On 25th September 2020 the worst thing happened to Police Sergeant Matt Ratana, he was shot dead inside a police custody facility in London. The New Zealand born officer had served 30 years in the force and was nearing retirement. Matt was born in the Hawke’s Bay Region and was of Maori descent. But he … More The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation – Family Day
In late 2019, before Covid Life struck , I met with Joeri Peperkamp, the Founder of a project based on rugby and its values in Holland, aimed at helping young people onto a different path. At that time he was hoping to start the project in the UK after it had proved to be a … More Project Turn-Over UK
I’ve written about the Saracens Sports Foundation before, but the annual Patron’s Evening has given me the chance to go again, I really can’t write too much about the work carried out by this wonderful group of people. The charity was established in 2000, they work across Hertfordshire and North London and inspire communities, changing … More The Saracens Sports Foundation 2017
I meet John Willis – a man with the Power2Inspire! … More John Willis – A man with the Power2Inspire
A look at the work of the London Rugby League Foundation … More The London Rugby League Foundation
If I had to pick the most inspirational event I’ve been to so far this year it would have to be an evening at Allianz Park a the Saracens Sports Foundation Patrons Event. I was lucky enough to go last year as part of the Supporters Association and was so impressed by what I saw … More Saracens Sports Foundation Patrons Evening – Event 130
Now, I have a bit of a quandary – The Rugby World Cup is only a week away and I’m behind with my blog, I think I may need to go Phlog stylie so I can get up to date before it all kicks off. Rugby Aid kick started my weekend, it’s a game between … More Rugby Aid 2015 – Event 124
Now then – 365 Sporting Days is supposed to be largely about the photos – a self styled Phlog (ha ha – a new word!) For this event I only have one photo, unless I can source some random photos of some of the people involved. I do have hundreds of them, I’m sure I … More The RPA Players’ Awards 2015 – Event 55
My second sporting event of the weekend was a very different sort of event, after watching what was probably the best match of the 6 Nations tournament so far at the Millennium in Cardiff. I had a commitment at Allianz Park in North London. The usual reason for me to head to the stadium is … More The Vitality North London Half Marathon – Event 31
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