Funding boost will help rugby club host open day
A rugby club will be able to hold a community open day next month after landing a cash boost.
Cambuslang rugby club will also be visited by a Scotland international player at the event, which will be held on August 8.
The club was one of nine star clubs selected by Royal Bank Rugby Force, and will earn them £1000, an event kit and an appearance on the day from a Scotland player. It is the
second time in three years the programme has helped Cambuslang, as in 2019 they won the Hero Club award, which also provided funding for an open day, with appearances by former internationals Jim Hamilton and Rory Lawson.
Malcolm Buchanan, chairman of RBS Scotland Board, said:“After a year where the resilience and spirit of the grassroots game has been tested like never before,
we are proud to maintain our continued commitment to the Scottish game.
“We’re really looking forward to helping rugby clubs across the country get back on their feet and return to the action on the pitch.”
Royal Bank RugbyForce is a nationwide programme in it’s 13th year, having been launched by RBS in association with Scottish Rugby.
More than half a million pounds has been distributed, directly benefiting threequarters of amateur rugby clubs in Scotland.
With the pandemic causing unprecedented financial pressures, the hope is that this year’s funding will help amateur clubs across Scotland to improve facilities, attract new members and develop sustainable futures.
The August 8 event will take place in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.