VERWOOD RUFC NEWS Archive from 2005

December 2005
Christmas Sherry Morning
The Club's traditional Sherry morning was held on Sunday 18th December at the Royal British Legion with over 70 members and guests attending.
Swanage & Wareham
Verwood were at home to Swanage & Wareham on Saturday 17th December losing 21-33 despite leading 21-19 going into the last 10 minutes. This was the last match of 2005.
Lychett Minster
Verwood were at home to promotion chasers Lychett Minster on Saturday 10th December losing 36-7. See  League Table
Other results from Hampshire 3:
 East Dorset   41 - 0    Fawley
 Stoneham   5 - 47    Overton
Overton
Verwood were away to Overton on Saturday 3rd December losing 38-22.
Other results from Hampshire 3:

See  League Table
November 2005
Puddletown
No game on Saturday 26th November due to Puddletown being Cup tied
Swanage & Wareham III
Verwood were away to a very strong Swanage & Wareham side on Saturday 19th November losing 57-22. Swanage lead at the break 43-10. Richard Cook scored Verwood's first try following an intercepted pass 40 metres out. Dan Moore scored the second following a kick ahead by Marc Kuhne. Dan showed good pace and determination in following up the kick to score in the right hand corner. Both Richard and Dan were on the score sheet again in the second half. Richard scored his second from another intercepted pass. Dan went over following a driving maul off a Simon Banks two man lineout.
Salisbury
Verwood were at home to Salisbury 3 on Saturday 5th November. This was a thoroughly entertaining  game with both teams evenly matched with Salisbury winning 24-7
October 2005
Fawley
Verwood were at home to top of the Table and very much in-form Fawley on Saturday 29th October losing 8-60. Other results in Hampshire 3: Dorchester
Verwood II were away to Dorchester III on Saturday 22nd October in Dorset & Wilts 3 South winning 38-7. Richard Cook playing out of position on the wing scored 3 tries and David Hoggins 2
Northern Exile
Now then Southern Softies, couldn't resist wishing everyone well for the new season 2005/2006. Good to see lots of new faces in the team photo , and a few of the ugly old ****ards hanging on! Looks as if the team is growing at last . I now classify myself as an EX rugby player although a few people might have said that when I was playing for you lot !! Anyway all the best and I'll keep in touch with results via the website. cheers, Westie.
Neil Westerman
Samhain Road Race
The Club held its its second Samhain Road Race on Thursday 27th October to raise finds for SPIRE as part of the Charity's October Fund raising drive. This unique event commemorated the athletic feats of a famous Fayrewood chieftain, Simon de Bankes, similar to those of Guto Nyth Bran who has inspired the Nos Galan Road Races. This night time race over 1.5 miles was, once again, started by the mysterious Torch bearer. See Samhain Road Race 2005
New Milton
Verwood were at home to New Milton II on Saturday 15th October losing 5-10 in a game which could have gone either way
East Dorset
Verwood lost 25-0 away to East Dorset on Saturday 8th October in a Hampshire 3 match while Verwood II lost 7-29 to Weymouth II in Dorset & Wilts 3 South. See  League Table
Other results from Hampshire 3: Fordingbridge
Verwood were at home to Fordingbridge on Saturday 1st October losing 12-17 in a very entertaining game. Congratulations to Chris Poole who scored two tries. See  Match Report
September 2005
Stoneham Park
On Saturday 24th September, Verwood were at home for their first Hampshire 3 match of the season against Stoneham Park which Verwood won 26-10. See  League Table
Congratulations to Richard Cooke who scored 3 tries. See  Match Report .Unfortunately, Verwood II against  North Dorset in Dorset & Wilts 3 South was cancelled.
New Milton
Due to Poole's Cup commitments, Verwood were away to New Milton II on Saturday 17th September winning 36-19. Simon Banks scored his second try of the season making him the Club's current leading try scorer
St Ivel Barbarians
No game for the First XV on Saturday 10th September but Verwood fielded a second XV playing their first League game in Dorset & Wiltshire's newly created Dorset & Wilts 3 South League. Verwood made a 58 mile trek to Yeovil losing narrowly 15-12. See  League Table  Other results from this League: August 2005
Ian Hookway
Ian has been in touch from down under towhere he has retired. Here's his message:
"I hope all you guys are well and happy.We have been settling here on the Gold Coast in Queensland for nearly 18 months now and I have been keeping up with the club via the net. I went to watch the 2nd test in Wellington NZ.Great atmosphere if not the result required. I have got involved in coaching  at a local private school which is Rugby and cricket, nothing else. Its been great fun. The plan has been to teach the kids  the English method of playing so we might be able to beat them again in 2007! I miss our trips to Twickers, hope the club keeps going well. If you have any xl Polo shirts going email me and I'll send the cash,still have UK account always pays to advertise the club in pubs I always find. The beer here is terrible ,all fizz. I am slowly working my way through it all in the hope of finding a good pint.  all the best  Hookers".
Fixtures
The First & Second Team fixtures have now been settled for Season 2005/6. See  Fixture List
Pre-Season Training
This is now in full swing on Thursday evenings at Potterne Park from 7pm. It is not long now to the first matches of the season so polish up those boots & get to training.
Verwood Rusic Fayre
The Verwood Rustic Fayre tooks place on Monday 29th August. The Club once again ran the balloon race which was very popular on the day.

