Rugby Legends Take on the Arctic Rugby Challenge

The Arctic Rugby Challenge sees ten men, led by former Rugby Union Internationals Tim Stimpson and Ollie Phillips, trek to the Magnetic North Pole where they will be aiming to set a Guinness World Record by playing the northernmost game of rugby. Former England and British & Irish Lions player, Lee Mears will join the teams as match referee. Through the expedition the Arctic teams are hoping to raise £300,000 for children’s rugby charity, Wooden Spoon.

Departing on 15th April, they begin their journey with a flight from Resolute Bay, Canada to within walking distance of the pole. From here, the team’s route will depend on the conditions they encounter. ask definition The next month will be spent preparing themselves for bitter winds as well as the possible problems of open water and polar bears.

The journey will finish with the game of rugby after which the challengers will be picked up by an aircraft and returned to Resolute Bay.

Donations can be made by texting ARCT01 £2, £5 or £10 to 70070. You can keep up to date with the team’s news by visiting the website www.arcticrugbychallenge.org, following them on Twitter @wsarcticrugby or via the Facebook page www.facebook.com/arcticrugbychallenge