“A surprising number of them weren’t very keen on needles!”

That was the conclusion after nearly sixty men - mostly former players and current supporters - signed up for prostate cancer screening at Wymondham Rugby Club.

The club held the session as part of its campaign to promote good physical and mental health among its members.

“I think the fact that it was in a non-medical setting was probably quite helpful in getting more men to come along,” said Anita Coleman, from the club’s Wellbeing Committee.

Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in England - and has been in the news with the terminal diagnosis of Olympian Sir Chris Hoy. Hoy is urging men to go online and check their risk of developing the disease.

Prostate Cancer UK organised the PSA screening session at Wymondham. It’s a simple blood test, and the PSA level in the blood is currently the best indicator of a possible prostate problem.

The online risk checker on Prostate Cancer UK is here.