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The Beat is on

The Beat is on

Grassroots rugby received a major boost today as rugby clubs across Wales opened their doors to the public to increase participation in the community game.

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The special open days, called ‘Join the Beat’, were organised by the WRU to welcome prospective players, volunteers, coaches, match officials, first aiders and administrators to the game.

Clubs including Dolgellau, Tonna, Pwllheli and Ystradgynlais kicked off the successful recruitment drive this morning which canvasses the enthusiasm of the Welsh public after the huge interest in Wales’ Rugby World Cup campaign.

And there’s still chance for fans wanting to ‘Join the Beat’ to get involved, as 54 clubs across the country prepare to open their doors tomorrow.

Among the participating rugby clubs are Pembroke Dock Harlequins, Brecon, Newcastle Emlyn, Neath Athletic and Llantwit Fardre. A full list of clubs is available at the official WRU website link: www.wru.co.uk/jointhebeat

WRU Club Development Officer,Nicola Smith, is looking forward to yet another busy day at the rugby clubs tomorrow.

“’Join the Beat’ has really captured the imagination of Wales’ rugby community and I am thrilled that so many clubs and budding volunteers have demonstrated such great support this weekend,” said Nicola.

“The overwhelming support is a huge boost for Welsh rugby, which thrives on the enthusiasm and passion of the thousands of individuals that each play their own special role in our community clubs every week.”

Experienced club members will be available to give advice and answer questions about how to become an active participant in the game at the following rugby clubs tomorrow:

Ammanford RFC, New Tredegar RFC, Colwyn Bay RFC, Aberystwyth RFC, Blackwood RFC, Caernarfon RFC, Bryncoch RFC, Pontarddulais RFC, Ebbw Vale RFC, Gilfach Goch RFC, Penygroes RFC, Skewen RFC, Canton RFC, Machen RFC, Whitland RFC, Haverfordwest RFC, Narberth RFC, Maesteg Welsh JRFC, Abercwmboi RFC, Pembroke Dock Harlequins RFC, Brecon RFC, Newcastle Emlyn RFC, Neath Athletic RFC, Llanelli Wanderers RFC, Llanhilleth RFC, Llantwit Fardre RDC, Crickhowell Junior RFC, St Clears RFC, Cardiff Harlequins RFC, Pentyrch RFC, Tref-y-Clawdd RFC, Aberdare RFC, Clwb Rygbi Cymry Caerdydd, Dunvant RFC, Clwb Rygbi Aberaeron RFC, Llanharen RFC, Cwmavon RFC, Ynysybwl RFC, Gwernyfed RFC, Bynea RFC, Nelson RFC, Burry Port RFC, Tumble RFC, Bedlinog RFC, Pencoed RFC, Abercynon RFC, Barry RFC, Risca RFC, Tenby RFC, Llandaff North, Penarth RFC, Llantwit Major RFC Bargoed RFC, Pembroke RFC

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