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Peter Constable moved to the local area when he was just
two years old and although a footballer by trade his brother
John had other ideas, “Yes, I played football at first and by
chance my dad was picking me up while John was about to
start playing for the rugby club and as their colts side were a
man short I was asked to step in.
“The friendly welcome and atmosphere had me hooked
and I continued to play for the club for many years, changing
position at times for the likes of the great Wasps flanker
Buster White, eventually the eroding cartilages in my knees
forced me to make a decision on whether to continue playing
or continuing to walk so I played my last game which was a
cup final and retired.
“I took on most positions for the teams at Swanage and
Wareham RFC apart from hooker which made me quite useful
in the days when we were only allowed one forward and one
backs sub as I had experience of both. My main position was
centre where I enjoyed my defensive role in tackling and being
able to offload quick and accurate ball to my teammates. It
was difficult to go down to the club once I hung my boots up
but after a while away I returned and was able to enjoy the
games and the great club atmosphere which has not waned
till this day!
“My company PJC Accounting are a club sponsor and I
have always enjoyed putting a little back into a club which
gave me so much. Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club have
a great history of fathers and sons who have pulled on the
jersey over the decades and I have had the privilege to stand
alongside many of them on the pitch. I would like to wish
everyone at the club the very best of continued success for
many more years to come!”
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“I moved to the area in 1984 and have been Secretary for the club for the past
twenty years. I played for the club as a back-row player, mainly flanker until I was 57
and coached both my lads Tom and James from U7s. Tom’s playing position was wing
or full back and James, who is currently in the Royal Marines was a back row player.
The club can lose players when they come of age and go away to Uni but
enjoyed a great season and do their best to provide a good environment for all. I also
have sponsored the club over the years with Centaur Financial Mgt. Best wishes to
everyone for the 2019/2020 campaign!”
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Keith Tomes has been involved with Swanage and Wareham RFC as
player, coach and club captain. He is the current coaching coordinator
and took time out recently to talk with Rugby Club Magazine, saying,
“I attended the local Purbeck School and friends encouraged me to
join the club with them as a 16-year-old. I was initially a back-row
player but when I came out of the colts I moved to the front row and
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hooker position. Apart from a year out with a broken leg I remained
virtually injury free apart from the usual knocks.
“When my career ended around 2000 both my sons Chris and
Darren had already been involved in the minis and at age 34 Chris is a
current 1st team player and scrum half. Chris and his teammates will
have benefited from last season’s experience and I find there is a quiet
confidence and energy focused on the coming season with the squad
bouncing so strongly from the previous season.
“As a club we have a great reputation for continuing to produce
fathers and then their sons who traditionally join our club and
develop into players, hopefully this will always be the case. We also
have a very good relationship with the local army corps, in fact one of
the lads who joined us has recently been asked to play for the corps
and I’m sure our club and coaches had something to do with that. My
business Costcutters are a sponsor and we have always like to help out
when we can.
“Players of all levels and abilities are welcome at Swanage and
Wareham Rugby Club and I feel this mix helps to bolster and level our
teams out. Myself, Chris and Darren are very proud of our association
with this great club and we wish everyone good luck for the 2019/2020
campaign!”