Thanks to everyone who travelled to Lichfield in support of our U18's on Sunday.
You all had a great game ladies, and despite losing by the narrow margin of 2 points right at the final whistle I am really proud of your achievement.
Monday, April 14, 2008
ESSEX RFUW AGM
The Essex RFUW annual general meeting will be held at Harlow Rugby Club on Tuesday 15th April 2008 at 7pm.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Welwyn/Basford Reach National Cup Final
The triumphant Welwyn-Basford team after their success in Wimborne
Welwyn Warriors & Basford joined forces this season to contest the RFUW Junior National Cup, and the combined talents of the Girls from Essex and Herts won last Sunday's Southern final at Wimborne in Dorset to secure a place in the final at Litchfield on the 13eh April 08.
Welwyn-Basford emerged triumphant from a tough pool containing the hosts plus Solent Sirens and will now face Worcester in the national showpiece.
The regional second phase was a round-robin style competition and such was the quality of the sides involved that the biggest winning margin of the afternoon was just five points.
Wimborne were first up against Solent Sirens and although being behind for most of the match, a late score saw them edge out the Sirens 7-3.
Welwyn-Basford then took on the Sirens and a second-half try by Rachel French clinched a 5-0 win.
This was particularly harsh on the Sirens, who had dominated against Wimborne and made Welwyn-Basford struggle for the entire match.
The opening two results set up the final pool game between Wimborne and Welwyn-Basford as a winner-takes-all affair.
Two early penalties saw the Dorset girls lead 6-0 for most of the first half.
But a late Emily Scott try saw Welwyn-Basford go in 6-5 behind at half-time.
The second half saw Welwyn-Basford pushing for the winning score but Wimborne kept the door firmly shut until two minutes from time.
Natalie McClaron then crashed through for the vital score to make it 10-6 to the visitors.
Worcester won the other U18 pool ahead of Leodias and Burfield.
Thornbury will contest the U15 final against London Irish.
Well done and good luck to all four teams and heres looking forward to a great day of rugby at Litchfield.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Girls Section Summer Rugby Course – Swaffham RUFC
The following was forwarded from Swaffham and may be of interest to our girls.
The course is run by Leicester Tigers and this is the 7th year Swaffham RUFC have played host to the course which is amongst the largest event of this type in the UK. However this is the first year where Tigers have opened the youth age group week to both the girls age groups (Under 15 & Under 18).
It will be run exactly as the boys course will be where players are coached and assessed on all aspects of the game by Tigers own coaching staff.
Players will have up to 5 hours of rugby activity on a daily basis together with receiving course items including a training t-shirt, rugby ball and drink bottle.
Hot meals and drinks are provided daily.
At the end of the week the players will receive certificates against their achievements on an 8 star assessment.
Details of the course can be found at http://www.tigers.co.uk/34_17.php or alternatively please contact Ian Milligan at Swaffham RUFC on 07917 327389 or iandmilligan@btinternet.com
Should you want to attend the course but have issues on travelling or logistics please contact Ian as the club may be able to assist.
The course is run by Leicester Tigers and this is the 7th year Swaffham RUFC have played host to the course which is amongst the largest event of this type in the UK. However this is the first year where Tigers have opened the youth age group week to both the girls age groups (Under 15 & Under 18).
It will be run exactly as the boys course will be where players are coached and assessed on all aspects of the game by Tigers own coaching staff.
Players will have up to 5 hours of rugby activity on a daily basis together with receiving course items including a training t-shirt, rugby ball and drink bottle.
Hot meals and drinks are provided daily.
At the end of the week the players will receive certificates against their achievements on an 8 star assessment.
Details of the course can be found at http://www.tigers.co.uk/34_17.php or alternatively please contact Ian Milligan at Swaffham RUFC on 07917 327389 or iandmilligan@btinternet.com
Should you want to attend the course but have issues on travelling or logistics please contact Ian as the club may be able to assist.
End of Season Dinner
Hi All
If you haven't already done so please see me about your tickets for the Dinner/Disco at the Oysterfleet Hotel. I need £15 deposit by Sunday please along with your choice of menu.
Don't forget if you want to stay over, you need to book your room at the hotel direct.
Paula
If you haven't already done so please see me about your tickets for the Dinner/Disco at the Oysterfleet Hotel. I need £15 deposit by Sunday please along with your choice of menu.
Don't forget if you want to stay over, you need to book your room at the hotel direct.
