DoubleD Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 @Eddieyou now have a local team to follow https://www.instagram.com/rugbyfootballleague/p/CYoc_zotrRq/?utm_medium=copy_link 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Yes I know - watch this space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Get Anglian Windows to sponsor them, they could be called the "Chamois" you know from the Window Vipers............ I'll get my coat. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I used to be involved at Kings Lynn; pleased another team is up and running in Norfolk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: I used to be involved at Kings Lynn; pleased another team is up and running in Norfolk. Now I vaguely remember the Kings Lynn side, correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t they have a large proportion of Lithuanian players? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 minutes ago, welshmagpie said: Now I vaguely remember the Kings Lynn side, correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t they have a large proportion of Lithuanian players? Initially. Some big lads amongst them. Tailed off towards the end I think (post-Brexit vote), a reliance on RU players at West Norfolk that didn’t quite work out, and the Dunn family likely fatigued from running it saw the club disband. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: Initially. Some big lads amongst them. Tailed off towards the end I think (post-Brexit vote), a reliance on RU players at West Norfolk that didn’t quite work out, and the Dunn family likely fatigued from running it saw the club disband. I think it had tailed off before the Brexit vote, iirc. I think the Lithuanian National team played a match against a Welsh side a few years back and it was mainly KL players though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 3 hours ago, Eddie said: I think it had tailed off before the Brexit vote, iirc. I think the Lithuanian National team played a match against a Welsh side a few years back and it was mainly KL players though. They played the Dragonhearts (Welsh amateurs) at Cardiff Arms Park. A great day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I remember the short iteration of the Norwich City Saxons. Who can tell me which of these teams I knew quite wel (or teams that replaced them)l still play in the East… Norwich saxons Kings Lyn Cambridge Eagles Bury St Edmunds St Ives Roosters (the smell of that ground still haunts me) Eastern Rhinos Colchester (almost exclusively from the forces) Bedford Tigers  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 St Ives played some games in 2021, but didn't complete the season in the East Rugby League. Bedford Tigers ran two mens sides last year and a women's team, and hope to add a second womens team this year. Eastern Rhinos still going too. Ten teams in the East RL for 2022, with some clubs from the East playing in the southern conference too. Plenty of Essex teams - Brentwood, Southend, Canvey Island. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wildish Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) Anyone interested in either coming along to play or help out as a volunteer in any role they feel enthusiastic will be welcomed with open arms. AVRL have secured a home venue at Wymondham Rugbby Football Club where they have great facilities. The club is starting in East RL and there is a drive to develop the club to reach sustainability as soon as possible and develop relationships that will give opportunities to everyone. This is not going to be a "one man band" as there are 3 founders (Directors of a Ltd Compnay) and 4 other volunteers plus a Coach! What we need, like any other club, is around 30 players to help us meet our first aim which is to complete all planned fixtures. Get in touch if you're interested: chris.wildish@virgin.net Edited February 18 by Chris Wildish 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 3 hours ago, Chris Wildish said: Anyone interested in either coming along to play or help out as a volunteer in any role they feel enthusiastic will be welcomed with open arms. AVRL have secured a home venue at Wymondham Rugbby Football Club where they have great facilities. The club is starting in East RL and there is a drive to develop the club to reach sustainability as soon as possible and develop relationships that will give opportunities to everyone. This is not going to be a "one man band" as there are 3 founders (Directors of a Ltd Compnay) and 4 other volunteers plus a Coach! What we need, like any other club, is around 30 players to help us meet our first aim which is to complete all planned fixtures. Get in touch if you're interested: chris.wildish@virgin.net Excellent news! I will keep a keen eye on your progress! My humble opinion/adivce, having started a few teams myself over the years: don't be disheartened if you do not reach thst magic 30 number right off the bat (most likely scenario). If you can muster enough players for a 9 vs 9 match, do that. Give them a taste and some incentive to keep turning up to training. And pretty soon, I am sure you will see the numbers rise. Good luck with everything! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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