The Spring 2020 Issue of the Rugby Blindside Newsletter is now available! This is our biggest issue to date and it is full of great news stories from all types of rugby clubs from our rugby community. We even have our first Guest Comment from our new contributor, Tom Home. Hope you enjoy the read! … Continue reading Newsletter – Spring 2020 Issue
Q&A: Dom Palacio, Head of Community at Richmond Rugby
Rugby Blindside Q&A with Dom Palacio Head of Community at Richmond Rugby A little about you… Can you tell us a bit about your background? I grew up in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. I played at Worcester RFC before moving to the South East. I played for various teams in or near London but mainly at … Continue reading Q&A: Dom Palacio, Head of Community at Richmond Rugby
Prenton Rugby Club – Development update
Update on club development at Prenton Rugby Club - Some who are close to the club may have thought it has all gone quiet on the development. However things are far from it, there is plenty going on behind the scene. The RFU approached the club a couple of months ago to say that Birkenhead … Continue reading Prenton Rugby Club – Development update
Thurrock RFC announce Orsett Heath Academy project
The trustees of Thurrock RFC have signed the required documents for work to begin on the Orsett Heath Academy project on the Thurrock RFC site. Work began on site BACK on Wednesday the 13th November 2019. Members and visitors should be aware there will be a works compound surrounding the site. This is an exciting time … Continue reading Thurrock RFC announce Orsett Heath Academy project
Richmond Rugby partners with Wolf Data Systems
Richmond Rugby has announced that local IT and business technology company, Wolf Data Systems, have come on-board as club partner for the remainder of the 2019/20 season and the next two seasons. As part of the agreement, the Wolf Data Systems logo will appear on the roof of both dug-outs beside the main pitch for … Continue reading Richmond Rugby partners with Wolf Data Systems
New President & Vice President appointments at Birmingham & Solihull RFC
Birmingham & Solihull Rugby Football Club have confirmed the appointment of a new President and eleven new Vice Presidents. Mike Norman, a long serving and highly respected figure at the club, will take on the role of President, succeeding Mike Brennan who stepped down at the end of the 2018/19 season. A former player for … Continue reading New President & Vice President appointments at Birmingham & Solihull RFC
Long Eaton Rugby Club benefit from Co-op Community Fund
Derbyshire based Long Eaton Rugby Club have been awarded over £5,000 as part of the Co-op Community Fund, which will go towards helping local children to stay fit and active. The grand total of £5,496, which was presented to club members at Long Eaton’s Grasmere Road and College Street stores recently, is made up of … Continue reading Long Eaton Rugby Club benefit from Co-op Community Fund
Southwark RFC to become central London rugby hub
After 6+ years of consultations and numerous meetings the plans for the redevelopment of Burgess Park sports centre have finally been approved. The existing building will be demolished and rebuilt which will allow for two 3G all weather pitches to be built, one of which will be rugby ready. It will mean the club will … Continue reading Southwark RFC to become central London rugby hub
