In the 75 year history of the Club Launceston has progressed from playing rugby on a college pitch, then the next year at nearby Hurdon, to the state of the art facilities at Polson with changing rooms for three teams, a floodlit main pitch, covered stand, undercover standing area on the far site of the ground and training pitches with lighting all around. The original building at Polson has had two extensions and there is an additional two storey function building known as The Lanson suite with bar and kitchen facilities.The site has ample car parking all in a picturesque setting on the flood plain of The Tamar river which forms one of the boundaries.
The formation of the Mini Junior section and more recently the inclusion of a proper Ladies section in the club shows the exciting developments taking place at Launceston. The Minis have produced many of the players for the men’s and ladies’ teams all following the ethos of the Club established all those years ago, namely to provide good rugby for all in the town and surrounding area.
As well as "growing" extensive local talent, the Club has produced significant players for both the County and for England over the years. It has had to overcome many challenges since its inception to become, in a relatively short time, one of the foremost clubs in the county and with its friendly inclusive atmosphere it is also a club well respected (and enjoyed) by visiting teams.
Throughout the history of the club volunteers have been paramount in the club moving forward, no more so than in the early years when the players, their wives, girlfriends and families had to ensure not only that all pitches were marked out, shirts washed, hot water available for showers, food for the teams, and contacting players and organising transport but making sure the finances remained bouyant and properly in order to support the club. In the early days the women had their own committee formed in 1952 working tirelessly arranging an annual ball, Tramps’ Balls, numerous Christmas Dances and other activities such as sponsored walks/runs to raise much needed funds. All of these things were done by a small group of people which was absolutely necessary for the club to exist and then to flourish.
Today a small core of paid staff compliment the huge number of volunteers ensuring the club can more from strength to strength.
