January 2012
Chairman's December Report
The 1st XV unfortunately lost all three games this month, which means they will have to win a large majority of their remaining games, if they are to stay in the London North One League next season. The team is playing well in patches, but need to reproduce this high standard of play throughout the remaining games left in the season. Hopefully some of the large number of 1st XV players on the injury list will be returning to full fitness in the next few weeks, to strengthen squad for the final push up the league table, which Mark Blyghton aspects in the next few months.
The 2nd XV can’t seem to stop winning at the moment, keeping their undefeated run going with excellent performances that sees them top the Canterbury Shield League. I know their captain Andrew Rogan will be looking to maintain this good run, right through until the end of the season.
MoreInternational Tickets
The Club gets an allocation of tickets for all England’s home games at Twickenham. These tickets are only sold to paid up Club members. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Club and applying for tickets please contact Chris Cuthbertson (secretary@fulhamrugby.co.uk), but be quick the closing date for applying for these tickets is Saturday 14th January 2012. Please note that the Club cannot guarantee you tickets as demand may exceed our allocation.
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MoreRFU Raffle
Fernando Garrido has generously agreed to sell the RFU raffle tickets this year. There are some great prizes, but the best news is that the Club gets to keep 90% of the value of all tickets sold. This is a great opportunity to raise funds for the Club. Please be generous.
MoreChairman's November Report
It’s been a great month for all men’s senior sides throughout the club.
The 1st XV produced great displays in their two London One league matches, winning one and narrowly loosing the other. It was the first time they have fielded a nearly unchanged team in consecutive games, which was what the captain and coaches have been trying to achieve all season, as they knew this would lead to better results in the league campaign.
MoreChairman's October Report
It’s been a very difficult month for the 1st XV having won just one game in this period out of five. The most worrying thing for the team is amount of points they are conceding in each match to opponents and also the lack of stability in the team selection, due to non availabilities and injuries. But the results for the other teams in the league this month has been surprising in some cases, so there is still a chance that the 1st XV will be able to stay in this highly competitive league next season, if they can put a good run of results together over the next few months.
The 2nd XV are still undefeated this season and are playing very good rugby in all their games. New players are coming through the team that might push for a 1st XV place, which bodes well for the club.
MoreChairman's September Report
Having won all their league games last season in London North West 2, the 1st XV have found that the standard of rugby and fitness levels required to win matches in London North 1 is much higher. But the team has shown glimpses in the four games already played that they can compete at this level and win a large majority of the remaining league matches.
The second team has made an impressive start to the season winning all their friendly and Zoo Shield League games so far. Playing in The Shield rather than the Middlesex Merit Table is hoped to give the players in the 2nd XV a higher standard of rugby, so that if they are needed to replace players in the 1st XV for one reason or another, its not a too big of a step up for them to make. A great start to the season and let’s hope they can maintain the present momentum right through the season.
MoreCounty Ladies
Congratulations to Lucie Boyes, Stephanice Brice, Sandy Naylor and Lucinda Tauchert who have been selected for the Middlesex squad after attending County Trials on Sunday 25th September.
The County programme is part of the player pathway, with 3 matches played against Eastern Counties, Sussex and Surrey. Well done Ladies.
MoreMark Kenny in Survival of the Fittest
Mark Kenny, the park attendant/officer at Hurlingham who looks after the changing facilities at training and on match days, is competing in the “The Survival of the Fittest” in Nottingham on the 8th October 2011, hoping to raise funds for the Help for Heroes charity.
The event is run over 10 kilometres, with obstacles placed at every Kilometre. He is looking for people to sponsor him from the club and any donation would be welcome. Sponsorship forms will be available at Hurlingham park via Mark or Steve in their office.
MoreOh How They've Grown...
Richard Lalor has been playing in the forwards for the 5th XV this season, he is the first player to come through the club’s present mini/youth section coached by Lyndon. He started to play for a senior team at the club in 2004.
19 year old Richard is now off to Durham University to study for a degree in “Sport Sciences”, but will be back to play for the club during the season.
MoreHammers members section
Watch the video to find out how it works.
Logging your availability online is not only easier for you but will help us in selection. Change the dropdown to show your teams fixtures. Having the ability to update your details means are records are current.
Even if you think your details are up to date please login as we have a few more fields we want you to fill in. Showing your job details will allow our members to access your skills set if needed. You can choose to hide your job in the members section or even hide yourself entirely.
MoreHammers RWC Competition
As the World Cup is nearly upon us we thought it would add to the excitement if some of the more outspoken amongst us put there money where their mouth is and made their predictions at the start of the tournament. There is a five pound entry fee and we will update you as to the winners and losers at regular intervals!
All you have to do to enter is simply download the Excel form below, fill in your predictions and send it to Peter Lacey via post; 81 Burnthwaite Road, London SW6 5BQ, emai; commercial@fulhamrugby.co.uk, or just hand it to him with your fee.
Alternatively you can hand it into your captain or a committee member.
Here come the girls - Middlesex Senior Ladies Trials
This season sees the return of Middlesex Senior Trials which are taking place between 2-5pm on Sunday 25th September at Hurlingham Park. If you are selected for the squad there will be three matches and training will take place on Mondays at Grasshoppers RFC.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to progress their rugby and the County programme should be seen as a step up from Club rugby, increasing access to the player pathway, further coaching and playing opportunities. Please do note that County is now a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to progress up to playing for the national team so the standard will be higher than previous seasons which is even more of an incentive to attend tryouts.
Please see the attached document for more details. If you need further information about Middlesex Ladies, you can contact the Team Manager, Caroline directly on carolinewolfendale@hotmail.com.
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