Northwich
Ian & Diane Johnson have had a long and positive
association with Northwich Rugby Club, they are also the
parents of Greg and Amy Johnson, who both played for
the club in their formative years. Although Greg was an
excellent player, he decided to hang up his boots in this late
teen’s, it was Amy who whilst being a sporting allrounder,
would carry on with her love of rugby. Ian recently told
Rugby Club Magazine, “I have to say that if it wasn’t for the
positive influence of John Blower and Chris Hart, coaching
both my children, I’m not sure they would have become
the rounded successful individuals they are today. I was
brought up with football, but these days I am more of a
fan of rugby. As well as the general etiquette you get with
rugby, I feel the attributes it teaches, gives you much more
than just physical and health benefits. The discipline and
respect coached into my children is evident with them both
today and has helped give them good foundations for life.
Amy started her rugby career in Union at the age of 3
and ½ years of age, she played for numerous North West
sides and represented both her County and the North
West. After leaving University Amy settled in Leeds and
continued playing at West Park, as the rules for being
included in the England Union squad changed and she
would have had to play for a Premiership side, this was not
possible due to the extent of travel and holding down a job.
Whilst playing for Leeds West Park, Bradford Bulls asked
Amy to play for them in the Union closed season, shortly
after Leeds Rhino’s came in for her as a forward and she
decided to switch to League, which proved a good move,
as she later had her England call up, which culminated in
her International debut against France and she has been
named in the 2019 England performance squad, Amy is
now in a strong position to be among those chosen to be
in England’s squad for the 2021 World Cup.
Both Ian & Diane are rightly proud of Amy, Diane feels all
those Sunday’s taking Amy to Rugby grounds which after
the boys had finished, had no facilities for the girls, standing
watching in the freezing cold has all been worth it. We
have always been grateful to Northwich RUFC for giving
Amy her love of the game and starting her rugby career
and 20 years on our business Eric Johnson of Northwich
Ltd are keen to continue our help and support for this great
club. We shall always be grateful to the dedication of both
John Blower and Chris Hart to the club and to our family,
both great examples of fine human beings!
Best wishes to all.”
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