TOBERMORY DISTILLERY CENTRAL MARQUEES Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens

1985 2015 For 30 years “THE WORLD’S MOST SOCIABLE SEVENS” PROGRAMME Saturday 23rd May 2015 & ENTRY Kick-off 1 p.m. £5 Garmony, Near Craignure, Isle of Mull Programme £2 Sevens Sponsors

MESSAGE FROM OUR MAIN SPONSORS Tobermory Single Malt Scotch Whisky is proud to be the official whisky sponsor of the word famous Isle of Mull Rugby Club Sevens tournament in the Aniversary year. Tobermory Distillery is the only distillery on the Island of Mull and one of the oldest commercial distilleries in Scotland. Its old world charm reflects the Tobermory spirit to do things the old fashioned way, by hand. We would like to wish all the teams well and look forward to a great tournament.

TOBERMORY DISTILLERS

Central-Marquees is proud to be the official event sponsor of the world famous Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens Tournament 2015. The Isle of Mull has graciously welcomed Central-Marquees to her beautiful land with open arms throughout the years allowing us to provide marquee cover for weddings and events across the Island. Central Marquees itself is a West coast company and we pride ourselves on striving to give the people of Mull the best marquee event possible no matter what the terrain or weather. We would like to wish all the teams luck and look forward to the fantastic atmosphere of the tournament. Sam Newall CENTRAL MARQUEES

Club Sponsors TSL Construction, Tobermory Distillery, Central Marquees Glengorm Estate, Inverlussa Marine Services, Salen Hotel Sgriob-ruadh Farm and Mull Cheese, The Tobermory Fish Company

IMPORTANT POLICE NOTICE Local police concerns are the need for a sufficient number of stewards to enforce licensing conditions on the premises. To work with the police club stewards will be readily identifiable by name badges. One particular worry is that younger club supporters (not being able to purchase at the bar) may try and bring alcohol onto the premises. The stewards are under instructions that only alcohol purchased on the premises can be consumed on the premises. Alcohol from other sources must not be brought into the club house. 1 ISLE OF MULL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 20 15

SEASON 2014-15 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to the Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens. This is our 30th Anniversary event. 15 years either side of the Millennium. We look forward to a great day of excellent rugby from all the teams involved and hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful Island. We welcome new friends from MoR, 250 Women and Helensburgh Women. We are particularly pleased to see the return of the Greenock and Ellon for our celebration. We hope you will all easily find the path to the bar. Thanks to our anniversary guests of Iain Paxton and John Rutherford. We offer our appreciation to those who contribute in every way to ensure the continuing success of this very special event from the helpers, supporters, players and through to the ball boys. Very many thanks also to Eddie Crozier for organising the referees and to Marjorie for her understanding, support and catering through the season. A special welcome to our joint sponsors, Tobermory Distillery and Central Marquees. I would also like to thank the many clubs who participate gallantly each year and particularly the outstanding women’s teams. I also very pleased to see all the West Highland representation and a very special father and son's appearance in the Coll team. This is what makes rugby so wonderful. Good luck and thank you for your continued support and friendship!

Sunday 24th May, A Social Clean-up Garmony Club House from 12 noon

AGM Mull Rugby Club Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30 at Garmony

10.30 a.m. Tag Rugby Finals 1.00 p.m. Kick-off men’s first league tie 1.30 p.m. Kick-off women’s first league tie 5.00 p.m. Finals 6.00 p.m. Presentation of trophies 9.00 p.m. Giant Celebration dance at the Club House 12 noon Sunday Clean-up. All help appreciated

