Sport In Profile UK Issue 03 | Page 52

RHC COUGARS RFC We’ve started to do an annual fundraiser called Cougar 24 as well where we play 24 hours of rugby. We raised some money this year which was all put into improving the equipment we have here.” Ambitions “I think we’ve been pleasantly surprised at how well we’ve been doing on the field and so will look to continue that. The U18 team is competing for the first time this year in a new league that has been set up which is a real step up for them so we’re looking for them to establish themselves. We want a regular stream of kids coming from the school to play for that side and then hopefully represent the first team. The ethos at the club is very positive. We don’t hide the fact that we don’t believe in paying or importing players. If people want to come and play for us it’s because they want to play an exciting brand of rugby and have a good time doing it. If people are interesting in playing or watching that sort of club then please come along!” 52 ISSUE 03