The latest edition of "About Herts" - the quarterly county rugby newsletter - features a massive five page section devoted to the success of girls' and women's rugby in the county. Much of it has appeared on this blog, but there are previously unpublished match reports from the first round of county games, plus other articles about the success of the game in the county.
All clubs will have been sent copies, but an PDF can be downloaded from here.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Herts double against Kent
Hertfordshire beat Kent today 12-7.(HT 12-7)Try scorers: Ellena Perry & Syd Gregson. Conv: Zoe Harrison
Ellena's try came from a rucking and mauling session and followed big yards made by Vicci with Bryony in support. Syd's try was a brilliant catch and run down the line from Kent kick-off, evading and handing off several to score under the post.
Ellena's try came from a rucking and mauling session and followed big yards made by Vicci with Bryony in support. Syd's try was a brilliant catch and run down the line from Kent kick-off, evading and handing off several to score under the post.
However, that performance pales beside the U18s who destroyed Kent 60-0, including ten unanswered tries - four from Georgia Peedle, four from Lotte Clapp, one from Olivia Stembridge and one more (plus five conversions) from Claire Shutler.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Joint Girls Training Afternoon, Royston, 12th December
Royston will be entertaining all non-county girl players on Sunday afternoon. There will also be a new squad from Newmarket visiting for their first experience of competitive rugby - so there is a guarantee of a game of rugby for everyone that attends!
If you aim to arrive around midday Royston will organize everyone into teams and aim to start playing by 1.00.
The Club will also be running a BBQ with free hot dogs for players – spectators will have to buy their own!
As Royston have very little changing room for females, they recommend that girls come dressed for rugby with warm tracksuits etc.
Clubs are asked to notify Jamie Johnson at Royston by Friday of anticipated numbers of players.
If you aim to arrive around midday Royston will organize everyone into teams and aim to start playing by 1.00.
The Club will also be running a BBQ with free hot dogs for players – spectators will have to buy their own!
As Royston have very little changing room for females, they recommend that girls come dressed for rugby with warm tracksuits etc.
Clubs are asked to notify Jamie Johnson at Royston by Friday of anticipated numbers of players.
Gloucester 10s 2011
Advance notice that this season's Gloucester 10s will be played on 23rd and 24th April, again at Hartpury College.
Clubs who have expressed an interest in the past should receive full details next week. If you do not hear anything, or want to ensure that you will receive an invitation, contact Joe Randall - the new tournament organiser.
Clubs who have expressed an interest in the past should receive full details next week. If you do not hear anything, or want to ensure that you will receive an invitation, contact Joe Randall - the new tournament organiser.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Joint club training at OAs CANCELLED
OAs have announced that, due to frozen pitches, tomorrow's (28th November) joint training session for girls' clubs has had to be cancelled.
Monday, November 08, 2010
County results, 7th November 2010
Seniors
Leicestershire 7, Hertfordshire 30
U18
Leicestershire 0, Hertfordshire 78 (HT-0-44)
Tries: Georgia Peedle (3), Claire Shutler (3), Lotte Clapp (3), Becky Dawson (2), Sam Voyle, Courtney Arberry, Ruth Flory; Conversions: Claire Shutler (2), Georgia Peedle (2).
U15
Leicestershire 5, Hertfordshire 32
Tries: Bryony Pomfret (2), Sydney Gregson (2), Florence Jones, Zoe Harrison. Conversions: Zoe Harrison
Notts, Lincs & Derbys 5, Hertfordshire 20
Tries: Bryony Pomfret (2), Lily McClure and Vicci Cogger
The U18 game was played over 70 minutes, the two U15 games were each played over 35 minutes.
Congratulations to everyone involved. Full details of these games - and others - (including a list of all players, and who scored when) can now be found on the Rugby Roundup website (look under "Competitions", and then either "Under 15s" or "Under 18s").
Leicestershire 7, Hertfordshire 30
U18
Leicestershire 0, Hertfordshire 78 (HT-0-44)
Tries: Georgia Peedle (3), Claire Shutler (3), Lotte Clapp (3), Becky Dawson (2), Sam Voyle, Courtney Arberry, Ruth Flory; Conversions: Claire Shutler (2), Georgia Peedle (2).
