Dursley Rugby Club celebrated the 2016-17 season with its annual awards evening and fundraising ball.

More than 400 people attended the Summer Ball and Auction on Friday 9th June 2017, raising vital funds for the club’s development.

The Ball rounded off another successful season for the senior teams, with all three men’s teams making finals in their respective Stroud Combination Cups, with the First XV victorious and retaining the trophy they won last year. Richard Brooks received a special award recognising 30 years of playing for Dursley Rugby Club.

Dursley Running Club members also attended, with Damian Lai receiving Runners’ Runner of the Year.

The senior women’s team has been accepted to play in the National Challenge 2 Midlands South league next season.

The 2018 Summer Ball will be held on Friday 8 June and Beer Festival on Saturday 9th June.