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Cranleigh RFC is
an Associate Club of NEC
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Release:
Cranleigh RFC announced to a packed
meeting on Sunday its associate club status with NEC Harlequins. The Zurich premiership side announced
that:
"NEC Harlequins are delighted to join
forces with Cranleigh RFC to help develop rugby in the Cranleigh area. The hard
work of a dedicated team of volunteers should be applauded and will ensure the
long-term future of the club. The partnership with Quins is a win, win for both
organisations; Quins coaching sessions have been successful, hopefully
benefiting players and coaches alike. We have also welcomed various age groups
to the Stoop for coaching and to watch Quins first team games. Taking the
partnership forward for next season and beyond, we hope to see Cranleigh Minis
competing in Richmond and Twickenham Times Curtain Raiser Cup and perhaps even
find the next Greenwood or Leonard in the process!
Finally, all at NEC Harlequins wish
Cranleigh RFC Development Squad the best of luck, and are sure that you will
represent your club with a fierce determination, whilst remembering the core values
of our great game."
The
local club, where England second row, Simon Shaw, started his playing career, is
in the final stages of the RFU Seal of Approval Accreditation Scheme and has
high hopes for the new Development Squad.
Club Chairman, Nigel Spong, confirmed "We see the academy as securing the
future of Cranleigh RFC, as well as providing a clear pathway from the Junior to
Senior game".
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