Rugby’s ‘Save Turf City’ call

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He has been playing rugby at Turf City for almost 15 years. It was where he and his wife had honed their rugby skills while studying in polytechnic. Now, while he trains, his son runs and plays around the fields. To national rugby captain Gaspar Tan, Turf City is...

To prevent the redevelopment from taking place, multiple organisations have taken to Facebook and Instagram to call for people to"save turf city" by filling in the feedback form on the URA website. A petition has also been started on change.org.

Local players and coaches share those views. National touch rugby player, Muhammad Nur Solihin, 19, believes the redevelopment would leave fewer venues for the sport. He added:"Plus, for the rugby side, we are finally gaining more support for our game these past few years. URA's plans to build residences will only kill the momentum."

Devine, who has been coaching for 15 years, said:"The sports community will be left without a venue where grassroots sports enthusiasts can run around, and where competitive sport can be played socially, or to the highest level."

 

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