Leicestershire 5, Hertfordshire 32
Tries: Bryony Pomfret (2), Sydney Gregson (2), Florence Jones, Zoe Harrison. Conversions: Zoe Harrison
Notts, Lincs & Derbys 5, Hertfordshire 20
Tries: Bryony Pomfret (2), Lily McClure and Vicci Cogger
The U18 game was played over 70 minutes, the two U15 games were each played over 35 minutes.
Congratulations to everyone involved. Full details of these games - and others - (including a list of all players, and who scored when) can now be found on the Rugby Roundup website (look under "Competitions", and then either "Under 15s" or "Under 18s").
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
County Development Day - Hertford, this Sunday
Details about this Sunday's development county day at Hertford have now been finalised.
The aim of these days is to give girls who are not in the county squads as much game time as possible on County days. Girls from both age groups are invited - but the organisers have said it would be useful for them to know how many will be coming (so please let Mel Timpson know as soon as you possible).
Players should arrive at Hertford after 12 o'clock - changing facilities may be available, but girls should come ready just in case. After a group warm up/training session players will be grouped into teams to play a game or games from about 1pm, with the day finishing at 2 - 2.30pm.
The aim of these days is to give girls who are not in the county squads as much game time as possible on County days. Girls from both age groups are invited - but the organisers have said it would be useful for them to know how many will be coming (so please let Mel Timpson know as soon as you possible).
Players should arrive at Hertford after 12 o'clock - changing facilities may be available, but girls should come ready just in case. After a group warm up/training session players will be grouped into teams to play a game or games from about 1pm, with the day finishing at 2 - 2.30pm.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Herts 7s given the go ahead
Good news today - the RFUW have given Hertfordshire dispensation to host the Herts Girls 7’s on Sunday 8th May. This was necessary as, from this season, the women's and girls' season ends at the end of April rather than May, as in previous years. Not only that, but Herts 7s this season will, for the first time, be an RFUW endorsed event.
The Herts Girls 7’s is once again the warm up event to the RFUW National Girls 7’s and will as usual attract the best teams from around the Country, as well as cater for our local sides. This is because the RFUW National Girls 7’s will now be taking place on Sat 14th May (venue t.b.c.), not on Easter Weekend as originally stated.
The Herts Girls 7’s is once again the warm up event to the RFUW National Girls 7’s and will as usual attract the best teams from around the Country, as well as cater for our local sides. This is because the RFUW National Girls 7’s will now be taking place on Sat 14th May (venue t.b.c.), not on Easter Weekend as originally stated.
County development afternoon, Hertford RFC 7th November
26 girls from four Clubs (BS, Hertford, Royston and Welwyn) attended the first training afternoon for girls who are not in the county squads - which is a great turnout and demonstrates that Girls Rugby in the County is thriving. Pictures from the day appear below.
Hertford are hosting the next joint Training Afternoon on Sun 7th November (when the Girls County Teams are away against Leicestershire). More information will appear shortly
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Herts schools festival: report and full results
Teachers and girls enjoyed a “quality event” – to quote Laura from Presdales - and it was her Hertford school that dominated the event, winning both the tag and contact events. Their junior side took the tag tournament with style winning every game and scoring 39 tries in their six games. Only Monks Walk (Welwyn) in the semi-final, and Nobel (Stevenage) in the final came within a try of the champions.
In the full contact event Presdales older girls were almost as all-conquering, beating Chauncy 10-0 in the final. Only Knights Templar (Baldock) spoilt their 100% record, forcing a 20-20 draw that was good enough to send the north Herts school into the final of the consolation shield competition, where they beat Queens 10-0.Gareth Bradbury, Station Commander at Hertford Fire Station, presented the awards, but wining was not everything. Karen, from Dame Alice Owen, was delighted to see her girls “improve with every game”, while the real highlight of the day for many of the girls was the chance to meet England’s rugby superstar Maggie Alphonsi, who was also very impressed:
“It was a great day. To have so many teams present on the day all demonstrating great skill and ability was fantastic. It is good to see events like this as I feel they all contribute to helping build the women and girls game and promoting the sport within schools.”
