Having a new homeground in central Singapore will be a boost to both the club and the rugby scene here, said Mr Rakison, noting that the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of Turf City had been a huge blow.
âMost of the rugby clubs have been very negatively impacted in numbers over the last few years ⌠with about a 15 to 20 per cent reduction in members,â he said.
With the new space, the club is looking to consolidate its junior and youth training sessions, which are currently held at two sites â the Australian International School and Tanglin Trust School. The new pitch will also serve adult rugby players, who have to grapple with a lack of playing space.
Meanwhile, the club also hopes to organise more tournaments and bring in international clubs, like it did during its days in Turf City, to attract new joiners and help its young members grow in the sport.
âWe’re trying to make it the heart and soul of the rugby community in Singapore,â said Mr Rakison.