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Please: Organise your own transport from Garmony or contact: St Mary’s Private Mini Bus Hire (Jimmy) Tel: 01688 302204 Mobile 07899 723273 Iain English Taxi Hire Tel: 07810 666222 Mull Taxi Service (Alan Robson) Tel: 07760 426351 Mull and Iona Taxi (David Greenhalgh) Tel: 01681 700507 Mobile 07887 774550 Or even better you can camp down at the club house. 3 ISLE OF MULL WEST HIGHLAND AND ISLAND RUGBY SEVENS TOURNAMENT Started in 1985 the Isle of Mull Sevens Tournament brings together rugby clubs from all over the West Highlands and Islands along with guest players. Rugby players from all walks of life and all levels of skill compete on equal terms of skill and enjoyment. The very social nature of rugby and the fact that it is a game for all weathers makes it an ideal sport for our isolated rural areas where long trips and overnight stays are commonplace. Mull’s geographic position in the centre of this remote area makes it the perfect setting for a competition of this nature. For these reasons the Sevens Committee award trophies to the best West Highland team in the tournament. In 1992 the Mull Sevens made rugby history by running a dual tournament for both ladies and men. This was the first of its kind anywhere in the world!

This makes 2015 the thirtieth anniversary of the Most Sociable Sevens and the twenty-fourth Worlds first men’s and woman’s sevens tournament. THE THEME OF THE 2015 SEVENS IS BACK TO THE EIGHTIES MULL 7’s PRIZES Men’s Winner Gruline Cup & Medals Women’s Winner Pink Cup & Medals Best West Highland Team’s ( Men's & Women's ) Trophies to Keep & Medals Players of the Tournament ( Selected by the Referees’ and Chosen from the West Highland Teams ) A great Social Seven’s !!!! SOME Really BUM PRIZES BEST SOCIAL WOMEN'S TEAM AWARD A BOTTLE OF FAKE CHAMPAGNE BEST SOCIAL MEN'S TEAM ANOTHER BOTTLE OF FAKE CHAMPAGNE Best Sevens Mascot SLOWEST REFEREE Or even better you can camp down at the club house. 4 QUALIFYING AREA WEST HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TROPHY

One third of the population of Coll arrive in Tobermory for the the World Most sociable Sevens

The Worlds Most Sociable Sevens Deagh Chraic 5

Inverlussa Shellfish is one of Scotland’s leading producers of rope grown mussels, our shellfish is supplied to Tesco’s, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s etc, as well as local hotels and restaurants. Inverlussa Marine Services provides efficient and reliable workboat services in and around the West Coast. With services including public car ferry relief, coastal transport such as fish feed delivery and non-standard cargo transport. We are all rooting for Mull Rugby team again this year!!

Inverlussa Shellfish Co Ltd Craignure Isle Of Mull PA65 6BD 01680812436 [email protected] www.inverlussa.com 6 WEST HIGHLAND AND ISLAND TEAMS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE ISLE OF MULL SEVENS

ISLE OF MULL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Mull is the third largest of the Hebrides. The coast line, broken by sea lochs, bays and inlets is the amazing length of over 300 miles. On Sunday 30th July, 1978 the first game of Rugby was played and won on Mull! Shortly after, the Isle of Mull Rugby Club was formed and has thrived on what can only be described as arduous conditions. In 1989 the Mull Rugby Club won three 7’s tournaments. These playing achievements and the completion of the Garmony Sports pitches gained the club the honour of being MacEwan’s Club of the Month in September 1989. In 1992 the Mull Club made history by running the first dual sevens tournament for both men and women. This tournament is now recognised as the "Worlds most Sociable Sevens". Shortly after the clubhouse was completed. In 2002 the club became the first Glasgow and District island side to be promoted to the National Leagues. Mull was the first club awarded the Hydro Electric Club of the Month in September 2007. This reward was given in recognition of the success of the junior section which had cumulated in winning both a National Tag Rugby Title and the Murrayfield tournaments Fair Play Award. A major refurbishment was completed in 2011 to upgrade the Garmony facilities to an Island Sports Hub. Mull are the holders of the Mull Sevens Trophy WOMEN’S SECTION: Mull women’s teams have won the main tournament once. The women’s rugby team was officially constituted into the Isle of Mull Rugby Club in 1992. CLUB PITCH: Garmony. CLUB HOUSE: Garmony Clubhouse.

