St Albans Centurions Rugby League Club are calling on all members, past and present, as well as members of the public to help preserve their legacy.

The popular and successful club, who even played in the Challenge Cup back in 2003, were founded in 1996 by 1996 by Gary Tetlow and Ken Edwards.

And while silverware has continued in recent years, the loss of their Toulmin Drive ground, through no fault of their own, has highlighted the tough times they have faced.

And they now could face the toughest fight of their life, with the potential of folding being very real.

An open letter from the club said: "St Albans Centurions have been a leading member of the St Albans sporting scene for many years, proud to represent the city regionally and nationally.
 
"Unfortunately, a number of factors have worked against the club in recent times and for the first year since the club's inception, it is unable to field an open age side. This is truly disappointing.
 
"The masters side for over 35s has now gone the same way.
 
"And the once burgeoning junior section, now consists of just an U14 team, albeit this is a real positive.
 
"As with any functioning community club, there needs to be a base of committed volunteers and players and this sadly, has not been the case in recent years.
 
"The current chairman is due to stand down as a result of pressure from outside rugby league and is calling an Extraordinary General Meeting on Wednesday, July 17, at Verulamians Rugby Club, starting at 7.30pm.

"All parties, who have even a passing interest in the survival of the Centurions, are invited to attend, show their support and voice their views on the club's next steps.
 
"Sadly, one of those next steps could be the club folding, which would not be a good testament to all the hard work put in over the last 30 years.
 
"The club needs your support and it needs it now."