Portsmouth
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Unit 24, Portsmouth Enterprise Centre, Quartremaine Road,
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they reach the age of 17 and have
been assessed to be of a suitable
standard we also select them in the
senior sides on a Saturday when they
do not have a Colts game.
“I believe we are a community
club. We are inclusive, offering
players of all ages, gender and ability
the opportunity to participate in
competitive rugby. As a club we
are working closely with the local
schools, colleges and university to
develop and raise the profile of rugby
in the local area.
“I believe all rugby clubs are
going to have some really tough
challenges in the near future. Many
clubs in Hampshire are struggling to
run the sides they used to. One of our
biggest challenges is pla yer retention
and recruitment. This is particularly
difficult in our area as there are so
many clubs of a similar standard all
chasing the same players. As with
most clubs, we do not have enough
volunteers helping with the running
of the club. Too few doing too much!
Where is the younger generation?
And of course finances are always a
worry.
“Over the next 5 years we would
like to maintain the same number
of senior players/teams, continue
to strengthen our links with the
community, gain at least one
promotion for our 1st XV, develop
our clubhouse to incorporate a
purpose built gymnasium and extra
toilets/storage area and build and
fund a 3-G pitch.”