2015 On VIDEO: Chichester RFC’s world record attempt

It’s day six of of our look back on video at some of 2015’s local sporting highlights and today we reflect on Chichester Rugby Club’s world record bid.
Rugby players young and not-so-young gathered for the Longest PassRugby players young and not-so-young gathered for the Longest Pass
Rugby players young and not-so-young gathered for the Longest Pass

They celebrated the imminent start of the Rugby World Cup in September with an attempt to set a new world best for the longest rugby pass.

They needed 280 unbroken passes to make history - and got so close before being forced to concede defeat.

Watch the video to see how the day panned out.

Rugby players young and not-so-young gathered for the Longest PassRugby players young and not-so-young gathered for the Longest Pass
Rugby players young and not-so-young gathered for the Longest Pass
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Despite failing to make the famous Guinness book, the club had a fabulous day when people of all ages and abilities came together under sunny skies at Oaklands Park to celebrate rugby in the community.

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