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Fylde Rugby Community Foundation offers a wide range of programmes and mentorships in schools, as well as opportunities to play rugby in the community, including Rugratz rugby for 3–5-year-olds, walking rugby, and wheelchair rugby.

Rugby for All: Fylde Foundation opens the game to the whole community

28 Apr 2025 | 4 min | 0

Ross Cowie reunited his old Colts team to celebrate his 70th birthday

Rugby reunion brings old team back together after 25 years

25 Apr 2025 | 3 min | 1

Erin Ferguson during a rugby game

Student enters beauty pageant after breaking nose playing rugby

25 Apr 2025 | 5 min | 1

Spencer Wadsworth training for the London Marathon at Keele University with his arm in a sling

A different beginning: Injured player runs London Marathon after life-changing injury

23 Apr 2025 | 3 min | 0

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