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Welcome to today's Randwick Rugby e-newsletter
23 June 2016
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Only four weeks left in the regular season and the Wicks Colts players are in a good position heading into finals. The season started in October for the majority of the Colts players, training three nights a weeks with the exception of two weeks for the Christmas break; it has surely been a long season to this point. However all the hard work has given the Colts a platform to give the finals series a real crack. The program is driven by individuals that continue to work hard when no one is watching, doing the extras to improve as an individual so then to be able to contribute to the team. These players are the future of our great Club and if their time in Colts is anything to judge by, our Club continues to have a very bright future.
Up The Wicks
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Travis Partridge - Colts Coach
 Up the Wicks
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Though maybe not on paper, Round 14 produced some promising results and confirmed the Club’s intent as we move into finals territory.
Fourth Grade almost clawed their way back after a slow start, just missing out with a 17-14 loss. Special mention to Tom Weber who gave a masterclass in speed and footwork.
Third Grade put up a good fight on the back of a big performance of Declan O’Donahue, but suffered a devastating loss after Uni slotted a penalty goal in the final five minutes to take the game 15-14.
Second Grade followed suit with a narrow 27-17 defeat, and the colts similarly had a rough day.
First Grade was the team that stole the show on Saturday, demonstrating outstanding spirit as they secured a huge victory with a 36-26 win on the back of two meaties snatched by Sam Croke, and some impressive running from the outside backs. The win places the Wicks on top of the First Grade ladder, a spot shared with Uni and Souths (all on 51 points) to make for an exciting finish to the season.
On another note, congratulations to William Munro and Tristan Goodbody who’ve both reached a milestone 50 First Grade appearances in recent rounds, as well as Drew Ferguson and Sam Lolo for reaching 100 games for the club!
Congratulations also to sharp shooters Goose Hiddleston and Andrew Deegan who’ve recently racked up 500 career points and 100 season points respectively for the Myrtle Green.
To the supporters, your enthusiasm and support this year has been fantastic and with only four rounds to go and all grades being contenders for the finals, keep it up to help us get over the line!
A special thanks to the Coogee Bay Hotel who have willingly housed our post-match and other functions in recent weeks.
Next home game is this Saturday, 25 June against West Harbour. See you down there!
Up the Wicks
Pat Hodgetts Club Captain
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Results from last week
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Round 14 Results - Randwick v. Sydney University
1sts won 36-26 (Tries to Sam Croke 2, Mitch Short, Seamus Frost, Brogen Roods, Andrew Kellaway) Match Report >>>...
2nds lost 17-27 (Tries to David Vea, Regan Carr) Match Report >>>...
3rds lost 14-15 (Tries to Conor Davis, Charlie McKay)
4ths lost 14 -17 (Tries to Lachlan Kenneally, Sam Lolo)
Colts 1 lost 12-49
Cotls 2 lost 7-24
Colts 3 lost 21-29
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Thanks go to Brett Dooley, Dan Dowe and Ric McLallen for the photo action
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Next game - support the players - be there on the sideline
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Round 15 Saturday 25 June at Coogee Oval v. West Harbour
4ths 10.45am
3rds 12 midday
2nds 1.25 pm
1sts 3 pm
Colts at Concord Oval
Colts 3 12.20 pm
Colts 2 1.35 pm
Colts 1 3 pm
Round 15 Team lists >>>...
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This weekend at Coogee Oval Randwick Rugby especially welcomes the Clovelly Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank who are kindly sponsoring the home game vs. West Harbour.
The Bank is a wonderful sponsor which contributes to our local community in many ways including fantastic support of the Randwick Rugby Club.
There will be also be a special raffle of a $100 credit voucher from one of the local community business partners. Make sure you get a Raffle Ticket from Bank Board Member Lyndall Sank. The Clovelly Community Bank Branch are also sponsoring the Man of the Match Award for Round 15.
BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!
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Wicks TV
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WICKS TV
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Can't get to Coogee Oval - Don't miss a minute of the Galloping Greens' 2016 season - keep in touch with WicksTV on YouTube >>>...
