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Thank you for supporting Randwick Rugby in 2016
 

Welcome to today's Randwick Rugby e-newsletter

Welcome Home Dear Sir
It’s been a while old mate. Your journey has been long and your masters many. It’s time to kick off your weathered boots and rest your weary head. You’re home now Sir.

The Sir Roden Cutler Shield took its rightful place back in the myrtle arms of the Randwick Rugby Club over the weekend for the first time since 2010. The win over Wests Harbour saw us take over the reins of the shield – a club challenge trophy that is held by the first grade side and only defended on home soil.

Sir Roden Cutler (24th May 1916 – 22nd February 2002) was one of Australia’s most renowned and accomplished military officers who was awarded the Victoria Cross in World War II for his efforts fighting the pro-Nazi Vichy French forces in Syria in 1941. Cutler remains the longest serving patron of the NSW Rugby Union.

The acquiring of the Sir Roden Cutler Shield validated the efforts of just one grade, first grade, where as the true strength of the Club was best seen over the weekend through the winning of all eight matches and the elevation to the summit of the Club Championships.

The weekend also provided a great opportunity to integrate a couple of new players into the first grade arena including eighteen year old Harrison Chapman and Newcastle-based Andrew Tuala.  

Finally, a special mention to Will Munro who played his 50th First Grade game for the mighty Galloping Greens. 

Shannon Fraser
Head Coach
Up the Wicks

 Results from last week

Round 7
West Harbour v. Randwick

1sts won 34 - 14
2nds won 63 - 25 Read match report >>>...
3rds won 45 - 7
4ths won 36 - 13
5ths won 31 - 24 (v. Parramatta)
Colts 1 won 55 - 12 View match highlights >>>...
Colts 2 won 45 - 10
Colts 3 won 26 - 7 
‪#8from8‬

Well done all teams, coaches, officials and volunteers  
Milestones:
Congratulations go to Will Munro on achieving 50 First Grade games for the Galloping Greens. Also to Andrew Tuala and Harry Chapman who made their First Grade debuts, Andrew starting and Harry (up from Colts) off the bench. Congratulations boys!
On the point scoring front...
Tom Hiddleston reached 522 career points on Saturday at Concord Oval. Andrew Deegan made 101 career points and 56 season points whilst Nic Andrews reached 50 career points for the Club.
Not to be forgotten, back at Coogee in Colts, Patrick Pelligrini reached 105 career points.
Special mention of Andy Ball who gets a wrap for his efforts as a sub last Saturday. Andy follows in the fine tradition set by Tony McCarthy who started the day in 5ths and then went on as an injury sub in all other grades that day. Does anyone recall the year?
Update on Club Championships

 
Club Captain's Report ....
Great effort across the board on Saturday as the Club managed to record another clean sweep with all grade and colts teams registering wins against Wests at Concord Oval.
Fourth grade got things underway with a convincing 36-13 win over the Pirates which was aided in no small way by Jack Musgrove who crossed the line twice, before third grade ran away with the game at the back end to rack up a 45-7 score on the back of big performances by Dave Green, Ryan Powter and Sam Connor. Read more >>>...

 Next game

Round 8 Saturday 7 May

Warringah v. Randwick

Pittwater Rugby Park

Randwick Grade Teams head north to Pittwater Rugby Park this weekend whilst the Colts will be stepping out at Coogee Oval.

4ths 10.45am
3rds 12 midday
2nds 1.25 pm
1sts 3 pm

Colts at  Coogee Oval
Colts 3 12.20 pm
Colts 2 1.35 pm
Colts 1 3 pm

Round 8   Team lists >>>...
To watch the Intrust Super Shute Shield LIVE outside New South Wales, on Desktop:

1.      Visit https://au.tv.yahoo.com/plus7/live

2.      Click the 7TWO logo on the right-hand side

3.       At the bottom left you will see the Region tab, select the dropdown and choose NSW & ACT

 Wicks TV

Randwick Rugby Wicks TV

WicksTV  Episode 3 is now available for viewing >>>...

