18th January, 2011
Young Lions Rugby Football Club of Lagos will commence a one-month beginner’s rugby training programme today at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State.
The programme will hold every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday till the end of February.
A member of International Rugby Board, IRB, Mr. Ntiense Williams, said the beginners training program is intended to create an awareness and encourage the young ones to show more interest in the game.
“There will also be a coaching course for interested candidates, and we are going to organise a class where the players will learn the administration of the game throughout the programme,†he said.
According to him, the training program is free and is open to both male and female from 12 years old and above, but said the focus is more on the under age.
Williams, who is an educator for IRB, said the club has secured a convenient place and other materials the students will use during the programme. He said the prospective candidates will be taught the latest rules governing the game
Williams, popularly known as Mr. Rugby, said the Young Lions Rugby Football Club has produced players who have featured for other clubs in the country and the national teams.
— Sunday Akintoye
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