Northampton Casuals RFC is being backed by Safe-T Consulting, who have sponsored contact tops for all of the Mini and Junior coaches, and supported by Continental Tyres and Protyre Autocare, who have donated equipment and funding to the club as part of a new initiative.

Casuals Coaches looking the part

Safe-T Consulting decided to support the Casuals by kitting out all of the mini and junior coaches, some 50 people, with a weatherproof contact top which is ideal as the weather turns.

Mini and Junior Chair, Kath Middleditch said: “We are incredibly grateful to Safe-TC for their generous sponsorship. With nearly 300 children enjoying rugby at Casuals, our army of volunteer coaches really are worth their weight in gold. Having high-quality, weatherproof tops not only makes them handle the elements and look the part, it’s also a fantastic way for us to reward their effort and dedication.”

Terry Considine, Director and Principal Consultant at Safe-T Consulting, said: “It’s great to see such dedicated individuals giving their time freely to coach the mini and junior section at Northampton Casuals Rugby Football Club. I am very proud to continue to support my old club and the great volunteers who make it work.”

Safe-T Consulting specialises in helping businesses enhance safety standards and achieve full regulatory compliance. Find out more about their services on the Safe-T Consulting website.

Gearing up for rugby

Continental Tyres and Protyre Autocare have teamed up to develop ‘Gear Up Rugby’ – an initiative supporting grassroots rugby clubs, particularly those that are supporting and growing the girls game. The campaign has been fronted by rugby legend Ugo Monye, and Casuals was lucky enough to be selected from over 500 applications from across the country for funding for essential resources.

The new equipment has arrived at the club and is being put straight to work on the training pitches. It includes a brand-new crash mat and tackle shields, alongside funding that has enabled us to purchase additional tackle shields and bags, and a specialist rucking shield.

For the mini and junior section, the support comes at a perfect time. The new gear will directly replace several pieces of ageing equipment, ensuring Casuals young players can continue to train safely, develop their core skills, and enjoy their rugby with top-quality gear.

Casuals would like to extend a huge thank you to Continental Tyres and Protyre Autocare for championing grassroots rugby and choosing Northampton Casuals for this fantastic initiative.