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Galloping Greens News
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Randwick Rugby and Nura Gili, the Indigenous Programs Unit of Randwick Rugby sponsor UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) came together last Saturday at Coogee Oval to celebrate Indigenous Day at Randwick Rugby for the game against Sydney University. Read more >>>...
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Galloping Green Wallaby Kurtley Beale was at Coogee Oval on Saturday to present the jerseys to 1st Grade. He also took time out to be interviewed for Wicks TV.
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The Australian 7s mens squad has headed to Darwin for a pre-Rio training camp, with Australia’s final 12-man squad to be announced on July 14 in Sydney. Sam Figg and fellow Randwick Rugby team-mate Henry Hutchison have been included in the squad but former Galloping Green Wallaby Nick Cummins has not been considered for the 16-man camp due to injury.
Read more >>>...
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Randwick Galloping Greens inspiration of England and Australia says ESPN's Greg Growden
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Coogee Oval has been home to England Rugby this week with locals, former team-mates and coaches catching up with Galloping Green Eddie Jones. A Jeff Sayle bear-hug was also in order for Eddie.
All at Randwick Rugby wish the Galloping Greens coaches Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones all the best for the final #AUSvENG Test in Sydney this weekend.
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BBC 5 live Sport was at Coogee Oval this week and asks...
Can England whitewash Australia 3-0?
Can the England rugby union team complete a 3-0 series whitewash of Australia in Sydney this weekend?
BBC 5 live commentator Chris Jones asks correspondents Chris Foy, Gavin Mairs and Alex Spink.
View now >>>...
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Bar-tending, labouring, skilled work etc - work of all sorts needed for young Galloping Green players
Please contact Director of Colts Travis Partridge travis@randwickrugby.com.au or 0450 940483 if you or your business can offer employment to players. Whether it's casual, part-time or full-time, please consider contacting Randwick Rugby. As always, grateful appreciation of all Randwick Rugby friends and supporters who assist the Club and players in this way.
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This week's player profile spotlights new Colts player James Zanoli who has recently arrived in Coogee from California.
Nickname: Jim
Position: 15
First Rugby Club: San Luis Obispo Rugby Club
Working? Busser at Firestone Grill
Studying? Kinesiology at Cuesta College
Childhood idol: My grandfather
Favorite movie: Anchorman
In five years I'll hopefully be out of school and working towards a career.
I don't have a pre game routine.
Happy to be in Australia playing with Randwick Rugby
Welcome James!
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Randwick Rugby's Social Calendar includes the following:
- 16 July Players Ball and Awards Dinner UNSW Goldstein Hall Read more >>>...
- Prop's Lunch Friday 5 August
- 12 August Randwick Rugby Annual Lunch - Hall of Fame celebration
Book your table or seat NOW >>>...
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Randwick Juniors News
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HOLIDAY RUGBY CLINICS run by Randwick players for juniors
Two days of fun rugby skill development!
AGES 6–11
Fun Skill Development Days
From 9am to 3pm
1 Day clinic $70 & 2 day clinic $120
Register TODAY at www.readyrugby.com.au
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2016 Season Shute Shield Draw - Click here to view a printable version >>>...
Sponsored by Intrust Super the 2016 season is underway.
Home Games
25 June Round 15 v. West Harbour
Randwick Rugby welcomes sponsor Clovelly Community Branch of the Bendigo Bank at Coogee Oval
16 July Round 18 v. Warringah
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30 June is drawing near: 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!
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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!!!
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Wicks social media
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Enjoy some #myrtle-flavoured chat and banter #uptheWicks #CoogeeOval
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Happy birthday Randwick Wallaby and Legend Ken Catchpole.
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And a shout out to Ewen McKenzie also celebrating a birthday this week.
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Photos of archival items always appreciated. Please email to info@randwickrugby.com.au
Thank you
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Sincere condolences from all at Randwick Rugby to the family and friends of Shirley Hovey, wife of Jack (dec.). Shirley's husband Jack was a RDRUFC Life Member. Read more >>>...
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