National League: Club Watch
It’s the third edition of ‘Club Watch’ this week so let’s find out some of the latest news from several of our National League sides.
National 1
Bishop’s Stortford RFC
Fans of Bishop’s Stortford will be cycling from Silver Leys to Chinnor Rugby Club in what will be a 70-mile journey from one club to another on Saturday October 6th.
The 37 cyclists will be raising money for Aurora Rea who has Movement Disorder and Global Development Delay.
Her parents are raising the money in order to send their daughter back to Cosmosuit, an intensive physiotherapy unit in Milan where Aurora made large improvements when she was there previously.
Darlington Mowden Park
Mowden Park are hosting a golf day in aid of the Beefy Charity Foundation. Taking place at Rockliffe Hall today, the event will raise money for various charities and is another great example of Darlington’s Community Trust.
We’re all set for today’s Annual Golf Day at @Rockliffe_Golf in association with @beefyfoundation, sponsored by @PorscheTeesside! #GolfDay #Charity pic.twitter.com/ePPmH1FQrj
— Darlington Mowden Park (@MowdenPark) September 19, 2018
There will be prizes for; nearest the pin, longest drive, individual score and winning team. There will even be the opportunity to win a Porsche.
Plymouth Albion
Promotion hopefuls Plymouth Albion are renting out their all-weather 3G pitch to members of the public!
If you’re interested in renting out the pitch either call 01752 565064 or email info@plymouthalbion.com.
National 2 North
Chester RUFC
Chester have put a call-out to any of the their former players to return to the club for a pre-match meal.
Past Players Lunchhttps://t.co/ZbGYLslt00
— Chester Rugby (@RUFCChester) September 15, 2018
Taking place on the 17th of November, former players are invited to come to the buffet to catch-up with their ex-playing colleagues prior to Chester’s game against Wharfedale.
Leicester Lions
The Lions have announced that they will be putting on a rugby camp in the October half-term across three dates. The camps are for U5s all the way to U15s.
Costing £20 for one day and £50 for all three dates, children will be coached by Director of Rugby Andy Key.
Huddersfield RUFC
Huddersfield have been present at their local university’s freshers fair in the aim of recruiting young players to join the ranks, as well as continue some players’ development after they’ve gone to uni.
Come meet our lads and sign up to play for @Huddersfield_RU at our stall at the #hudfreshers fair. #HRUFC pic.twitter.com/rkp572gCQz
— Huddersfield RUFC (@Huddersfield_RU) September 17, 2018
Handing out free training shirts to anyone that goes to their stall, it’s great to see the club getting involved at Huddersfield University.
National 2 South
Bury St Edmunds RFC
Bury St Edmunds are doing their own golf day at The Suffolk Golf Club on the 28th of September. For just £45 per person, participants will get a bacon roll and coffee on arrival, play 18 holes of golf and get a meal at the end of the day.
Dings Crusaders RFC
The Crusaders were eulogising all weekend about their former player, Jake Polledri who had a game to remember against Bristol Bears on Friday night.
The Italian international was awarded Man of the Match on his first start of the season for Gloucester and the Dings faithful reminisced about their former star.
Look at @JakePolledri on the charge. Who remembers him doing the same for @DingsCrusaders against @Cleve_RFC in the 2015 Combination Cup final? #WreckingBall #UTD ?⚫️?⚫️ https://t.co/ta7X4dnNkf
— Dings Crusaders RFC (@DingsCrusaders) September 16, 2018
Taunton Titans RFC
Taunton will be launching their new website on the 29th of September. Now second place in National 2 South, the club have developed a fresh site after their fans asked for a better platform.