England Rugby in partnership with NatWest has launched NatWest RugbyForce 2016, the fourth year of a nationwide programme that helps grassroots rugby clubs up and down the country to attract new members and become stronger and more sustainable for the future.

It pays to sign up early for NatWest RugbyForce: 200 clubs registering before 14th February will have the opportunity to take part in a new and improved programme of free workshops across the country, as well as being in with a chance of receiving financial support, mentoring from key England Rugby figures and a host of exciting prizes.

This year, 48 clubs will have the opportunity to receive a pitch maintenance package, consisting of a visit from Twickenham Head Groundsman, Keith Kent who will help design a programme of works for the club to deliver on the NatWest RugbyForce weekend with a grant of £2,000.

So the club and players alike owe a debt of grattitude to Ron Knight for organizing, applying for and seeing this through to conclusion.

Now we need volunteers to offer all the time they possibly can over the weekend 25/26th of June. Yardley is your club and it has given to you as you have given to it, so make the time and make the club a better place for all.