17 June Randwick Rugby Club Newsletter

Stop Press: The ARU mourns the passing of David Brockhoff >...........

The Wicks welcome the Marlins -

Be there this weekend to support the Galloping Greens at Coogee Oval.....Family Day!

On the net!

The Randwick Rugby website www.randwickrugby.com.au has changed its wardrobe with a new look for the 2011 season. A slicker, smarter look now gives visitors to the Galloping Greens' "virtual oval" the latest myrtle-green news, the all-important fixtures and results whilst keeping an eye on the heritage of Randwick Rugby with links to archives, statistics and the lyrics of McNamaras' Band, imprinted on the heart of every member of the Galloping Green family. Quick links to the left of the page leads you to the "Next Game" details and our valued sponsors are featured in a spot of their own. "Sponsor Offers" are also available to the Randwick Rugby family. Links to Wicks TV, Facebook and Twitter also feature on the site and all readers are encouraged to sign up... remember join Twitter @GallopingGreens and receive try-by-try updates from the games.

Hall of Fame Luncheon

Tables at the Randwick 2011 Rugby World Cup Hall of Fame Luncheon 21 July at the Hilton are selling quickly - only a few left. Contact Tony Lewis tony.lewis@randwickrugby.com.au or click to download a booking form. A stellar line-up of speakers includes World Cup winning coach, Bob Dwyer, on what it took to achieve success; Ewen McKenzie and Owen Finegan reflecting on World Cup tries and a look at the 1987/1991 campaign with Simon Poidevin. With Rod Kafer as MC, the Rugby World Cup panel featuring Bob Dwyer, Ewen McKenzie, Simon Poidevin, Mark Ella, Rocky Elsom and another to be announced will also reflect on the achievements of those outstanding servants of Randwick Rugby - the 2011 Inductees. Jeffrey Sayle will be adorned in Myrtle Green and who knows if he will get a word in!

2011 NSW Junior Rugby Union State Championships - Well done junior Galloping Greens!!!!

Across NSW, nature turned on a torrent of furious weather for the long weekend. Not to be deterred, the running rugby rampagers of Randwick pulled on their boots and took on all-comers in their bids to earn NSWJRU State Champion medals. Despite injury, change of game plan, soggy pitches and hoarse coaches, the long weekend was one with elements of success for all the Randwick junior rep teams, some reaching Semi-Finals and the U12s, U11 title-holders of 2010, attaining the crown of Champion.
For team reports click here and photos ......

The Under 12s were honoured to be presented their medals from General Sir Peter Cosgrove AC MC (Retd), at the post-game ceremony.

The Wicks' long weekend campaign was preceded by hours of selection try-outs, training, trial games and planning - all of which was coordinated and steered by a band of myrtle-green volunteers and supporters. In particular, recognition of the contribution of the Randwick Rugby Development Officer, Jim Dubos, must be made and we also thank Jon Collins personally for paying the salary of the Development Officer. Jim's input to the entire operation was invaluable.

Whilst reaching the top of the tree was not possible for all, every junior galloping green will have benefited from the State Champs experience and, no doubt, the boys will be champing at the bit to take on battle in 2012.

Round 11 - need to know

Fixtures Teams: Grade >...... Colts ->......

Stop Press: Colts at Keirle Park; 5th, 4th & 3rd Grade at Latham Park; 2nd and 1st Grade at Coogee Oval

Sponsor Spotlight

Sponsor of the week: Taylor Woodings

Diary Dates

6 August Randwick supports Jeans for Genes

20 August A reunion at Brook St and Coogee Oval for players, officials and families of the Premiership teams of '71,'81 and '91, Grade and Colts is planned. All details of the weekend's activities will be released on Tuesday 21 June and will be emailed to all for whom we have details. Save the date!

27 August Ladies Day
Randwick's first ladies day for 2011 was such a resounding success that another will be held on 27 August. MLC was the valued sponsor of Ladies Day in May and Randwick Rugby is pleased to have the support of MLC again when the Galloping Greens take on the Highlanders.

Player news

We are waiting...Andrew Wing-Kee, not content to have reached his 100 game milestone for Randwick, is 3 tries short of scoring a century. Keep Andrew, the dashing winger in 4th grade, in the view-finder. Clinton Sills is leading the table of Shute Shield Leading Try Scorers for 2011.

Nio's News .......on tour with Tonga >.....

Sydney vs Country Rugby at Coogee Oval 11 June

A great night was enjoyed by all when NSW Country came to Coogee Oval and Brook St last weekend for their team dinner. A number of country dignitaries also enjoyed a reunion at Brook St on Friday night, entertained by the King, aka Simon Poidevin. Bob Wilson from Rugby News noted a few old mates from the bush were having a beer at the Randwick Rugby Club prior to the Sydney vs. Country fixture. One of them said to the other "I bought a new fishing rod from BFC (Boating, Fishing and Camping) last week". His mate replied "Yeah, great but I prefer to shop at BWS (Beer, Wine & Spirits)". Not a bad call!

Check out the Sydney vs. Country action >....... >.......

Myrtle Green Super Rugby news

Michael Cheika chats back? >.....

Ben Mowen - the new deal? >......

Waratahs in the race for Elsom? >......

Banking on Beale >.....

No stop, all go for green-flavoured Reds Coach Ewen McKenzie >......

Adam Freier, the Wicks' favourite journalist, faces up for the Wicks Newsletter >.......

Seilala Lam in "Rugby News" www.rugbynews.org

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