Results
U13 TournamentGroup 1
John Warner 10, Presdales 20; Sele 5, Simon Balle 45; John Warner 30, Sele 10; Presdales 30, Simon Balle 10; John Warner 25, Simon Balle 25; Presdales 40, Sele 0
| Group 1 | W | D | L | F | A | PD | Pts |
| Presdales | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 20 | 70 | 9 |
| Simon Balle | 1 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 60 | 20 | 4 |
| John Warner | 1 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 55 | 10 | 2 |
| Sele | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 115 | -100 | 0 |
Group 2
Monks Walk 25, Sir Fred Osbourne 10; St Mary's Catholic B 0, Rickmansworth 35; Monks Walk 30, St Mary's Catholic B 0; Sir Fred Osbourne 10, Rickmansworth 10; Monks Walk 15, Rickmansworth 15; St Mary's Catholic B 5, Sir Fred Osbourne 25
Group 2 | W | D | L | F | A | PD | Pts |
Monks Walk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 70 | 25 | 45 | 7 |
Rickmansworth | 1 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 25 | 35 | 5 |
| Sir Fred Osbourne | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| St Mary's Cath B | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 90 | -85 | 0 |
Group 3
Francis Combe 0, Queens 15; Hertswood 20, Dame Alice Owens 10; Westfield 15, Francis Combe 5; Queens 20, Hertswood 10; Dame Alice Owens 0, Westfield 30; Francis Combe 5, Hertswood 5; Queens 30, Dame Alice Owens 0; Westfield 10, Hertswood 5; Francis Combe 5, Dame Alice Owens 0; Queens 10, Westfield 15
Group 3 | W | D | L | F | A | PD | Pts |
Westfield | 4 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 20 | 50 | 12 |
Queens | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 25 | 50 | 9 |
Hertswood | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 45 | -5 | 4 |
Francis Combe | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 35 | -20 | 4 |
Dame Alice Owens | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 85 | -75 | 0 |
Group 4
Hitchin Girls 0, Nobel 0; Knights Templar 5, John Henry Newman 5; St Mary's Catholic A 5, Hitchin Girls 0; Nobel 15, Knights Templar 0; John Henry Newman 0, St Mary's Catholic A 5; Hitchin Girls 10, Knights Templay 0; Nobel 15, John Henry Newman 0; St Mary's Catholic A 10, Knights Templar 0; Hitchin Girls 20, John Henry Newman 0; St Mary's Catholic A 0, Nobel 10
Group 4 | W | D | L | F | A | PD | Pts |
Nobel | 3 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 10 |
St Mary's Cath A | 3 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Hitchin Girls | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 7 |
Knights Templar | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 40 | -35 | 1 |
John H Newman | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 45 | -40 | 1 |
Group 5
Nicholas Breakspear 5, Loreto 0; Beaumont 0, Tring 20; Sir John Lawes 5, Nicholas Breakspear 5; Loreto 5, Beaumont 10; Tring 0, Sir John Lawes 15; Nicholas Breakspear 5, Beaumont 5; Loreto 10, Tring 15; Sir John Lawes 10, Beaumont 0; Nicholas Breakspear 5, Tring 10; Sir John Lawes 10, Loreto 5
Group 5 | W | D | L | F | A | PD | Pts |
Sir John Lawes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 5 | 35 | 12 |
Tring | 3 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 9 |
Nicholas Breakspr | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 4 |
Beaumont | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 40 | -25 | 4 |
Loreto | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 40 | -20 | 0 |
W | D | L | F | A | PD | Pts | |
Presdales | 5 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 5 | 85 | 16 |
| Chancy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 13 |
| Nobel | 4 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 35 | 20 | 12 |
| Queens | 3 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 50 | -5 | 9 |
| Knight's Templar | 2 | 2 | 2 | 80 | 75 | 5 | 8 |
| Roundwood Park | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 55 | -35 | 1 |
| St Mary's Catholic | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 90 | -80 | 1 |
Trophy final
Presdales 10, Chancy 0
Shield final
Queens 0, Knights Templar 10
Friday, October 22, 2010
Herts Schools Rugby Competition for Girls 20th Oct Hertford RFC Results
U13 (Years 7 + 8) Trophy
Winners: Presdales.
