Mullingar Rugby Club to Host World Record-Breaking Rugby Marathon for Charity
A general view of Mullingar RFC Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Leah Scholes
Today promises to be historic as Mullingar Rugby Club becomes the stage for a World Record attempt unlike any other – a 36-hour continuous rugby match in support of a remarkable fundraising effort for charity.
Over a day and a half, from today Wednesday 18th June from 8am to Thursday 19th June at 8pm, 92 men and women are coming together to raise vital funds for charities, by aiming to break the record for the longest games of rugby.
Mullingar Rugby Club will play host as, the LooseHeadz and Wooden Spoon in partnership with the Lions Trust are aiming to break two Guinness World Record with concurrent games for men and women. The target to beat is currently 30 hours 29 minutes 41 seconds for a men’s game and for the women’s record is 24 hours, 5 minutes, and 15 seconds.
In an extraordinary show of endurance, teamwork, and charitable spirit, 92 men and women will descend upon Mullingar Rugby Club this week in a bid to break the World Record for the longest Rugby Game.
Mullingar Rugby Club are proud to host this monumental event, not only celebrating the spirit of rugby but also leveraging the sport’s unifying power to create lasting impact. Whether you’re a player, a volunteer, or a fan – this is your chance to be part of rugby history today Wednesday 18th June from 8am to Thursday 19th June at 8pm.