The Rugby Plus team was thrilled to receive our first update from Callum
Murray on his ongoing experiences in Zambia, where he is participating in an
IDEALS (International
Development Through Excellence and Leadership in Sport) initiative, introducing touch rugby to children out there. Callum, a
physical education student based in Stirling and Scottish rugby enthusiast, first came across Rugby Plus and our head honcho David Brown when he was randomly selected as the winner of our Facebook competition, winning two tickets to the 2013 Emirates Airlines Glasgow 7s tournament
at Scotstoun. Callum then went on to perform brilliantly in the Edinburgh half marathon, sporting a Rugby Plus t-shirt donated by David.
Callum has been working in the community of Kalingalinga, Lusaka, where
they use a dust field for all games and footballs made out of shopping bags
tied together. Callum has been blown away by the appreciation he’s witnessed by
kids and adults alike out there for sport – if only he could bring the
attitudes back to Scotland!
Hearing about Callum introducing rugby to the local kids is an inspiring
tale: he describes the moment when he brought along a couple of rugby balls to the local kids who can't afford schooling as
something he will never forget. He kicked a ball down the field for the kids to
chase for 3 hours last week, as they love chasing the unpredictable bounce!
Callum has continued doing this for an hour each day since, and his following
has expanded to include quite a large group of youngsters. He has done a few
passing practices with them which they loved, and has now started introducing some
rugby rules to them.
Callum is
repping for Rugby Plus in Zambia, kitted out in our gear. We’re hoping for some
photos soon, so watch this space!
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