Paula
Friday, March 28, 2008
Yorkshire RFUW
Girls
Please see below the message from Mandy "Eh up North tha knows"
Well done to all those girls who took part last weekend, it were a reet grand day and every one at our end had a great weekend, (even Lucie who now holds the world record for shower diving)
Phil
Hi Phil,
What a day...what fun!!
I truly hope you had a great (if not cold!!) weekend. It was lovely to meet old friends...it was great for the U18's on both sides to have one last blast together before they become fully fledged open age players. Our U15's haven't experienced anything like this and they had a ball as did their parents....long may this friendship between the White Roses and the Stilletoes of the South continue..
I need your tournament date for next season ASAP...I've been given the green light to proceed with both age groups from Vicki & Yorkshire CB (but I need to talk to the other Northern Counties)...
How's the shower victim?....we had one broken collar bone....
Mandy
x
Day 2 of the invasion installment coming (1+1)a big page near you soon!!!!
Please see below the message from Mandy "Eh up North tha knows"
Well done to all those girls who took part last weekend, it were a reet grand day and every one at our end had a great weekend, (even Lucie who now holds the world record for shower diving)
Phil
Hi Phil,
What a day...what fun!!
I truly hope you had a great (if not cold!!) weekend. It was lovely to meet old friends...it was great for the U18's on both sides to have one last blast together before they become fully fledged open age players. Our U15's haven't experienced anything like this and they had a ball as did their parents....long may this friendship between the White Roses and the Stilletoes of the South continue..
I need your tournament date for next season ASAP...I've been given the green light to proceed with both age groups from Vicki & Yorkshire CB (but I need to talk to the other Northern Counties)...
How's the shower victim?....we had one broken collar bone....
Mandy
x
Day 2 of the invasion installment coming (1+1)a big page near you soon!!!!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
The Battle Commences!!!
Before we get in t’ nitty gritty of the Basford Invasion of some far flung wet and windy place in t’ middle of nowhere!!! over the Easter weekend. A few thanks are in order.
(1+1) Paula and Tina for setting the whole thing up, without them putting in a lot of hours and leg work this wouldn’t have got of the ground.
(1+1) Mandy at the Yorkshire RFUW for all the work she put in, helping (1+1) arrange things from t’ Northern end.
(1+1) all those girls who along with the many spectators turned out on a bitterly cold day (1+1) play/watch some great rugby.
(1+1) the staff at Malton &Norton RFU who made us feel at home from the moment we arrived and allowed us (1+1) completely take over their club house for the day/evening.
And finally (1+1) all the Basford Girls for making it a fun weekend.
Summary of the Invasion
Just before dawn broke, the massed hoards of the Basford invasion force boarded their battle bus and crept cat like along the A1 towards their intended target.(cos Rob the driver got scared if he went over 50mph)
Having stopped (1+1) try out their battle plans on the small community of Blyth Moto services, the invasion force quickly and efficiently stripped the service area of all edible rations (well one of the U18 forwards did)
then re boarded the battle bus and made the final leg of the journey in(1+1) the unknown.
Preparations for the invasion were going on in earnest aboard the battle bus with the advance “welcoming party” practicing the local dialect ready (1+1) blend in. Cries of “Aye reet” and “Tha Knows” could be heard being recited over and over.
As the morning wore on, you could cut the tension inside the battle bus with a butter knife, and before (1+1) long; the first glimpse of the intended battlefield came into view through the sleet and snow.
Having bravely traversed the snow covered North Yorks Moors and evaded detection from RAF Fylingdales early warning station, the invasion force arrived in Boggle hole.
The battle bus was camouflaged and left up top of t’ hill while the hardy troops then yomped the considerable distance down steep paths (1+1) their base camp.
The Officers, ( well Gavin, Simon, Paul, Steve and Myself) quickly set up our quarters and decided the best plan of attack was (1+1) let every one else get on with it while we lounged about on the sofa’s drinking tea and eating choccy biscuits. (that’s code for planning the next stage)
Our summit was interrupted when Phil ”Flintstone” French somehow managed (1+1) get past our sentry and inform us that we were needed up top as without us the others didn’t have a clue (Nowt new there then!!!!).
The rest of the day saw the troops settling in and readying for battle.
As the afternoon wore on rumours spread that Paul “I’m a Psycho on the booze” Carmen had being “spirited” away by a boggle.
