The books are now open for the first VP lunch of the New Year.
Please contact mrsowls@blueyonder if you would like to attend
All matches at Thurrock RFC have been cancelled this weekend due to frozen pitches
That includes seniors Colts, Juniors and minis Contact your coach / administrator to see what arrangements for training have been made
Don't forget though, all six nation matches will be shown on the big screen. So come along and support your club
France v Italy @Stade de France KO 14:30
Calcutta cup @Murrayfield KO 17:00
Please contact mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk if you would like to attend the lunch. It will be a 4 course meal or carvery depending on numbers.
Support the girls in the last home game of the season.
We are proud to announce the signing of Frankie Neale, he comes with a formidable pedigree, Saracens, Wasps, Blackheath, London Scottish
This just one more reason to come and watch the T's
Frankie will supplement the squad and offer a unique style as anyone one who has seen him will know
Welcome Frankie
Thurrock’s
under 13’s have Judo training
Thursday evening the under 13’s team traded a rugby
session for a Judo session at J.S.C. Judo Club Purfleet. J.S.C. Judo was
founded in 1989 by John and Sharon Cottis and has produced some of the best in
Great Britain also national and international champions.
Over the years J.S.C. Judo has produced Olympians,
World and European medallists such as Peter Cousins, Thomas Cousins, Vicki Dunn
and Cheryle Peel the list goes on not to mention numerous national junior and
senior medallists. Not only producing future stars in this field they also give
advice and techniques to help Rugby clubs/ players improve their game in
methods and fitness.J.S.C. Judo gives advice and training not only to local
teams but have links to Bath RFC also.
Thurrock’s under 13’s were put through their paces
and it was a big eye opener in fitness levels in the team and discipline. The
boys were welcomed to a friendly environment and settled into the training with
great enthusiasm and a willing to learn something new that they could use on
the field (legally).
The boys were given tips on how to grapple and hold
on properly, how to bring someone to the ground more effectively and to fall
without hurting yourself and most importantly a lesson in fitness and doing the
best they can to their abilities.
The team benefited from it greatly and I’m sure
there will be more sessions to come. Wouldn’t be a bad thing for our other
teams, all age groups to give it a go as they train kids from 5 to adults.
If you’re a coach that is interested in including
some extra skills in your team or a player that could do with bigger bag of
tricks and improve your fitness give J.S.C Judo a visit and see for yourself.
Here’s how you can find them:
J.S.C.
Judo Club
Hugh
Delargey hall, North Road,Purfleet,Essex,Rm19 1TU
Senior
Club Coach: John Cottis 6th Dan.
Bookings
and training sessions contact John Cottis 07773376760
Also visit their website www.jscjudoclub.co.uk
for training sessions and times and much more.
Finally thanks again to John Cottis for putting the
boys through their paces and making the training session a great help and fun
also for the boys.
Our colts are through to the next round of the Essex cup after beating Ilford colts 21-11 this Sunday in a very tight match
The next round tbc
IMPORTANT NOTICE
RE VP LUNCH 3RD SEPTEMBER
This is the first game of the season, there are several things planned for the day including pre match events for all of the teams. We are expecting a good turn out, lots of spectators and lots of VPs. If you haven't yet booked your place please let me know ASAP.
Please be aware due to lots of things happening we are planning have an earlier sit down for the VP lunch.
PLEASE ARRIVE BY 11.45 TO START THE MEAL BY 12.00 MID DAY
This will enable us to finish the meal by 2.15 and allow other spectators to use the bar, it will also allow you all time to enjoy the pre match festivities which includes Tilbury Brass Band at 2.20pm and Jane Young singer at 2.50pm.
Lets all have a good start to the season.
thanks
CarolJust a little note on a 2 day London wasps coachclass for u7's to u16's to be held at Thurrock rugby club on 18th and 19th august this summer. All clubs, schools etc welcome, all skill levels welcome also. During the course of the 2 days, all players will meet 2 of London wasps 1st team players aswell as getting the chance to win prizes at the end of each days training. This great 2 day course will cost £55 per player ( discounts and free signed Wasps 1st team shirt for group bookings of 10 or more players from each age group ) any more info email me aquariusheating@aol.com or phone 07961421246 or go to London wasps website and look for coachclass under community rugby heading
We are holding a touch rugby festival with all the trimmings, BBQ, beer and.. well what else do you need! Anyone wishing to have a great afternoon / evening contact Mercedes. If you can get a team together make sure she knows about it! Lets make this a great day
I think this used to be called a Stag Night!
More info from Damien or Mark Burrows.
The Dinner Dance will be held at Orsett Hall on Saturday May 7th.
Please contact Carol Fahey or Mrs Owls for further details and to book your tickets.
More information to follow - times and prices etc.
Thurrock Ladies (T-Birds) have today confirmed their dominence at their current level by convincingly beating Oakmedians of Bournemouth in the league play off. The match was set in the neutural ground of Dorking RFC and Thurrock supplied a huge group of supporters, the volume was fantastic.
This now means the T-Birds will be playing as far afield as Bath and Brighton
This will be a very big year for Thurrock as a club, especially the Ladies we wil keep you all posted
Well done T-Birds
The Quiz night before Christmas was a great success (no cheaters!) This one promises to be as enjoyable. Book your table with Mercedes. But be quick as they are going like hot cakes.
Thurrock Rugby Club, Thames Rugby club and Stanford Rugby Club will be
coming together for the first time in a new charity event.