Runners-up: Nobel.
3rd: Tring.
4th: Monks Walk.
A total of 23 Schools took part in the U13 Tournament.
U15 (Years 9 + 10) Trophy
Winners: Presdales.
Runners-up: Chauncy
U15 (Years 9 + 10) Shield
Winners: Knights Templar
Runners-up: Queens
A total of 7 Schools took part in the U15 Tournament.
Winners: Presdales.
Runners-up: Nobel.
3rd: Tring.
4th: Monks Walk.
A total of 23 Schools took part in the U13 Tournament.
U15 (Years 9 + 10) Trophy
Winners: Presdales.
Runners-up: Chauncy
U15 (Years 9 + 10) Shield
Winners: Knights Templar
Runners-up: Queens
A total of 7 Schools took part in the U15 Tournament.
Monday, October 11, 2010
East Region physio strikes gold
Nicky Hunt - winner of the gold medal at the weekend in the women's compound archery event - was the East Region team physio in 2007. Even then archery was important - but she fitted her support for the rugby team into her punishing schedule.
She did a great job - but unfortunately was unable to work with the region after that as her own sporting training took priority. And it looks like she got her priorities right!
So congratulations to Nicky from everyone involved with the 2007 East squad!
Saturday, October 09, 2010
World cup heroes support record-breaking schools tournament
Every school year begins with headlines about the decline of school rugby, with claims that fewer and fewer schools play the game, and children choosing less traditional activities. That may be true in some places, but in Hertfordshire one part of the game is expanding – and expanding massively.
A couple of years ago Hertford RFC hosted the county’s first girls’ schools tournament. There were only four entrants. But on 20th October Hertford will host a girls’ school rugby festival which will feature an incredible 38 school teams across two age bands. Over 400 girls from every part of the county are expected making it one of the largest girls’ state school rugby festivals ever staged – anywhere.
27 teams will take part in a tag rugby tournament for Years 7 and 8, while another 11 take part in a full-contact tournament for Years 9 and 10 – including the Presdales school team that won the national championship in 2009 (full list below).
Representatives from several of the county’s club teams will also be present. Girls’ rugby is now well established at many rugby clubs across the county as the game continues to grow, helped by the summer’s massively successful Women’s Rugby World Cup.
And if the girls want an incentive to take up the sport then they could no do better than learn from two of the country’s World Cup heroes, who will be watching the event. England and Saracens superstar Maggie Alphonsi – one of the greatest female rugby players in the world – will be joined by international team-mate Michaela Staniford, whose rugby career began thanks to her being introduced to the game at her Hertfordshire school.
With Hertfordshire’s girls picking up the ball in record numbers, how many will be following Maggie and Michaela into the England team?
Come to Hertford and see the future of Herts schools rugby – and maybe even some future England champions!
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- The event would not have been possible without the work of the county’s School Sport Co-ordinators (SSCos) and Partnership Development Managers (PDMs), who ensure that inter-school tournaments like this can take place – and that the talented players that the schools unearth can move on to become the sports stars of tomorrow.
Event details
Hertfordshire Schools Girls Rugby Festival, At Hertford Rugby Football Club, Highfields, Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9NZ, 20th October 2010, from 1- 5pm.
Entrants:
| Years 7 & 8: | Years 9 & 10 | ||
| Turnford John Warner Presdales Chauncy Sele Simon Balle St Mary's Catholic A St Mary's Catholic B Birchwood Rickmansworth Queens | Westfield Monks Walk Hertswood Sir Frederic Osborn Hitchin Girls Nobel Knight's Templar John Henry Newman Adeyfield Hemel Hempstead Tring | Sir John Lawes Nicholas Breakspear Loreto Beaumont Dame Alice Owens | Queens Presdales Nobel Chauncy St Mary's Catholic Sir John Lawes Knight's Templar Westfield Roundwood Park |
Monday, October 04, 2010
Herts Sports Partnership's guide to funding opportunities
Click here for details.
