Rugby development officer appointed as Deutsche Bank renews sponsorship

Friday 16 May 2014

The Jersey Rugby Development Programme has received a boost with Deutsche Bank committing to a further two–year sponsorship arrangement, coinciding with the appointment of new rugby development officer David Felton.

Mr Felton replaces David McCormack, who stepped down to return to teaching. He enjoyed a successful career playing for the Jersey Rugby FC, making over 150 appearances over a nine-year career. Mr Felton has also been a community rugby coach for two years.

The Jersey Rugby Development Programme has received a boost with Deutsche Bank committing to a further two–year sponsorship arrangement, coinciding with the appointment of new rugby development officer David Felton.

The Chairman of the Jersey Rugby Development Committee, Cliff Chipperfield, said: “We are delighted that we are able to build on the success of the past two years and plan strongly for the future, thanks to Deutsche Bank’s long-term support. Our aim is to enthuse and encourage young islanders to get involved in rugby whilst identifying potential talent and much has been achieved under David McCormack’s guidance over the past two years. With David Felton now in place, we are looking to grow the programme even further and concentrate on certain areas - for instance in the number of girls playing rugby.”

The Rugby Development Programme is intended to develop all forms of rugby within primary and secondary schools, with a central objective to make rugby more accessible to all areas of the community. Over the course of the past two years, around 200 young rugby players have taken part in a series of Rugby Camps during half-term breaks.