Widden Old Boys RFC

Widden Old Boys
Full name Widden Old Boys Rugby Football Club LTD
Union RFU
Nickname(s) The Don
Founded 1922
Ground(s) The Memorial Ground
League(s) Gloucester One
Team kit

Widden Old Boys R.F.C is a rugby union club based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. They currently play in Gloucester 1.

History

Established in 1922, Widden are one of the oldest rugby clubs in Gloucester. It is affectionately known to its members as "The Don".

Widden was originally formed as a club for ex-pupils of Widden School, the school closed many years ago but Widden continue to use the Old Boys tag to this day and no longer rely on ex pupils to boost the playing numbers but a thriving and successful youth section.

Widden moved to their current home at the Memorial Ground on Tuffley Avenue in 1958 and they share this ground with fierce rivals Old Cryptians RFC.

Widden are renowned as not only one of Gloucester's most successful rugby clubs, but also as one of its friendliest, making a point of striving for success on the field as well as off it on the social side.

Its club motto, "facta non verba" means "Deeds not Words".

Current Club Positions

As of the 20th of May 2014 Widden's members elected the following club officials for the 2014-2015 season:

Coaching Team

Widden are coached by Adam Eustace

Youth Sides

Under 17-18s Under 16s Under 13s Under 12s Under 11s Under 9s Under 8s Widden Rhinos

Resurrection

In 1999 Widden were forced out of the league structure and were very close to closure. However thanks to tremendous efforts from club stalwarts and the clubs superb youth system closure was avoided. Subsequently Widden were led to 4 promotions in 7 seasons by club captains Stuart Dobson, Nick Taylor, Dave Connors, James Cooke, Gareth Evans and Chris Godsell (Jamaica Exiles)

This marked a tremendous turnaround in fortunes with Widden currently riding high in Gloucester 1 and no matter how successful the club becomes great efforts are still made to continue the huge character and team spirit that epitomised Widden during their fight toward the top of the leagues.

Competition History

Gloucestershire Premier:

Gloucestershire One:

Gloucestershire Three North:

Gloucestershire County Cup

Gloucestershire County Plate

North Gloucester Combination Senior Cup

North Gloucester Combination Junior Cup

North Gloucester Combination Glanville Cup

Famous players

Widden has over the years developed many prominent players of the game, notable current and former professionals to have played for the club include:

Widden has also produced many players to have represented at high levels, chief amongst these players are:

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