Clubwoman of the Week - Sunday 15th November

For the past couple of seasons our Director of Rugby, Peter Southern, and his “committee” have selected a 'Club Person of the Week' from nominations received from players and support staff.
This week winner is GAIL DAVIES-FIDLER.

15th November 2026

This weeks award citation from Peter:-

"Every rugby journey has to start somewhere. Before the matches, the tries and the lifelong friendships, there’s that first Sunday morning at the club — a small child, a rugby ball and a parent hoping they’ll enjoy themselves.

And someone with the patience to bring it all together!

This week, we’re recognising someone doing a fantastic job helping our youngest players take those first steps into rugby and the Tynedale family.

Having agreed to take on the saintly task of coaching the Under-6s, she’s already managed to get them heading in roughly the same direction, hold their attention and even get some basic rugby skills coming along nicely. Anyone who has tried organising a group of five-year-olds will appreciate that’s no small achievement!

The group is growing too, with more new faces joining the fun and adding to the challenge. Her calm, patient coaching style is exactly what these children need: encouragement, reassurance and the chance to learn at their own pace, with plenty of enjoyment along the way.

She’s also worked her magic on the parents, persuading several to join her coaching team. Getting the adults organised might deserve an award of its own!

These early experiences matter enormously. Feeling welcome, making friends and looking forward to coming back next week are the foundations of a lifelong connection with rugby and our club.

It takes time, energy and a great deal of patience to give children that start, and we’re very grateful to have someone doing it so well.
This week let’s celebrate this clubwoman -