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Summer 2020 Issue – Rugby Blindside
In this issue: Community news – Thank you #nhsheroes Sponsorship news In Focus – SNAP Sponsorship – Lions Sports Academy Q&A with John Pownall, Chairman at Surrey Rugby Club news Funding news Club Profile – York RUFC Facilities news Opinion Continue reading Summer 2020 Issue – Rugby Blindside
HGCT & Kirklees College announce partnership
Huddersfield Giants Community Trust has announced a sporting partnership with Kirklees College. Commencing in September 2020, this new partnership will see both institutions join forces to form a hybrid team featuring talented players from across the local community on various Further … Continue reading HGCT & Kirklees College announce partnership
Scrap the cup, review the cap, and protect the Lions: solving the 2020 rugby chasm
In such uncertain and unprecedented times, it seems trivial to be discussing the resumption of rugby. More important issues come before sport, yet the resurrection of the sporting calendar is matter of sink or swim for many clubs and organisations. … Continue reading Scrap the cup, review the cap, and protect the Lions: solving the 2020 rugby chasm
FYB Rugby Round Table – Player Recruitment & Retention
Welcome to the first episode of our new panel series “FYB Rugby Round Table”. Over the coming weeks we will be discussing the biggest issues in grassroots Rugby in the UK with a different panel of players, coaches and volunteers … Continue reading FYB Rugby Round Table – Player Recruitment & Retention
Bristol Bears announce Sean Marsden as first team skills coach
The 40-year-old Bristolian takes over the role from Bruce Reihana, who departs after three seasons. One of the most highly regarded young coaches in the Premiership, Marsden spent four years as Bears Academy coach was appointed to the England U18s … Continue reading Bristol Bears announce Sean Marsden as first team skills coach
Saracens: Chairman’s update
I hope that this finds all members of the Saracens family safe and well. It’s been a busy couple of weeks at Saracens and for rugby generally so we wanted to bring you up to speed with progress at the … Continue reading Saracens: Chairman’s update
Northampton Saints announce strategic partnership with Bedford Blues
Northampton Saints has announced a strategic partnership with Championship rugby club, Bedford Blues. The new, mutually beneficial collaboration will see Saints and the Blues formally cooperate on a number of playing, coaching and training opportunities. For the 2020/21 Championship season, … Continue reading Northampton Saints announce strategic partnership with Bedford Blues
Harlequins Mindfulness Series
In Harlequins second episode of the series, Luke Doherty, the Harlequins mindfulness coach, who works regularly with players, has devised a short meditation which might enable you to deal with pressurised situations better. Supported by their Player Welfare Partner, Charles … Continue reading Harlequins Mindfulness Series
Sharks Community Trust receives £15K from the National Lottery to deliver ‘Stronger Together’ project
Sharks Community Trust is celebrating after being awarded almost £15,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work within the Sale and Wythenshawe community to respond to Covid-19. The Trust will deliver the project as three strands; Connect, Educate and … Continue reading Sharks Community Trust receives £15K from the National Lottery to deliver ‘Stronger Together’ project
Wasps Legends reunite virtually to raise more than £20,000
Hundreds of former Wasps players have been reuniting virtually to raise more than £20,000 for a variety of charities during the Coronavirus lockdown. More than 250 male and female players who have pulled on the famous black and gold jersey … Continue reading Wasps Legends reunite virtually to raise more than £20,000
Lions Sports Academy: Get stronger at home with our online training programmes
Do your children miss playing rugby? Lions Sports Academy from South West London have found the answer to filling that egg-shaped void! Under usual circumstances Lions Sports Academy would be coaching over 5,000 children, across 18 rugby clubs and 22 … Continue reading Lions Sports Academy: Get stronger at home with our online training programmes
London Irish to ‘consider all options’ regarding Gloucester approach to Skivington
London Irish Chief Executive Brian Facer says that the club will reserve the right to consider all its options following Gloucester’s announcement regarding the appointment of George Skivington as their new Head Coach. The news from Kingsholm comes despite Skivington … Continue reading London Irish to ‘consider all options’ regarding Gloucester approach to Skivington
Gloucester Rugby announce George Skivington as Head Coach
Gloucester Rugby has announced the appointment of George Skivington as its new Head Coach. He will start is his new position on 3 July 2020. Skivington was previously forwards coach at London Irish, and has also coached with the Samoan … Continue reading Gloucester Rugby announce George Skivington as Head Coach
