28/10/2026
WOW!
19,000 views later, one thing is clear:
We're not the only club having these conversations. I did not expect one post to resonate with so many people.
The response and support has been absolutely incredible. It’s shown us that rugby people everywhere are facing many of the same challenges and asking many of the same questions about the future of grassroots rugby. We just happened to vent our frustrations on a larger platform.
Clubs everywhere are navigating the same challenges: player numbers, finances, volunteers, changing lifestyles, and the reality of keeping grassroots rugby alive and thriving in the years to come....
What stood out most wasn't the agreement. It was the passion.
The good news?
There are still plenty of people willing to do the work. Players, coaches, old boys, old girls, volunteers, supporters, and rugby people from all over reminded us that there are still a lot of people who care deeply about community rugby.
At Akron Rugby, we're committed to creating a positive and lasting culture for everyone who wears our crest.
We understand that people sometimes choose to move on and explore other opportunities, and we genuinely respect those decisions. Every person's experience is different, and if former members share a different perspective, it's worth remembering that there are often circumstances and conversations that aren't visible to the broader community.
What matters most is how we move forward. We believe in treating one another with respect, supporting the rugby community as a whole, and focusing on the values that bring us together.
We're not interested in negativity, finger-pointing, or living in the past. We're focused on building a culture that will still be strong 50 years from now, one that future players, coaches, and supporters will be proud to be part of.
One built on showing up, rolling up your sleeves, supporting each other, and leaving the club a little better than you found it. Less looking over the fence and more investing in our own patch of grass. 🌱🏉
Let’s make it clear, we don’t have all the answers…but we know this, rugby grows when people get involved…. AND we show appreciation to those who are showing up repeatedly without question, rhyme, or reason.
In the coming weeks, we'll share some of our ideas on growing grassroots rugby, along with a few things that we are working on.
Thank you for the support, the conversations, and the reminders that we're not alone in this fight. The future of grassroots rugby is still worth building. 🏉
Let's keep the conversation going and, more importantly, keep building. 🏗
💙 Akron Rugby Club 💛