Saturday, September 04, 2010
2010-11 Leagues for Herts Womens Clubs
RFUW Premiership (1st Tier):
* OA Saints
* Saracens
RFUW Championship South 1 (2nd Tier):
* Saracens II
RFUW Challenge South East (North) 2 (5th Tier):
* Hertford
* Hitchin
* OA Saints II
* Tabard
* OA Saints
* Saracens
RFUW Championship South 1 (2nd Tier):
* Saracens II
RFUW Challenge South East (North) 2 (5th Tier):
* Hertford
* Hitchin
* OA Saints II
* Tabard
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Girls Talent Development Group (TDG) 2010-11
Congratulations to the following Herts U18 Players who have been selected as part of this Seasons National TDG Group of 35:
* Georgia Peedle (Welwyn)
* Claire Shutler (Saracens)
* Sam Voyle (Welwyn)
* Georgia Peedle (Welwyn)
* Claire Shutler (Saracens)
* Sam Voyle (Welwyn)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Hitchin also win promotion
Further success for Hertfordshire. Hitchin Ladies have been promoted following their performance in South East West 3 last season. They will now play in South East North 2 next season - a league that will include representatives of all Herts clubs as it also includes Tabard, Hertford and OA Saints II, as well as Harlow, Wellingborough and Southwold.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
County fixtures 2010-11
RFUW have issued the county fixtures for next season, for both senior and junior teams. Hertfordshire's games are:
7th November
Seniors, U18 and U15 v Leicestershire (away)
12th December
Seniors v Notts, Lincs & Derbys (home)
U18 and U15 v Eastern Counties, and Kent (triangular, at Eastern Counties)
7th November
Seniors, U18 and U15 v Leicestershire (away)
12th December
Seniors v Notts, Lincs & Derbys (home)
U18 and U15 v Eastern Counties, and Kent (triangular, at Eastern Counties)
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
OA Saints to compete in top flight
At the start of the season the Saints celebrated their 20th Anniversary, with this promotion topping off an amazing season for the club. St Albans WRFC was formed in 1989 by a group of friends after a challenge in a St Albans pub. Playing, and winning, their first match against Eaton Manor with a squad of just 15 players the club has gone from strength to strength. Moving to Woollams, the home of Old Albanians in 2003, the Saints now boast over 60 players and 2 successful teams. Over the years the club has had many successes reaching the Premiership for a short spell in 1997, and having home grown international players for England, Ireland, and Italy over the 20 years.
The Saints had a fantastic Pre-season, the recruitment of new players was good, particularly from the talented u18’s squad at Welwyn Garden City RFC, and the return of some home grown talent complemented an already strong squad and allowed the club to achieve its primary aim of winning the league.
The results, 13 wins from 14, scoring 75 tries-a staggering 30 more than any other team in the league, they were ready to step up a level but were disappointed that the National Governing Body (RFUW) had decided to hold any promotion due to the impact of the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2010. However, luck was on the Saints side when a Premiership side from the north asked to be relegated soon after the Saints won the North v South Championship Cup and the rest is history...
Reaching the Premiership is a culmination of 3 years hard work, setting and achieving goals with the ultimate aim to end up in the Premier League. Reaching the Premiership is a massive achievement and a true testament to the spirit of the club and the hard work that goes on behind the scenes and on the pitch.
This achievement is not just down the players on the pitch each week, but testament to the dedication of coaches Ed Knighton, Glyn Barraclough and Andy Weldon, and the never ending support of OA Rugby and fantastic facilities at Woollams.
‘’We really hope to make an impact in the Premiership and whilst it will not be easy by any stretch, we are certain that we are in the league where we belong. The Saints are an amazing club to be involved with and I am extremely proud to be the Chairwoman during this amazing milestone in the history of the Club - and all of this in our 20th Anniversary year!’’ Tasha Saint-Smith, OA Saints Chairwoman.
The 2009/10 season has been an exciting one for all those at Old Albanians. With the Men’s 1st XV also gaining promotion this season to National League 2, the 2010/11 season is set to be an exciting one for the Saints and the whole OA Rugby Club.
