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July 2001
Our illustrious Secretary may have some explaining to do arising from this recent photograph taken at Simon's Wedding reception:
Hampshire Rugby Union Referees Society have been in contact and added a link to our Site. They can be found at: www.hantsrefs.org.uk
Also, the Hampshire Rugby Football Union have linked us from their
site which can be found at:
www.hampshirerugby.org
Congratulations to Simon who married Sandie on Saturday 14th July
The final week of the Touch Rugby saw The Three Swans finish top of
the Table to win the Hookway Cup - Congratulations to them. Thanks to everyone
who took part over the last six weeks.
See
Results and League Table
Another "Breakfast with the Lions" on 7th July saw the Three Swans Verwood packed out. Shame about the result. All to play for in the Third and Final Test on 14th July. Here are some of the guys last week:
June 2001
The guys enjoyed the hospitality afforded by the Three Swans at the
"Breakfast with the Lions" meet for the First Test Match. What a game!
Week 5 of the Touch Rugby sees another fine turnout. More Pictures
Join us for 'Breakfast with the Lions' on 30th June from 9.30a.m onwards at the Three Swans Verwood. The bar opens at 10.30a.m.
Week 4 of the Touch Rugby saw the Sun Shine and a marvellous turnout. Our thanks to the Avon Advertiser with the feature on the competition.
Despite it pouring down with rain week 3 of the touch rugby went ahead on 14th June with an amazing turnout particularly from the ladies and youngsters.
The Touch Rugby Gang
The Club has received confirmation that its application to transfer to Hampshire Division 3 next season has been accepted. This will effectively mean we will be playing more local opposition next season.
Week 2 of the Touch Rugby sees another good turn out. Victory to The Albion & Swans Sides. See Results and League Table
Our thanks to Roy at the Fayrewood Inn for the after match refreshments.
See Pictures
The Club's AGM was held on 29th May. The Officials were elected for
the forthcoming season. See Officials
Lawrence McArthy & Ian Mackrell have joined the Management Committee.
Three members will need to be co-opted. If any member is interested in
being involved in the management of the Club, please contact Ken Banks
May 2001
The first round of matches have been played in
the Thursday evening touch rugby tournament with first scalps to The Fayrewood
and The Three Swans. Our thanks to Rex for laying on such a great spread
at The Albion for the after match refreshments.
Youngsters
from Verwood & Cranborne played in the final of the under 14 All England
Tournament at Twickenham on Sunday 27th May. Bournemouth took on Biggleswade
just prior to the England v Barbarians match. The Match was dran and the
two sides shared the honours.
Pictured are (from left) Andy Douch, Dan Adlem,
coach Mike Cockram, Charlie Cockram and Tom Bancroft
The Touch Rugby training matches held on Thursday evening (24th May) proved a resounding success with 30+ attending. The Tournament starts on Thursday 31st May. See Touch Rugby
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The club’s AGM is to be held on Tuesday 29th
MAY 8.00pm at the BRITISH LEGION
Please make every effort to attend as the officers
and committee members for the coming
season will be elected.
The Club dinner was held on 11th May at the Ashburn Hotel. Congratulations to:
Player of the Year: Garry Maidment
Top Try scorer: Garry Maidment
Clubman of the Year: Neil Scarisbrick
Captain's Player: Darren Kendall
Most Improved Player: Adrian Cutler
A reminder to everyone that the Touch Rugby starts with practice sessions at Potterne Park on Thursday 24th May at 7pm. See Touch Rugby
Try our End of Season Quiz
April 2001
On Saturday 28th April, to honour Nick Carlyon, the Club organised a special game between Verwood Old Boys & the Present Incumbents. The Match was played in extremely good spirit and was a fitting tribute to Nick. The Old Boys won 36-20
Try scorers: (Old Boys) George Leyland (2); Nick Rundle; Roy Hammond; Dave Stephens; Richard Caddy; (Incumbents) Garry Maidment (2); Mark Beevres; Ross Wilkinson
This match will now feature annually on the Club's fixture list as the last game of the season. The Old Boys will always field only 14.
Teams:
Old Boys: Andy Hoggins; Simon Banks;
George Leyland; Phil Huckle; Nick Rundle;
Adrian Cutler; Phil Emery; Tony Dunning; Dave Stephens; Lee Baker;
Martin Hillier;
Roy Hammond; Richard Caddy; Charlie Cockran
Incumbents: Ross Wilkinson; Matt
Byatt; Andy Davies; Jon Davies;Wayne Vaughan; John
Hill; Darren Clarbull; Neil Scarisbrick; Lawrence McArthy; Ian Mackrell;
Mark
Beevres; Jason Lufillren; Steve Jeneson; Garry Maidment; Dave Hockaday
In the last League game of the Season, Warminster 5 Wincanton 12. See Final League Table
More Club news can be found in The Chairman's April Newsletter
It is with great regret that we announce the sad news of the death of of our member Nick Carlyon on Sunday 22nd April. I am sure everyone who knew him will now be feeling a great loss of a dear friend and fellow rugby player who has been taken from us so tragically.
