Keyworth Rugby Union Football Club is an English rugby union club that plays in the Midlands Division, currently in Midlands 5 East (North).
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Recent history
Keyworth RFC has recently upgraded the facilities on offer to players with the expansion of the club house and the recent installation of playing floodlights on pitch one and training floodlight on pitch two. In addition, in the past few seasons the squad has been exceptionally strengthened with the addition of quality young players, such as Adam Waldron and Nathan Hardy who are often stand out performers on matchdays.
Coaching
The current Director of Rugby, in charge of the selection and training of all teams is Cavan 'Towerblock' Keiran, a highly talented coaching prospect.
Notable past players
Having retired at the end of the 2012/13 season, Richard Johnson is the highest profile retirement in recent years. Having consistently carried the first teams kit bag over recent seasons, and having delivered them pizza to help celebrate promotion from Midlands 5EN, his absence is being sorely felt, as they no longer have a reliable 'gofer' . .
Recent struggling
In recent years Keyworth have begun to struggle on the pitch, the main reason for this being the loss of their two most influential players, Jamie Birch and Jamie Halpin. Both moved away, firstly to University and then across the globe, leading to limited first XV appearances, though when they did return their form often inspired Keyworth to memorable victories. Keyworth are still attempting to replace these inspirational club icons.
Records
Most tries in a game - Tony Mee 6
Quickest Hat-Trick - Jamie Halpin v Castle Donington
Best Looking - Liam Halpin
Best Hairstyle - Jamie Birch
Best Beard - Jamie Halpin
Funniest - Jamie Birch & Jamie Halpin (Joint Award)
Oldest Appearance - Kevin Parker 103 and 243 days
Best skilled on and off the pitch: Liam Halpin