Rugby Blindside spoke with Tom Hooper a Strength and Conditioning coach working on the South coast. He gave us his thoughts on best practices for players staying healthy and match-ready in these unusual times with no competitive matches. Can you … Continue reading Interview with Tom Hooper, Strength and Conditioning Coach

Hartlepool Rugby Club told Rugby Blindside about their recent financial challenges as a result of the UK lockdown and the response they received from the local community. Hartlepool Rugby Club was established in 1893 and will this season celebrate 50 … Continue reading A demonstration of kindness and support from the local community

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Ali Boyd, Director of Player Wellbeing at Beckenham RFC. She told us about the various initiatives at the club to help with their players’ mental health. Having retired from being 1st XV manager for 8 … Continue reading Player wellbeing at Beckenham RFC

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Martin Griffiths, Club President at Widnes RUFC. He told us about the club’s successful Crowdfunder campaign that has helped support the club financially and allowed them to make the necessary improvements to the club. I … Continue reading Fundraising success for an important community club

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Karen Hood, Head of the IPF, who told us about the work they do in helping rugby players affected by catastrophic injuries. Can you tell us about what the Injured Players Foundation (IPF) is and … Continue reading Interview with Karen Hood, Head of the Injured Players Foundation

Amersham & Chiltern RFC recently told Rugby Blindside how they have been coping during the time of COVID and what actions they’ve taken to adapt to the circumstances. Like all grassroots clubs, Amersham & Chiltern RFC ended the 2019/20 season … Continue reading Commercial creativity in the time of COVID

Professional club rugby is at a crossroads. The game is growing slowly, but the constant comparison with football’s Premier League provides a dim view on its progress. Currently the British and Irish game is divided and there is a competitive … Continue reading A new look for British & Irish club rugby

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Andrea Harris, Joint Chair at Guernsey Raiders about her role at the club and the unique position the club finds itself in regarding COVID-19. We look at things affecting community and commercial aspects of the … Continue reading Interview with Andrea Harris, Joint Chair at Guernsey Raiders

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Harry Cornforth, CEO at Tynedale RFC to get know him and talk about the commercial impact of COVID-19 at the club and what measures they have taken to combat it. A little about you… Can … Continue reading Interview with Harry Cornforth, Chief Executive at Tynedale RFC

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Kings Cross Steelers RFC. They told us about the inspiring story of their club and the fantastic work they do with the LGBTQ+ community. When you think of the word community the immediate associations may … Continue reading Rugby is for all