Club Notes: Week Ending 04.09.16
31st August 2016 By Munster Rugby
This week’s club notes come from Listowel, Newcastle West and Waterford City rugby clubs.
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Courtesy of:- Karen Mulvihill, Club PRO
Lotto
There was no winner of Saturday nights Lotto. The numbers drawn were 09, 18, 27 and 28. The jackpot for next Saturday night will be 2000 euro
Tickets
For anyone looking to put their name forward for the Autumn Internationals and the 6 Nations please contact 0879303099 no later than 2 months before the match day. Tickets are limited so I advise book early, all tickets will be allocated to our members by the committee but all booking must go to 087 9303099
Youths
Pre season has begun for all our youth teams.
Our u14 and u16 boys train Tuesdays from 6.30 -8.00 while our u18s train the same time on Wednesdays.
The u13, u15 and u18 girls also train from 6.30 – 8.00 on Thursdays.
All new players are more than welcome and no experience is necessary
For more information contact one of our head coaches below,
U14's: Ryan O'Connor 0872976305
U16's: Gus Sweeney 0872794759
U18's: Aidan Mulvihill 0879303099
Girls: Kieran Reilly 0871341805
As our youth teams have all started pre season training out summer strength and conditioning programme has come to an end. We would like to thank coaches Michael Stack and Ryan Warwick for an exellent summer programme. These guys have a great future ahead and our club would highly recommend them.
Minis
Our mini section will return to Saturday mornings in the Town Park from September 3rd. Training will be from 10.30 -12.00 and for more information contact Ornagh Ferris on 0878134114 or Aidan Mulvihill 0879303099
All new players welcome, just show up on the day and give it a try.
Cycle challenge
A big thank you to everyone that helped out on the day and to everyone that gave generously. Not only did you help with the recruiting of new players but you also raised 312 euro for our club. There was no looser today however the boys cycled 115.8 km while the girls cycled 114.6 so technically the boys won!!! Special thanks to Garveys Super Value for hosting the event and to Listowel Community Center for the use of the bikes.
Give It A Try
Listowel RFC are holding a GIVE IT A TRY DAY this Saturday 3rd September in the Town Park Listowel from 10.30am to 12pm… All girls welcome to come down and try out rugby, meet new friends and find a new way to stay fit and healthy. We currently have an U13's, U15's and U18's girls team. Our 15's and 18's teams compete in leagues while our 13's have blitz days throughout the season, the girls come from all over North Kerry/West Limerick, currently we have six of our U18's team playing with the Munster U18's team, the success of our girls section has been amazing but our aim is to increase our numbers and get more girls trying out rugby… Look forward to seeing ye Saturday.
Listowel Cycle Challenge
Courtesy of:- Kieran Reilly, Club PRO
Location: Supervalu Listowel
On a Bright morining in Listowel the Girls Rugby faced off against the Boys Rugby of Listowel RFC.
This was battle that both teams were up for the challenge..Who would go the furthest in 4hr
We set up outside Supervalu Listowel many thanks to Neilus supervalu manager and for the Listowel Community Centre for providing the equipment for the day.
The Girls took an early lead against the boys as the girls organised themselves with Mary Kate Reidy had a stopwatch for each cyclist to changeover and do their bit for their team.
But when the boys woke up and started to increase the pedal rate they started to claw back on the girls…there was great excitement from the on looking public and the parents that came to support both teams..On the day we took the opportunity to get the message out of the new rugby season with the start of the minis training down this Saturday 3rd Sep in Town Park Listowel.. Also it will be a "Give IT A Try Day" for girls who have never played the sport of which there will be fun and games (no contact) all you need to bring is pair boots/trainer..further details on Listowel Rugby Facebook page.
After 4hrs of high octane competition between the girls and boys it came down to only 1km and winners for this year challenge the boys just edge out the girls who put in a valiant display.. Well done to all involved from the committee of the rugby club, parents and the players.
Remember Rugby season is up and running from this Saturday Checkout us out on facebook for details !!
Also You can contact: Girls Rugby Kieran Reilly: 0871341805 for further details.
