Ulster Rugby’s ‘Walk To’ programme, supported by Bank of Ireland, is now well underway, having launched on Monday 12th April with the aim of encouraging the rugby community across the province to walk a combined total of 3,960 miles / 9,102,342 steps – the equivalent of walking from Kingspan Stadium to every club in Ulster and back again.
At the time of writing, members of the rugby community have walked 3,158,966 steps - over one third of the target!
People young and old from Academy, Ards, Ballymena, Ballynahinch, Belfast Harlequins, Belfast High School Former Pupils, Donaghadee, Finn Valley, Grosvenor, Omagh Academicals and Virginia have all taken part so far. Finn Valley lead the way with the highest number of entries, and Grosvenor and Virginia are not far behind.
Ards Club President, Paddy McGrattan, challenged Director of Rugby, Stephen Nutt, to literally walk from Kingspan Stadium to Hamilton Park, the home of Ards Rugby Club, on Friday 30th April.
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Ards RFC President, Paddy McGrattan[/caption]
Bank of Ireland is a proud supporter of rugby in Ireland and the competition that drives it. #NeverStopCompeting celebrates the good that comes from competition, how it fuels us and connects us, and pushes us past whatever stands in our way. So, to put that little extra pep in your step and encourage clubs to #NeverStopCompeting, Bank of Ireland will be supporting the campaign with up to £5,000 (10 x £500) worth of Gilbert Rugby equipment packs for local clubs.
Prizes will be awarded to those who have demonstrated how their activity aligns with the spirit of both the ‘Walk To’ and #NeverStopCompeting campaigns.
It’s never too late to start logging your weekly steps via the online form at ulsterrugby.com/URgame. To be in with a chance of winning the equipment packs for your local club, please ensure to provide the additional information about your activity.
For more information about how to get involved, click here.
Ulster Rugby asks that all participants adhere to current government guidelines at all times.
Ards RFC President, Paddy McGrattan[/caption]
Bank of Ireland is a proud supporter of rugby in Ireland and the competition that drives it. #NeverStopCompeting celebrates the good that comes from competition, how it fuels us and connects us, and pushes us past whatever stands in our way. So, to put that little extra pep in your step and encourage clubs to #NeverStopCompeting, Bank of Ireland will be supporting the campaign with up to £5,000 (10 x £500) worth of Gilbert Rugby equipment packs for local clubs.
Prizes will be awarded to those who have demonstrated how their activity aligns with the spirit of both the ‘Walk To’ and #NeverStopCompeting campaigns.
It’s never too late to start logging your weekly steps via the online form at ulsterrugby.com/URgame. To be in with a chance of winning the equipment packs for your local club, please ensure to provide the additional information about your activity.
For more information about how to get involved, click here.
Ulster Rugby asks that all participants adhere to current government guidelines at all times.