Concrete Brothers strengthening their bond with Club Rugby

The ability to help with the next generation and to give back to their community has inspired Ben Shaw and Louis Wells of Concrete Brothers to jump in and help out their local club, with the pair volunteering their time to manage the Shirley Rugby Club Colts this season.

As a proud pathways partner of Canterbury Rugby, Concrete Brothers have supported the growth of the game here in Canterbury, and now Ben and Louis, the Managing Directors of the company, will play a key role in supporting the Shirley Colts.

“We’re both passionate about our rugby and we played throughout our junior years and through to the early Adult grades,” said Shaw, “both rugby and the community have been good to us over the years, so anything we can do to help, we’ll do.”

“We're lucky to have 5 young boys who work for us at Concrete Brothers, and with Shirley’s support, we’ve got them all into work and deeply ingrained into the club too.”

"It’s special to be involved in the Colts grade, there’s a real mix of lads,” Shaw said, “We love being involved as we can help these boys go further in their careers in rugby, build an awesome team culture where we all look out for each other, and of course, look to win and have fun.”

The efforts of the duo from Concrete Brothers have been praised by Shirley’s Director of Rugby, Graeme Moody, “If we didn’t have their support, it’s fair to say we may have struggled for a Colts side this season.”

“The boys have put in a great shift cementing the team together, both management and players, and have even managed to get a handful more sponsors too, the effects of which trickle down throughout the club.” Moody said.

“We’re a volunteer organisation, so we always need volunteers and the more we can get the better!”

With a Round 1 clash with Sydenham at Burwood Park set, Saturday will mark the start of an exciting season for the Shirley Colts.

“We all want to win the trophy, but it’s just as important that we’re all a part of a good team and helping mould that next generation into life thanks to a great team environment and looking after one another.” Shaw said.