Spirit shines through as colts head to Jersey
As well as the festival for younger players which was held at Haywards Heath RFC last weekend, Heath Colts U17/U18 squad travelled to Jersey on a short tour to play their counterparts in a competitive match that ended with a Heath win 19-34.
A large number of parents and supporters travelled with the squad and enjoyed the camaraderie and teamspirit of this age group, many of whom have played together from age seven through to 18, and for whom this will be the last Heath youth tour prior to moving into the senior ranks at the Club.
This was a great example of the friendships and enduring relationships that rugby creates, many of which go on to last for a lifetime.
Prior to kick off both teams held a minute’s silence in memory of Mike Day, a loyal long-standing supporter of Heath who passed away last Thursday and will be sorely missed by all at the club.
After some strong performances on the pitch, the Heath senior squad has ended the season third in the Counties 2 Sussex league table – a creditable outcome given the relative youth of many in the squad.
They now await the imminent draw of the Papa John’s National Cup which will hopefully produce some enticing fixtures over the next two months.
Heath welcome new members of all ages and abilities at any time.
The club is also open to all offers of help as its goal of building a significant community asset that will shape rugby and other sport for future generations in Mid Sussex using primarily Club generated funds comes within touching distance.
Read more about the fundraising project in the lead story on this page.
More information available at www.hhrfc.co.uk
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