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Graham John Rhodes (1950-2021)

Changing Lives, ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanApril 9, 20211 Comment

Many people are described as legends at sports clubs but when critically examined, don’t quite fit the bill. However, Graham Rhodes fits the description perfectly and can truly be described as a legend at Erdington Rugby Football Club.   Graham John Rhodes first joined Erdington RFC in 1969 whilst he was still at Grammar School…

The Happy Bus!

Changing Lives, ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanMarch 28, 2021Leave a comment

The next in our series of posts, thanking our great sponsors, who help us provide free rugby for the kids of inner city North Birmingham! In a previous post we thanked Hennessey’s Bar & Grill for their kind support, they are part of the huge Irish community in Birmingham, which we are proud to say…

Once a player, always a fan – Sean Brady

Changing Lives, ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanMarch 25, 2021Leave a comment

Hello, I’m Sean Brady, but was known as Frank Brady and I played for Erdington Rugby Club in the early 1960s. I can’t remember the precise start date but I left the club at the end of the season in 1965. Before that, I played for the Solihull Rugby Club. I moved to London in September 1965 to start…

March 2021 – 100 club draw

ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanMarch 10, 2021Leave a comment

    The March 2021 100 Club draw was done on 9th March 2021. Much needed funds were raised for the club. The first number out was 41 and earned the winner £90. And second number out was 1, which earned the winner £20.   You don’t need to be a part of the club…

My memories of playing for Erdington Rugby club – Philip Cleghorne

Changing Lives, ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanMarch 1, 2021Leave a comment

My playing career at Erdington Rugby club started in the Railway pub Curzon St. Nechells in 1994. I was having a few beers with my brother-in-law, John Bennett, at the Railway when the landlord of the pub came over and introduced himself to me. His name was Phil Spencer. I didn’t know that my brother-in-law had mentioned to Phil…

Phil (Beaujolais) Spencer – A Player’s Story.

Changing Lives, ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanFebruary 17, 2021Leave a comment

I played for Erdington Rugby Football Club (ERFC) from the age of 14 (and a bit) to 40 years of age. During the years that ERFC was ‘asleep’, I coached with Old Salts and worked with Greater Birmingham RFU till 2019. I was invited to run a coaching session at Erin Go Bragh Holly Lane,…

February 2021 – 100 club winners

ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanFebruary 11, 2021Leave a comment

The February 2021 100 Club draw was done on 9th February 2021. Much needed funds were raised for the club. The first number out was 16 and earned the winner £110. And second number out was 42 which earned the winner £30.   You don’t need to be a part of the club to join…

Proud to be part of ERFC past, present and future – Andy Truman

Changing Lives, ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanJanuary 14, 2021Leave a comment

I was a player for over 20 years with the club before it closed in 2003 and a member of the team responsible for its reformation, I believe rugby is special and can help change the course of people lives for the better! And this is the reason that Changing Lives Through Rugby was formed.…

January 2021 – 100 club winners

ERFC, Mini&Junior, UncategorizedBy Karl NewmanJanuary 13, 2021Leave a comment

  The January 2021 100 Club draw was done on 12th January 2021. Much needed funds were raised for the club. The first number out was 30 and earned the winner £100. And second number out was 7 which earned the winner £25.   You don’t need to be a part of the club to…

December 2020 – 100 club winners

Changing Lives, ERFC, Mini&JuniorBy Karl NewmanDecember 9, 2020Leave a comment

The December 2020 100 Club draw was done in front of the committee on Wednesday 9th December 2020. Much needed funds were raised for the club. The first number out was 69 and earned the winner £100. And second number out was 25 which earned the winner £30.   You don’t need to be a…

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