GLOUCESTER Cockies Rugby Union Club will be hosting the Cauliflower Club later this year.
Established in 2012 by former Wallabies Peter FitzSimons and Nick Farr-Jones, the Cauliflower Club raises funds for people living with spinal cord injuries to regain access to sporting opportunities.
The CCXV (Cauliflower Club 15) is a Barbarians-style invitational team featuring many former Wallabies and “want-to-be” Wallabies, who pull-on their boots and have a bit of a run around – all in the name of charity.
The team conducts two regional club charity events each year.
Gloucester Cockies Rugby Union Club is one of the regional clubs chosen in 2025.
“Not only will the Cauliflower Club be raising money for equipment that can benefit many, we are also hoping that our visit to Gloucester will be a catalyst for the Cockies to rebuild the club’s men’s and women’s teams,” said Tony Sambell, CCXV President.
“Rugby is about community, lifelong friendships, and we are hoping Gloucester and the surrounding towns will support and engage with the activities planned.
“It’s a great opportunity for Gloucester to engage with former Wallabies and, for former Cockies players to put on their rugby boots and play a friendly game,” said Peter Chidiac, Treasurer of Gloucester Cockies.
The event will begin with a Golf Game on Friday 31 October.
Saturday 1 November will be an action-packed day beginning with a skills and drills session, run by the CCXV, for young players, boys and girls, either experienced or novices.
The Gloucester Cockies Women’s team will reunite and showcase women’s rugby.
In the afternoon, the CCXV will play a game against the Gloucester Cockies Golden Oldies.
One of the traditions of the regional events is an on-field boat race which will take place after the game.
“A Gala Dinner will cap off the event, which will include a Q&A with former Wallabies, a charity auction and hopefully lots of dancing.
“The event is not just for rugby nuts, it’s a chance for the community to come out, watch their friends, interact with elite rugby players and have some fun.”
For further information about the event, contact gloucesterrugbyunionclub@gmail.com.
By Wendy BUSWELL
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