WIMBLEDON RFC V SIDCUP SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020 K.O
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
WIMBLEDON RFC v SIDCUP SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020 K.O. 2.00PM ROUND 18 PROGRAMME £5 Club President Director of Men’s Rugby 1st XV Captain Jim Green Colin Osborne Josh Bayfield WELCOME Club Chairman Men’s Head Forwards’ 2nd XV Team Manager John Woods Coach Marc Bertrand TO WIMBLEDON Honorary Secretary Craig Newby 3rd XV Team Manager Meg Gardiner Men’s Head Backs’ Coach Will Brunt Jim Green Honorary Treasurer Neil Hallett Women’s XV Head Coach Club President Steve Platts Men’s additional Niall MacSweeney Chair, Senior Rugby Forwards Coach Women’s XV Captain Shawn Renwick I would like to welcome you and our The Strollers, a source of much cheer of Stefano D’Anna Hannah Gutteridge guests Sidcup RFC, to Barham Rd for late went up against the league leaders Director of Men’s Rugby today’s game. - Bec Old Boys 2nd XV. With a front row operations Physio Leads Caroline Parmenter and having a combined age of over 140 this James Ogilvie-Bull Justin Smith Every time we play Sidcup, we know that we will enjoy the company of their was going to be a tough ask and so it club members and committee and, like turned out with the Strollers going ourselves, they celebrate the joy of down 53-14. being part of a club that is for everyone The Women’s team, despite losing in Follow us: @wimbledonrfc from U6 to the Vice Presidents, in their a tough match to Medway Ladies 5-10, Senior Years. enjoyed welcoming U18 Abi Hooper our Last week in our match against Bedford first girls’ player to make her senior on their artificial grass pitch, we had a debut – you can read more about that timely reminder that there are no easy later in the programme. games in the league. It took a spirited The U15 Girls broke new ground by Accredited Club fight back from the first XV in the playing in the quarter final of the second half to secure the bonus point. National Cup for the first time. They give us a TRY! The 2nd XV travelled to Canterbury to played against Horsham and were play their 2nd XV. It was another good unfortunately knocked out of the result for Wimbledon with the boys competition but performed admirably. coming home 22-27 victors. It was a massive achievement for this small squad against a Club with one The 3rd XV had a harder time of it of the biggest U15 Girls’ squads in the travelling to Chobham to play their 2nd country. XV. In a bruising encounter that didn’t reflect the heart shown by the Dons, On the Social front, we can now look for the chaps went down 33-15. forward to the ever popular Dando Quiz Editor: Meg Gardiner on the 31st Jan and on the 28th Feb the Wooden Spoon Dinner. Tickets for both Proud to support Wimbledon RFC Design: SCG Studio are selling fast but are still available Print: The Wimbledon Print Company and can be bought from Club Steward www.thewimbledonprintcompany.co.uk Ruth or Club Chairman John Wood. General enquiries: Thank you to those who organised the [email protected] WEB DESIGN | GRAPHIC DESIGN | PRINT New Years’ Eve Party. WEDDING STATIONERY | PROMO PRODUCTS | DISPLAY To advertise in our match Good luck to everyone playing [email protected] day programme or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please Jim Green 020 8540 5959 contact Emma Boatman on The U15 Girls’ team President, Wimbledon RFC [email protected] Wimbledon v Sidcup 3 STEF SAYS... Stefano D’Anna Chair, Senior Rugby Afternoon all a heavy pitch, three tries held up over I don’t know why we seem to be everyone has a chance to play 1st XV the line, one against the post, a couple complacent against teams further rugby and that’s paying dividends. of squandered chances and some down the league, particularly those ____ Welcome to Barham Road. determined but fortuitous play from that we have already beaten well. Sevenoaks left us chasing the game Maybe it’s just a big psychological and forcing the play. Unfortunately challenge in the amateur, but very I really believe we Todays visitors are 8th in the table, it wasn’t to be and we were just not physical, game to get up for it every have the talent our old friends Sidcup, who have had able to grind it out going down 24-16. week and ruthlessly put sides away a mixed season so far. In this league, a The week afterwards, we had Tring when we can? Maybe it’s the pressure individually and team’s position doesn’t always