"This year also marks the launch of our 2014 memorial match and although that takes place in March we want to launch it this Saturday, because all in all Remembrance is a big day for us and we want to start off a big year in the right way.” "The laying of the wreaths is one of the most evocative ceremonies during the year with such a long-standing relationship between the club, the army and the charities that support them. "This year we have also auctioned off the 23 mascot places for the Saints team and the money raised, which is normally in the region of £2,500, will go towards the Royal British Legion. "We have a war memorial which has been on the site since 1920 and every year both teams line up to pay respects while wreaths are laid.
"Remembrance weekend is always a massive part of what we do at Saints,” she said. The 23 Northampton Saints match mascot spots have also been auctioned off and the money raised will go towards the Royal British Legion.Īnd with next year marking 100 years since the start of World War One, Northampton Saints' head of community Sian Haynes knows just how important Remembrance Day is for their local community: This year is no different with their LV= Cup clash with Gloucester Rugby on Saturday being preceded by a host of activities.īoth teams will line up to lay wreaths at the war memorial, with high ranking army personnel also in attendance to pay their respects. Having had a war memorial on site at Franklin's Gardens since 1920, Northampton Saints have always been committed to giving Remembrance Sunday the attention it deserves.
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Aviva Premiership Rugby will once again be paying its respects to the Armed Forces in a series of fitting tributes around Remembrance Sunday.
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