Felixstowe Rugby Club has been a fixture of the resort’s sporting activities for 89 years – and is still thriving.

Ipswich Star: Felixstowe try to keep possession of the ball Picture: JOHN KERRFelixstowe try to keep possession of the ball Picture: JOHN KERR (Image: JOHN KERR)

Back in 1972 the Ipswich Star sent John Kerr – the paper’s photographer who recorded life in the seaside town for four decades – along to capture the action at the club’s Coronation Sports Ground, which is just off Mill Lane and Coronation Drive and still home to the club today.

Ipswich Star: The players all rushing in to get the ball Picture: JOHN KERRThe players all rushing in to get the ball Picture: JOHN KERR (Image: JOHN KERR)

It was, as always, a tough and bruising encounter between two determined teams battling for that vital victory.

Ipswich Star: The ball is anyones as the Felixstowe players try to hold onto possession Picture: JOHN KERRThe ball is anyones as the Felixstowe players try to hold onto possession Picture: JOHN KERR (Image: JOHN KERR)

The club was founded in 1930 and today the senior sides play in the Eastern Counties Greene King Leagues. There are a number of junior squads right down to under 8s teams learning the skills needed for the game – and initiatives to encourage youngsters to take up the sport.

Ipswich Star: Player looking to pass to his teammate Picture: JOHN KERRPlayer looking to pass to his teammate Picture: JOHN KERR (Image: JOHN KERR)

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Ipswich Star: Group photo of the Felixstowe rugby team in 1972 Picture: JOHN KERRGroup photo of the Felixstowe rugby team in 1972 Picture: JOHN KERR (Image: JOHN KERR)

Ipswich Star: Players leap for the rugby ball Picture: JOHN KERRPlayers leap for the rugby ball Picture: JOHN KERR (Image: JOHN KERR)