Rugby Club Issue 79 | Page 27

Blaina Images courtesy of Paul’s Photgraphy Blaina B RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB laina RFC enjoyed a fine season this time around and continues to play a vital role in their local community. Rugby Club Magazine recently caught up with Club Representative Chris Adams to find out more about how they have been getting along lately. Involvement He told us, “I’ve been involved with the club for over 40 years now. It’s my home town, and I started out playing for the Youth side which won the Welsh Cup in 1978. Since then I have played over 800 games for the club, and have been Secretary for many years.” The Role “As Secretary, over the last few years this has become a steadily more demanding role. Quite rightly, there are lots of boxes to tick to ensure that everything is being run the right way as laid down by WRU guidelines. Paul Heasley is a long term friend and sponsor of Blaina Rugby Club with his business Paul’s Scaffolding. He recently told Rugby Club Magazine, “I have my business locally in Brynmawr and have had a long friendship with club stalwart John Wright.” “I attend as many club functions as I can and have sponsored the club for over 16 years now. It’s great to see the club reaching the heights that Paul’s Scaffolding have reached and over the years Blaina have produced some great players and talent. “Many years back I carried out some work for Mike Ruddock on his house and we went to a 7’s match and enjoyed a few pints together afterwards. It’s great to see how Mike and many other players associated with Blaina Rugby Club have enjoyed success over the years. Congratulations to everyone at the club on a great season and all the best for the future!” www.rugbyclubmag.com 27