Young rugby players gathered at Diggers Rugby Club, ready to show off their skills to their parents, rugby enthusiasts, and scouts who came out to show their support.
Diggers Rugby Club hosted the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) youth rugby development games, aimed at giving the players from U6 to U18 game time. The aim of the day was also to improve the young player’s skills in preparation for their school’s rugby season.
Diggers junior chairman William Wolfaardt said that the day was a massive success, with 97 teams, ranging from U6, through to U18, who played 71 games over 12 hours, finishing the day under the flood lights.
“There weren’t any major injuries, and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. At Diggers, we pride ourselves in developing all players, and days like these give players an opportunity to show what they learned on the practice fields. We are in the thick of the season now, and games happen weekly, with Diggers regularly sending over 20 teams to our fellow GLRU youth rugby clubs.”
He added that their partners, Fidelity ADT, made sure the visitors and their assets were safe, and along with all the volunteers involved made the day one to remember.
“We will host our next rugby day on August 10, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back again.”
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