Within twelve months we were running two teams on a regular basis and eventually started obtaining third XV fixtures. The 1967-68 records show first XV P.31 W22, second XV P22 W11, third XV P3 W2.In 1964 the name of the club was changed to Old Josephians RUFC and in 1969 it was changed to Blackpool Josephians RUFC. The birth of the blues happened in the 1969 when it was decided to name the 2nd XV The Blues. Also in 1969 the Old Boys Association generously agreed to donate most of what they had in the bank, about £650 ( a lot of money then) to the rugby club for the purpose of building their own changing rooms. This was mostly a DIY job which created even more team spirit.
1970 saw the start of the '100' club organised by Paul Litter - and Ted Crosland was the first recipient of the Player of the Year Award - The John Thompson Memorial Trophy. The 1970-71 season was the best ever - First XV P31 W23, Blues P30 W22, Third XV P8 W5.
In 1973 the name of the club was finally changed to Blackpool RUFC. It had been a long hard struggle, but most enjoyable. During the last ten years a great many things have happened - more changing rooms have been built, school cup tournaments organised, Gala days, Raft Races, Treasure Hunts, Colts Teams, Mini Rugby, and tour matches. The one to the Isle of Man in November 1980 being the most successful - although it was longer than anticipated. In addition there has been an improvement of the clubhouse. The hardest and most dedicated worker has been undoubtedly Cliff Wainscott. But the president has had reason to be proud of many members of the committee over the past few years for their interest, work and love for the club.
The outstanding memories of the last 25 years are about people - members of the club. After all that's what a club, particularly a rugby club, is all about - people and about characters. At Blackpool RUFC, the list is far too numerous to mention and I would no doubt forget one or two which would be most unfair. However, I am sure I will be forgiven for mentioning Ted Crosland, Captain for nine seasons, an absolutely dedicated player both on and off the field - and one of the few who really held the club together during the 15 years - The Hindles, The Fenneys and our beloved Jim Longworth, God bless him.

The club needs characters. It also needs 'horizons'. What happens to our club in the next twelve months or so is vitally important. We must have goals to aim for. We need to get our teeth into something definite soon. My dearest hope is that these goals, these challenges, present themselves in the very near future in the form of new grounds and a new clubhouse. If they do, the rest will surely follow. We will then have a rugby club of which all of us will be truly proud.