The funeral is to be held at Cranborne Church at 11.00am on Tuesday
8th May followed by burial at Verwood Cemetery, Ringwood Road, Verwood
A reminder that the Club's end of season Dinner Dance will be held at the Ashburn Hotel, Fordingbridge on Friday 11th May & not the St Leonards Hotel as had originally been planned. An opportunity for everyone to let their hair down. Tickets are available from Ken Banks.
An action packed weekend of Rugby at Potterne Park on 21/22 April. Verwood drew 17-17 at home to Pewsey Vale (see Match Pictures) and entertained tourists Paignton on Sunday (See Pictures).
In the League, only one game played Wincanton 54 Warminster 19
On Saturday 14th April Verwood lost to Puddletown 48-7 in their last League game of the Season
See Match Pictures
Other Results:
Blandford 46 Wincanton 0
Martock 28 Weymouth 18
Warminster 7 Poole 47
See League Table
The Club's dinner is on Friday 4th May at the St Leonards Hotel. Please contact Ken Banks for your tickets
To mark the 7th anniversary of the Club (see History) Verwood played Portcastrians at Home on Saturday 7th April for the Club Shield. Verwood won the Match 34-27. Only one long distant match picture as the Webmaster was running the line!
In the League, only one game played - Puddletown 24 Wincanton 10
March 2001
Verwood lost at home to Martock on Saturday 31st March. Alas, only one picture as the Webmaster was called upon to make up the numbers. In this snap, Wayne has his work cut out in defence!
Verwood's game against New Milton was postponed due to a water logged pitch.
In a re-arranged fixture, Verwood played a Wimborne XV. This was a finely balanced match which Verwood deserved to win. Final score 17-17. See Match Pictures
Verwood lost convincingly to top of the League Weymouth on 10th March. See League
As an added feature to the Web Site (and once again thanks to the innovation of our American Hosts), up to date Rugby News has been added to the World Rugby News Section - see World Rugby News
Preparations are now underway for the Club's Summer Touch Rugby Tournament. See Touch Rugby
Verwood lost at home to Bournemouth Nomads 6-0 on Saturday 3rd March. Two penalties in the last 10 minutes of the game sealed the victory for the visitors.
See Match Pictures
February 2001
Verwood lost narrowly to Blandford in the League on Saturday 24th February. A superbly struck penalty by Phil Emery gave Verwood their deserved 3 points. See League Table & Results
Verwood were home to Portcastrians on 17th February in a re-arranged fixture
Alas, Portcastrians were the victors 50-7. See Match Pictures
Verwood lost at home to Poole on Saturday 10th February 14-43
See Match Pictures
Verwood played Ellingham on Saturday 3rd February as Portcastrians cried off. Verwood lost 8-0. A Mark Bingham penalty gave Ellingham a first half lead. In the Second half Will Laidlaw ran fully 60 metres to score under the posts. How did they miss the conversion?
January 2001
Our illustrious Secretary, Robin Peirce, has been on sabbatical in Rome searching out new recruits. After the Roma Gloucester match he caught up with the Gloucester front row. In case you didn't know Robin has assumed the hooking position. Where did he get that hat?
Verwood lost again on Saturday 27th January 55-3 to Wincanton. Other League results:
Blandford 22 Poole 15
Puddletown 17 Martock 36
Warminster 14 Weymouth 40
Verwood lost away to Tottonians 40-5 on Saturday 20th January
In the League, only one game played on 20/1 - Poole 55 Warminster 0. League positions remain unchanged. Verwood are away to Wincanton on 27th January.
Verwood lost at home to Warminster on Saturday 13th January 5-17.
Some early video footage of Simon Banks has been unearthed which explains a lot (350k download) - Formative years
Verwood lost 35-0 away to North Dorset on Saturday 6th January. Simon Banks was sent off and will be severely reprimanded by the Club's disciplinary committee.
For Club News from last year click on Archive
Training
Verwood RUFC hold a training session once a week during the season.
However near or far flung you may be, new players are always welcome.
Training is on Thursday evenings at Potterne Park Verwood, starting at
7pm.
Fixtures
The 2001/2002 fixtures appear on the Fixtures
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