Ellingham Show
The Club were again are pleased to be associated with the Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Show and helped with fencing work at the Showground.

The Show took place place at Somerley Park on Saturday 13th August & once again saw a record attendance. For full details see: www.ellinghamshow.co.uk
Mudeford Raft Race
Verwood came 4rd in this prestigious event
July 2005
Annual General Meeting
The Club's AGM was held at the Royal British Legion Verwood, on Tuesday 26th July. Congratulations on Darren Kendall being elected First Team Captain for Season 2005/6. See  Magic
Pre-Season Training- on the beach

Pre-season training is in full swing. Training this Thursday (14th) will be at Southbourne again, however the meeting place is at St Catherines Path which is about quarter of a mile to the East of Fishermans Walk were last week's meet was. Time 7.15pm.Meet Fayrewood Inn Verwood at 6.45pm. To see surf conditions see  Southbourne Web Cam  Next Thursday (21st) will be back at Potterne Park.
June 2005
Touch Rugby 2005
The Touch Rugby Tournament started on Thursday 26th May and ended on 23rd June. All matches were played at Potterne Park. For full details see Touch Rugby

Going into the last round of matches it was either the Fayrewood or the Barbarians who would win the Hookway Cup and in the end it was the Barbarians win over the Fayrewood which proved to be decisive. The final League table is set out below:
Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points
Barbarians 10 8 1 1 27
Fayrewood 10 7 1 2 25
Swans 10 7 0 3 24
The Legion 10 3 1 6 17
Albion 10 3 0 7 16
Firecrew 10 2 1 7 15
Points are awarded  follows: Win 3 Points; Draw 2 points; Loss 1 point

The Touch Rugby presentation evening with buffet and Disco was held at the Royal Britrish Legion on Friday 1st July.
Lost Keys
Jim is holding a set of keys which were passed to him to for safekeeping at the end of the season but they have still not been claimed! Can the true owner please step forward
May 2005
Annual Dinner Dance
The Club's Annual Dinner was held on Friday 6th May at the Royal British Legion. Congratulations to those of you who picked up club awards.
April 2005
The Nick Carlyon Memorial Game

This was the Club's final game of the season when Past played Present on Saturday 30th April at 2pm. Once again it was a very high scoring and entertaining game with the Present beating the Past for the second year running 32-10. See  Pictures

This annual match is a fitting tribute the to the late Nick Carlyon who died in 2001. He was a young man and a friend to all at Verwood RUFC. As a founder member of our Club, he played in the front row and later in the backs at centre. His happy and generous disposition was always apparent. Sadly, he took his own life.
Bournemouth
Verwood lost 49-7 away to Bournemouth Lions on Saturday 23rd April.
Trojans II
Verwood lst away to a strong Trojans III side  38-17 on Saturday 16th April. Andy Douch scored twice as well as another memorable try from Club stalwart Darren Kendall
Amsterdam Tour
Verwood are toured the Dutch Capital from 7th to 11th April. Report awaited
East Dorset
Verwood played their final League game on Saturday 2nd April beating promotion contenders East Dorset 13-5 at home. Verwood trailed 0-5, but a magnificent second half performance secured the win.  We congratulate Kingsclere and Paxton Pumas in gaining promotion to Hampshire 2

