Rugby News and Events

Rugby Warehouse has been busy in the season break speaking with clubs from all over the country. With clubs like Royston, Borehamwood, Eccleshall, Donegal and Fakenham RFC’s all waiting to approve their orders and indeed take delivery of their shiny new kit. Hinckley RFC Junior and Mini section, especially the Coach of the U10’s Lee Roan and the Manager Kevin Jordan  being very organised have already been in receipt of some kit with more on the way, indeed the 1st XV will be playing in the new Drop Out Pro range for the 09/10 season. Lutterworth Colts are also ahead of the game and are expected to be wearing the very latest in training kit from the Drop Out range this season.

Rugby Warehouse has launched its latest incarnation of their very popular playing shirt “Drop Out”.  “Drop Out Pro”, is the answer to the many requests made of them by regional clubs asking for a lighter bespoke but robust shirt. The new shirt is a 200 gram weighted ployester shirt that is fully sublimated with the club badge, sponsors logos, and numbers. The material is impregnated with “Hydrowick”, a chemical that allows water and perspiration to be “wicked” away from the skin.

The new shirt is available in regular and slim fit, the polyester has a natural stretch to it allowing the bigger forwards to feel comfortable in a slim fit shirt. The cost of the shirt is £25.00 net of  VAT,  is British made, available within 21 working days from approval of design and is guaranteed against manufacturer defect. To see the shirt and all the other kit and club wear available call Rugby Warehouse on 01455 213814

Every-one’s minds must be turning to the age old question “what are we going to do for next year in terms of  playing kit and club kit”, coaches, captains and committee often spend a lot of time pondering this question, rarely with consensus. Team kit and club kit is so often the responsibility of the coach but I ask “. Don’t these guys and girls have enough on their plates given they are all volunteer’s”? Shouldn’t their focus be on the coaching and management of a successful grass roots team?

Rugby Warehouse is the answer, we encourage all clubs to agree a standardised kit, from minis, juniors up to senior players, this enables the club and its members to be recognised as a single unit, giving a uniform identity and pride in the club.

With an unbeatable 21 day delivery on our Drop Out sublimated rugby shirt (produced in the UK, not in questionable circumstances in a far eastern country!) including club badge, sponsors and logos. All for £24.72 (adults) inclusive of VAT.

Please call Steve Small on 01455 213145 for all your club requirements.

Rugby Warehouse are offering end of season stock at reduced sale prices. Gilbert Rugby Boots, Side Step & Swerve. Various Sizes Available. £14.98 plus delivery. Also used in football. Call Rugby Warehouse on 01455 213145

The Hinckley Colts recently won the National Champions Cup by beating The Old Albanians with a score of Hinckley 22 – Old Albanians 5.

Taken from the Hinckley Rugby Blog, they say…

 What a day! Hinckley’s never say die spirit came to the fore yet again.  The day hadn’t started well with star scrum half Joe Glover having to withdraw prior to the match due to the after effects of an appendix operation two and half weeks previous. Captain Dunne was also in a spot of bother with a chipped bone in his shoulder, however he did take to the field and played an influential game for 50 mins before he had to retire.

Rugby Warehouse are proud sponsors of Hinckley Rugby Football Club and provide all their rugby shirts, rugby kit and rugby equipment.

Title: Leicestershire Festival of Rugby 2009

Location: Hinckley RFC

Description: Hinckley RFC will be hosting the county’s premier mini rugby competition, the Leicestershire County Festival this year on 26th April 2009. The club expects to host over 70 teams from throughout the county, that will compete in competitions from under 9s through to under 12s.

Date: 2009-04-26

Saracens have announced that Eddie Jones will step down as Director of Rugby at the end of the season.

Jones said: “After careful consideration, I have decided to leave Saracens at the end of the current season. My reasons are entirely personal. My wife and daughter have always given me unqualified support but it is now time for me to put the family needs first. I have greatly enjoyed my time with Saracens extending back to 2006 and I wish the directors, staff and players well in the future.”

He will be replaced by Brendan Venter, with effect from July 1.

(www.guinnesspremiership.com)

After completing the deal that brings former All-black Carlos Spencer to Kingsholm, Gloucester have signed out Willie Walker on loan to Worcester Warriors for the rest of the season.

Despite playing a key utility role in Gloucester’s table-topping squad, Dean Ryan told gloucesterrugby.co.uk that “the arrival of Carlos Spencer is likely to restrict [Walker's] opportunities in the coming weeks, and for that reason we feel it is prudent to look at this loan arrangement until the end of the season”.

The 30 year old Walker recently signed a two year contract tying him to Gloucester until 2010.

(www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk)

Hinckley RFC this week confirmed Rugby Warehouse as their new kit sponsor heading into the second half of the season.

The new deal includes sponsorship of the 1st XV as well as an annual commitment to sponsor the Hinckley Festival of Rugby, scheduled for March 15th this year.

Rugby Warehouse had previously provided various other sponsorship for the club, including a joint sponsorship of the ladies’ team (the Hinckley Vixens) with Paynes of Hinckley.

Lutterworth RFC has signed a new deal naming Rugby Warehouse as its exclusive shirt supplier.

Rugby Warehouse will supply all club playing shirts from minis and juniors through to the 1st XV, and will also  carry a full range of club merchandise for sale on its website.

The move adds to Rugby Warehouse’s reputation as a beneficial club sponsor, and will see sponsorship provided at various levels within the club.