Rugby fans' Remembrance tribute

SUPPORTERS from Rotherham Rugby Club paid their own special tribute on Remembrance Sunday when they laid a wreath at Royan Wootton Bassett.

For the past 15 years, the original Raiders, a group of fans who follow the Titans, have visited a different war memorial in various countries throughout Europe.

This year they chose Royal Wootton Bassett and on Sunday laid a wreath draped in club colours on behalf of the club.

Wootton Bassett RUFC invited them to lunch as guests prior to their game on the Saturday when they were playing Beaconsfield.

Said a spokesman: “The weekend was very emotional with the history of Royal Wootton Bassett and what the town has contributed to our armed forces in the past. We’d like to thank Wootton Bassett RUFC for their wonderful hospitality and in particular their Vice Chairman Mr Jim Brierley who made their visit possible.”