Edinburgh Northern
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Edinburgh Northern
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Edinburgh Northern is a fine example of a club that continues to retain
the traditional values that make rugby such a special game. President
Drew Chapman recently took the time to tell us more about the club
and the good work they’ve been doing.
He said, “I’ve been a member of the club since 2003, so for
sixteen years. I was persuaded down by a friend for a one-off
game and have been hooked ever since!”
“It’s a definite challenge as President to ensure that a grass
roots club that primarily funds itself and is run by volunteers
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can thrive and stand on its own two feet. Our members come
to enjoy themselves playing and watching rugby, and we often
need to ask for their support or time over and above this.
“However, the fantastic atmosphere on a successful club
day, playing wise or socially, is really rewarding. When we
Rory Pounds has been involved with Edinburgh
Northern RFC as a player over the last five seasons.
He took time out of his busy schedule recently to chat
with Rugby Club Magazine, saying, “I feel we had a very
decent 2018/19 season. As a team, winning the Regional
Bowl and losing by a small margin in the National Bowl
Semi-final and personally by being nominated Players’
Player of the season!
Our form was contributed to greatly by the hard work
put in on and off the field by the players, captain and
coaches. I mainly play No.6 but can cover any position in
the back row. I feel that if the lads continue to train hard
and commitment levels stay high we can look forward to
improving our game for next season.
I moved to Edinburgh in 2014 with my wife Fiona, who
is from the Scottish Borders. Myself being English, you
can imagine the rivalry in our household! I have played
Rugby all over the world including Canada, France
and Australia and have known many clubs in my time.
However, I have to say I have never encountered such a
warm, welcoming and family friendly club as Edinburgh
Northern.
My business Premier Handyman has also sponsored
the club over a couple seasons. I would like to thank
the club, players and members of Edinburgh Northern
Rugby Football Club for all the fun and friendship over
the years wishing everyone all the very best for the
2019/2020 campaign – and of course for the Rugby
World Cup!”