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Community news: Rugby match in aid of RABI

The inaugural Bull and Buck trophy rugby match saw a fantastic turnout of supporters.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 1 min read
Community news: Rugby match in aid of RABI

The inaugural Bull and Buck trophy rugby match saw a fantastic turnout of supporters, with £3,500 raised and donations still coming in. Ìý

The Pheasant Ruckers took on local rugby team Ledbury Llamas in aid of RABI and the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust.ÌýÌý

See also:ÌýKaleb Cooper releases music single to raise awareness of farmer well-being

One of the event organisers, Ted Troughton, said: "We all met in agricultural college and have kept in touch ever since. This year, we thought we would do something different and organise a charity rugby match to help members of the farming community.ÌýÌý

"Farming can often be isolating, so social events like the rugby match are a good way for us to catch up over a beer. It is also great to see so many members of the community come together and cheer us all on from the sidelines."ÌýÌý

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