SRFC Walking Rugby tournament

29th. April 2023 - 10 clubs from as far afield as Gloucester, Topsham and Esher attended Salisbury RFC’s Walking Rugby Tournament at Castle Road.

Perfect conditions ensured nearly 150 players enjoyed a full afternoon’s play. 

This was the second successive spring tournament run by Salisbury RFC and was a sure sign that walking rugby has become another strong element of an already thriving community club.

Walking rugby is a simplified version of Rugby for ex-players, injured players and non-players of all ages, abilities and gender who enjoy an active and passing game using a rugby ball.

Saturday’s tournament comprised two pools of 6 which led to a play-off between the winner of Pool A, Gloucester and Pool B, Salisbury. Salisbury narrowly defeated Gloucester 2 – 1 in a keenly contested match to claim the Pat Clash Trophy. 

The success of the day is due to Graham Hillier’s meticulous organisation and the tournament’s referees ably managed by Dave Murley. 

Report: Joe Cooper

Photos: John Palmer

SRFC chairman Russell Jugg in the thick of the action

The combined Salisbury squad - Bustards and Spitfires

Trowbridge

Topsham

Gosport & Fareham

Chippenham

Kingswood Titans

Fordingbridge

Guildfordians

Esher

Amesbury

Gloucester

SRFC Chairman Russell Jugg addresses the crowd

Amesbury receive the Fair Play award from Lyn Clash

Lyn Clash presents the runner-up trophy to Gloucester

Bustards captain Joe Cooper receives the Pat Clash trophy from Lyn Clash