FORRESTER RUBIES

Have signed up for Sydney !

SYDNEY 2010 26 SEPT - 3 OCTOBER ?!?

WE NEED TO DECIDE IF ANYONE INTERESTED . I HAVE BROCHURE WHICH I CAN E-MAIL YOU. MY GUESS IS THAT THERE MIGHT BE A COMPOSITE SCOTTISH TEAM OR TWO BUT THAT UNLIKELY PUFFIN GANNETS WILL MAKE IT ON OUR OWN . YOU COULD GET YOUR FIRST SCOTTISH CAP !! PLEASE LET ME KNOW - IT WILL BE FANTASTIC IF YOU MAKE IT

http://www.goldenoldiessports.com/go_festivals/rugby_festivals/world-rugby-festival-2010.htm

Dear Fellow Golden Oldie

2010 GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY FESTIVAL - SYDNEY

I am pleased to invite you and your team mates to dust off your boots and join us in Sydney in 2010. The Golden Oldies ethos of Fun, Friendship and Fraternity will be truly evident in Sydney as we host what will be the largest gathering of Rugby Golden Oldies players and supporters in the history of the movement.

There will be a smorgasbord of events surrounding the festival to allow all to be involved, including a City Street Parade, Opening Night Cocktail Party, a picnic and BBQ day in the famous Hunter Valley wine region, the opportunity to attend the Business Expo, and of course the glittering Grand Finale Awards Dinner.

Our playing venue is the historic and beautiful Centennial Parklands, offering an idyllic setting. The Parklands are located in the heart of Sydneys Eastern Suburbs, within a close proximity to Sydneys CBD district. The Parklands can accommodate up to 35 specifically made playing fields, allowing all matches to be played in a single location. A central hospitality Marquee with seating for 2000 plus will be created to provide food, beverage and entertainment where players and partners can cool down and enjoy the international atmosphere.

The 2010 Festival Ambassador is the former Wallaby Captain Mark Ella. Mark will be on hand to welcome you to Sydney and explain the wonderful delights that only Sydney can offer.

It is our endeavour to deliver a Festival of the highest calibre and we welcome all teams to contact us with any enquiries no matter how big or small. We can also assist with pre or post match games, as well as introductions to clubs during your stay in Sydney.

Please find attached our information brochure and please email us at allan@argorugby.com.au with any questions. Please also forward this email to any of your Golden Oldie mates you think may be interested.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in 2010.

Kind Regards


Allan Forno
Festival Director 2010

Australian Rugby Golden Oldies Pty Ltd
PO Box 399, Cherrybrook
NSW 2126, Sydney, Australia
Telephone + 61 (2) 9980 5692
Facsimile + 61 (2) 9980 5294
Email: rugby.goldenoldies@ozdocs.net.au
Website: www.argorugby.com.au
www.goldenoldiessports.com
ABN 21124476615 ACN 124476615

TEAMS ENTERED

ARGENTINA

Porteno

AUSTRALIA

New South Wales

Avoca Beach Golden Oldies
Black & Blue Old Fellas
Blue Veins
Camden Wethered Rams
Central Coast Seagulls
Dundas Valley Vintage Vikings
Eastern Suburbs Old Coqs
Eastwood Charcoals
Engadine Flatulents
Fargon Blueys
Gentlemen of Sydney
Gordon Stags
Grafton Big River Bullrouts
Hawkesbury Historicals Rugby
Hills Rugby Widowmakers
Ignation Crustaceans
Kiama Rugby Blowhards 1
Kiama Rugby Blowhards 2
Merrylands Krippled Kelpies
Newcastle Dragons GORC
Newcastle Spears
Newport Nasties Rugby
Oatley "Wild Oats"
Orange Emus Emulators
Penrith Legless Emus
SHAGS
Shoalhaven Rugby Golden Oldies
South West Rocks Lifers
South West Wobblies
Stilbillies
St Patricks Old Boys Rugby Club
Sydney Airport Sports Association
Sydney Downunders
Te Ruru.
Rockdale Rugby Union
The Petrified Forest
The Waratah's Old Reds
Viking Longhorns
Walcha Baa Baas
Warringah Wrinkled Rats