ARRAN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: It is often said that Arran is Scotland in miniature - having wild mountains to the north and a fertile plain to the south. An ideal gathering ground for rugby players. Arran Rugby club was started in September 1975. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 10

BENBECULA NOMADS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist have been linked by bridges and causeways to form a single ‘long island’. Benbecula is separated from its neighbours by stretches of shell sand and quick sand. In 1977 some local lads and schoolboys got together and formed a rugby team. They have no home for the club; hence the name Benbecula NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 1

BUTE RUGBY CLUB CLUB HISTORY: With the mountains of Arran to the south and those of Argyll to the north, Bute is a lowland island in a highland setting. Bute Rugby Club was founded in 1979. Bute stalwart, Ivan Cowie, has won a Mull Sevens award for “Services to West Highland Rugby”. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 20

ISLAY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Islay, the southernmost of the inner Hebrides, has a population of 4,000. Islay R.F.C. joined the SRU in December 1983. Islay run their own great event, a beach rugby festival, that normally takes place in the warmer summer months. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 9 7 KINTYRE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Were it not for a tiny isthmus at Tarbert, Kintyre would be a member of the inner Hebrides. Kintyre Rugby Club started in 1983 with a meeting at the Ardshiel Hotel, Campbeltown. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 13

LOCHABER RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Travelling north when you cross the Ballachulish Bridge you enter Lochaber truly Scotland’s grandest landscape. Lochaber R.F.C. was officially started in 1969, a good five years after Oban. Her officials point out, however, that the first team in Fort William was playing ‘way back before the war in 1933 it ran for a few years and then folded. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 23

MID ARGYLL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: In 1977 a few enthusiastic players started a team, based at Lochgilphead and called it Mid Argyll. Mid Argyll have a great tournament record being twice winners and runners-up three times and also winning BWH Team Trophy. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 24

OBAN LORN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: By West Highland standards Oban is a large town, essentially where steamers meet road and railway. Oban Lorn was founded in 1964. Oban are the most powerful of the West Highland sides. They are the holders of the Mull Sevens trophy. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 28

PORT-RIGH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - Ellen a’Cheo CLUB HISTORY: The name of Port-Righ is the gaelicised form of Portree, which means King’s Harbour - conferred on the town after the visit of James V’s fleet in 1540. Eilean a’Cheo means island of mist. Port-Righ was founded in January 1987 with the aim of promoting rugby in the island of Skye. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 5

SKYE AND LOCHALSH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Skye and Lochalsh are one of the few rugby clubs whose name encompasses both island and mainland players. An island player has to cross by ferry at Kyleakin to play, for it is on the mainland that the club has its facilities. Skye and Lochalsh was founded in 1975. Who will ever forget the dramatic tie-break situation against Mid Argyll in the first Sevens final. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 5

STORNOWAY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Stornoway is the metropolis of the Western Isles and the only town of burgh size in the Hebrides. Stornoway is a centre for the Harris Tweed industry. Tweed manufacturers gave rise to strong border connections; Mills management often trained at the textile college in Gala. Not surprisingly this link led to the founding of Stornoway R.F.C. in 1942. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 1

COLL CLUB HISTORY: The Isle of Coll is to the north west of Mull. Rugby on the island took a turn for the better when Scotland international player and team captain, Rob Wainwright, moved their in 1999. The Coll team have a very famous history of appearances at the Mull Sevens. They did in fact win the competition on their first appearance (albeit boosted by several internationalists). NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 11

MUILEACHS The 2012 Mull Sevens brought the Muileachs their finest hour. The team reached the Sevens final. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE SEVENS 10 8 2015 Sevens Day Tag Finals KO 10:30am Scarlett Cup Garmony Quaich Salen Sea Eagles Tobermory Tornadoes Tobermory Tigers Ross Raiders Bunessan Bulldogs Dervaig Bears Lochdonhead Swans Iona Dolphins Coll Commandoes Arinagour Aristocrats Order of Play Pitch 1 Pitch 2 Tigers v Sea Eagles Tornadoes v Raiders Bulldogs v Swans Bears v Dolphins Commandos v Tigers Raiders v Aristocrats Bulldogs v Sea Eagles Tornadoes v Bears Swans v Commandos Dolphins v Aristocrats Tigers v Bulldogs Raiders v Bears Sea Eagles v Swans Tornadoes v Dolphins Commandoes v Bulldogs Bears v Aristocrats Tigers v Swans Raiders v Dolphins Commandoes v Sea Eagles Tornadoes v Aristocrats

