{"id":4237,"date":"2026-07-15T14:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/rugby\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T08:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T08:25:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/rugby\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Athlorix Rugby Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"athlorix-rg-inner-hero\" style=\"--rg-bg:url(https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-yhlqtEhn.jpg)\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">ABOUT THE CLUB<\/p>\n<h1>Rugby development with ambition, standards and belonging.<\/h1>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-lead\">Athlorix Rugby Club connects community rugby, junior development and senior competition in one clear pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">OUR STORY<\/p>\n<h2>Built around the game, not only the scoreboard.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-split\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-njSAOvP8.jpg\" alt=\"Athlorix Rugby Club players training together\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>What began as a local coaching group grew into a full club and academy. The purpose remains simple: create an environment where players understand their role, contribute to a team and keep improving.<\/p>\n<p>Every programme connects technical practice, tactical decisions, physical preparation, player welfare and a respectful rugby culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">OUR VALUES<\/p>\n<h2>The standards behind every session and fixture.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-card-grid\">\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>01<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Prepare<\/h3>\n<p>Arrive with a plan, understand the role and train with purpose.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>02<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Compete<\/h3>\n<p>Play positively, make decisions and respond to pressure.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"athlorix-rg-card\"><span>03<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Belong<\/h3>\n<p>Respect teammates, opponents, officials, families and volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">CLUB MILESTONES<\/p>\n<h2>A growing pathway with measurable progress.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-stats\">\n<article><strong>2014<\/strong><span>Community programme founded<\/span><\/article>\n<article><strong>2018<\/strong><span>Junior academy launched<\/span><\/article>\n<article><strong>2022<\/strong><span>Women&#8217;s pathway expanded<\/span><\/article>\n<article><strong>2026<\/strong><span>Performance centre opened<\/span><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">ONE CLUB<\/p>\n<h2>Rugby routes for different ages and ambitions.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-path-grid\">\n<article><span>YOUTH<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Junior Academy<\/h3>\n<p>Age-based skill, contact confidence and game understanding.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article><span>COMPETE<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Senior Squads<\/h3>\n<p>Team preparation, league fixtures and position development.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article><span>ACCESS<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Community Rugby<\/h3>\n<p>Touch rugby, social sessions, schools and inclusive events.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">PLAYER WELFARE<\/p>\n<h2>Development must be safe, clear and sustainable.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"athlorix-rg-check-grid athlorix-rg-check-grid-wide\">\n<li>Qualified coaching and safeguarding standards<\/li>\n<li>Age-appropriate contact progression<\/li>\n<li>Workload and return-to-play support<\/li>\n<li>Clear family and player communication<\/li>\n<li>Respectful selection and feedback process<\/li>\n<li>Emergency and medical action plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">OUR HOME<\/p>\n<h2>A practical rugby environment from pitch to review room.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-split is-reverse\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/athlorix-cTkEmttF.jpg\" alt=\"Victory Rugby Ground and club training facilities\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"athlorix-rg-check-grid\">\n<li>Full-size match pitch<\/li>\n<li>Floodlit training area<\/li>\n<li>Contact and scrum equipment<\/li>\n<li>Strength and recovery room<\/li>\n<li>Video-review space<\/li>\n<li>Family pavilion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">LEADERSHIP TEAM<\/p>\n<h2>Clear responsibility across the club.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-coach-grid\">\n<article><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-35529263-scaled-27.jpeg\" alt=\"Director of Rugby Daniel Mercer\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Daniel Mercer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-role\">Director of Rugby<\/p>\n<p>Playing philosophy, senior teams and coaching standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-6551439-scaled-27.jpeg\" alt=\"Academy Director Amina Rahman\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Amina Rahman<\/h3>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-role\">Academy Director<\/p>\n<p>Junior curriculum, player reviews and family communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-19025674-scaled-27.jpeg\" alt=\"Club Operations Lead Marcus Lee\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Marcus Lee<\/h3>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-role\">Club Operations<\/p>\n<p>Fixtures, facilities, volunteers and member support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-section athlorix-rg-testimonial\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-section-head\">\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">CLUB CULTURE<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cStandards are clear, but people still feel supported.\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The club expects effort and responsibility while making every player feel part of something bigger.<\/p>\n<p><cite>Senior member<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"athlorix-rg-cta\">\n<div class=\"athlorix-rg-container\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"athlorix-rg-eyebrow\">VISIT THE CLUB<\/p>\n<h2>See the pathway in person.<\/h2>\n<p>Meet the team, tour the facilities and discuss the best starting point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"athlorix-rg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/athlorixpro\/rugby\/contact\/\">Plan a Club Visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The story, values, player welfare standards and community purpose of Athlorix Rugby 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