Yorkshire club bidding to build a legacy ahead of Rugby League World Cup

It isn't only on the pitch where the Rugby League World Cup will create a legacy this autumn – just ask Drighlington ARLFC. Courtesy of the tournament's trailblazing CreatedBy social impact programme, the club, based in the heart of the village just south of Leeds, have transformed their facilities to become the centre of a community passionate about the sport. Ad Drighlington received a £145,000 grant from the programme, delivered in partnership with the Rugby Football League, (RFL), Sport England and Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), allowing them to build brand new changing rooms to complete a long-term renovation of their facilities.

Rugby LeagueCramlington Rockets launch new era with Rugby League World Cup funding35 MINUTES AGO Vice-chairman Carl Richards, who has been involved in various roles with the club for over 32 years, believes the investment has transformed not only rugby league but other sports and social activities in the area. «It was a long time coming because the project first started 11 years ago,» said Richards. «But it was only through the grant we were able to get our facilities finished.

It was the final phase of the project, but we didn't have the funding. »It first came about when Leeds City Council closed the local community centre. Our old building was dilapidated and on the outskirts of the village.

«We moved to this new facility, in a better location, but didn't have enough to finish the project with the changing rooms. That is where the grant changed things for us.» And it isn't just the Drighlington club teams who are feeling the benefits. With the changing rooms now making the pitches accessible for all, Leeds Rhinos Physical Disability squad have also used the Moorland