Sports - Farnham, England, United Kingdom
Formed in 1975 Farnham RUFC is still a relatively young club but has achieved much in that time. The Club currently fields 5 Senior Men's teams, one of which is a veterans team, each Saturday. It also has two Senior Women's teams the 'Falcons' playing league rugby & teams at U18,15,13 &11. There is a huge Mini Section comprising teams at all age levels from U5 upwards and sides at all levels in the Junior ranks culminating in the ‘The Academy' with over 60 players.For those who still want to develop rugby skills, but without the contact, there is a Touch Rugby section which has grown steadily year on year and offers an opportunity for almost anyone in the local community to get a rugby ball in their hands and join in with the fun.The Club has a friendly family atmosphere club and is "Home" club to Jonny Wilkinson, Peter Richards & Ryan Wilson.The Club was originally limited by the facilities which prompted the plan to move to the other side of Farnham with a started in 2000 and took 12 years of hard work and £2M of investment. The new facility was opened by Lord Coe in 2012. The facilities enjoyed by the Club are outstanding with an International sized pitch, 3 other senior pitches, two of which are floodlit, and other training paddocks. The Clubhouse itself is a light modern venue perfect for Corporate Events, Wedding Receptions etc. Full Audio Visual Facilities are available & 2 huge screens enables viewing of 6 Nations, Autumn Internationals and other competitions throughout the year. There is a large bar area and a fully equipped kitchen. Matches may be viewed from the balcony area overlooking the main pitch.The latest development is a Rehab and Fitness Centre aka 'The Shed' open to players & members in support of the Club's quest to provide the best rugby experience it can. The modern game produces its fair of injuries and the Club is determined to do what it can to get injured players back on to the pitch.
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