The weather is turning cold, which means it\u2019s time for rugby players to lace-up their boots and prepare for the new season.<\/p>\n
Germiston\u2019s Elsburg Rugby Club started its Kestrel League, which forms part of the Valke Rugby Union, earlier this month (April) and played their first home matc<\/a>h, last Saturday afternoon.<\/p> The Valke Rugby Union is made up of several different clubs from across Gauteng.<\/p>\n The club, whose members train every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm, play their home matches at the Elspark Sports Grounds, which can be found at the corner of Egret and Heidelberg roads in Elspark. Kick-off is at 4pm.<\/p> \u201cThis year we hope to reach the finals,\u201d said club secretary, Lesley Jackson.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have had an influx of new players, we have a new club house and a great spirit among the players.<\/p>\n \u201cSo we are ready to tackle the new season.\u201d<\/p>\n The club encourages the community to get involved and come and support home matches, the next of which will be played on May 6 against Vanderbijlpark Rugby Club.<\/p>\n For more information on the club, or if you are interested in joining the club, call Jackson on 082 826 2159.<\/p>\n Take a look back on last season in:<\/strong><\/p>\n Elsburg narrowly defeat police<\/a><\/p>\n Elsburg dominates Eden Park clash<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>, Leigh Hodgson (journalist)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or Puleng Sekabate\u00a0<\/span>pulengs@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n