It has been a difficult past few months for the Mitcham & Carshalton Rugby Club after a string of break-ins meant it was at risk of folding.

During the half-dozen break-ins, the roof was so badly damaged that water would leak into the clubhouse, posing a risk to the electrics.

But a successful campaign to help the nearly 80-year-old club pay for and fix the damage raised more than £6000.

This week the club's committee announced "with delight" that repair works have now begun.

"As the club underwent plans to repair, weather conditions only served to cause further damage, including issues with the electrics and even larger holes to form in the roof in several different places," a club statement read.

"We're pleased to announce however that reparations begun today (November 21) and before the end of the month, we're expecting the roof to be completely fixed.

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"This is all down to the incredibly kind and generous donations from the members, friends and families of Mitcham and Carshalton Rugby Club, who together, have helped us raise over six thousand pounds.

"Through the GoFundMe donations, Mitcham have been able to not only fund reparations on the roof, but also to improve our electric systems, which will be upgraded to a commercial standard.

"Our club cannot thank you enough."

At the time of the burglaries, Mitcham first grade players Keir Waller said the goal was to return the club "to its former glory."

"I've personally played for Mitcham since I was 11, playing in the under 12s, and now play at the senior level," he said.

"That's how much this club means to me and so many other players at this club."

Now it looks like that dream may become a reality.