IRVINE Rugby Club has secured £5,000 of funding to strengthen its delivery of school rugby sessions at Greenwood Academy.
The money from the Scottish Rugby State School Growth and Participation Fund will go towards expanding rugby opportunities for pupils, helping them to gain confidence, develop new skills and access regular coaching.
A spokesman for Greenwood Academy said: "We’re thrilled to partner with Irvine Rugby Club to grow rugby at Greenwood Academy.
"This funding allows us to expand opportunities, strengthen community links, and inspire more students to get involved and thrive through sport."
This is the second year in a row that Irvine RFC has received support from the programme, which helps build long-term pathways from school rugby into the wider club network.
Robert McIlvenna, youth convenor at Irvine Rugby Club, said: "We are proud to receive this funding for a second consecutive year.
"It strengthens our ability to grow participation in rugby across the school and supports our commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality opportunities for young people in our community.
"This investment helps us build clear pathways from school rugby into the club environment, ensuring students can continue their development and stay connected to the sport as part of the Irvine RFC family."
The partnership with Greenwood Academy supports the club’s wider goal of making rugby accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all young people in the Irvine area.
The new funding will also help sustain coaching provision, support new players, and strengthen the long-term development of the sport locally.
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