Ashington
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Ashington
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
A
shington RFC is a terrific
example of the important
role that a club can play in the local
community, using rugby as a way to
bring people together. We recently
caught up with their President Paul
Tanney to find out more about the good
work that they have been lately.
Atmosphere
“The club is in a buoyant mood
and there is a very positive feel around
the place. People realise that the new
extension we have had built gives us
a facility that we can be very proud of
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and one that matches our magnificent
grounds.
We have three rugby pitches, a
cricket pitch and a football pitch set in
tree lined grounds. Our newly extended
club house can accommodate 180 sitting
(220 including bar area) and has a large
window overlooking the cricket pitch.
We were famous for not having a window
throughout the clubhouse.
On the rugby side things are very
positive. We appointed a new head
coach during the close season and we’ve
had decent attendances at training, up
on previous years, but like any club
could still be better. We also started our
tots and minis during the summer and
it’s been really well received in the local
community.”
Off-Season
“After narrowly avoiding relegation
last season, we appointed a new Head
Coach, John Goose. John started and
ended his senior playing career at
Ashington, in between he played at
Blaydon and Doncaster amongst others.
He therefore had an excellent playing
pedigree and has the respect of all the
club members.