reflect at home who were very competitive of winning the league? Maybe we are a performance on the day, particularly in the first half but in the second half saving ourselves for the big games? I collectively, a good when they play any of the top sides. we were able to pull away comfortably don’t know. But what I do know is if balance of leadership Sidcup did well against Rochford last winning 36-12 and scoring some we don’t find a way to execute what week and despite losing, they were not unbelievable tries. Last week against we plan and train for every week then on and off the pitch thrashed. And the week before they Bedford felt disappointing despite the the big games won’t be big games had a convincing win over Bedford 5 point win away from home 40-31. because they won’t mean anything. and the best coaching who so nearly were a banana skin for Too many reasons to discuss here, and physio staff in the us last week. For those of you that and possibly some unjustified, but the remember, our trip to Sidcup earlier main thing is we got the win and we All that said, I really believe we have league in the season was almost a bit of a are still in touch with the top of the the talent individually and collectively, ____ disaster. We managed to cling on for a good balance of leadership on and league, with a game in hand. the win, 23-34, despite 3 yellow cards. off the pitch and the best coaching and Collin will be prepared this time so it ____ physio staff in the league, so we will We saw what they are capable of should be a good game, even with a have a strong finish to the season. against OE’s when we reversed the few changes in personnel. we have had a bit of a earlier thrashing by winning 47-5. Whilst there has clearly been an mixed start to the year Our 2nd XV is really strong. There is unfortunate turn of events at OE’s We have had a bit of a mixed start to ____ fluidity with first team, the coaches and it may well have been a different the year. First up, Sevenoaks away on pick on merit not reputation so side, you can’t take anything away 4 Wimbledon v Sidcup Wimbledon v Sidcup 5 STEF SAYS...CONTINUED from our boys. They executed exactly their league, we have struggled with what they were asked to in terms of the knock on effect of injuries and discipline, process, structure and availabilities and had to rely on some shape both in attack and defence. younger boys and casual players to It was an impressive, ruthless fill places. So despite giving 100% on performance. Then last week they a Saturday its proved a challenge. travelled to Canterbury. Not an easy They were unable to topple KCS and place to go and play. Despite going Chobham 2nd XVs. That leaves us 7th behind on several occasions through in the table. the match they came back to take the game 22-27, putting us 5th in the table with a couple of games in hand. Our Women have also turned out twice The boys showed great character since Christmas. Unfortunately they and confidence to finish the job. Very lost to Beckenham away and slipped impressive and it keeps the pressure up against Medway at home. Next on the first team to perform. Healthy game is away to second in the table competition for places is good. Lewes which will be a tough game. ____ Should be a decent crowd today and a Our 2nd XV is really busy bar after the game, I look forward strong to seeing you all then. ____ Cheers Stef The 3rd XV has been a challenge. Stefano D’Anna Although they have fewer games in Chair, Senior Rugby 6 Wimbledon v Sidcup Proudly supporting the Wimbledon Rugby Football Club. We are delighted to offer a 35% discount on our fees* With a network of more than 20 offices, we offer a bespoke service through increased market exposure and local expertise that has been trusted for generations. Contact us today to find out more about this exclusive offer. 020 3369 1865 [email protected] 5 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DW johndwood.co.uk *The offer will begin on 1st September 2019 and end on 31st December 2019. Lettings offer applies to Standard Letting commission fees only. Full Terms & Conditions apply. For full details visit johndwood.co.uk/fee-discount or ask in participating branch In a skinny frappe latte world, there are still those who prefer bone china 2 Wimbledon v Bedford Wimbledon v Bedford MEG GARDINER Honorary Secretary Meg started playing rugby WHO’S WHO at Wimbledon in 2010 and was appointed as Club Secretary and Women’s XV Manager in 2011.