Queensland

Bunderberg Rumruckers
Caboolture Fossils
Charters Towers
Knackered Bulls
Mount Isa Ugly Mongrels
Pine Rivers Pensioners
Redland Crabs
Sunnybank Puffing Dragons
Toothless Gators
Whitsunday Whales

Northern Territories

Darwin Stubbies
Katherine Krocs


Victoria

Endeavour Hills Ratbags

Western Australia

Poihakena Puddi Tats

South Australia

South Australian Crippled Crows

ACT

Vincentia Vangones

CANADA

Antediluvians RFC


Avatiu Nikao Mongoose - Golden Oldies
Cook Island Diplomats

ENGLAND

Old Vulgarians RFC
The Full Monteys


IRELAND

Clontarf Irregulars

JAPAN

Hosei University Rugby OB Club


NEW ZEALAND




North Island

Ancient Mariners
Buccaneers RFC
Eastern Districts 'Old Devils'
Gisborne Olympians
GORC
Johnsonville Cripples
Kerikeri Golden Oldies
Mahurangi Mussels
Ngatitoa Jugglers
NZ Katipos
Pakuranga Old Boys
Rimutaka Rams
Ruatoki Mistys
Te Puke Mutineer
Tuakau Terrabulls
Upper Hutt Yellowbellies

South Island

Amuri Rams
Bays Bullshitters
Golden Koru Rugby Club
Hokonui 3 Stars
Mainland Kiwi
Suburbs Marauders Golden Oldies
Waikiwi D.W.A.R.F.S.

USA

Alaska Old Oosiks
Colorado Old Pokes
FBI
MAARS
Olde Barking Dogs RFC
Washington Poltroons


Updated as at March 2009

NBRFC ANNUAL AWARDS

2nd XV Player of the Year ( new award but old player ) – Bobby Dooner

Most Improved Player – Alan Gallacher

Young Player of the Year – Lee Inglis

Players Player of the Year – Iain Dove.

CRICKET 1.30pm SUN 31ST MAY

Fun match versus Bass Rock - all welcome- Recreation Park - contact Paul Devine if interested

What goes on tour ....and Silvergate ?

Not only does it stay on tour but the PGs have taken to going on secret sneaky little tours without telling the management ....

Fresh from the recent Belfast debacle ( McLean and Cockburn sneakin' over to Belfast without telling anyone for a cosy threesome with loved-up Louise and to play in Perennials 20th Anniversary fixture) we've now apparently been to Kirkwall, Orkney too and brought home yet more silverware


Here is the report from young aspiring Puffling M'bozza Ritchie


".....and so the stories shall remain in the Orcadian Capital of Kirkwall however the boys from Big Man's Stag returned South with the prestigious Orkeny RFC Plate. We managed to enter 2 teams on the day running a Puffin A's and B's. Unfortunately both squads had to play at the same time therefore we called out of retirement Robbie 'the Dogg' Lorimer to make his first appearance in a pair of rugby boots since the Millenium.

Talking of retirement spot the Auld Timers noted who all started their first game together and played in all 3 group matches!!