See Match Report  & See League Table
Other results from Hampshire 3:

March 2005
Millbrook
Verwood beat Millbrook II at home 44-22 on Saturday 19th March
Overton
Verwood lost 10-5 away to an in form Overton on Saturday 12th March. Other results from Hampshire 3 were as follows: Puddletown & Poole
Pudddletown & Poole both cried off - sorry no games

February 2005
Fordingbridge
Verwood lost at home to near neighbours Fordingbridge on Saturday 26th February 10-17 in a thoroughly entertaining game. Chris Poole and Mark Ramsay scored Verwood's Tries. See Match Report
Paxton Pumas
Verwood were back in League action on Saturday 19th February but lost away to Paxton Pumas 25-13. See Match Report
Other Results from Hampshire 3:

Swanage & Wareham
Verwood beat Swanage & Wareham III 17-10 on Saturday 12th February.
Oakmedians
Verwood were due to play Oakmedians II at home on Saturday 5th February & were on the receiving end of another cry off. What's going on? Are these Club's running scared?

January 2005
Stoneham Park & President's Lunch
Verwood beat Stoneham Park 46-5  at home on Saturday 29th January.
See Match Report  and  League Table The Match was preceeded by the President's Lunch in the Pavilion. Other results from Hampshire 3:

 RFU Grand Draw
The final deadline for the return of sold tickets has passed. Alas, Club support for the RFU Grand Draw 2005 has been very disappointing with only £130.50 raised for the Club.
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Southampton
Verwood were due to play Southampton II on Saturday 22nd January (not away as published in the Club's fixture list) but the opposition cried off at the last minute
New Milton and Oakmeadians
On 15th January Verwood lost at home to New Milton 15-45 whilst VerwoodII  beat Oakmeadians III 10-15. Phil Huckle,Paul McGuffie and Chris Poole got on the scoresheet for the Firsts whilst Wayne Vaughan,Alan Cook and Gareth Smith took the honours for the seconds.
Kingsclere
Verwood narrowly lost their first game of the year against Kingsclere away on Saturday 8th January. Verwood lost 13-7 after leading 0-7 at half time following a try by Charlie Cockram, converted by Craig Wingate. See  Match Report  &  League Table
Other Results from Hampshire 3: Photos from the Kingsclere game can be found in the Club's Albums at Truprint Albums
Puddletown
Unfortunately Puddletown cried off the match due to be played on New Year's day

December 2004

Tsunami Relief.
Our compassion and sympathy go out to the victims of the South Asian Tsunami Disaster. The death toll as confirmed on New Year's eve is:

1. Indonesia: 79,940
2. Sri Lanka: 28,508
3. India (inc Andaman and Nicobar Is): 10,763
4. Thailand: 4,541   5. Somalia: 120
6. Burma: 90
7. Maldives: 67
8. Malaysia: 65   9. Tanzania: 10
10. Seychelles: 1
11. Bangladesh: 2
12. Kenya: 1
We encourage support for the aid effort through the following links below:

 Disaster Emergency Committee
 Care International
 International Federation of the Red Cross
 Medecins Sans Frontieres
 Oxfam
 Save The Children
 Unicef
 World Vision

Christmas Sherry Morning
The Club's traditional Sherry morning was held on Sunday 19th December at the Royal British Legion. Our thanks to Ken Banks for organising this event which was well attended by all and sundry
Bournemouth Lions & New Milton
Verwood beat Bournemouth Lions at Chapel Gate on Saturday 18th December 22-10. "Magic" Darren Kendall scores two tries in one of his best performances for thre club at inside centre. See Match Report  Alas, New Milton cried off their game against Verwood Seconds.

East Dorset
Verwood drew their last League game of the year on Saturday 11th December away to East Dorset RFC 10-10. See Match Report  and  League Table
Other Results from Hampshire 3:

Wheatsheaf
Verwood beat Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew 22-0 on Saturday 4th December with all their points scored in the First Half. Richard Cook & Joe Walsgrove score their first tries for the Club. See Match Report
Richard Cook scores Verwood's third try
Skippy chases his kick ahead

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