OA Saints are recruiting players for the forthcoming season, running 2 sides we would welcome players of all abilities from new players to seasoned internationals! The Saints are also looking for additional coaches to join the team, an assistant 1st XV coach (preferably level 2) and an assistant 2nd XV coach (level 1). Coaching women is a great way to get involved in rugby coaching an opportunity to coach at Premiership level. Anyone interested in playing or coaching should contact OA Saints Chairwoman Tasha Saint-Smith on 07971 849290 or tasha@saintsmith.com
- Saints played at St Albans RFC from 1989-2003, moving to Woollams in Autumn 2003. Woollams is the premier rugby facility in Hertfordshire boasting 5 senior men’s teams, 2 women’s teams, colts, mini’s and juniors along with being the training ground for Saracens.
- OA Saints also run u14’s and u18’s sides, with close links to Welwyn Garden City RFC established u18’s.
- International Representation from:
- Jane Everett (England)
- Trina Edgar (Ireland)
- Nadia Brannon (Italy)
- Sarah McKenna, Karina Page & Cath Botterman (England A)
- Geri Thomas, Milly Fuggles, Hannah Clark ( England u20s)
- Megan Williams (Wales u20s)
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Festival of Girls' Rugby, October 2010
Herts RFU are looking for schools to enter a Festival of Girl’s Rugby we will be running at Hertford RFC on Wednesday 20th October 2010.
Start time will be 1:00pm with a finish time of approximately 4:30pm – exact timings to be decided once we know how many Schools enter.
There will be two separate tournaments taking place on the day ….
Year 7 / 8 (combined) Touch Rugby tournament:
Teams will be 7-a-side on a half size pitch. No limit on squad size.
Teams made up of pupils in years 7 & 8.
Games will be based on “6-down” touch rugby rules.
At the halfway stage of the tournament, there will be a coaching session for all year 7 & 8 girls to introduce them to the early concepts of tackling and contact rugby.
Year 9 / 10 (combined) Contact Rugby tournament:
Teams will be 10-a-side on a half size pitch. No limit on squad size.
Teams made up of pupils in years 9 & 10.
Games will be full contact except for scrums (5 man) which will be uncontested.
At the halfway stage of the tournament, there will also be coaching for all year 9 & 10 girls in an aspect of contact rugby – ie: rucking/mauling.
Please can you all send your entries by email to mikeharrison@therfu.com.
Closing date for entries is Friday 1st October. The earlier entries are received, the better please.
Thank you for your support.
Harry Harrison
Herts RFU Community Rugby Coach
Tel: 0789 448 9249
Start time will be 1:00pm with a finish time of approximately 4:30pm – exact timings to be decided once we know how many Schools enter.
There will be two separate tournaments taking place on the day ….
Year 7 / 8 (combined) Touch Rugby tournament:
Teams will be 7-a-side on a half size pitch. No limit on squad size.
Teams made up of pupils in years 7 & 8.
Games will be based on “6-down” touch rugby rules.
At the halfway stage of the tournament, there will be a coaching session for all year 7 & 8 girls to introduce them to the early concepts of tackling and contact rugby.
Year 9 / 10 (combined) Contact Rugby tournament:
Teams will be 10-a-side on a half size pitch. No limit on squad size.
Teams made up of pupils in years 9 & 10.
Games will be full contact except for scrums (5 man) which will be uncontested.
At the halfway stage of the tournament, there will also be coaching for all year 9 & 10 girls in an aspect of contact rugby – ie: rucking/mauling.
Please can you all send your entries by email to mikeharrison@therfu.com.
Closing date for entries is Friday 1st October. The earlier entries are received, the better please.
Thank you for your support.
Harry Harrison
Herts RFU Community Rugby Coach
Tel: 0789 448 9249
Monday, June 07, 2010
President's XV Recognition Young Volunteers Award 2010 Presentation
The pair came up with the idea of the Herts Rugby Awareness Week which ran in more than 40 of the county’s schools last November.
The annual RFU President's XV Awards, supported by specialist business insurer QBE, recognise and celebrate innovative thinking aimed at promoting and developing rugby. There is a trophy and prize money of £500 in each of 15 categories and £100 each for 30 runners up.