Commander Scott who like his brave forefather didn’t hesitate (1+1) venture out into the cold and ably assisted by his trusty sidekick Phil ”The Judge” Robson they set of across the cliff tops (1+1) try and infiltrate the nearby encampment of Robin Hoods Bay and (1+1) bring their compatriot safely home.
Some hours later, having evaded the clutches of the locals in their hostelries and having tried out their well prepared disguises by conversing with the local chippy owner our intrepid rescue party returned (1+1) camp suffering from severe frostbite and exposure which was swiftly countered with more cups of hot tea and choccy biccies.
Later that evening the troops having polished of the cordon bleu dishes on offer in the mess tent, gathered in the main hall and sang some hearty rousing battle songs around the Karaoke machine.
Commander Scott quickly came up with a cunning plan, which was (1+1) send out Nat “tone deaf” McClarnon as an advance party (1+1) scare the Yorkshire folk with her Banshee Howling.
Battle plans were discussed late into the night over copious cup of hot chocolate ( well the drinks were brown in colour), before the troops retired (1+1) their bunks ready for battle.
(1+1) BE CONTINUED
(1+1) Paula and Tina for setting the whole thing up, without them putting in a lot of hours and leg work this wouldn’t have got of the ground.
(1+1) Mandy at the Yorkshire RFUW for all the work she put in, helping (1+1) arrange things from t’ Northern end.
(1+1) all those girls who along with the many spectators turned out on a bitterly cold day (1+1) play/watch some great rugby.
(1+1) the staff at Malton &Norton RFU who made us feel at home from the moment we arrived and allowed us (1+1) completely take over their club house for the day/evening.
And finally (1+1) all the Basford Girls for making it a fun weekend.
Summary of the Invasion
Just before dawn broke, the massed hoards of the Basford invasion force boarded their battle bus and crept cat like along the A1 towards their intended target.(cos Rob the driver got scared if he went over 50mph)
Having stopped (1+1) try out their battle plans on the small community of Blyth Moto services, the invasion force quickly and efficiently stripped the service area of all edible rations (well one of the U18 forwards did)
then re boarded the battle bus and made the final leg of the journey in(1+1) the unknown.
Preparations for the invasion were going on in earnest aboard the battle bus with the advance “welcoming party” practicing the local dialect ready (1+1) blend in. Cries of “Aye reet” and “Tha Knows” could be heard being recited over and over.
As the morning wore on, you could cut the tension inside the battle bus with a butter knife, and before (1+1) long; the first glimpse of the intended battlefield came into view through the sleet and snow.
Having bravely traversed the snow covered North Yorks Moors and evaded detection from RAF Fylingdales early warning station, the invasion force arrived in Boggle hole.
The battle bus was camouflaged and left up top of t’ hill while the hardy troops then yomped the considerable distance down steep paths (1+1) their base camp.
The Officers, ( well Gavin, Simon, Paul, Steve and Myself) quickly set up our quarters and decided the best plan of attack was (1+1) let every one else get on with it while we lounged about on the sofa’s drinking tea and eating choccy biscuits. (that’s code for planning the next stage)
Our summit was interrupted when Phil ”Flintstone” French somehow managed (1+1) get past our sentry and inform us that we were needed up top as without us the others didn’t have a clue (Nowt new there then!!!!).
The rest of the day saw the troops settling in and readying for battle.
As the afternoon wore on rumours spread that Paul “I’m a Psycho on the booze” Carmen had being “spirited” away by a boggle.
Commander Scott who like his brave forefather didn’t hesitate (1+1) venture out into the cold and ably assisted by his trusty sidekick Phil ”The Judge” Robson they set of across the cliff tops (1+1) try and infiltrate the nearby encampment of Robin Hoods Bay and (1+1) bring their compatriot safely home.
Some hours later, having evaded the clutches of the locals in their hostelries and having tried out their well prepared disguises by conversing with the local chippy owner our intrepid rescue party returned (1+1) camp suffering from severe frostbite and exposure which was swiftly countered with more cups of hot tea and choccy biccies.
Later that evening the troops having polished of the cordon bleu dishes on offer in the mess tent, gathered in the main hall and sang some hearty rousing battle songs around the Karaoke machine.
Commander Scott quickly came up with a cunning plan, which was (1+1) send out Nat “tone deaf” McClarnon as an advance party (1+1) scare the Yorkshire folk with her Banshee Howling.
Battle plans were discussed late into the night over copious cup of hot chocolate ( well the drinks were brown in colour), before the troops retired (1+1) their bunks ready for battle.
(1+1) BE CONTINUED
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