COVENTRY Rugby will launch its 150th anniversary celebrations at a special event at the Butts Park Arena on Thursday, September 7.
The event will get under way at 7.30pm and will see chairman Jon Sharp outline of the club’s remarkable turnaround over the last 13 years, its future plans and how the 150th anniversary season will help build a sustainable long-term future.
Former England fullback and club President Peter Rossborough, who played 368 times for Coventry between 1967 and 1982, will also be speaking, as will city-born head coach Alex Rae.
And chief executive Nick Johnston will reveal the wide-ranging events calendar to celebrate the anniversary and give details of memorabilia marking the milestone.
Sharp said: “We are thrilled to be launching our 150th season as this achievement places us among a small elite group of high-profile English rugby clubs.
“Lots of time and effort has gone into making this a really memorable season for everyone connected with Coventry and we hope the city and wider community get behind us.
“Those present at the launch will be the first to hear exciting news about high-profile rugby matches, off-field events and some superb merchandise which will commemorate the club’s first 150 years and help pave the way to a sustainable and successful future.”
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