Lions relegation reprieve!

Norwich RFC’s closed season fortunes continued to prosper as they have now been confirmed as playing in next seasons London Division 2 NE - which after recent restructuring is the same division in which they finished last season.

The removal of their previously announced relegation is due to higher league side Halifax’ withdrawal from the League structure and other subsequent lower sides superior playing records enabling a relegation reversal down the London League system benefitting 4 sides in the process including Haywards Heath , Aylesford Bulls , Billericay and of course the Norwich Lions.

Head Coach Andy Warnes and the new coaching staff were quick to adapt their existing pre-season plans which include re-commencement of weekly training from this coming Tuesday 30^th June , 7pm prompt start at the Club.

Said Warnes “ This latest League news is a great boost for the club especially given our significant improvement of form at the end of last season and is just rewards for the squad and the interim coaching team who served the club well during that challenging period ”, he added “ Our pre-season plans are well in place and we have some exciting events in the calendar to complement the resumption of regular training next week  I believe this renewal of our league status will help convince any rugby players resident in Norwich to join us at training , where all will be welcome, with a view to playing for us next season rather than travelling further afield ”.

Norwich RFC have recently recruited probably the most extensive coaching team seen at any East Anglian rugby club and aim to intensively develop local, emerging and youth players in a sustainable growth strategy focussing recruitment activities within the Norwich area. The club welcome all age levels of experienced or prospective players with the motto - If you live in Norwich and want to be coached to be the best player you can be, head to Norwich RFC!

Andy Warnes Head Coach - andywarnes@aol.com 07767647242