Newcastle West RFC
Courtesy of:- Martin O'Sullivan, Club PRO
Transfield Cup
We were scheduled to meet Garryowen on Monday evening last in the 1st round of the Transfield Cup. The home side cancelled the game late on Monday evening. Further news as we get it.
Training
Training continues every Tuesday and Friday night in Killeline @ 7pm
Under 18s
NCW/Estuary RFC – 38 Tralee RFC – 14
Last Sunday our Killeline grounds were a cornucopia of verdant splendour as we welcomed the Tralee RFC Under 18 squad for a pre-season friendly.
NCW/E started strong with our forwards taking on the ball well until scrum half Charlie O'Doherty made a break to score the opening try which we converted. Tralee upped their game but fine tackling by Adam Flanagan and Micheál Murphy plus an excellent turnover by Ryan White held them out. Eventually the Tralee pressure paid off when a clearance kick was blocked down and they went in for a converted try. The Newcastle west/Estuary reply was immediate when the ball went through the hands of Michael Bourke, Liam Tierney, John Forde and Com O'Connor who amazingly passed to Cillian Ferris who cut in for a fine converted try under the posts.
Ten minutes later Tralee availed of some sloppy tackling by us to run through for a converted try of their own. NCW/E were next to score when a pre-planned move released the speedy Stephen Lyons. John McCoy was on hand to help and Jack Kelly finished the move by touching down for a try in the corner. The final period of the game was dominated by the home team and a loop move inside our 22 released Liam Tierney to score a fine try which was converted by Michael Bourke. Adam Flanagan and Stephen Lyons each added a try on the closing minutes.
There were many other performances of note which the coaching management were taking into account. This result was due to team effort but there is a need for training to get the most out of our squad. Wednesday 31st August at 7:30pm in Killeline is a vital session as there is a league match on Sunday 4th September vs Nenagh.
Thanks to all who came to support the lads
Panel:Jack Kelly, Michael Bourke, John McCoy, Stephen Hennessy, Eamon Ambrose, Charlie O'Doherty, Cillian Ferris, Ben Geary, Emmet Wrenne, Pat Cremin, Adam Flanagan, Micheál Murphy, Conor Finucane, Stephen Lyons, Conor Brosnan, John Forde, Donncha Scanlon, Cillian Fitzgerald, Ryan White, Con O'Connor, Paudie Flavin, Cian O'Keeffe, David Marcinjak, Jack Kenny, David Condon.
Lotto
Results from Friday 26th August Lotto Draw
Numbers Drawn 5, 10, 25, 30 – NO WINNER
Lucky Dip Winners
Ann Lane, Monegea Road
David Keane, Strand
Brendan O'Connor, Shamrock Bar
Tommy Kelliher Jnr
Ciara Madigan, Ballingarry
John Hennessey, Rathfredagh
Mike Molyneaux, Ardagh
Promotors Prize Joe Healy
Next week's draw will be in Mag's Bar on Friday 2ns September. The jackpot stands at €5,600
Waterford RFC
Courtesy of:- Deirdre Barry, Club PRO
Congratulations Thomas Barr!!
Waterford City RFC would like to congratulate former player Thomas Barr on his amazing success at the Rio Olympics.
Senior Squad
Training every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6.45pm – new players welcome.
Mini Rugby
Mini's rugby will commence on Sunday 11th of September at 11am. Registration from 10.30am in the club house. Best of luck to our new Mini's co-ordinators for the season – Isobel Dixon and Lillian Sutherland and a massive thank you to Paul O Reilly for all his work as Mini's officer over the past couple of seasons.
Youths Rugby
Registration for Youth's rugby will take place at the clubhouse on Friday September 16th at 6pm. The club and committee would like to thank Jimmy Foskin for all his hard work as Youths officer and wish Colm Lynch all the best as he steps into this role for the new season.
Youths training schedule
- U14 – Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6pm-7.15pm
- U16- Wednesday and Friday evening from 7pm- 8.15pm
- U18 – Wednesday 7pm-8.15pm and Friday from 6pm- 7.15pm
- As always Waterford City welcome new players every season, whether you are new the game or ready to come back playing you are more than welcome. Please like our Facebook page to keep up to date with what is happening in our club. Feel free to message us at any stage if you have any questions or queries.
