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About didi Rugby Crewe, Nantwich and Chester

Contact Katie Heirene –
katie.h@didirugby.com

Katie Heirene – didi Rugby Crewe, Nantwich and Chester

Katie Heirene is Head coach at didi rugby Crewe, Nantwich and Chester, mum to two crazy boys and a player at Crewe and Nantwich RUFC – and she couldn’t be more passionate about inspiring more kids to play this amazing sport!

After playing many different sports throughout her childhood Katie finally took up rugby at University and has gone on to play at Championship and County level and still pulls on the black and white jersey for Crewe and Nantwich each Sunday! Katie is a RFU Level 2 qualified coach and throughout these years Katie has coached tag in primary schools and supported the youth sections at the various clubs shes played for and currently Coaches the U6s and U7s squad at Crewe and Nantwich RUFC.

A few words from Katie

“Seeing the benefits first hand; not just in myself but in my boys; of leading a healthy and active lifestyle and seeing the tremendous confidence and self esteem being part of a team can bring you is my driver for getting more kids active! The sooner this becomes second nature to kids the better, and it’s my dream to see the kids who join didi rugby go on to play for their local sports teams.”

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Find a didi rugby class in North Yorkshire

About didi Rugby North Yorkshire and East Riding

Contact Emma Cutress – 07730 596663
emma.cutress@didirugby.com

Contact Pete Cutress – pete.cutress@didirugby.com

Emma and Peter Cutress Head Coaches – didi Rugby North Yorkshire and East Riding

A few words from Emma

“Having an older brother and a sports-loving father, much of my childhood and teenage years was spent on the sidelines cheering on one or the other; whether it was a cold wet winter morning next to a football or rugby pitch or a sunny summer afternoon ducking low flying cricket balls, sport played a large part in my early years. It was always great to see sport bringing people together and, certainly in our community, being a real family affair. It is really important to me that our children appreciate the benefits of an active healthy lifestyle and the best way to demonstrate this is of course by following one ourselves. I am a keen runner, finally (and gently!) getting back into the groove 11 months after the birth of our second child whilst the whole family love to walk and swim as much as possible.

Both Pete and I have corporate backgrounds, but increasingly our hearts just weren’t in it. We knew ultimately that we wanted to do something more personally rewarding than simply helping someone grow their bottom line! Starting a family of our own really brought it home to us and so, having watched Vicky’s passion turn didi Rugby into such a success in her hometown, it seemed like the obvious next step for us. Pete and I have been keen to ensure that our children grow up happy, confident and healthy, whilst understanding the importance of fun in everything they do…and now it’s going to be our job!

I am so excited about the launch of didi Yorkshire as this gives the opportunity to share my passion and enthusiasm for providing a safe, fun environment for children to grow, learn and develop key skills. Having two small children, this kind of active class for young children is something which is really important to me as it encourages them to develop confidence in themselves and their ability whilst making new friends and overall, having fun! It is a great opportunity for parents to meet and build new friendships too, something which is vital when you have little ones ruling the house! didi Rugby is the kind of group which is helping my children to shine and I can’t wait to see the positive impact it has on others too.”

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Book a didi Rugby Birthday Party in Twickenham

Book a didi Rugby Birthday Party in Twickenham

Are you looking for somewhere to celebrate your child’s birthday in a safe, fun and sporty environment?
Do you want your little ones to be active, get involved and be laughing with their friends?
Didi Rugby birthday parties are a great way for us to put a smile on your child’s face on their special day.

Your Choice of Venue anywhere in the Twickenham

Ran by didi Rugby Twickenham
Contact Trish Brown – 0203 394 0119

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About didi Rugby Twickenham

Contact Gary Street
gary.street@didirugby.com
Gary Street Head Coach – didi Rugby Twickenham

Gary Street is the most successful England rugby coach of all time. As head coach of the England Women’s team from 2007, Gary led them to a glorious World Cup victory on France in 2014. A 21-9 win in the final against Canada saw England crowned as the best team in the world. With him in charge, England also won five Six Nations titles on the bounce, four Nations Cups and four European Cups. That success earned Gary numerous awards and a nomination for BBC Sport Personality of the Year while his side were winning the Team of the Year at the same high-profile event.

