Rugby stars of the future received a boost this week with the announcement that a centre of rugby excellence is to be created at Ebbw Fawr Learning Community. The new 3-16 school has been recognised by the Welsh Rugby Union as a flagship “School of Rugby” – one of only 15 nationally. The award brings support for high quality specialist training for all ages and involves development of senior and junior rugby for boys and girls through the school with links into Ebbw Vale Rugby Club and Newport- Gwent Dragons.
Adrian Evans, WRU Rugby Partnership Manager said
“It is an honor to be selected for this award and it speaks highly of how well Ebbw Fawr’s work within the development of rugby union is perceived. It is a positive contribution that deserves Welsh Rugby Union recognition.”
Founding Director at Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Graeme Harkness said
“This is fantastic news for our students, the links with the WRU, Ebbw Vale Rugby Club and the Dragons will lead to a superb opportunity for those students interested in rugby”
“We are also delighted to announce that ITNmark Education – one of UK’s largest education recruitment agencies have agreed to sponsor our new kit for the 2013/14 season.”
Roger Marsh, Managing Director of ITNmark said
“The opportunity for ITN Mark to support the development of rugby for the aspiring students of Ebbw Fawr Learning Comm unity, particularly at a time when Welsh rugby is so buoyant, is a real privilege”.