The under
12s teams from all 3 clubs will be competing for The Try Challenge
Shield, this event will be held at the club
This is a charity evening and all proceeds will be donated
to BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER AWARENESS ,there will be a BBQ and the
bar will be open for a drink (or two) other things will be happening on
the evening and I will keep this page update with those as they are
confirmed.
This is a open event and everyone is welcome, we as a
club would like to raise as much money as possible, so please bring your
friends and family and help us to raise funds for a VERY worthy cause.
We look forward to seeing you all there on the night........
KICK OFF FOR THE GAMES WILL BE AT 7PM
Friday 1st April
KO: 7pm
Under 12s are playing Thames and Stanford rfc at Thurrock under lights in a tri-team challenge.
All profits made will be given to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity.
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Saturday 2nd April
Under 15s are playing a touring side from Eastleigh in Hants
KO: 3pm
Social inclusion has long been a key component of the Rugby Football Union’s work in the community and this year’s list of winners in the annual President’s XV Awards, supported by QBE, carries that thread through a number of successful citations.
In partnership with QBE, the specialist in business insurance, the fifth year of the President’s XV Awards scheme has again delivered a rich variety of projects and ideas, aimed at promoting and developing the game across the full width of the rugby community.
“I’m very proud that the President’s XV Awards, supported by QBE, have uncovered and honoured clubs who are doing such good work,” says RFU President Richard Appleby: “The RFU has been supporting a range of projects in inner cities and areas of social deprivation for many years and there has been a steady increase in support for people with Learning Difficulties in recent times.
“Rugby Union has always been a game in which anyone and everyone has an open invitation to take part and it is the army of volunteers who make up the rugby family which makes it available.
“As the President’s XV winners underline, it is not only a group of people with great resource and imagination, but also with a broad caring streak. I’m delighted to see that trait being recognised.”
Steven Burns, CEO of QBE European Operations said: “As the Official Insurance Partner of the RFU, we are committed to supporting rugby at all levels. The awards put the spotlight on the dedication, creativity and resourcefulness of volunteers across the game. It is especially pleasing to see that winning clubs have used rugby to help individuals overcome the difficulties they face and can showcase their good work through the President’s XV Awards.”
The winning clubs will all receive a cheque for £500 and a President’s XV Trophy, while the 30 runners-up will all collect a cheque for £100. This year 274 entries were received in the competition.
The judging panel, who will also make the trophy presentations at the winning clubs, comprised RFU President Richard Appleby, Immediate Past President John Owen, Vice-Presidents Willie Wildash and Paul Murphy, RFUW President Gill Burns, Jason Leonard, Rugby World editor Paul Morgan and Danny Grainger representing QBE.
President’s XV Awards, supported by QBE, Winners and Runners-up
7. Girl Power: Thurrock Ladies RFC
The Thurrock T-Birds ladies rugby team from Thurrock RFC, Essex have been running for over 15 years and currently sit in Championship 2 South East at the top of the table with their sights set on promotion this year.
They have always received outstanding support from the club and this was demonstrated recently through a supporter’s lunch before a game at which 80 people dined and over 150 watched the match.
The T-Birds have a very young and talented team where 18 girls were selected to represent the county and a further 20 girls were selected for divisional trials. This is topped off by the inclusion of India Harvey in the England Under 18 team last year and Emily Scott in the current England Under 20 side.
Future aims are to gain promotion for the T-Birds into Championship 1 and attract even more higher levels players, to further develop our Under 15 girls and the numbers we have attending training by putting coaches into local schools.
Runners-up: Glossop, Hertfordshire RFU
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Promotion into Championship for our T-Birds
27th March - Blackheath v Thurrock
KO: 2.30
Our 1st Team ladies have a game this weekend at blackheath, if they win this we will get promoted to the Championship,
YES the Championship.
They need your support, please make every effort as this will make a difference.
Come on you T-Birrrrrrrrds
An exciting evening in prospect whether you back horses or not! Buy a horse for £10 - going fast - you hope! See Mercedes for details
This is the most heavily subscribed VP lunch this season. Apologies to those who didn't get booked in.
Next and last VP Lunch of the season is on April 9th. Book early!
After the game we have a young lady who will be singing and entertaining us for a few hours, all free of charge. All are welcome.
Colts v London Irish This weekend Thurrock Colt will entertain London Irish Colts in the national colts competition at Oakfield This is a very important 4th round match, wining with take them on the way to the national quarter finals with only one more match. It has all the elements to be a fantastic day so come and support them and bring your friends your support will be greatly appreciated Kick off 2pm
Adult Tag Rugby
We have been approached by Tag Rugby from Ireland to run a tag rugby league over the summer. It is designed to involve as many different groups of people as possible, not just rugby clubs. This includes other sports teams: netball, football, hockey etc. AND businesses, pub teams, colleges, friends indeed any group of 7 or more people
There is potential to make money for the club but more importantly get people using the club over the closed season and make them aware we are here!
We will need people to help if we do take this on. The help might be just to put the word out or to referee or ensure the club is open etc.
If you think you might be interested please let me know, I am especially interested in anyone who thinks they could get a team together from outside the club
I am not looking for any commitment at this point just an indication
Cheers
See you all at the colts match on Sunday 2pm KO
Peter Taylor
First XV v Sidcup The firsts are visiting Sidcup this weekend one of only two clubs above them in the league. If we beat them we will be second so a very big match. Its only just over the Thames half an hour away so why not travel and support them and make it a full weekend of rugby Kick Off 2:30