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O what a day... @ Waterloo FC
Photographs by Patrick Trollope
A COLD morning at 8:00am but Rugby Union fans knew they were in for a special treat as they arrived at Waterloo Rugby Club in Crosby on Saturday 27 November. AT 9:00 Rugby Union fans on their seats as the England v Australia World Cup game went out live, no more so than at the club that no less than four players came from. In the Waterloo Room the tension was so tense that you could cut a knife as game was played out live on the big screen. Thoughts were with the team as the match came to its climatic end and the room erupted into cheers and celebrations as shampain bottles burst open and corks flew into the air as the hopes of Australia came to an end. 
As the celebrations continued out side schools took part in matches.
The celebrations did not stop. The next celebration, hot off the warm feeling of a victorious England Match, came a more personal celebration for the club, as the club opened its new Stand. The Ceremony had club Chairman, Colin Brennand and Clair Curtis Thomas cutting the ribbon and declaring with other councilors and guests that the Stand was now open.
Then if that was not enough, a quick brake and the The Fylde game started with Waterloo steaming head and that did not end through out the game. Despite some bad defending that allowed Fylde through, the team held on and scored a massive 45 to Fylde’s 19 by the end of play. 
PROFILE:- ENGLAND WORLD CUP SQUAD PLAYERS, EX-WATERLOO
BEN KAY 14.12.75
- Played for Waterloo from the under 6’s through to gaining first XV status aged 18 in 1994 the year he left. Merchant Taylor’s school. Played for Waterloo for 5 seasons, during which time he achieved selection for under England 21s, before moving onto Leicester Tigers in 1999. When playing mini/junior rugby, Ben had to carry his birth certificate with him to prove his eligibility for each age group. He was always a large boy! Son of Sir John Kay, High Court Appeal Judge and past President of Waterloo who is still a regular supporter at Waterloo matches. In July 2001 married the daughter of Waterloo’s Director of Mini/Junior Section.
WILL GREENWOOD 20.10.72 - Played for Waterloo for 2 seasons (1991/92 and 1992/ 93) after leaving Sedbergh School. Moved on to Leicester and then Harlequins. Son of Dick Greenwood past President, and Director of Rugby at Waterloo who is also a former England Captain and Coach.
KYRAN BRACKEN 22.11.71 - Played mini and junior rugby from the age of 7 to 18 before leaving Waterloo to go to Bristol university in 1990. Subsequently played for Bristol Rugby Club and Saracens.
PAUL GRAYSON 30.05.71 - Joined Waterloo from Preston Grasshoppers in 1990 aged 20. Played 3 seasons before moving onto Northampton. Competed for the No. 10 shirt with the current Team Manager Ian Aitchison.
AUSTIN HEALEY 26.10.73 - Considered by many to be unlucky not to make the England Squad. Joined Waterloo straight from St. Anselms school in 1990 and played for 3 seasons before moving to Orrell and then Leicester. Austin Healey and Paul Grayson both played in Waterloo’s famous victory against Bath, in the Pilkington Cup, in 1992. Bath at that time were expected to win league and cup, their side containing 12 internationals.
BEN JOHNSON - Another player recently selected by England, but not included in the final squad. Played for Waterloo in 1997/98 and now playing for Saracens. EMAIL
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