CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
Welcome to the 20197/20 season
As another new season begins, we all look forward to many opportunities to celebrate successes but realise there will be challenges along the way. Not least, the fulfilment of our many fixtures and all the lettings and events whilst we complete the building of our new changing rooms.
The 1st XV continuing in South West 1 (East), welcome a number of new players and coaches to the squad and 2nd, 3rd & 4th Men's teams continue in their D&W leagues. The Women's team step up their aspirations this season, entering the RFY NC3 League. Player availability is a significant factor in all our senior team's successes and the whole Club is committed to producing a positive culture across all the teams to encourage and sustain player engagement.
The Youth section is buoyant and with World Cup fixtures about to start in Japan we expect to be welcoming many new young players to the game. Last season saw a significant investment of time and funds into Youth Coach qualifications and we look forward to the children reaping the rewards of the high-quality coaching Salisbury RFC provides this season and beyond.
Walking Rugby continues to grow and has now established a committee to help with the arrangements of training and festivals. Having watched the July Festival, their sportsmanship and enthusiasm is to be applauded.
Project All Change, the redevelopment of our changing facilities has finally begun, following several seasons of fundraising efforts. Thanks to all those who have given so much time, effort, and funds to this project and we hope everyone who visits Salisbury RFC will be able to appreciate what has been achieved for the long-term benefit of the Club. The opportunity to 'Buy a Brick' which will be displayed on the front of the building for future generations, continues this season. Please show your support. Details are on the website and in the Club.
Finally I remind you of the many social events that take place at the Clubhouse, including a return of the Club Captain's Dinner this season. I look forward to seeing you at the Club to enjoy all the successes and challenges the season has to offer.
Best wishes,
Nicola Rawnson
Chairman of the Salisbury Rugby Club
ABOUT US
Salisbury RFC is a thriving Rugby Club with over a thousand members.
We have a history that stretches back over 100 years, providing rugby and social opportunities for the people of Salisbury and the whole of the South Wiltshire, North Dorset and West Hampshire areas.
DISCOVER OUR HISTORYOur success isn’t just the number of active players appearing in our teams each weekend: four Senior Teams, Veterans, 300 minis, 120 Juniors & Colts, but also the pride we have in producing alumni such as Mike Brown (England), Tom Heathcote (Scotland), Mikey Daniels (Worcester), Tom Homer, Rory Jennings, Will Homer (Bath), Ollie Goss (Leeds Carnegie), Matt Evans (Cornish Pirates and Canada), Alex Penney and Phil Chesters (Ealing Trailfinders) and of course in earlier times Richard J Hill (England), Dave Egerton (England) and our other Richard Hill (England and the British Lions), Rugby World Cup winner and current England Team Manager.
SEE OUR ALUMNIWe are affiliated to the Rugby Football Unionand Dorset and Wiltshire RFU. <we can supply url links to these>
We compete in National League South West (1st XV), Dorset & Wilts 1 South (2nd XV), Dorset & Wilts 2 South (3rd XV) and Dorset & Wlts 3 South (4th XV).
Playing colours: Emerald and White, White shorts, Green socks, with a change strip of Royal Blue and Gold hoops. Read the history about our club colours.
Registered Office, Clubhouse and ground:
Castle Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3SA
01722 325317
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