RETRO: Pupils from five schools give rugby a try at Boston Rugby Club 30 years ago

Here is a selection of photographs from a contact-free rugby session held by Boston Rugby Club 30 years ago.

By David Seymour

Published 6th Oct 2023, 17:10 GMT

Youngsters from five primary schools attended the event, which aimed to promote the sport to the next generation.

1. Boston Rugby Club, 1993

Martin Keightley, Martin Simons and Jeff Mapp gave St Thomas' and Boston West school children a helping hand. Photo: Boston Standard

Youngsters with bags marking England's double grand slam of 1991 and 1992 and Rugby World Cup Sevens triumph of 1993. Photo: Boston Standard

A break from the action. Photo: Boston Standard

Refreshments. Photo: Boston Standard