Archive 2007/8

Sunday 6th April MRC host the Lancs. Cup Plate & Vase Finals

Saturday 12th April Under 14's Race Night   - to aid funds for their  Antwerp Tour 2008 - horses/race sponsors on sale soon.
Under 9's February  Newsletter here
Friday 15th February  - Our very own Phoenix Night Show  An impressive and hilarious set of acts.  Ask anyone who's been to the previous events to know just how good they are and what your missing out on. All proceeds to the Manchester Rugby Youth Development Fund. 8:00pm start.
Under 9's January  Newsletter - here
Saturday 9th February Club Disco - 8:00pm till late, Curry, Chilli and salad buffet all included £6 in advance or £7.50 on the door. More details here
Saturday 19th January - ALL games cancelled this weekend due to excess rain, even 1st XV v Blaydon. Check with your age group coaches for any alternative arrangements. Bog snorkelling, synchronised swimming lessons, canoeing (in the brook) and duck shoots have been suggested.
Friday 18th January  - Our very own Phoenix Night Show  An impressive and hilarious set of acts at the club. These artists will be on your TV before the year is out. Ask anyone who's been to the previous events to know just how good they are and what your missing out on. All proceeds to the Manchester Rugby, Cricket & Squash Youth Development Fund. Note the day change - no excuse for school run or work next day!
Super 14’s - Flying High - Manchester Rugby Club U14’s are certainly a team to watch out for in the future. With a bulging squad of over 35 players, they are a team with a growing reputation, not only in the North West but following recent tours to Ireland & France, internationally.  Lancashire Plate Winners last season, they are currently unbeaten in this year’s main Cup competition, heading up their league.
Coaches – Neil James, Stu Giles, Andrew Bridgman & Tim Fantom bring many years of playing and coaching experience to the squad, all having close links with schools in the area. (Bramhall HS, Manchester GS, Wilmslow HS, Cheadle Hulme School)  With coaches of such notoriety and continual player development in core skills, it wasn’t going to be long before some outstanding players would achieve recognition. Following recent county assessment sessions, twelve players have been successful in obtaining selection for the Cheshire Development Squad, of which five players reached the highest accolade by being put forward for the “Schools of Rugby” part of the new RFU and Premiership Clubs elite player structure.

SoR Players
H Giles - R Edge - T Fantom - S James - C Ding
Cheshire Development Squad
S Royle - M Richardson - J Stanion - J Worsley - R Heywood - M Beard - C Hubbard

The Coaches would like to take this opportunity to thank Stockport MBC, Syngenta and Mondiale Publishing in providing the players the opportunity to participate in community sport through their kind sponsorship and donations.

Under 9's December Newsletter - here
 

Tuesday 11th December - Stand Up Comedy Night - "The Grove Laughter Club".  Smug and the team continue with their impressive and hilarious shows at the club. Ask anyone who's been to the previous events to know just who good they are and what your missing out on.

Saturday 3rd November - Bonfire & Fireworks Display at the Club, come and join in the fun and witness this extravaganza in conjunction with the Royal School for the Deaf and Communications Disorders. Click on the advert above for more information.
 

Sunday 14th October - Mini Rugby Festival (U11's &  12's.)
Following on from Mini Rugby Festival (U7's - 10's)- Manchester Retain Tournament Title a fantastic festival of Mini rugby and many thanks go to all who played, attended and helped organise. Click here to visit DE Photo view & purchase photos from the Festival  and here for match reports.
More Match Reports from the Under 9's from Sunday 7th October -The U9's won the Littleborough Tournament yesterday. They beat Huddersfield, Tyldersley, and West Park in the group stages. Ormskirk in the semis,and Widnes in the final 3-0. A great performance scoring 24 tries, with NONE scored against.
The coaches would like to thank all the players for their hard work, and their parents for their continued support. Thanks also to M WARREN & CO for their generous donation of training tops.
 
Sunday 30th September - Mini Rugby Festival (U7's - 10's) - and again Land Rover are delighted to be the title sponsors of this year’s Manchester Mini Rugby Festival. Representatives of Guy Salmon Land Rover Stockport will be at the festival showcasing their full range of vehicles, including the seven seater Discovery 3, whilst offering all supporters the chance to win some superb prizes.

Saturday 1st September  - XV Club Matches start. Please check the Notice Board or Team captain for kick off times.
4th XV - Old Bedians (A) 3rd XV - Aldwinians (A) 2nd XV - Sedgeley Park (H) 1st XV - Blackheath (H - K/O 2pm)

General Club News - Manchester Rugby is behind the RFU "GO PLAY" initiative to recruit players/coaches/referees/fans back to rugby and requires volunteers for 1-2 hours per month to assist with activities such as leaflet dropping, BBQ and fun events. Contact Tony Ayin for more information on 0161 431 6796 or email: ayintony@hotmail.co.uk

Rugby World Cup 2007 - The Club will be showing the Rugby World Cup 2007 games in the Clubhouse mainly featuring the England games starting on Saturday 8th September  at 5pm v USA followed by South Africa (Boks) on Friday 14th September at 8pm and Samoa on Saturday 22nd September at 3pm.
Watch out for themed events and catering and all are welcome to attend. Bring your friends and work colleagues along too!
All the Home Nation Teams will be shown with Wales v Australia on Saturday 15th September at 1pm, Scotland v New Zealand on Sunday 23rd September at 4pm and Ireland v France on Friday 21st September at 8pm being the pick of the first rounds.

Social News 2007/8- The Club will be running Comedy Nights throughout the year with the first fun night on Tuesday September 4th 2007 at 8pm at the Clubhouse so please come along and enjoy a chuckle. Smug Roberts (Phoenix Nights and 'Buried' fame) and Mike Wilkinson will be the main entertainment with MC Dave Williams separating the acts with his notorious one liners.
All proceeds go to MRC Youth Development Project. Booking Line is Tel: 0161 485 3733 and tickets £10 each.

Pre-Season Training 2007/8
Under 13's - have commenced pre-season training and rule change sessions - Friday's 7:00pm - 8:00pm. All welcome old players and new friends that might want to play for Manchester.
Under 16's - also start training this Sunday - 19th August - 10:00am