BETWEEN THE POSTS
MUMBLES RUGBY CLUB
‘BETWEEN THE POSTS’
October 2018
Welcome to Mumbles Rugby Club and the October edition of the monthly newsletter ‘Between the Posts’. It has been a busy start to the season both on and off the pitch, so read on and see why!
ALAN WILLIAMS and PETER HIXSON
As you will be aware the club have gone through quite a traumatic couple of weeks, losing club Life President Alan Williams and club President Peter Hixson within a week of each other. The attendance at their funerals was overwhelming and the families have asked me to convey their thanks for your support, which has been so comforting at this sad time. Such large numbers are surely a fitting tribute to these great stalwarts of our club, true Gentlemen who will be missed.
ON THE PITCH
After a disappointing start to the season there are signs of improvement with a couple of victories and close defeats where we have picked up bonus points. The boys picked up their first point of the season with a losing bonus point in a 17-22 defeat against Tycroes away. This was followed by a first victory 15-13 at home to Pontyberem. The first round of the Plate at home to Tumble proved the boys were back in business with an emphatic victory 55-5! So, it was disappointing to come away from Loughor with just a losing bonus point in such a close defeat 20-21. However, the first bonus point win of the season came in the next game, a 31-21 victory over Fishguard in Underhill, with the pitch in perfect condition despite 24 hours of constant rain! Next up is a difficult away trip to Burry Port who were promoted last season. Let’s hope the fine form continues.
The Youth have also had a disappointing run firstly failing to field a team against Loughor due to several dropouts on the eve of the game and then suffering a defeat at Vardre 10-26. Next up was Pontarddulais at Swansea Uni ground but the game was called off due to the weather. So, let’s hope they can get some game time when they visit Dunvant next weekend.
1st XV and Youth Fixtures for October, November and December
20/10 Burry Port (A) Dunvant (A)
27/10 Bye in 2nd Rd Plate Friendly tba TBC
3/11 Wales .v. Scotland
10/11 Tumble (H) Followed by Wales .v. Australia South Gower (H)
17/11 Wales .v. Tonga
24/11 Wales .v. South Africa Gorseinon (A)
1/12 Pembroke (A) TBC
8/12 St Clears (H) Gowerton (H)
15/12 Carmarthen Ath (H) Penclawdd (A)
JUNIOR SECTION
The Junior Section have teamed up with Picton Sports to set up a club shop whereby club members can purchase club shirts for the Junior teams and many other items which are listed on the Picton website. To gain access to this scheme follow this simple routine:
Through Google Go to Picton Sports website
Click on Club Shops
Scroll down to Mumbles RFC
Choose the item you want to purchase and method of payment.
It’s as simple as that and with Christmas coming an opportunity to buy something for Grandad!
Five boys from our U11’s team have been selected for the Swansea Schoolboys squad this season and all of them made their debuts recently. Congratulations to: Mathew Davies, Ewan Clarke, Ben Jones, Evan Godwin and Elgan Rice, future Mumbles 1st XV I wonder!
MRFC CLUB MEMBERSHIP
I understand there are still quite a few of you who have yet to renew your Annual membership so please do this as soon as possible. Remember that membership categories marked with a * symbol below are eligible for a 15% discount during Happy Hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! A reminder also that you can get some great benefits, indicated below, by becoming a Patron!
Membership rates – w.e.f. 1st September 2018
Patron - £500 (Membership for 5 years, exemption from any increase in fees and minimum 15% discount at all times) Special event during the season
*Vice President - £75 ) Special event during the season
*Vice President OAP - £60 )
*Family Member - £35 (See below for Junior and Mini players)
*Full Member - £30
*Playing Member - £30
OAP - £20
Student - £20
Social Member - £15
Junior Playing Member -) £35 Family Membership due by 1st October 2018
Mini Playing Member - )
SIX NATIONS 2019 TICKETS
If you want to order tickets for the Six Nations Tournament please contact Clive Davies by this Friday 19th October to secure your ticket request. Wales home games are as follows:
Saturday 23rd February – Wales .v. England k.o. 16.45
Saturday 16th March – Wales .v. Ireland k.o. 14.45
100 CLUB
The winners of the monthly prizes for the 100 Club, which were drawn at the last management meeting are; July £50 - Rob MacKay, August £50 – Huw Simpson, September £500 – John Thomas
Congratulations to you all and many
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