Conservative Rugby Borough Council has joined forces with Rugby School, Rugby First and town centre businesses to organise 'Celebrate Rugby', a packed programme of entertainment inspired by the World Cup and its host nation this year, Japan.

Cllr Jill Simpson-Vince, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for growth and investment, said in a recent council press release: "Our historic status as the birthplace of the game and home of the World Rugby Hall of Fame puts the town in the global spotlight during the World Cup, so I'm delighted the town has come together to organise a real celebration of both the game and Japan, the host nation.”

Full details of the Celebrate Rugby programme can be found on The Rugby Town website:www.therugbytown.co.uk/celebraterugby  

Photo: Cllr. Simspon-Vince; "Celebrate Rugby runs throughout the tournament and supports town centre businesses in making the most of the opportunities the World Cup brings."