Winner Cup Winner Quaich

NATIONAL TAG HONOURS Year Team Award 2007 Mull SRU National Tag Cup Winners 2007 Mull SRU National Tag Fair Play Trophy 9 Tag Finals Day Welcomes back the Isle of Coll

Today’s Tag Rugby Finals complete the ninth year that the Island wide Tag Rugby Programme has been running. The development of Rugby on Mull is continuing to flourish thanks to the fantastic family support these competitions are attracting. It is with your help and the fun we see the youngsters having that makes this all worthwhile.

We welcome Arinagour Primary School from the Isle of Coll to our Finals Day once again. Arinagour Primary School will once again be entering one team into both the Cup and the Quaich competitions. This is a fantastic effort from the Coll Squad involving a huge amount of expense having to hire, not only a charter boat, but also a 52 seater bus to take them to Garmony. We would love to return the complement of all our Tag Teams visiting the beautiful Isle of Coll.

This years programme recently included a midweek competition for the first time, as Mull RFC had the honour of being selected as Scotland's grass root rugby representative for a worldwide documentary as part of the build up to this years Rugby World Cup. There was great excitement as the film crew went about their business filming our young (and not so young stars!) The film crew had a TAG HONOURS fantastic time and were greatly Year Team Award impressed by the huge turnout of 2007 Salen PS Golden Ball League Winners support from the community, we look 2007 Salen PS Torloisk Tag Rugby Cup forward to viewing the outcome, not 2008 Salen PS Golden Ball League Winners just Mull but the other grassroots 2008 Salen PS Torloisk Tag Rugby Cup clubs from the other nations 2008 Salen PS Garmony Quaich competing at the World Cup. Filming 2009 Salen PS Scarlett Cup has just been completed in South 2009 Lochdonhead PS Garmony Quaich Africa and we gather that the crew 2009 Lochdonhead PS McGochans Fair Play Cup are currently heading for Australia 2010 Dervaig/UF Orcas Golden Ball and Cup and New Zealand. 2010 Tobermory Tornadoes Garmony Quaich 2010 Lochdonhead Swans McGochans Fair Play Cup The Club takes this opportunity to 2011 Salen Sea Eagles Scarlett Cup thank Argyll and Bute Rugby 2011 Bunessan Bulldogs Garmony Quaich Development officer Alan Wright for 2011 Lochdonhead Swans McGochans Fair Play Cup his hard work, dedication and 2012 Salen PS Golden Ball expertise, the Head Teachers, Staff 2012 Tobermory PS Scarlett Cup and Parents of all the Islands’ Primary 2012 Lochdonhead PS Garmony Quaich Schools for their support and amazing 2012 Bunessan PS McGochans Fair Play Cup hospitality shown throughout the 2013 Tobermory PS Golden Ball season, Active Schools for their 2013 Tobermory PS Scarlett Cup continued support, the Volunteer 2013 Lochdonhead/Iona PS Garmony Quaich Coaches for their time and dedication 2013 Salen PS McGochans Fair Play Cup and also the Local Businesses who have 2014 Salen PS Golden Ball invested in the future successes of our 2014 Tobermory PS Scarlett Cup Club. 2014 Dervaig PS Garmony Quaich 2014 Salen PS McGochans Fair Play Cup 10 LAST YEARS PLAYER PHOTO ARCHIVE 11 12 MULL NOTICE BOARD LEGENDS OF MULL RUGBY To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Silver Sevens, the Isle of Mull Rugby Club introduced a “Mull Rugby Club Hall of Fame”. To qualify for the Hall of Fame a player must: 1) Have been an outstanding club player and personality. 2) Have more or less retired from first team rugby. Players are inaugurated to the Hall only once a year. This year Fergus Whyte enters the Mull Rugby Hall of Fame. Fergus played number 10 for Mull and was a skilful player and thoughtfull tactician. He was a key member of the historic Mull Sevens team that swept the board in 1988/89 and it was during this campaign that Fergus accomplished a unique record. In winning the Clydesdale Sevens not only did the team achieve a record breaking number of tries without conceding a single score, Fergus converted every single score. It is doubtful if this feat will ever be repeated. THE HALL John MacIntyre, Neil Williams, Donald MacLennan, James MacPhail, Angus MacColl, Fergus Whyte. TEAMS REPRESENTING MULL TODAY Men's Player Pool Women's Player Pool Douglas Swinbanks Lydia Hosdell Scotty MacColl Lucy Langford Jamie MacLean Eilidh Sturrock Munro Mike McKeand Et Kolarikova Finlay Reade Eilidh Mitchell Andrew MacLennan Frankie Ratcliffe Finlay Carmichael Charlote Peacock Ciaran Whyte Kelly Duligal Stuart Crichton Debbie Thompson Angus MacLennan Emma Grace Sharyn MacAulay Murray

