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Rugby pair recognised by Police chief

John Layfield coaches young rugby players at TN Tatum Middle School.

Rugby coaches Patrick Callow and John Layfield have received letters appreciation from the Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service for their dedication to making a difference in the community.Callow and Layfield launched the Beyond Rugby programme at the start of the year, which helps underprivileged youths, and is in partnership with The Family Centre.Sixty children, 30 from Dellwood Middle School and 30 from CedarBridge Academy, are part of the programme while hundreds more played in last season’s Bermuda Schools Rugby League.The letters of appreciation, awarded by Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva, recognised Callow and Layfield, a former professional wrestler, for their tireless work coaching, counselling and helping “at risk” youngsters in the community through rugby.