Developing Player Programme

Since leaving his post with the national team, he helped coach Aylesford Bulls to a league and cup double in 2016/17 and that side is now playing under the Harlequins banner in the inaugural Tyrrells Women’s Premier XVs. As part of an extended role with Quins, Gary is Academy Coach Development officer for the club working with coaches in the Developing Player Programme. With the development of young players having always been close to his heart, Gary says he is delighted to be associated with a business that has been launched to do just that.

A few words from Gary

“I am really proud to have become an ambassador for didi Rugby, It is fun and entertaining and a great way to get kids active in the sport. “Everyone should have didi Rugby in their lives!”

Contact Andrew Forsythe
andrew.forsythe@didirugby.com
Andrew Forsythe

Andy is a fully qualified rugby referee with a huge passion for the game of rugby and the values it promotes… he is really excited for the launch of didi rugby in the home of Rugby Twickenham itself. Andy has been integral with didi rugby UK as their lawyer supporting the launch of other franchises in their legal set up, and is excited to work with his current business partner Jonathon Palmer and the formidable World Cup winning Gary Street on launching didi rugby Twickenham which he knows will be a huge success. He won Leicestershire referee of the year award 2016/17, and has refereed games with the likes of Irelands Shane Byrne and Leicester Tigers Fullback Tim Stimpson.

Andrew has significant leadership, development and change management experience with over 20 years in private and public sector, financial management, operational management and transformational change management.

Andrew has been recognised with various awards for his innovation during his structural and contractual overhaul of the businesses he had been leader of. He is also emphatic about tech. and automation and its applications for the betterment of business.

Andrew’s aim is to focus on development strategy, operational, tech. and legal activities. He has extensive experience and understanding of how to develop a company by working with other members of the Board to implement new policies, standardise performance as well as increase profitability and growth.

He is a qualified Lawyer with Semple Piggot Rochet and The College of Law. He has also written numerous legal publications and holds various finance and tax achievements.

Contact Jonathon Palmer
jonathon.palmer@didirugby.com
Jonathon Palmer

Jonathan is married and a father of four Children. Jonathan moved to Isleworth after being a student at West London Institute (Now part of Brunel University) in St Margarets, Twickenham.

Jonathan is passionate about the welfare of children and for his 40th Birthday floated down the river Thames in a lorry inner tube for The Shooting Stars Children’s Hospice in Hampton.

Jonathan was introduced to Vicky the founder of Didi Rugby and was so inspired by what Vicky had created that he took on a franchise with Andrew and Gary to bring Didi Rugby to the Twickenham and Richmond area.

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didi ambassadors – Charlie Clare

Ambassador Charlie Clare says didi rugby is great for instilling the values of leadership and camaraderie in youngsters.

Speaking at didi rugby’s annual Presentation Day, the new Leicester Tigers signing said he loved being a part of helping kids get involved in the sport at such a young age.

“didi is a great thing to get kids involved with, as you can see on days like this,” he said. “I’m so excited to get involved with didi rugby.

“There are so many qualities that rugby brings with it, like leadership and camaraderie. The earlier you can get kids to experience that, the better,” he said.

“didi gives young children the chance to learn not only physical skills and get them active, but they also get the opportunity to learn about the values of the game and that is important too.

“I can’t wait to get down and do my part in educating the next generation.”

didi ambassadors – Charlie Clare

Meet our didi ambassadors: USA Sevens’ head coach Mike Friday

Meet our didi ambassadors: England’s Alex Matthews has been playing rugby since the age of three!

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didi ambassadors – Poppy Cleall

It didn’t take England and Saracens’ lock forward Poppy Cleall long to agree to become a didi rugby ambassador when asked.

Having begun playing the game she loves at the tender age of six at an after-school club, Norwich-born Poppy is one of life’s do-ers.

Raising money for charities has seen her trekking mountain ranges in Nepal and cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

On the pitch, Poppy has been equally ambitious and successful. A Grand Slam Six Nations winner with England and a World Cup runner-up, the back-row forward has just won a national title with Saracens after beating Harlequins 24-20 in a thrilling Tyrrells Premiership final in 2018.

