Harlow
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Harlow
RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB
H
arlow RUFC was formed in 1955 by a number of kindred spirits
who arrived in the New Town from various parts. After a number
of years playing on public pitches, a new ground was purchased and built
at Ram Gorse which at that time served two Senior teams. Rugby Club
Magazine recently caught up with their Vice Chairman Ken Potter to find
out how they are getting along at present.
Involvement
He told us, “Like many others, I
first became involved at Harlow Rugby
Club by taking my son to play mini
rugby. Thereafter, I became involved in
coaching, managing etc. and have served
various roles in the Club Executive -
currently I am Vice Chairman.”
Present
“There is a tremendous sense of
anticipation at the Club currently,
partly due to the forthcoming move
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but significantly as a result of a very
successful season for the club in 2016/17.
2016/17 proved to be one of the most
successful in the Club’s History with
the 1st XV fighting their way to win
the London NE3 Championship with
resulting promotion to London NE2.
Additionally, our 2nd and 3rd XVs
romped away with their respective
leagues with the latter also winning
their Cup Tournament. Our Ladies
Team fought back from the slow start
to the season and ended on a high while
our Girls XVs continue to grow both in
terms of numbers and ability. For the
first time in many years we are reaching
full subscription point for a number of
coaching and refereeing courses.”
Youth
“The Youth section continues to
re-establish itself after a couple of
indifferent seasons and our Mini section
is continuing to develop and now has
close to 150 members.
Youth rugby is at the centre of
everything we do as a club of our size
in the heavily populated London/
Essex area generally cannot survive