Fun match versus Bass Rock - all welcome- Recreation Park - contact Paul Devine if interested
Sunday, 24 May 2009
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
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.
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
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
FESTIVAL PICTURES
You are supposed to pass it Bobby !
Total control
Oops missed ! Far to slow ... Tig !
Perfect !
Give him pain !
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
SUCCESS @ GREENYARDS !
NBRFC U14s won the Melrose Sevens for second year in a row and the U16s were runners-up in their age group - fantastic performances at the home of sevens !
CLUB DINNER - 22 MAY
Anyone wishing to be part of the Puffin Gannets' table or tables please contact Bryce
Monday, 20 April 2009
1st Scottish Golden Oldies Rugby Festival – a Scorching Success !!
On one of the hottest April days on record, around 300 Rugby Folk attended the 1st Scottish
Golden Oldies Rugby Festival which took place at Perthshire RFC on Sunday 19th April.
Although 16 Teams had registered for the Festival, the Organisers were delighted with the 14 Teams which took part….many of whom, were entering a Golden Oldies Festival for the first Time. Some, like the Strollers from Aberdeen and the Zingari from Kirkcaldy, are seasoned Golden Oldies Teams, but more most, this was a new experience.
The Festival commenced with a short Demonstration Game between the Puffin Gannets from North Berwick and the Kirkcaldy Zingari to show the spectators the subtle variations to the Laws of regular Rugby. Golden Oldies Games are played over shorter periods of Time, there is unlimited substitution, over aggressive Play is not condoned and a Player’s age is shown by the colour of shorts he wears….and over 60’s can’t be tackled. Although Awards are won, there are no Trophies for ‘ winning ‘ as these Festivals convey the Golden Oldies ethos of – Fun, Friendship and Fraternity.
This Festival was developed as part of the Legacy of the 17th World Golden Oldies Rugby Festival, held in Edinburgh last September, and was one of the European Golden Oldies Rugby 2009 Series of Events.
The Teams participating were –
Aberdeen Strollers, Anniesland Anarchists, Blairgowrie, Dirty Old Men, Dunfermline Greyhounds, Forth Valley Fossils, Howe Occasionals, Kinross, Kirkcaldy, Perthshire Famous Grouse, Puffin Gannets, Rosyth, Strathmore Griffons and Waid. ( HOW COME WE GOT THE TOUGH TEAMS ?? )
European Golden Oldies Rugby President – Dave McDonald - stated …….
“ We couldn’t have had a better day for the Festival and I’m delighted that we had 14 Teams for our 1st Scottish Festival. A big Thank You go to The Famous Grouse and Highland Spring for the supplies of liquid…of different types, Premier Inns and all who advertised in the Festival Brochure. I also wish to express my gratitude to our Refs, Medics and Physios for their expert input into the Event. Special Thanks go to Andy Cummins and his Organising Team, Volunteers and Helpers at Perthshire RFC - who made the day the great success it undoubtedly was. ”
Dave was delighted when SRU President – Jim Stevenson – called him and stated he would be happy to participate in the Festival, having played at the World Festival last Autumn and Dave offered him a Guest place with the Strollers. The fact that Jim had been speaking at the Arran RFC the night before and had gone to Perth as soon as was possible shows the measure of the Man and the support he gives to Grass Roots Rugby….of all ages. ( VOTE FOR JIM ! )
Smaller Golden Oldies Events were being discussed at the Festival and the possibility of repeating the Scottish Festival next year, with a lot of positive interest being shown. All participants were delighted with their day’s Rugby. ( APART FROM THE 74% OF THE PUFFINS WHO RETURNED HOME INJURED AND VERY WEARY )
An Open Meeting will be held in Perthshire RFC on Sunday 17th May, Chaired by Jim Stevenson Esq at 2.00 pm when a review of the Festival will take place and an Inaugural General Meeting of Scottish Golden Oldies Rugby will follow to formalise the Organisation and plane for future Events and Festivals. All Golden Oldies Clubs …..or Individuals interested in Golden Oldies Rugby, are welcome. Details can be found on the Website - www.pitchero.com/clubs/scottishgoldenoldiesrugby
The Awards, Sponsored by Air New Zealand Golden Oldies Rugby were –
Oldest Player Award Fred Crowe Strathmore Griffons 71 years young
Festival Personality Award Andy Goudie Perthshire RFC
Referee of the Festival Award James McGuigan
Golden Oldies Spirit Award Puffin Gannets
Best Supported Team Perthshire RFC
Outstanding Team Award Strathmore Griffons
Organisers’ Awards Andy Cummins and Bob Lindsay
Further Information on all aspects of Golden Oldies Rugby, is available from
Dave McDonald on 07866 910 865 or mcgoldiego@hotmail.com
For information on –
European Golden Oldies Rugby – http://www.europeangoldenoldiesrugby.com/
European Golden Oldies Rugby Festival 2010 – www.ygogs.com/2010
World Golden Oldies Rugby Festival 2010 in Sydney – http://www.goldenoldiessports.com/
Dave McDonaldPresident
European Golden Oldies Rugby Committee
126 Osborne PlaceAberdeen
AB25 2DU01224 644 74907866 910 865
Golden Oldies Rugby Festival which took place at Perthshire RFC on Sunday 19th April.
