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Pill Harriers
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ill Harriers RFC is a fantastic example of a club achieving success in the modern game whilst retaining their
traditional amateur ethos. Their Chairman Brian Cromwell took the time to tell us more about the good work that
they have been doing lately.
Involvement
He told us, “I have been involved with the club since it
was reformed in 1978 as a player, captain, committee
man and now chairman. The club was reformed
due the demise of Pill Labour Hall and Newport
Hibernians and also included about a dozen
players just finishing with Newport Youth
side plus their coach Ray Evans who was
the architect of the mode of running
rugby we always try to produce.”
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Challenges
“Obviously finance is always a
big challenge but facilities during
the wet winter months are a big
problem, with us only have
one pitch we have to travel all
around the county to use all
weather facilities which come
with extra cost.
Our aim is to try and get a
4G pitch in the Pill area. Pill is
regarded as the second most
deprived place in Wales.
All the work and effort is
rewarded when you see the
players of all ages enjoying
themselves
at
training
and match day’s plus the
friendships that are formed
which last for a life time.”
Amateur Ethos
“Retaining our amateur statues is
something we are very passionate
about, we are well aware of what
other clubs at our level throughout
Wales are doing with regards to paying
players and this has been the demise of
quite a few. We are a non-profit making
business that is run for the community and
to help youngsters and adults get out and
enjoy themselves and make friends.”
Atmosphere
“There is a very positive mood with new sections of
the club starting up next season. We will be fielding U7s to
U11s, 2 sides at U13, an U16s a youth side and 2 senior sides. We
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