Worthing Rugby Club is ready for new season

Having been promoted at the end of the 2007/2008 season into the National Leagues (top 60 clubs in the country) the Raiders were able to hold on to their National League status last season with a young team, many of whom have risen through the ranks from Mini rugby to Senior rugby at Worthing RFC.

There have been big changes within the coaching staff and the squad this season in a bid to further progress the Worthing Raiders through the National League rankings. Ex- England International prop Will Green has taken over the role of Head Coach from Ian Davis and has brought with him some well known faces.

Recently retired ex-Ireland International and Ulster star Kieron Dawson has been recruited to help develop the forwards with the assistance of last years 1st XV captain Jody Levett. In addition, experienced coach Nick Buoy will look to sharpen the skills of the Raiders back line supported by 2nd XV coach Dave Roberts.

Worthing Rugby Club is always looking for new members to come and give rugby a go and as a result you will meet new people, have fun and keep fit. Rugby is a game of discipline, which can be and is played by all shapes and sizes at all age levels. The game itself requires the ability to channel all sporting aggression into a team spirit, which is under the control of a single whistle.

There are currently seven senior teams within the club ranging from the semi-professional Raiders to the Veterans. This gives the players the opportunity to participate in rugby at a highly competitive to a social level depending upon their ability and fitness.

Worthing rugby Club also aims to develop youth rugby within the club and local community by means of several initiatives detailed as follows:

Improving the standard of youth rugby coaching in our community

Increasing the participation in rugby at school and club

Providing access to a sport which caters for all shapes and sizes

Improving fitness and lifestyle opportunities for young people

Supporting Worthing RFC

Rugby's not all about hard work, fitness and physicality, there is also the well known social side of the game that has equal importance. The club has a great atmosphere ideally suited to the wide range of supporters that flood through the gates to support the 1st XV. Whether it's a family day out, a day of social drinking or just an entertaining game of rugby your after, all can feel welcome to come and enjoy the clubs facilities on a Saturday. Friendly faces behind the bar are ready to serve you should you need refreshment at any time, with the snack bars serving hot food from breakfast till late afternoon.

For the full list of fixtures for the 09/10 season or for any more information visit http://www.worthingrfc.com or email [email protected].