Scheme to improve Welsh rugby facilities

THE Welsh Rugby Union and Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust have announced a joint scheme aimed at improving community rugby facilities in Wales and widening participation.

Grants of up to £20,000 will be awarded to develop community facilities for public benefit, with all rugby clubs eligible to apply.

Projects could involve:

Improvements to pitches or drainage improvements;

Improvements to clubhouses and changing rooms;

Provision or upgrade of floodlights;

Improving or installation of disabled facilities;

Improving facilities for rugby and other sport in local communities.