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Typhoons RUFC
Nickname(s)Typhoons
Founded2018
LocationPreston, Lancashire
Ground(s)Preston Grasshoppers
ChairmanChris Goulding
PresidentLawrence Howard
Director of RugbyKai Burns
Coach(es)Duncan Ryan & Nathan Moulds
League(s)IGR Northern League
Typhoons Touch
Founded2020
LocationPreston, Lancashire
Coach(es)Nathan Moulds

Typhoons RUFC is a rugby union club based in Preston, Lancashire. The club has two teams, mens unions team and a mixed touch team.

The club is a member of International Gay Rugby (IGR)[1] and plays their games in the top division.

History

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The club was founded in 2018 by the 5 founding members: Lawrence Howard, Kris Barber-Midgley, Adam Davy, Chris Goulding & Kai Burns and is Lancashire's first inclusive rugby club.

Awards

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Awarding Body Award Outcome Year
National Diversity Awards Community Organisation Awards - LGBT[2] Winner 2021
Spar People's Podium - Lawrence Howard[3] Winner 2019

League & Tournament Results[4]

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Team League Year Position
Typhoons Dev IGR NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2022 - 2023 3rd
Typhoons 1XV IGR NORTHERN LEAGUE 2022 - 2023 5th

Sponsors

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Current Main Shirt Sponsors

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Union Team - Nowt Poncy Food Company Ltd

Touch Team -

Other Sponsors

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Union Team
Sponsor Year(s)
Kevid Consulting Ltd 2022-Current

References

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  1. ^ "Typhoons RUFC". International Gay Rugby. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  2. ^ "2021 Winners". www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  3. ^ Cronin, Éilis (2019-10-25). "Founder of all-inclusive rugby club scores with sporting award from Spar". Talking Retail. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  4. ^ "Inclusive Rugby". Inclusive Rugby. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2023-07-15.