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[deluded pom?]

http://www.rlef.eu.c...ews.php?id=1509

SOUTHERN RUGBY LEAGUE CONFERENCE CLUBS HELP DEVELOP THE CODE IN LATVIA
Monday 6th December 2010

Kevin Reith, chairman of Hainault Bulldogs, has agreed a two year contract with Latvia RL to be their coach, starting with preparations for their participation in the European Bowl in April 2011. Kevin’s close friendship with Latvian RL president Vilmars Sokolovs was the key to him accepting the role and he commented that he was, “excited by the challenge ahead and looking forward to developing the raw talent available in the country.” St Albans head coach Shane Rampling, who led the Centurions to the Harry Jepson Trophy in the RLC Premier Grand Final in 2010, has also agreed to come on board as an assistant, bringing additional experience to the team who are looking to cause a few upsets next spring.
As well as coaching the national squad, Kevin and the Bulldogs are looking to strengthen the foundations of the grassroots game in Latvia by offering assistance and advice to clubs in areas such as administration, branding and publicity.

Edited by deluded pom?, 09 December 2010 - 09:31 AM.

[thirteenthman]

Good stuff. The development of the game at grassroots level across Europe is one of the most encouraging aspects of the sport right now. It just goes to show what a difference having a co-ordinated plan from the RLEF has made. It's this sort of development RL authorities need to be investing in.

[brooza]

Are these to be dual roles, or have they left Hainault and St Albans?

[bulldog_paddy]

Are these to be dual roles, or have they left Hainault and St Albans?

Dual roles Brooza,

I wouldn't expect it to affect either of their RLC Prem seasons. Fairly certain its April that will take up the bulk of their time