She now shares the Saracens changing room with younger twin, Bryony and is happy they are on the same side: “We are very competitive and that’s why I have joined Sarries because I am not playing against her any more!”

didi ambassador – Poppy Cleall

The next generation

Poppy is a versatile forward and started all five games in the 2018 Six Nations playing at No.8, blindside flanker and second-row.

Having started playing so young, she believes didi rugby is doing a great job of spreading the game to the next generation and has been spending time with Ben and Sarries team mate Georgie Gulliver at the Bedfordshire franchise.

“When Ben and Georgie first took on the Didi rugby Bedfordshire, I couldn’t think of two better people to hang out with on a weekend and learn rugby with,” she said.

“I have seen the great work that didi rugby is doing through the photos and videos on social media and all the kids having a great time.

“So when they asked me to be an ambassador, I didn’t take long to reply. What’s better then getting to pick up a ball on a weekend and make some friends – whatever age you are!”

didi ambassadors – Poppy Cleall

Meet our didi ambassadors: Poppy’s England team mate, Amy Cokayne also started the game at a young age

Meet our didi ambassadors: Wales legend Gareth Thomas has over 100 caps for his country

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didi ambassador – Giselle Mather

Giselle Mather is a passionate and dedicated coach who is driving on Wasps Ladies’ tilt at the Tyrrells Women’s Premiership title as their director of rugby.

A member of the England side that won the 1994 World Cup, Giselle holds a Level 4 coaching qualification – the highest grade attainable in the UK.

She is ambitious too and, having enjoyed successful coaching stints with Teddington RFC, London Irish and England Women at senior and Under-20s level, Giselle is very open to get involved in the men’s Premiership in the future.

Now she is firmly entrenched in a new challenge and furthering her knowledge with a committed and exciting team of players.

didi ambassador – Giselle Mather

World Cup winner

During her playing career, Giselle earned 34 caps for her country.

didi rugby owner Vicky Macqueen has first-hand experience of just how good a coach Giselle is having been under her guidance during her early days in the national set-up.

“She was my first England A coach,” said Vicky. “I first met her on European Championship duty when I was picked to play for England ‘A’ in France in 2001.

“She continued to coach me for England A and then England, for quite a few years afterwards.

“I recently played with her in the England Legends v Ireland Legends game around the time of the World Cup in 2017 and it was a really special moment for me.

“I had always looked up to her and respected her so much, so to actually put my boots on with her and play together was fantastic.

“I am delighted she is now a part of what we are doing at didi rugby.”

didi ambassador – Giselle Mather

Meet our didi ambassadors: A legend of Welsh rugby Non Evans

Meet our didi ambassadors: England’s ‘Nolli’ Waterman enjoyed a stellar career in the game

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didi ambassadors – Amy Cokayne

didi ambassador and England hooker Amy Cokayne leaning against a tree

England and Harlequins hooker Amy Cokayne knows all about the benefits of picking up a rugby ball from a young age.

By the age of six, she was having fun at the Lichfield club and learning the skills and values of the game.

So it was great to welcome Amy to the didi rugby family when she became an ambassador and helped launch the South Warwickshire franchise.

Amy’s rugby journey headed south at the age of nine when her family emigrated to New Zealand and her influence on her new school mates at Feilding High School was illustrated when they won an incredible 53 consecutive games in 2012 under her captaincy.

didi ambassador and England hooker Amy Cokayne leaning against a tree
didi ambassador – Amy Cokayne

Dream come true

She was invited to join a New Zealand Women’s training camp but had her heart set on playing for the country of her birth and that dream came true.

Amy scored her first England try in 2015 and was involved in every game at the 2017 World Cup in Ireland. She also scored a hat-trick of tries against Scotland and at the Stoop which was only the second time a front-rower had scored three tries in the history of the Six Nations.

Closing in on 50 England caps in her early 20s, Amy has a huge future ahead of her.

didi ambassadors – Amy Cokayne

Meet more didi ambassadors: England Women’s flyer Charlotte Pearce

Meet our didi ambassadors: England Women’s legend ‘Nolli’ Waterman

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