Squad A: Kelliher, PC Peter, PC Matt, Capel, Smeaton, Bozza, PC Davey, PC Bungle, Baldy, Dunc

Squad B: Gerry Hughes, Jonny McNair, Gaz, Dunc, Joe Armstrong, Smithy, Baldy, Ben McNair, Dogg, PC Neil


Results:

Group Stages

Heriots 12 - 10 Puffin A's (2 Tries from Capel)Orkney Baa Baa's 31 - 7 Puffin A's (Try from Capel)East 5 - 38 Puffin A's (Tries from Smeaton x 4, Bozza & PC Davey)Grangemouth Legends 31 - 14 - Puffin B's 14 (Tries from Smithy & Baldy)Orkney B 47 - 0 Puffin B'sKGS FP 33 - 10 Puffin B's (Tries from Dogg & Baldy)

The A's then progressed to the Semi Final of the Plate Tournament beating Westry Young Ones 41 - 0 and progressed to the final stages. At this stage we had recruited try scorer Baldy and Dunc from the B's as we suffered injuries to PC's Matt and Davey. In this tie Baldy picked up 3 tries, Smeaton 2, Bozza 1 and PC Peter 1.

We then took on the Veterans from Grangemouth and as they were celebrating 20 continuous years North we imagined this would be a tough tie. We discussed our game plan and knew if we could score the first couple we would be in a good position. From KO, Smeaton kicked to the 10, Kelliher caught and rumbled on off loading to Dunc with the move finished off under the posts. From there it was easy sailing and we won the final and the Plate by beating the Legends 45 - 5 with tries from Smeaton, Baldy and making his try scoring debut PC Bungle.

A great day was had and thanks to our travelling support, Adam, Junior, Magnus, Wobbles, Scrimgeour, Bean (Fish) and a huge thanks to Tommy Chippendale for his support after joining us as a late call up. Unfortunately Tommy went missing and we're awaiting news from Orkney Today about his imminent return and we hope he makes it back safe in time for the Club Dinner.

By winning the Plate it means it has to be returned next year..........................!! and is also the first peice of silverware the Puffin's have won since..........well..........I think ever (can this be confirmed?)

Until next time

Bozza "


Pictures to follow ?




SILVERGATE SHOCKER

Re the preposterous first silverware claim it has to be denied - this season we were all of the following

1 Joint World Golden Oldies Champions being undefeated in three matches against the champions of Australia , Canada and USof A ( technically that is goldenware mind you )

2 Runners Up in the Evelyn Armstrong Memorial Trophy

3 Team of the Year (Elect) at the North Berwick RFC Inaugural Team of The Year Dinner to be held in the Clubrooms on 22 May ( we can have team of the year awards now cos we once again have more than one team ?? )

4 Top Try Scorer ( 2 ) and MVP awards in Belfast for McLean & Cockburn ( as captain of World Invitational Select , Try Scorer and wittiest speech ) respectively

5 Maddog Trophy Winner in Dennis McCafferty for longest and wittiest grace ever.

6 Air New Zealand Outstanding Team Award at the Inaugural Scottish Golden Oldies Festival - 19 April 2009

That is just in 2008 / 2009 for starters so less of your cheek M'Bozza

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Congrats from the PGs to all the various other teams of NBRFC / NBHS who have done so well over the season bringing home many many plaudits and trinkets to North Biarritz - the minis no doubt won hundreds of trophys and millions of medals, NBHS did so so well in the Bell Lawrie ( now renamed Brewers Droop ) Trophies , all the the age group sides who have represented NBRFC so well showing many many bigger clubs what its all about with the U16s and the U14s doing fantastically well in the Borders 7s circuit ( u16 beaten finalists at Melrose and Gala with the u14s sweeping all before them winning at Melrose and Gala in fine style as well as winning the Stewarts Melville school 7s vanquishing Edinburgh's finest as NBHS ) and the U18s winning the Inaugural 10s on Sevens day and another trophy at PL , the seconds coming second in their league and the 1st XV doing so well in the Cup and their league as well as some fantastic 7s etc etc ( sorry if I've missed anything ! ) - HISTORIC !

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Finally Cameron , the NBRFC captain and Bozza plus two mates are running in the Hearts and Heroes Challenge - 29 miles of Southern Upland Way to the Greenyards and would very much appreciate your support http://www.justgiving.com/cameronewer but if you want to see what I've just done with a twisted ankle http://www.justgiving.com/howardswaywalk-hadrianswall - donations to both v welcome.