R.06 1st Grade Highlights Randwick v. Manly
R.07 Colts 1 Highlights Randwick v. West Harbour
'7 Players 7 Questions' Randwick and West Harbour Colts
 

 Galloping Greens News

Mark Ella writes...."Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones share a rugby league obsession"
What do Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones have in common?
They both played at Randwick and have a love of attacking rugby. Yes, that is true.
Read more from The Australian >>>...
Michael Cheika's Test regrets help drive Wallabies philosophy
From EPSN Scrum >>>...
Randwick Juniors is holding the 5th Annual Junior Academy / Rep Lunch on Friday 13th May at Coogee Legion Club. Starting at 12.30pm and finishing at 4.00pm, guests are welcome to kick on at the Legion after the function.
We still have a few tables to fill (tables of 10) Tickets are $110.00 or $1100.00 per table which covers food and beverage. We can make up tables if you would like to come one out. If you are at a loose end and are looking for a fun afternoon you will be entertained by MC Rod Willey, Michael Cheika, Steve Hoiles, Owen Finegan, Morgan Turinui, Simon Poidevin, and the one and only Jeff Sayle.
All profits go towards running our Academy and Junior Rep program.
We are also looking for a few more raffle and auction items if you have any old memorabilia gathering dust we would welcome any donations.
 
To book ring Jim Dubos 0434 281 862. We will be finalising bookings on Sunday evening 8th May

Randwick Rugby's Social Calendar includes the following:
 

Player Profiles:

Spotlight this week turns to Harrison Goddard
Read more >>>...


 
Players - Do you feature on the Club's website? Check the link. If your photo and profile are not yet posted please see Ric or Marzo or send a pic and profile by e. info@randwickrugby.com.au 

2016 Season Shute Shield Draw - Click here to view a printable version >>>...
Sponsored by Intrust Super the 2016 season is underway.

Home Games

14 May Round 9 v. Eastern Suburbs Back to Randwick Day
28 May Round 11 v. Southern Districts
4 June Round 12 v. Parramatta
18 June Round 14 v. Sydney University
25 June Round 15 v. West Harbour
16 July Round 18 v. Warringah


 


The University of New South Wales
Thinking about postgraduate studies? 
Postgrad Info Sessions start this week. 
Become a #worldchanger  www.unsw.edu.au/pg
A capital fund has been established to support the development of Rugby Union at the Randwick Rugby Union Football Club. Donate Now by clicking on the 'Donate Now' button. Thank you!

From Colts to Grade.... 'Old Boys' time to catch up with old team-mates!
Get back to Coogee Oval for 'Back to Randwick Day'
14 May
Round 9 v Eastern Suburbs

Hello
Have we lost contact?  We'd like you back!

If you'd like to renew your connection to the Wicks, you can do it all online and continue your support of your favourite footy team. Just to go www.randwickrugby.com.au and click on Membership sign-up, or click here.

A shout out to former players - where are you now?
To update our Club data base we'd love to hear from you with your current contact details - please email randwickrugby@gmail.com  and include details of your playing years and teams. Thank you!!!

Wicks social media                     

Enjoy some #myrtle-flavoured chat and banter #uptheWicks #CoogeeOval
Follow galloping_green on Instagram with  2280+ fans
Over 2660 followers of @GallopingGreens on Twitter
Randwick Rugby Club on FaceBook
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Keep in touch with your rugby club.
Sign up for the Wicks weekly e-newsletter >>>...
 

Thanks go to photographer Ric McLallen for photo action from Concord Oval
Galloping Green supporter and mum Kim Wheeler features in this week's Waratahs promo!
Half-price family tickets to this Saturday's match against the Cheetahs across Gold and Silver category tickets are on offer this week. It's a perfect reason to bring your Mum, Grandma, sister, Aunty and the whole family to cheer on the Tahs ahead of Mother's Day. Hurry the offer ends this Thursday 5 May at 5:00pm AEST. Visit www.waratahs.com.au/tickets 
#GoTahs #Tahspride #TahsLadiesDay

Our Valued Sponsors

Jersey sponsorship

Sponsor sleeve space on the treasured myrtle jersey is available this season - you can be sure that whoever is wearing the jersey will be most appreciative of your personal support of the Galloping Greens. To support the Club with jersey or other sponsorship please contact Nick or Travis office@randwickrugby.com.au
 

Grateful thanks for the support of sponsor Maloneys Grocer
Check out what's in store this week >>>...

Dear Readers, Please join us at Coogee Oval in 2016 for an exciting Wicks year of rugby in 2016. Check out the diary dates for a busy season of Galloping Greens fixtures and events.

#UptheWicks

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