Future's bright for Swaffham

Swaffham Rugby Club held their presentation evening recently. During an evening of wine, song, food and entertainment, both teams were praised for their achievements during the 2008/9 season, not least of which saw the first XV qualifying for the semi-finals of the Norfolk Junior Cup.

Swaffham Rugby Club held their presentation evening recently.

During an evening of wine, song, food and entertainment, both teams were praised for their achievements during the 2008/9 season, not least of which saw the first XV qualifying for the semi-finals of the Norfolk Junior Cup.

Chairman Eric Nye gave a touching tribute to the late David Routledge, a founding member of Swaffham Rugby Club, who died recently, and ended with a review of the youth team's achievements and firm reassurances that the future is definitely looking bright for Swaffham RUFC.

Team captains Paul Owens and John Chamberlain presented awards.