Source: Bruce Perkins

DMP Durham Sharks will compete in 2022/23 Allianz Premier 15s

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Through dedication, hard work and passion DMP Sharks have managed to secure the funding required to permit them to compete in the coming season Allianz Premier 15s.  They have released the following statement:

Dear Supporters of Rugby and Women’s Sport

As a result of securing the minimum required financial support, DMP Sharks WILL be competing in the 2022/23 Allianz Premier 15s season!

Just seven days ago, our position in the league did not seem viable, but a week of lessons in resilience, togetherness and determination and here we are.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for all your donations, messages of support and help in sharing our predicament to the wider public. It would not have been possible to secure this outcome without you. We truly are a team of the people.

We look forward to seeing you pitchside this season and hope you will continue to join us in fighting for elite women’s rugby in the North East. Now the hard work really starts again as we shift our. focus back onto pre-season. It is our honour to represent the region and we aim to make you all proud.

One of our aims is to help inspire the next generation of rugby players to take up our fantastic sport, dream big and aim high, but most importantly to NEVER GIVE UP.

Yours in sport

DMP Sharks Players

The following statement has been released today by the RFU:

The RFU and DMP Durham Sharks have announced that the club has been successful in sourcing the funding required to continue in the Allianz Premier 15s.

Following a combination of crowdfunding, sponsorship and public support, the Sharks have managed to raise the required funds to meet the necessary standards and will therefore participate in the 2022/23 season as planned.

The two parties will continue to be in regular dialogue throughout the pre-season period.

2022/23 Allianz Cup and Allianz Premier 15s fixtures will be announced on Wednesday 17 August.