Crusaders Rugby Club

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History

In 1960 Crusaders Rugby Club was formed by dedicated individuals wishing to further their Rugby at Senior levels. Lionel Goodman, Bob King and Ronnie Williams the three founding members. The club initially played at the Henderson (then Bowthorpe) school playing fields under the captaincy of Glen Carter and used

The Lord Nelson Pub (now Dodgers) as their clubhouse.

In due course the club realised its full potential and the move to permanent facilities became reality with the relocation to the present address at Beck Hythe, Little Melton in 1975. Initially with a “Britannia Hut” aquired from a local army barracks as changing facilities. The clubhouse’s first bricks were laid in 1980 of course the bar was constructed first! And by and in 1985 full changing facilities were completed.

Recently the Club has undergone a further transformation, the Clubhouse has had several facelifts most recently with an expansion of the changing rooms, and improved showering facilities. The playing facilities have also been greatly increased with pitch improvements and player abilities are continually rising with dedicated coaching staff and a greater wealth of training equipment.

We have now played at our present ground for over thirty years, and inevitably the seasons have seen great games. We continue to strive for higher standards on and off the field and the current buzz around the club has readily increased playing numbers once more.

From humble beginnings we now have a lot to contemplate with pride, we have come a long way and Crusaders Rugby remains a club that welcomes all and will continue to do so.