THE Mayor has helped cut the ribbon on extended facilities at Lichfield Rugby Club.
Cllr Sam Schafer joined club sponsors Friel Homes as the new-look patio area was opened.
The day also saw a series of club friendly fixtures against Thornbury.
The men lost 31-29, while the women won 101-0 and the colts were beaten 14-5.
Lichfield will begin their league campaign this weekend (7th September) when they travel to Old Saltleians.