July
2004
RNLI Raft Race
For the third consecutive year, Verwood RUFC
won the prestigious Swanage & Wareham raft race on Saturday 17th July.
Congratulations to Roy Hammond and his crew who's theme this year was "Yellow
Submarine".
Robin Peirce
Congratulations to Robin who has, for the second
consecutive season, been voted the best touch judge in Dorset & Wilts.
The Club came second to North Dorset who won the prestigious Bob Stock
Trophy where Club's are scored by referees as to Admin before the game,
punctuality, provision of Touch judges, pitch settings, first aid arrangements,
spirit of the games & after match hospitality. Strangely we marked
down for punctuality? See Bob
Stock Trophy See also
Robin's
Page
Touch Rugby Presentation Evening
and Disco
This was held at the Royal British Legion on
Friday 16th July and a good night was had by all. Our thanks to Roy Hammond
for organising this event.
Summer Touch Rugby
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.
Paignton Tour
The Boys toured in Paignton on the weekend 17/18
April. See Paignton 2000 Tour
Tottonians XV
Verwood were away to Tottonians on Saturday 11th
April losing 45-12 in something of a mix and match game reflecting the
Easter holiday period.
Eastbourne Tourists
Verwood played a touring Eastbourne XV on Sunday
4th April at Potterne Park scoring 60+ points.
Sweet Chariot Tour - Rugby World
Cup
Details have at last emerged as to the appearance
of the RWC in our area. There will be a 5 aside full contact Beach Rugby
Competition as well as non-contct tag rugby on Good Friday at Bournemouth
Pier. See Sweet Chariot Tour
March 2004
Southampton Fijians
Verwood were away to Southampton Fijians on Saturday
27th March losing 24-7
Fordingbridge
Because of the International weekend, Verwood
were due to play mid-week under floodlights at Chapel Gate on Wednesday
17th March against Fordingbridge. Alas this game was the victim of a waterlogged
pitch
RFU Draw
The Club raised £524.25 in the sale of RFU Raffle tickets. Thanks
to all of you who sold or bought tickets. See Draw
Results
Ventnor
Well, although the result went against us, this
was a great Verwood performance. Verwood lost 22-10. Verwood try scorers
were Marc Kuhne and Andy Palmer. Marc has now scored over 100 points for
the club this season. Chineham beat Paxton Pumas. Congratulations to both
Ventnor and Chineham in gaining promotion. See Match
Report and League
Table
Romsey
Verwood were due to play Bournemouth Nomads on
Saturday 6th March with an early KO to cater for the England v Ireland
game. Bournemouth cried off so Verwood played a strong Romsey XV winning
32-17. Charlie Cockram scored a try on his senior debut. Karl Jensen scored
two tries, whilst Marc Kuhne and Phil Emery scored the others. See Match
Report
February 2004
Bournemoth Nomads
Verwood were due to play the above on Saturday
6th March with an early KO to cater for the England v Ireland game. Bournemouth
have now cried off so the fixture exchange beckons once again.
Lychett Minster
Verwood were meant to be at home to Fareham on
Saturday 28th February, but were once again been let down. However, Verwood
played Lychett Minster away winning 40-14. See Match
Report
Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew
Verwood were home to the Salisbury side on Saturday
21st February winning 33-17 in a very fluid game of good running rugby.
See Match Report
December 2003
Sherry Morning
The Club's annual Sherry Morning was held on Sunday 21st December and
was the best attended so far. Our thanks to Ken Banks for making this event
such a success.
Max Boyce buys Raffle Ticket
Its Official. Max Boyce was sold one of our raffle tickets at the Angel
public house Glyneath by Vice Present Bryan Hoggins who was "amazed that
he bought an RFU ticket". See www.maxboyce.co.uk
But fair play (chwarae teg), a number of the welsh locals have been quite
happy to buy the tickets. Those of you who are still to sell your tickets,
please lead by example. Over £300 has been raised so far the Club.
Test the Nation
The BBC TV National Quiz returns to our screens on Monday 22nd December.
Remember last year when the Club was well represented on the Rugby Team?
See Test the Nation
Christmas Scrum Down
Our Thanks to Roy for organising the Xmas Disco & Buffet held at
the RBL on Friday 19th December.
Ben Stocken
All at Verwood RUFC wish Ben Stocken a speedy recovery after he sustained
a dislocated shoulder at training on Thursday 4th December.
Oakmedians Vets
Verwood played Oaks Vets at Home on Sunday 14th December winning 55-5
in a thoroughly entertaining game played in good pre-christmas spirit.
Our Visiting Italian Georgio Leyrosso crossed over for three tries. This
was an opportunity for Club Stalwarts Roy Hammond, Dave Hockaday &
Andy Hoggins to have a run out. Verwood's scorers were:
Tries: Gerogio Leyrosso (3); Dave Hockaday; Marc Kuhne; Andy
Hoggins; Nick Beale; Andy Davies; Phil Emery.
Conversions: Georgio Leyrosso (1); Dave Hockaday (1); Marc Kuhne
(1); Phil Huckle (1); Andy Hoggins (1)
Chineham
Verwood were back in League action on Saturday 6th December but disappointingly
lost at home to Chineham 13-25. See See
See
Match Report See also Chineham
RFC
Other results from Hampshire 3:
Paxton Pumas 8 - 3 East Dorset
Ventnor 66 - 5 Stoneham Park
Old News
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April to December 2003
January to March 2003
August to December 2002
January to July 2002
August to December 2001
January to July 2001
For Club News from 2000 click on Archive