Health Initiatives – April 2025
We remain committed to supporting the overall wellbeing of our local community. A key part of this is ensuring our members and supporters have access to important health services. In April 2025, we proudly hosted two impactful health initiatives: We welcomed the Talk Wellbeing Team, who provided free health checks for anyone over the age […]
OddBalls comes to Luctonians
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Luctonians hosted the OddBalls Foundation, featuring a talk by Hartpury Ambassador Hannah for the Boys’ Junior Rugby section. Over 50 players from the Under-13 to Under-16 age groups attended, along with some coaches and parents. Hannah spoke about testicular cancer, covering key topics such as awareness of symptoms, how and […]
Flood Appeal
In February 2020 Herefordshire was hit with terrible flooding that resulted in hundreds of houses being seriously damaged. Luctonians put out an appeal to all of our members and supporters to assist where they could. Over the course of a few weeks Luctonians Staff and Members assisted three families to clean, tidy and repair their […]
Lucs In…
In 2017 Luctonians Charity Group and Luctonians Sports Club decided to turn the club PINK for 24hrs all in aid of charity. On the day, hospitality guests were treated to a two-course meal followed by an entertaining after-dinner speaker. The Luctonians charity committee implemented the pink theme throughout the event from balloons, flowers and decorations […]
Teenage Cancer Trust
In 2024 one of Luctonians U16s was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. In support of their teammate, Luctonians U16s took it upon themselves to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. They decided that a head shave would be their best way of raising funds and in April 2024 Managers, Coaches and Players all underwent the big […]
Hospice Barbarians Charity Fixture
The Hospice Barbarians were founded in 2023 by Nick Nenadich. Set up to fulfil a love of rugby and a desire to ‘give something back’ to St Michael’s Hospice, Nick used all of his passion and drive to create an open, fast paced and entertaining squad made up of players from Herefordshire and south Shropshire. […]
Isle of Wight Challenge
On the weekend of the 8th April 2023 a group of rugby players from Luctonians 3rd & 4th team walked around the entirety of the Isle of Wight. 9 Luctonians set out on their challenge to complete it within 24 hours. They walked a 102km lap of the Isle of the Wight in 22 hours. […]
Ukraine Support
With the devasting news surrounding the Ukraine War, Luctonians supported the Red Cross and raised vital funds for those suffering in the Ukraine. £1000 was donated by members and supports and was given to the Red Cross to enable them to do their work. Click here to donate to the appeal
Movember
In November 2021 Luctonians Senior Players decided to support the National Movember Campaign. Take a look at the article that the National Leagues wrote about Luctonians fundraising efforts – https://www.ncarugby.com/news/movember-2021-not-wanting-to-talk-is-a-common-thing-hopefully-we-can-keep-raising-awareness/ Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health. They know what works for men – and what doesn’t. Their primary focuses surround […]
Prostate Cancer Testing
Members were invited to attend a prostate cancer testing held at Mortimer Park. An incredible 200 men were tested on the first date. We hosted this testing programme three times over three consecutive years. COVID changed the way in which testing could be done, but we are investigating bringing the testing back in the near […]