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All for scrum and scrum for all at mixed ability rugby festival

Jake Clothier by Jake Clothier
Thursday, March 24, 2022 8:28 pm
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Berkshire Brigands is open to all players, including those with special or specific needs, those who are on the Autistic spectrum, and those with other barriers to play. Picture: Chris Reading via Pixabay

Berkshire Brigands is open to all players, including those with special or specific needs, those who are on the Autistic spectrum, and those with other barriers to play. Picture: Chris Reading via Pixabay

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A BERKSHIRE rugby club is hosting its inaugural rugby festival.

Berkshire Brigands has announced it is preparing for its first mixed abilities rugby festival at Windsor RFC on Saturday, April 9, which is open to all.

Berkshire Brigands is a community rugby team which is open to neuro-diverse members, including those with special learning needs and other barriers, as well as those without, aged 17 and over.

Now they are bring the game to an even wider audience, welcoming any body who is willing to take part in the festival.

Games will include both contact and tag rugby from 12 mixed ability teams, with awards and presentations afterwards.

The event will also feature a DJ, as well as food stalls and access to the Windsor RFC clubhouse and bar facilities.

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Players of all abilities are invited to take part, encourage new players, and help raise awareness of mixed ability sport.

Berkshire Brigands has welcomed players who may have experienced barriers to the sport since it started in 2020, and is the first in the county to do so.

The Mixed Ability Rugby Festival takes place at Windsor Rugby Football Club on Saturday, April 9.

Rugby matches will be held from noon to 3pm, and awards presentations at 4pm.

For more information, visit berkshirebrigands.co.uk.

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