Leonard, the former prop forward who is now a National Member of the RFU Council, was on the 2010 awards judging panel led by John Owen, the RFU President, along with Immediate Past President Brian Williams, Senior Vice President Richard Appleby, Junior Vice President Willie Wildash, Rugby Football Union for Women President Gill Burns and Paul Morgan, editor of 'Rugby World' magazine. QBE was represented on the day by Senior Underwriter John Warwick.
The creation of Hertfordshire's Rugby Awareness Week by two 15-year-old rugby playing girls, Oren and Rachel from Welwyn RFC, proved an outstanding initiative which grew into a major boost for the game in their area.
They were successful in applying for just under £10,000 of funding from The Big Spend (Youth Opportunities Fund) and with support from Amanda Bate, Herts RFU Volunteer Co-ordinator and the Hertfordshire RDO Peter Engledow, the idea became reality when Hertfordshire Rugby Awareness Week took place between November 16-20, 2009, with young rugby players speaking about rugby at assemblies in schools throughout the county, supported by leaflets, posters and a 'This is Rugby' DVD.
Leonard's visit formed part of Welwyn RFC’s Girls Section end of season Presentation Evening.
National Girls 7's Harpenden RFC Sat 29th May Results
U18 Cup Winners: Ellingham + Ringwood; U18 Cup R/Up: London Irish.
U18 Plate Winners: Tyldeseley; U18 Plate R/Up: Letchworth Saracens.
U15 Cup Winners: Ellingham + Ringwood; U15 Cup R/Up: Worcester.
U15 Plate Winners: Burfield; U15 Plate R/U: Morpeth.
U18 Plate Winners: Tyldeseley; U18 Plate R/Up: Letchworth Saracens.
U15 Cup Winners: Ellingham + Ringwood; U15 Cup R/Up: Worcester.
U15 Plate Winners: Burfield; U15 Plate R/U: Morpeth.
Sunday, June 06, 2010
New team manager for adult county team
Message from Charlie White:
I just wanted to introduce myself. Next season i will be talking on Jo's old role as the Hert's Womens Rugby Team manager.
I know we have talented players who are currently playing in many of the women's team across Hertfordshire, this season i want to give the Hertfordshire Women's team all the support they need to compete at a decent level and show the other counties all the talent we have.
The first thing i am doing is looking for commitment coaches and setting up the date and venue for the County Trials.
As i'm new to this role any help is more than appreciated.
Hope to hear from you all soon
Thanks
Charlie
I just wanted to introduce myself. Next season i will be talking on Jo's old role as the Hert's Womens Rugby Team manager.
I know we have talented players who are currently playing in many of the women's team across Hertfordshire, this season i want to give the Hertfordshire Women's team all the support they need to compete at a decent level and show the other counties all the talent we have.
The first thing i am doing is looking for commitment coaches and setting up the date and venue for the County Trials.
As i'm new to this role any help is more than appreciated.
Hope to hear from you all soon
Thanks
Charlie
Monday, May 17, 2010
Herts Girls 7's Tring RFC Sun 16th May Results
TringRugby Club hosted the 2010 Herts Girls 7's tournament on Sunday 16th May at there grounds in Cow Lane,Tring. 40 teams from Herts, Beds, Bucks, Surrey, Kent, Oxford, Leices and Worces Clubs and Schools attended. After competing in Leagues the U18 and U15 Semi Finals and Finals were keenly competed with some attractive and flowing Rugby being played,, the U12's played in a round robin league format to decide the champions.
The tournament was possibly the largest Girls 7's competition held in the UK ,TringRugbys premier league partner club, Wasps provided 1st team players from their men's and women sides for the presentations along with the club mascot "Sting". The results are as follows:
U18 Section
Cup: Winners - Worcester; Runner up - Welwyn Saints
Plate: Winners - Ealing; Runner up - Reading
Bowl: Winners - Paviors; Runner up - Letchworth Saracens
Shield: Winners - Oxfordshire; Runner up - Aylestone St James
U15 Section
Cup: Winners - London Irish; Runner up - Paviors
Plate: Joint Winners - Rochford and Berkshire Ba Baa's
Bowl: Winners - Bucks Jesters; Runner up - Letchworth Saracens
Shield: Winners - Guildford; Runner up - Oxfordshire B
Egg Cup: Winners - Hertford; Runner up - Old Albanians
U12 Section
Cup Winners: Hertfordshire Ba Baa's.
