THE Salford Red Devils are one of many rugby teams who have teamed up with older people’s charity Royal Voluntary Service, to help tackle male loneliness.
Research shows that 70% of older men living alone in Britain who suffer from loneliness because their partner has passed away.
The rugby club has supported the campaign by inviting older me
n to attend a game with their volunteer and by hosting recruitment events games.
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