Whilst the announcement by the Rugby Football Union to suspend all fixtures immediately is entirely understandable, the financial implications of this situation on our rugby club cannot be overstated.

Every English rugby club at our level has a heavy reliance on bar income as a main source of revenue. Therefore, the cancellation or postponement of home fixtures and events is a significant issue, particularly as a large amount of costs will still be incurred regardless such as insurance, utilities, security, pitch maintenance, etc. during this period. To compound the issues, we’ve also had to cancel other fundraising events that were planned.

We recognise that this may be a challenging time for many people, however the club have been contacted by a number of fans sympathetic to the financial situation we face and asking how they can make a financial contribution at this time. Therefore, we are open to contributions from anyone in a position to do so.