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The impact of Covid-19 on both businesses and communities has indeed been profound. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of relationships over transactions, emphasizing the value of collaboration, communication, and empathy. As businesses shift from a purely transactional approach to one that values relational dynamics, they foster environments where innovation and skill development thrive. This cultural shift towards nurturing soft skills and building partnerships can lead to more resilient and sustainable business models. Similarly, communities have faced challenges that require collective action and support. The pandemic has shown that community strength lies in unity and the ability to adapt and support one another. Coordinated efforts, whether through sponsorship, partnerships, or community initiatives, can help rebuild and reinforce community bonds, making them more robust against future adversities. The example of Westaway Sausages Ltd. and Newton Abbot Rugby Club illustrates how businesses can play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing community spirit. By investing in local institutions and activities, businesses can contribute to the social fabric and well-being of the communities they are part of. In essence, the legacy of Covid-19 could be a shift towards a more relationship-oriented approach in both business and community settings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, resilience, and mutual support.

Coffee ✅ Laptop ✅ Excited to kickstart my day with an early start! Getting a head start before diving into 🏉, helps me stay proactive and focused. Here's to a productive day ahead! Evolve Commercial Finance Salford Red Devils Rugby League Club #commercialfinance #bridging #developmentfinance #earlybird #professionalgrowth #productivity

As a way to give back to our community and help out a local business. We have sponsored our hometown Rugby Club for this upcoming season. Here are the Glossop RUFC Junior Colts shorts! 🏉 - #grufc #growwithgrymm #Businessminds #ManchesterBusiness #HighPeakBusiness

Regional Rugby in Ireland works because historically Ireland has been devided regionally. In NZ they have also been historically regional, in Scotland the Highlands and Lowlands etc... In Wales we have always been tribal (one valley will never support another), and as a result regions have never worked. It could be argued we should have gone with the 9 club option. 3 clubs west, 3 east and 3 in the centre. Supporters would have come out of the woodwork to support their valley or city. Arguably the crowds are woeful because people do not identify with the regional sides. Grassroots rugby is also too far removed from the regions. Does someone in Pontypridd identify with Cardiff? Perhaps the WRU need to rethink rugby in Wales or it may continue to decline. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

If the entire world says “NO, YOU CANNOT” even you were only given a month time to deal with - remember 2018/19 amerceable comeback Liverpool after beaten 3-0 by #Barca. #NEVERGIVEUP at Anfield marching to final with 4-3 aggregate!!! And win over it's England mate #Spurs If the entire world says, “NO, YOU CANNOT” when there is no time to deal with - remember 2004/05 a magical moment when given only 15minutes at changing room with the panic situation and left 45 minutes; #Liverpool secured equalizer 3-3 ditch #ACMilan to penalty shoot-outs and win the #UCL trophy!!! The 2 moments would give inspiration for those #alone – you are the judge of your own; don’t care what the world says. Some say the sky is the limit, if your measurement is above the sky then do it at your own pace but result is the matter. #teamwork – different colleagues, of course, come with multi-attitudes yet achieving the goal is utmost. #leader – multi-attitudes, time frame, management pressures yet achieving the goal is utmost.

An insight into how the girls pathway programme works within Leinster Rugby The Age Grade Pathway for the girls is clearly defined, moving from the club to one of the five Areas, to Leinster to Ireland. https://lnkd.in/etW4qaC8

A very disappointing day for rugby in Australia. It seems history is set to repeat itself with another Australian Super Rugby Team ceasing to exist. It is naive to think reducing the professional contracting opportunities by 20% will increase depth and competition. The NRL and AFL have 17 and 18 teams respectively, Rugby will have 4. Which code do you think juniors will steer towards? A 1/4 chance or a 1/17 or 1/18, less career opportunities will equal less depth as potential players seek certainty and better odds of making it professional. How could a governing body be ignorant to a franchise operating insolvent for multiple years? I question whether this failure of corporate governance raises more concerns for the future of professional rugby in Australia.

State of Rugby in Glasgow's East End: A Muddy Pitch and an Uphill Battle As a volunteer on the committee of our local club in Glasgow's East End, I witness firsthand the passion for the sport, despite being a clear minority in a city obsessed with football. We are the only rugby club in the east of Glasgow, within the city boundary, fostering a true grassroots movement. We build camaraderie and resilience on the pitch, but our biggest challenge isn't tackles or scrums – it's the state of the pitches themselves. Imagine this: you turn up for training, eager to hone your skills, and are greeted by a scene resembling a river. Mud reigns supreme, with puddles the size of small ponds threatening to swallow your boots whole. These aren't just damp patches – we're talking about pitches that resemble a tributary of the nearby Tollcross Burn after a heavy downpour. This is the reality for our club, the only two public rugby pitches available in the East End. And the kicker? They're council-owned, with access granted on a permission basis only. Here's the even more frustrating part. Millions have been recently poured into flood management in nearby areas through the City Region Deal. Yet, our pitches – the very foundation for nurturing future rugby talent – seem to have been completely overlooked and in fact become worse. The same thing has happened at the local Bowling Club too. Glasgow City Council, Scottish Water, SEPA – where's the support for grassroots sports like rugby? Open spaces are meant for recreation, not replicating the murky depths of a river! Basic geography tells you these shouldn't be overflowing with this much water. We're passionate, but we can't fight the tide (literally) on our own. Better player facilities are crucial for our dedicated coaches, volunteers, and most importantly, the future of rugby in Glasgow's East End. **#glasgowrugby #minoritysport #grassrootsstruggles #weneedbetterpitches**

A new Rugby Local Plan Issues and Options report is going to Cabinet next week. Link below: https://lnkd.in/eJAp_juU   Key headlines:   -       8 week consultation starting October 30th to December 22nd -       Consultation includes a call for sites -       Plan period to 2041 or 2050 – to be determined -       In terms of employment land, no additional supply needed to 2041, but 40ha to 2050. This however excludes strategic warehousing and offices.  -       In terms of housing land, no additional supply needed to 2041 based on standard method (but 3,114 based on HEDNA), 795 dwellings needed to 2050 based on standard method or 8,1010 based on HEDNA.  -       Safeguarded land is identified at SW Rugby as potential employment or housing site. -       Updated LDS with Preferred Options July 2024, Pre-Submission January 2025, Submission June 2025, Adopt 2026