putting the“From the senior perspective I would say players and members first above all else.our main ambition is promotion of the first Anyone can join the Mosborough RUFCXV to Yorkshire 3. ‘Family’ … all you have to do is knock on the door and ask.”From the junior perspective, first andforemost, we want to continue putting the Killamarsh Motor Company Ltd has been established since 1972 and wekids at the forefront of what we do. have 40 years of experience in the trade. We offer excellent attention to detail and our pricing is very competitive. All jobs are completed to theSunday mornings are not for the coaches highest of standards and our fully qualified mechanics take pride in theirand parents, it is for the kids, this is work. We can provide our service for all makes and models of cars andsomething our junior section does very vans and we are able to provide car and van hire.well and long may it continue. It would be We offer a friendly and helpful service at a garage you can trust. Pleasegreat if, in five years time, we had a full do not hesitate to call us for further information. We are a local independenthouse of age groups running from U5– Garage providing Service, Repairs and M.O.T.s.U17 … that would make me smile. Located conveniently close to both J30 & J31 of the M1, within easy reach of Rotherham, Sheffield & Chesterfield. Our team maintain high standardsOff the pitch we hope to succeed in and we offer good service to all our customers. Be assured that when yougaining the land lease previously visit us, you will be treated with respect and courtesy at all times. The staffmentioned as that would help us move at our workshop in Killamarsh are experienced mechanics and prideforward to develop a new junior pitch themselves on honest and reliable service. We have built up a large baseand fully floodlit training area – a project of satisfied customers. Many of our customers are as a result of recommendations to their friends in the local area. A proper and regular service and maintenance at our facility will ensure your car is not only safe and legal but also economical and reliable, thereby reducing your motoring costs. We are able to collect and deliver your vehicle within the local area. At our workshop it may be possible to supply a Courtesy Car *subject to availablity*. Our reputation is for an honest & reliable service, we will always do our best to ensure all our customers are satisfied and any complaints are dealt with as soon as possible. Our customers are important to us and we would like to think that they would continue to return time after time to Killamarsh Motor Company. 1b-2b Bedgrave Close, Norwood Industrial Estate, Sheffield, Killamarsh S21 2HB. Tel: 0114 248 5205. Email: [email protected] www.killamarshmotorcompany.co.uk www.rugbyclub.biz 97

SUDBURYSUDBURYSudbury RUFC plays their home games at Whittome Field in Suffolk and their first teamcurrently competes in the London 3 North East Division. They are led by the team ofPresident Richard Pearce and Chairman Bob Waller and the club is making a considerableamount of progress under their guidance.Their first team put together a promising As long as they are able to retain their currentcampaign last time out as they finished with group of players and perhaps make one or twoa record of having won 14 and lost 8 of their quality additions they will have a good chance22 matches. This saw them finish near the of mounting a title challenge.top of the table with a total of 67 points on Sudbury is not a club to focus solely upon theirthe board. senior section however and they also have a fantastic youth set-up in place.A particular highlight of the team’s playthroughout the season was their commitment This part of the club looks to provide youngto playing an attacking brand of rugby. players from the local area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyableThey finished amongst the top scorers in the environment whilst helping them to reach theirleague having racked up an impressive 593 full potential.points. It is important for any club to be able toThis certainly meant that any supporters produce their own talent, particularly in theattending their matches were well current financial climate and this is an areaentertained and should encourage more of that they appear to have covered. It willthe local community to get behind the team certainly be exciting to watch to see how theirin the coming years. youth are able to progress over the coming years.They now enjoy a growing reputation forplaying the game the right way and this will In order to help their youngsters to successfullyhelp them to attract quality players to the make the transition into the senior game theyclub. also have a 2nd team running.Their good performances will give them a This allows juniors looking to make the breaksuperb platform upon which to build as they through with an opportunity to play adult levellook ahead towards next season. rugby even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action which can be an important “Thank you again for step in the development process. providing a great service” Another benefit of having more than one side Just one example of the expressions is that it allows the first XV to benefit from far of thanks we receive from clients greater strength in depth. contact us for more details. www.mooregreen.co.uk If they are ever left short on numbers through 01787 880066 injury or suspension they have the option of 22 Friars Street Sudbury CO10 2AA calling players up with a limited amount of disruption. 98 ISSUE 46 Sudbury is clearly a well run, ably administered establishment that plays a vital role in their local community. Hopefully they will be able to keep up the good work that they have been doing for many years to come and Rugby Club Magazine wishes them the best of luck.

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WELLSWELLSWells RFC is based at Charter Way in Somerset and is set to compete in the Tribute SouthWest 1 Division. Rugby Club Magazine caught up with the club’s Director of Rugby PeterKennedy to find out how they are getting along.Involvement Atmosphere“I moved to the area due to my wife “On and off the field the mood is(former England Women’s wing good and I would say excited! WePip Atkinson) deciding to take up a have a ground move hopefully beingjob as Director of Sport and at the approved – could take anothersame time allow us to look after her couple of years to start building.Mother. The Colts are now very much a partI had coached at Bedford, Exeter, of the senior set up, with last year’sWorcester and Bristol, before short Colts skipper now the 2nd XV V/stints more locally at Bournemouth Capt – Will Greenman.and North Dorset, when Wellsapproached me. The 2s will be skippered by Tom White who will certainly lead byIn the three seasons since then, example, being a member of the 1stWells have achieved great things XV Squad.and hopefully someone with myexperience has helped a mainly Jake Knight takes up the 1st XVyoung squad achieve 2 promotions Captaincy having won both theand the Nat Senior Vase victory at Player and Player’s Player of theTwickenham in that time.” Year Awards and made his County Championship debut for SomersetThe Role in May and will be supported by Alex Payne who had an outstanding“The key challenge is actually season and won Supporters Playerkeeping the players motivated! They of the Year.”are a challenging lot and yet I hadthe feeling when I first joined that Integrationmost were happy with playing localSomerset Rugby – indeed, the club “As I mentioned, we have changedhad never played anywhere else! the emphasis on rugby in the club for 16yr olds and above. They do aAchieving r/up spot in Western pretty tough pre-season and the firstCos (N) was far higher than many 8 to 10 weeks of the season in ageexpected and although we lost groups and then we look to movethe P/Off to Bideford, we made those who are eligible and capableno mistake this season, winning upwards. The vast majority of theSouthern Cos (S) with three current 1st XV came up throughmatches to spare. the Junior ranks, so the model was there, but will hopefully only getThat league had 4 competitive better in the future.”teams in it and we fell off our normalhigh standards towards the end, Communitywhen others had more to play for.We will need to get back to high “We are a community club in everylevels pretty quick now we are in sense of the word – Minis to JuniorsSW1.” to Colts to Seniors plus our growing Girls set up – all excellent stuff.100 ISSUE 46