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Press Release 20/8/10: Director of Rugby Steve Hill today announced that Richmond FC will be led on the field this season by back row forward Tom George. George is about to start his fourth season at Richmond, having previously played for England Students and Nottingham RFC. Hill commented ‘ Tom has many of the attributes required to be an excellent captain. He reads the game well and is consistent in his performances in both training and on match days. He is a no-nonsense type forward of whom the other opposition are always aware.’ Last season George was voted Player of the Year at the Richmond FC Awards Dinner. |
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This week’s topics: Fixtures August/September 150th Anniversary Womens Rugby World Cup Mini/Youth matters November Internationals Shop Opening Website Update All of you who are suffering rugby withdrawal symptoms will no doubt have already clocked the fact that in just over 3 weeks time the summer officially ends when the rugby League season kicks off. Following a very successful training camp in Bath, and as a pre season warm up, this Saturday 14th August the First XV welcome the Collegiate All Americans on their Centenary Tour for a training match at home KO 2.30pm. The bar will be open with a BBQ running all afternoon and it will be the ideal opportunity to see our new line up for the start of this historic season of ours so we look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible.The Vikings too are taking their pre season training seriously and are off to Bracknell for a ‘friendly’ KO 3pm. |
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Having won the National Colts Plate in April 2010 we are now aiming to win the National Colts Cup in April 2011. Last season’s campaign was challenging and rewarding and we want more players to gain this valuable experience. We are aiming to strengthen our squad and are looking for talented, enthusiastic and dedicated players to join our successful squad. To qualify you need to be at least 17 years old and Under 19 before 1st September 2010. Join us and you will see your rugby improve, experience a winning mentality and great friendships plus of course great stash! For more details contact: Mike Anderson
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Nick Mallett accepts invitations for next season The Barbarians have invited Nick Mallett to prepare the sides for three historic fixtures in 2010-11.
He will coach separate Barbarians' squads for the matches against South Africa, Richmond and Bedford Blues.
For the MasterCard Trophy match against South Africa at Twickenham on 4 December 2010 Mallett will again be assisted by Alan Solomons. Last December the pair masterminded the Barbarians' 25-18 triumph against New Zealand on the same ground.
They will be hoping for similar success on an occasion that also marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Club's legendary victory over the hitherto unbeaten Springboks at the end of their 31-match tour of Europe in 1960-61.
Early in 2011 Mallett returns to coach the Barbarians against one of his former clubs, Richmond. The match at the Athletic Ground on 12 April will celebrate the host club's 150th anniversary season.
Seven days later he will complete a unique hat-trick when the Barbarians play Bedford Blues in the 84th Mobbs Memorial Match.
Barbarians' president Micky Steele-Bodger said, "Our committee are delighted that Nick Mallett has accepted the invitation to take charge of the sides for three separate but equally significant fixtures.
"A former Barbarian player in his own right and already a coach of world renown, Nick made a big impression in the week that he was with us last December and we had no hesitation in inviting him back. We know that he understands the traditions of the Club and its historic fixtures and he is the ideal person to be with us again next season." |
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The countdown has begun to the Womens Rugby World Cup which is being held between 20th August and 5th September at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford and the Stoop at Twickenham (Semi Finals 1st Sept/Final 5th Sept). As you would expect many of the Richmond women 1st XV are representing their countries with Jo O’Sullivan and Jackie Shiels playing for Ireland, Susie Brown for Scotland and the following girls for England
Amy Turner
Alice Richardson
Fiona Pocock
Becky Essex
Claire Allan
Emma Layland
Rachael Burford
Our congratulations and best wishes to them all. See them by clicking here
Further information about the tournament, the match games schedule and ticketing can be found here |
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