Atherstone Rugby Football Club

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It was six dedicated rugby enthusiasts that brought started the Atherstone RFC that exists to this day. They were R Meacham, J Aherne, A Freer, R Freer, M Hazell and B Pearce. Many of their descendants still have a close relationship with the club. Their sons and grandsons have followed in their footsteps to turn out for Atherstone RFC. Developing the rugby club was difficult given that Atherstone was is sandwiched between two strong rugby playing towns, Nuneaton and Tamworth, however the six men were determined to bring their beloved game to their home town.

When the Club first started to play, there were no leagues and fixtures were made by gentleman’s agreement. As time went by, the Club secured more fixtures and as rugby developed as a sport, becoming professional, so too did the opportunity to compete in leagues and in cup matches for Atherstone RFC. Atherstone became the home of many young players from the local area, some of whom went on to make their mark in the professional game representing their country and their country.</dc:description>
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It was six dedicated rugby enthusiasts that brought started the Atherstone RFC that exists to this day. They were R Meacham, J Aherne, A Freer, R Freer, M Hazell and B Pearce. Many of their descendants still have a close relationship with the club. Their sons and grandsons have followed in their footsteps to turn out for Atherstone RFC. Developing the rugby club was difficult given that Atherstone was is sandwiched between two strong rugby playing towns, Nuneaton and Tamworth, however the six men were determined to bring their beloved game to their home town.

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