GLOUCESTER Rugby Union Club will be hosting a charity day for the Cauliflower Club on 1 November, featuring former Wallabies and local players.
The Cauliflower Club is a rugby charity dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and sports-related injuries regain access to life experiences.
Their regional charity days are considered a crucial part of their mission.
“We love coming to regional towns and promoting rugby union within the community,” said Tony Sambell, President of Cauliflower Club (CC) XV, in an interview with News Of The Area.
The day will kick off with a training session led by Raptor Academy Head Coach Michael Haze and members of the CC XV team.
“We’d love to see young people, both girls and boys, who are interested in learning about rugby union or developing their rugby skills to come and join us for the skills session,” Tony added.
“Local rugby players have formed a ‘golden oldies’ team that will compete against the CC XV in the afternoon.
“We always end the afternoon with some fun activities.
“It should be a great time for the whole family.”
The event will conclude with a Black-Tie Charity Ball at the Gloucester Showground.
Jamie Searle, President of Gloucester Rugby Union Club, spoke of the great honour it is to have the Cauliflower Club choose Gloucester for one of its charity days.
“With less than two weeks left before this historic event, we encourage everyone to secure one of the few remaining tickets for the charity ball, which will be one of the biggest events the Cauliflower Club has ever hosted,” Jamie continued.
Chris Webb, former Wallabies General Manager and son of Denver Webb, a founding member of the Gloucester Rugby Union Club, will serve as the MC for the Ball.
“We are excited to announce that this special event will feature some amazing auction items and will attract several ex-Wallabies players, including Warrick Waugh, Jeff Didier, Sam Payne, Steve Merrick, and Scott Fava,” said Peter Chidiac, Treasurer of Gloucester Rugby Union Club.
Chris Marchant, one of the event organizers and Cockies coach, told News Of The Area, “This is a fantastic event for Gloucester, and I want to thank the Roundabout Inn and the Gloucester Show Society for their support.”
For further information go to the Gloucester Cockies Rugby Union Facebook page or contact gloucesterrugbyuniontreasurer@gmail.com.
By Wendy BUSWELL
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