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unior and senior level. although we consider it is important that
y to play rugby across we remain as a community rugby club.
of levels of abilities. “Our biggest challenge and ambition over
“I first joined the previous version of the club when I was around 25 years old. I
played up until about 10 years ago, stopping when I was 40. I’ve been involved
mainly with the Leicester Lions Juniors now with my lads. They’ve come through
the system and being involved with the club was terrific for them.
For me the best part of being involved with the club is watching the young
players come through the system and ending up playing in the seniors. I would
like to see the club benefit from a new clubhouse in the coming years and
develop their ties with the community further, providing juniors with a clear
pathway right through the age groups to make it into senior rugby at whichever
level suits them best.
One of my best memories came from playing in the Boxing Day Game where
former players would come back and play in a game against the older guys.
That’s always a terrific day all around and I think at the moment it stands at 3-2
to the young ones! As they are becoming young men it is becoming a bit more
difficult and hurts a little more! I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone at
the club the best of luck for the future.”
Bob Brown of club sponsor Bob Brown Plumbing
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luck for the future.