Newbridge, Ballyhaunis, Killarney and Donaghadee rugby clubs have been announced as the main winners in the Ulster Bank RugbyForce initiative.  The community based programme aims to help and encourage rugby clubs by providing support to renovate their club and upgrade their facilities.
Each of the four winning clubs, one from each province, will receive €5,000 of goods and resources to use during their planned Ulster Bank RugbyForce weekend. The first 50 clubs who registered for the initiative will also receive smaller packs, worth €250.
Among the projects identified by the clubs are the development of underage structures, the introduction of outdoor exercise stations, refurbishment of changing rooms, and improved showering facilities.
Ulster Bank is the Official Community Rugby Partner of the IRFU and is a major supporter of club rugby as well as supporting the RBS Six Nations tournament in the spring.
“Ulster Bank RugbyForce is a great initiative which aims to support the grassroots of Irish rugby,” said recently retired Munster and Ireland star Alan Quinlan.  “Rugby clubs across the country need the backing of their fans and their community. New generations are being brought up on provincial rugby but, it is so important to remember that you don’t need to travel to Limerick, Dublin, Galway or Belfast to see a great game.”
“Ulster Bank RugbyForce has proven to be a fantastic and successful initiative for the second year running,” added Ellvena Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Ulster Bank.  “It is extremely important to us to give something back to the community as part of our partnership with the IRFU.
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