Although 16 Teams had registered for the Festival, the Organisers were delighted with the 14 Teams which took part….many of whom, were entering a Golden Oldies Festival for the first Time. Some, like the Strollers from Aberdeen and the Zingari from Kirkcaldy, are seasoned Golden Oldies Teams, but more most, this was a new experience.
The Festival commenced with a short Demonstration Game between the Puffin Gannets from North Berwick and the Kirkcaldy Zingari to show the spectators the subtle variations to the Laws of regular Rugby. Golden Oldies Games are played over shorter periods of Time, there is unlimited substitution, over aggressive Play is not condoned and a Player’s age is shown by the colour of shorts he wears….and over 60’s can’t be tackled. Although Awards are won, there are no Trophies for ‘ winning ‘ as these Festivals convey the Golden Oldies ethos of – Fun, Friendship and Fraternity.
This Festival was developed as part of the Legacy of the 17th World Golden Oldies Rugby Festival, held in Edinburgh last September, and was one of the European Golden Oldies Rugby 2009 Series of Events.
The Teams participating were –
Aberdeen Strollers, Anniesland Anarchists, Blairgowrie, Dirty Old Men, Dunfermline Greyhounds, Forth Valley Fossils, Howe Occasionals, Kinross, Kirkcaldy, Perthshire Famous Grouse, Puffin Gannets, Rosyth, Strathmore Griffons and Waid. ( HOW COME WE GOT THE TOUGH TEAMS ?? )
European Golden Oldies Rugby President – Dave McDonald - stated …….
“ We couldn’t have had a better day for the Festival and I’m delighted that we had 14 Teams for our 1st Scottish Festival. A big Thank You go to The Famous Grouse and Highland Spring for the supplies of liquid…of different types, Premier Inns and all who advertised in the Festival Brochure. I also wish to express my gratitude to our Refs, Medics and Physios for their expert input into the Event. Special Thanks go to Andy Cummins and his Organising Team, Volunteers and Helpers at Perthshire RFC - who made the day the great success it undoubtedly was. ”
Dave was delighted when SRU President – Jim Stevenson – called him and stated he would be happy to participate in the Festival, having played at the World Festival last Autumn and Dave offered him a Guest place with the Strollers. The fact that Jim had been speaking at the Arran RFC the night before and had gone to Perth as soon as was possible shows the measure of the Man and the support he gives to Grass Roots Rugby….of all ages. ( VOTE FOR JIM ! )
Smaller Golden Oldies Events were being discussed at the Festival and the possibility of repeating the Scottish Festival next year, with a lot of positive interest being shown. All participants were delighted with their day’s Rugby. ( APART FROM THE 74% OF THE PUFFINS WHO RETURNED HOME INJURED AND VERY WEARY )
An Open Meeting will be held in Perthshire RFC on Sunday 17th May, Chaired by Jim Stevenson Esq at 2.00 pm when a review of the Festival will take place and an Inaugural General Meeting of Scottish Golden Oldies Rugby will follow to formalise the Organisation and plane for future Events and Festivals. All Golden Oldies Clubs …..or Individuals interested in Golden Oldies Rugby, are welcome. Details can be found on the Website - www.pitchero.com/clubs/scottishgoldenoldiesrugby
The Awards, Sponsored by Air New Zealand Golden Oldies Rugby were –
Oldest Player Award Fred Crowe Strathmore Griffons 71 years young
Festival Personality Award Andy Goudie Perthshire RFC
Referee of the Festival Award James McGuigan
Golden Oldies Spirit Award Puffin Gannets
Best Supported Team Perthshire RFC
Outstanding Team Award Strathmore Griffons
Organisers’ Awards Andy Cummins and Bob Lindsay
Further Information on all aspects of Golden Oldies Rugby, is available from
Dave McDonald on 07866 910 865 or mcgoldiego@hotmail.com
For information on –
European Golden Oldies Rugby – http://www.europeangoldenoldiesrugby.com/
European Golden Oldies Rugby Festival 2010 – www.ygogs.com/2010
World Golden Oldies Rugby Festival 2010 in Sydney – http://www.goldenoldiessports.com/
Dave McDonaldPresident
European Golden Oldies Rugby Committee
126 Osborne PlaceAberdeen
AB25 2DU01224 644 74907866 910 865
Saturday, 18 April 2009
1st Scottish Golden Oldies - Perth 19th April
The Puffin Gannets are back in play this Sunday @ Perth !!
We are participating in the inaugural Scottish Golden Oldies Festival alongside 15 other sides , playing in the demo game against Forth Valley Fossils with a 10am kick off....
Squad
Craig C, Devo, Brycey, Caveman, Big John, Nobby, Abbin, Rick H, Kip Macrae, Balfour, Scotty Boy, Bobby D , Johnny, Ross Dalgliesh, Simon G, Dougie Hart, The Manager , Stevie ?
Meet 8am Recreation Park
We are participating in the inaugural Scottish Golden Oldies Festival alongside 15 other sides , playing in the demo game against Forth Valley Fossils with a 10am kick off....
Squad
Craig C, Devo, Brycey, Caveman, Big John, Nobby, Abbin, Rick H, Kip Macrae, Balfour, Scotty Boy, Bobby D , Johnny, Ross Dalgliesh, Simon G, Dougie Hart, The Manager , Stevie ?
Meet 8am Recreation Park
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