The real shift in perception comes from the people who endure a long cycle of seasons, year after year, without a steady habit of success. In Alicante, a city with a proud rugby history, La Vila has struggled to sustain performance, moving from moments of promise to stretches of inconsistency in both economics and sports management. This season has felt like a rebirth for the club, a deliberate break from the past mistakes that left them with one of the most challenging campaigns in memory. The aim now is to redefine the club model and build a foundation that supports steady growth rather than abrupt reforms.
Management under César Sempere ended amid turmoil, despite the club’s former ambitions and public image. The organization faced a lack of athletic infrastructure and mounting debt, which saw leadership struggle to keep players in the top tier. One setback after another deepened the wounds, and although César stepped aside, the project found itself still searching for direction in a difficult uphill climb where perseverance never wavered.
Guillem Carrion: “I wanted to leave the team at the top and stop, my body can’t take it”
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La Vila’s leadership has set a clear objective: restore financial stability and position the club for promotion when the time is right. To carry the plan forward, Olympic Javier Carrion will oversee sports management, while Alberto Mancebo will take charge of administrative duties. Guillem Carrion remains deeply involved, bringing renewed energy to steer the club through one of its toughest spells and toward a brighter future.
Despite the catastrophe on the field, the supporters have remained faithful to La Vila. The unwavering backing persisted even through another challenging season for the state’s rugby landscape. La Vila aspires to be reborn, to compete again at higher levels once the club is prepared, and to rebuild trust with fans by showing tangible progress in governance and performance. In the near term, a fresh managerial addition is expected to join La Vila, with meticulous oversight of finances and operations to ensure disciplined stewardship and clearer accountability.
Looking ahead, Rugby La Vila enters a new phase where the women’s team has already demonstrated harmony and effectiveness alongside Accra. Fans and sponsors alike rally behind a renewed project that signals a turning page and a genuine rebirth for the club.