Rugby Club Issue 77 | Page 44

Guernsey Raiders Guernsey Raiders FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG RC: You are having a great season and some recent big wins - what do you think is making this season go so well? JR: Consistency in the squad for the past three seasons has helped us develop as a team. The enthusiasm for the players and coaches to improve every week has been a clear standout. Our team ethos is based on working harder than any other team on and off the pitch; this allows us to be better prepared to grind out the close wins and builds confidence within the group. RC: How do you think Guernsey rugby has changed over the last few years? JR: From a first-team perspective, we have created a more professional approach to the way we train and prepare for games, we do a lot of analysing on other teams and referees which gives us important insight to how we should be playing each week. On top of that, we have formed a really competitive squad of players who are driven to succeed. Our aim is not just to develop them as players, but as people in general, with strong leadership skills. RC: Do you think there is more of a community now? Are people getting more involved and supporting more? JR: The rugby community in Guernsey is definitely growing, with over 450 children now registered with the Guernsey Rugby Academy and feeding into our 3 adult teams (2 men’s and 1 ladies) and many more volunteers, sponsors and supporters involved. The team wear their shirts with pride each week as they represent the whole Guernsey rugby community and the island as a whole. Born out of Professional Consultation requirements for expansion into a new market, Castle Crest bases itself around the provision of Financial, Commercial and IT Consultation Services to help identify market verticals and take advantage of them. RFC Proud Sponsors of Guernsey Raiders T: +44 1481 264306 W: www.castlecrestlimited.com E: [email protected] 44 Issue 77 David Daks is a club sponsor with his company and recently told Rugby Club Magazine, “I have sponsored the club for three years now; I first sponsored Hunslet Club Parkside after my brother- in-law, Christopher Boyce, started playing for them. Chris now coaches the Under 10s and sits on the rugby club committee and I’d like to wish them the best of luck for the future.” Ben Ferbrache of Fletcher Sports told us, “We’ve sponsored Guernsey for around five years now having first got involved when they approached us at the time they signed gilbert to the club as kit providers. It is great to see them doing well; they are keeping their players and have a deep squad now. I’d encourage them to keep going and if they do I’m sure promotion is just around the corner. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the years.” The Guernsey Property Experts With a combined 41 years' experience in property, our service to both Vendors and Purchasers is what you would expect from one of the busiest and efficient agents on the Island enjoying an unsurpassed reputation for our professionalism and expertise. We are able to offer a very wide selection of property on Guernsey with our pro-active staff excelling in Sales, Lettings and Property Management. T: 01481 727989 W: www.sarniaestateagents.com E: [email protected] Established in 1936 Fletcher Sports is a family-run and owned business located in Guernsey, the Channel Islands Fletcher Sports is ranked Guernseys #1 Sports retailer from a recent survey of 100 of the island’s top sports stars. 01481 724114 (St Peter Port) www.fletchersports.co.uk [email protected] FIND US 13 Commercial Arcade, St Peter Port Guernsey, Channel Islands United Kingdom, GY1 1LA PROUD SPONSORS OF GUERNSEY RAIDERS RFC GUERNSEY RAIDERS AUTHORISED SUPPLIER www.rugbyclubmag.com 45