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RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
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obody, player or spectator, enjoys losing matches. At the time of writing OARFC
has won three and lost three of the fixtures in the present league campaign and
this is regarded generally as a fair reflection of the year to date. We inhabit the same
rarefied atmosphere as Coventry, Fylde, Rosslyn Park and the like, names many of the
older members grew up with. This is a pleasure and a responsibility; we must be worthy
of our place in the top forty clubs in the land. This year, so far so good.
Since last season we have endured
the usual problems of recruitment and
retention of players. Promotion back to
level three helped as did the possession
of a fine professional, experienced
coaching/backroom staff led by Head
Coach James Shanahan.
Plans for this season involve making
the most of what is a tiny playing budget
in all respects. Most of last year’s squad
remains, a testament to loyalty; they
form the spine of the side and have been
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reinforced by certain strategic
additions. Our mutually
beneficial
partnership
with Saracens is, to say
the least, useful and
guest
appearances
have bolstered the
team at important
times
whilst
providing
game
time for Academy
players.