HMS ST ALBANS Rugby Team arrived in Ahmadi to play on what could only be described as a sand pit. Needless to say the Ladies and Gents strapped on there boots and kit, and prepared to warm up for the games ahead. The first fixture was the Ladies but due to numbers they played 7's. The Ladies team comprised of players with a variety of playing experience.
From the start the ladies attacked the Scorpions and a good offload by AB Macdonald to LPT Marshall saw her make in-roads into the Scorpions half. The ball was retained and MA Bernard moved the ball down the line to AB Laird Craig on the wing, unfortunately ST ALBANS turn the ball over. The Scorpions however not to be out do...
Royal Navy Rugby Referees gathered in Yeovilton in September for their annual Training Day that coincides with the start of the season. This year's theme was "Game Management". The varied and interesting programme was put together by the Society Training Officer WO2 Gaz Fairbairn.
The day provided the opportunity for retiring Chairman Cdr Stew Kilby to present last season's Society awards. The Referee of the Year was presented to Lt (Jane) Pizii who has been the shining light for the progression of women officials. She is the senior female official in the Armed Forces and has carried out duties at last years Women's Rugby World Cup, she has been promo...
Harlequins have a long tradition of working with the Armed Forces and they would like to say ‘Thank You' by offering you the chance to get 20% off the price of a Harlequins Season Ticket for the 2011-2012 Season.
The 11-12 Season Ticket includes the following:
10 Aviva Premiership matches (excludes Play-Offs) - including ticket for Big Game 4
2 LV= Cup matches (Group Stage only)
3 Heineken Cup/Amlin Challenge Cup matches (Group Stage only)
3 Aviva ‘A' League
What's Big Game 4?
They are taking one of there fixtures at Christmas across the road to Twickenham Stadium and attempt to fill out the 82,000.
For more information ...
Bath Rugby is delivering the first in a series of Coach Development events in Somerset. On Monday 24 October they will be running a session with the focus of "Developing Player Skills" between 1900-2100 at Ivel Barbarians RFC in Yeovil.
An invitation has been extended to the RNRU to send along interested coaches to this event but due to the capacity of the venue, and the fact that this is an event open to all civilian club coaches in Somerset, places are restricted.
If you are interested in attending this event please contact Ian Smith. YEOVILTON-LOPERS@mod.uk or iianrsmith@yahoo.co.uk
