by Alan Quick

THE public is invited to attend to watch a very special rugby match in Crediton on Sunday, February 21.

The occasion will be a fundraising charity match featuring England Deaf v Ide Select Fifteen at Crediton Rugby Football Club beginning at 2.30pm.

Admission will be free-of-charge and all are invited to attend.

Earlier the same day, from 11am to 1.30pm, England Deaf Rugby will be offering taster sessions for boys, girls, men and women, deaf and hearing people and members of local clubs to go along and enjoy the sport of rugby together.

Members of the England Deaf Men and Women’s teams and coaches will introduce people to the sport of rugby if they are new to the game.

If you are already a player, they will help you improve your skills and if you are good enough, you may be selected to play for England Deaf!

The events also give sports providers the chance to learn how to support deaf players in their own clubs.

The taster sessions will be held at Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnfield campus and are being supported by Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education.

If you are interested, please email: Fletch on: [email protected] or contact Wayne Reed, RFU community rugby coach on 0711 385927 or email: [email protected] .