The RFU have announced that the overwhelming opinions shared within the game, are that teams and supporters want to come together to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to be united in our grief as we express sorrow at her passing.
Rugby, at its heart, is about community and bringing people together, in good times and in sad. Rugby clubs are a source of strength and support during times of uncertainty, and we hope that by enabling games and other rugby activity to go ahead this weekend, with families and friends congregating it will help us all to unite at this time of national mourning.
Bournemouth Rugby will respectfully pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen by holding a minute’s silence ahead of all fixtures this weekend. Our youth teams will join together at 11am on Sunday to hold a minute’s silence. We encourage all of our players, volunteers, parents and supporters to join us in showing our respect at this sad time.
Our thanks to Her Majesty The Queen
We are deeply grateful for Her Majesty’s support of our sport over many years, including serving as the RFU’s Patron for 64 years, helping the Union to celebrate its centenary in 1971, her reception at Buckingham Palace after England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, and honours bestowed on many of those who have served the game.
Her Majesty earned the respect and affection of generations of rugby players and supporters here at Bournemouth, England and around the world. On behalf of Bournemouth Rugby, we offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family at this time.
In the words of Paddington, “Thank you Ma’am, for everything.”
