Bangalow Rugby Club

Here is our man Fez taking the glory after a great team effort near the try line.

Last weekend Bangalow took on Mullum running out winners 33-Nil.

This Saturday Bangalow is at home to Mullumbimby at 2:30. It will be Sponsors and Ladies day to thank them both for their support. Drinks and nibbles will be available.

Another win for Bangalow in a big clash against the Gentlemen from Murrwillumbah. No bonus points but the bus trip was a real bonus again. A big thanks to Bus Driver Sheddy for his patience and skill at the wheel. Don’t go stealing that sweater vest of his.

Another hard fought battle in the Village comp yesterday. Will cut Jock Wordsworthy Cragie’s grass so you can wait for the game report. Just the boat race and a few funny snaps after the game below the pub. Nice to see Ben and Kegsy at the pub again for a cameo. Good that the boys left the massage chairs alone this time.

And now for the boat race vs the bananas.

Not exactly sure what the score was but I do know we won the game and this boat race. Look for more professional news from Jock Craigie. I know we cannot use my University pre game cheer anymore so I hope it’s ok to publish a bit of post game drinking.

Bangalow what do we love? Winning (and other good things)

Bangalow Rugby has its first ever NSW Country Rugby Union representative player!

Our under 15 captain, Davis Jensen, has been selected in the NSW Country squad following outstanding performances for the Far North Coast team in the country championships held in Bowral over the week end of 7 and 8 May. The Bangalow juniors have been well represented in Far North Coast teams in past years, but Davis is the first player to make it the next step to NSW country rep status.

What a fantastic achievement for Davis and a real accomplishment for our junior club, especially given the fact that it was only formed in 2007.

The first round of junior matches may have been washed out but it hasn’t dampened the level of enthusiasm among the Bangalow juniors.

In another strong turn out for the Club, more than 70 boys (and one girl) aged from 6 to 15 have registered to play rugby with Bangalow in 2011. We are fielding five teams: under 7s, under 8s, under 10s, under 12s and under 15s. This will be the first year that Bangalow has had an under 7s team.

The numbers are strong across the older age groups, but we are still looking for a few more players to join the mighty under 7s and 8s. The under 7s play touch footy and the 8s play tackle with modified rules, both with an emphasis on fun and participation. If anyone knows any kids who might be interested, encourage them to come along to training on Tuesday afternoon from 4.15pm.

After the first round wash out, the u8s and 15s had byes in the second round played on Friday 6 May. The u7s and 10s played at home against Lennox and WAR. The 7s had great fun and the 10s had a very good win 41 points to 33. The u12s had a tough night at Wollongbar against a much bigger side going down bravely 63 nil. The Club is seeking to shift our team into the u12B competition which plays under the u11 pathway rules and will be better suited to our small, young squad, most of whom are under 11s.

The under 15s can’t wait to get on to the paddock next Friday against Casino. After playing in three consecutive grand finals and losing each one by small margins, this team surely deserves to take out the competition this year.