Bangalow Rugby Club

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.

Check out the 2011 Draw

First game Evans vs Bangalow at 11.30am, last game Bangalow vs Mbah at 4.30pm.

Bus/Car pooling leaving from 9.30am at the Bangalow Pub. For more info call Richard Kelly 0415 773064 or come to training Wednesday 6pm.

Bangalow Rugby President Richard Kelly (centre) at the recent UNCLE surfing day

The Bangalow Rugby Club is lining up to support the UNCLE project.

President of the Bangalow Rugby Club, Richard Kelly, said the Club was keen to help expand the range of activities for boys without active fathers.

“Bangalow Rugby has an active, successful junior club so we are already providing healthy, fun physical recreation opportunities for lots of boys from the Byron Shire. Teaming up with UNCLE is a natural extension of what we are already doing,” Mr Kelly said.

The Rugby Club aims to support UNCLE by increasing the number of men who volunteer for UNCLE activities and by helping to organise events.

“We also hope to see some of the UNCLE boys on the playing field for Bangalow Junior Rugby this year,” Mr Kelly said.

Junior sign on for Bangalow Rugby will be held from 2.00pm to 4.00pm this Saturday, 26 February at the Bangalow Bowling Club. Parents and players interested in playing junior rugby with the Bangalow can contact Dave Phillips on 0412 080 614.

Bangalow Rugby is running a tipping competition for the 2011 Super Rugby Season

Cost of Entry – $40

1st, 2nd and 3rd place receive cash prizes.

The competition will be run online and managed by Investec Super Rugby Challenge. It’s extremely easy to set up your account and pick your winners.  If people are late at registering (ie. they miss the first few rounds) they will be allocated home winners as per the Investec ruling.

If you miss putting your tips in prior to kick off the same applies. Each player will have 7 Home win defaults after which they lose points. There are also bonus points for picking margins & perfect rounds. All the rules are noted and accessable on the web.

So, come join our Super Rugby prediction game on the Investec Rugby Challenge! It’s free and loads of fun. Just click here:

http://rugbychallenge.investec.com/superrugby/pool.asp?p=40793

Pool name: Bangalow Rugby

Pool code: hightuna

A brand new State-wide rugby 7s competition for primary schools starts on the Far North Coast at Bangalow on March 11.

President of Bangalow Junior Rugby, Dave Phillips, said the Club was proud that the Australian Rugby Union had chosen Bangalow for the inaugural tournament in this region.

“This is another great event for junior rugby in this area, following on from the Primary Schools Rugby Festivals we have hosted at Bangalow over the last two years.”

“We have great fields and a really positive atmosphere around our junior club. This latest competition will add to the enthusiasm for junior rugby throughout the region and in the Byron Shire in particular,” Mr Phillips said.

The competition, which is supported by the ARU and Country Energy, has been designed to offer all primary schools an opportunity to participate in a 7’s tournament in their local region. Successful regional teams will participate in the State Finals to be held in Sydney in June. The final of the State Championships will be played at ANZ Stadium prior to the NSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies match on Saturday June 19, 2011. Regional winners will be financially supported with all accommodation, meals and Super 14 Tickets provided for the duration of the State Finals in Sydney.

Rugby 7s is an exciting, fast flowing game of Rugby played with seven players as opposed to the traditional 15-a-side game. It is less structured than the 15s format and participants with no rugby experience can pick up the game relatively quickly. This format of the game has large appeal across the world, as evidenced by its recent inclusion in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games for men and women.

Schools seeking further information can contact the ARU North Coast Development Officer, Bruce Frame, on 0404 196 491. Parents and players interested in playing junior rugby with the Bangalow Club can contact Dave Phillips on 0412 080 614.

Sign on days: Saturday 19 & 26 February

from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Bangalow Bowling Club

Contacts: Dave Phillips (0412 080 614) or Paul DeFina (0400 572 028)

Bangalow face a tough first match encounter when they take on old rivals and last years finalist Kyogle in the opening match of the 2011 season. Bangalow are always strong at home and expectations are for a big crowd to cheer on the first game of the season.

At the time of going to print this year the format has changed with each of the eight teams playing each other three times.

To keep update with any new information of the 2011 Village Competition please check out the FNCRU DRAW

Bangalow Rugby’s 2011 season has kicked off with some pre-season touch rugby to help dust off the old cobwebs and get back into shape.  Whether you’re a just a rugby fan or prospective new player all ages and abilities are welcome.

WHEN: Wednesday Night’s from 6pm

WHERE: Bangalow Sports Fields, behind the Bangalow Bowling club.

ENQUIRIES: Call Simon Balcon 0416 287 786