The tournament was possibly the largest Girls 7's competition held in the UK ,TringRugbys premier league partner club, Wasps provided 1st team players from their men's and women sides for the presentations along with the club mascot "Sting". The results are as follows:
U18 Section
Cup: Winners - Worcester; Runner up - Welwyn Saints
Plate: Winners - Ealing; Runner up - Reading
Bowl: Winners - Paviors; Runner up - Letchworth Saracens
Shield: Winners - Oxfordshire; Runner up - Aylestone St James
U15 Section
Cup: Winners - London Irish; Runner up - Paviors
Plate: Joint Winners - Rochford and Berkshire Ba Baa's
Bowl: Winners - Bucks Jesters; Runner up - Letchworth Saracens
Shield: Winners - Guildford; Runner up - Oxfordshire B
Egg Cup: Winners - Hertford; Runner up - Old Albanians
U12 Section
Cup Winners: Hertfordshire Ba Baa's.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Girls National Cup Litchfield Sat 8 May + Sun 9 May Results
Under 18 Tournament:
Cup: Winners - London Irish; Runners up - Reading Baa baas (Semi Finalists: Welwyn and Worcester, but no 3rd / 4th play-off game took place).
Plate: Winners - AGT Jaguars; Runners up - Paviors.
Bowl: Winners - West Park Leeds; Runners up - North Dorset.
Under 15 Tournament:
Cup: Winners - Paviors; Runners up - London Irish (Semi Finalists: Welwyn and Berks Baa baas, and Welwyn won in 3rd / 4th play-off game).
Plate: Winners - Worcester; Runners up - Burfield.
Bowl: Winners - Morpeth; Runners up - Hertford.
Cup: Winners - London Irish; Runners up - Reading Baa baas (Semi Finalists: Welwyn and Worcester, but no 3rd / 4th play-off game took place).
Plate: Winners - AGT Jaguars; Runners up - Paviors.
Bowl: Winners - West Park Leeds; Runners up - North Dorset.
Under 15 Tournament:
Cup: Winners - Paviors; Runners up - London Irish (Semi Finalists: Welwyn and Berks Baa baas, and Welwyn won in 3rd / 4th play-off game).
Plate: Winners - Worcester; Runners up - Burfield.
Bowl: Winners - Morpeth; Runners up - Hertford.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Herts Sevens 2010: Fixtures and match times (REVISED)
Tring have now published the FINAL fixtures and match times for Herts 7s on 16th May. Click here for details. You are requested to bring a copy of this with you to the tournament.
Further information from Tring:
Further information from Tring:
LEAGUE FORMAT:
1)WIN = 2 POINTS , DRAW = 1 POINT, LOSE = 0 POINTS.
2) NO conversions in the league stages.
3) EQUAL POINTS AT THE END OF THE LEAGUE FORMAT = winners of the match between the teams on level point / try's scored / try's conceded / toss of the coin.
SEMI FINAL FORMAT:
1) Conversions will apply.
2) If at full time teams are equal on points = Team with most trys scored / most conversions / toss of a coin.
FINAL FORMAT:
1) Conversions will apply.
2) If equal at full time = Team with most trys scored / most conversions / if all equal then teams will share the trophy.
What happens next?
1) Let Mark Firth at Tring (mf@taplowconsulting.com) know if you are coming by coach, we need to reserve spots to park them.
2) All teams need to fill in there squad sheets and HAND THEM IN TO THE TANNOY UPON ARRIVAL
3) PLEASE NOTE - NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SITE
4) PARKING IS FREE - NO PARKING ALONG COW LANE WHICH WILL HAVE CONES ALL ALONG IT.
5) Presentations - will follow completion of ALL FINALS by the Tannoy area, Medals for both teams competing in the final and trophy for the winners.
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