Longford Rugby participation surges from 60 to 400 kids in years

Aegon Clarke, Community Club Rugby Officer (CCRO) with Longford Rugby, has overseen a dramatic increase in youth participation through school outreach programs. Working across multiple schools in Longford county, Clarke's TAG (introduction) programs have grown participation from 60-70 children to over 400, demonstrating the impact of structured coaching and grassroots development. The success reflects growing interest in rugby nationally and improved retention through quality coaching.