Blaenavon
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for the club was providing international
scrum-halves at school boy, youth and
senior levels all in the same season,
something that will probably never
happen again.
“Over the years the club has ran its
own carnivals, concerts, social events and
many other events involving other sports.
“One of the down sides for me is
that we have been unable to continue
running our youth side because of a lack
of numbers. I believe this has come about
because the schools in the area no longer
focus on rugby as the main sport.
“As previously mentioned, our club is
community focused and we are at present
expanding our activities to engage more
of the locals. This has been enhanced by
the on-going success of our senior side.
With promotions from past seasons we
are now playing in the First Division East
of the Welsh Leagues.
“Over the next five years we will not
rest on our laurels as we strive forward,
not only on the rugby front but also on a
much forgotten issue, that of recruiting
committee and volunteers. For without
these people supporting the sport there
will be many clubs struggling to continue.
But for the moment we are pushing ahead
to make the club a happy and successful
place to be around.”
There is much to admire about the
set up that Blaenavon RFC currently has
Alwyn Hurcombe of club sponsor H & H Engineering
recently spoke to Rugby Club Magazine. He said, “I
am a Blaenavon boy and played seven seasons for the
club as outside half from 1970-78. I did also return to
the club after a spell at Pontypool and eventually hung
up my boots at the ripe old age of 47 having broken 3
ribs, I thought then that enough was enough.
My business, H&H Engineering, has sponsored the
club for many years and although I don’t get down
to see the boys due to business commitments I
always wish them the very best and hope they enjoy
continued success.”
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in place. Hopefully they will be able to
continue in the same manner for many
years to come and everyone at Rugby
Club Magazine wishes them the best of
luck.