NEWS FROM BELOW THE GRASS ROOTS 13 CONGRATULATIONS

To our Great Pals in the 250 Team

To Iona who can't play today as To Rob Wainwright and she's expecting another team his Boys Dougie and Alex member to arrive later this year! who all take the field today

To Barbara (our gate keeper) and John (the greatest linesman this hallowed turf has ever seen) on their 30th Anniversary I wonder what was happening exactly 30 years ago in the Weir household? 30th WORLD'S MOST SOCIABLE MULL SEVENS Men’s Winners: Gruline Cup & Medals. Women’s Winners: Pink Cup & Medals Best West Highland Team’s, Champagne Play-off’s and Most Sociable Teams The day has both a men’s and women’s rugby sevens tournament. The two competitions run side by side. Due to the occasional team missing the ferry or getting waylaid on route the format and draw of the tournament is on an insert The Finals are played at about 5pm

Todays Referees Andy Summer, John Ferry, Adam Hart, Jim Stevenson, Alan Izatt, Brian Johnston and Euan McQuarrie

Toilets, Food & Bar

Corporate Lunch Tent

Sound of Mull Pitch Camping Areas

Mountains of Mull Pitch

Medical Staff: The British Red Cross Physios: The physios in attendance on the touch line are for those playing only. If requiring first aid or medical attention at other times please report to the First Aid hut (between the two pitches). Our sincere thanks to all the volunteers of the Red Cross medical team 30th WORLD'S MOST SOCIABLE MULL SEVENS Men’s Winners: Gruline Cup & Medals. Women’s Winners: Pink Cup & Medals Best West Highland Team’s, Champagne Play-off’s and Most Sociable Teams The day has both a men’s and women’s rugby sevens tournament. The two competitions run side by side. Due to the occasional team missing the ferry or getting waylaid on route the format and draw of the tournament is on an insert The Finals are played at about 5pm

Todays Referees Andy Summer, John Ferry, Adam Hart, Jim Stevenson, Alan Izatt, Brian Johnston and Euan McQuarrie

Sound of Mull Pitch Camping Areas Red Cross Hut

Mountains of Mull Pitch

Medical Staff: The British Red Cross Physios: The physios in attendance on the touch line are for those playing only. If requiring first aid or medical attention at other times please report to the First Aid hut (between the two pitches). Our sincere thanks to all the volunteers of the Red Cross medical team 16 17 R A Clement Associates Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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Woops maybe not for everyone! 20 PAGE OF HONOURS WINNERS OF THE MULL SEVENS BEST WEST HIGHLAND TEAM PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT 1985 Skye and Lochalsh West Highland Teams Only Mark James (Skye & Lochalsh) 1986 Mid Argyll West Highland Teams Only Robin Riddly (Mid Argyll) 1987 Mull West Highland Teams Only Neil Williams (Mull) 1988 Mid Argyll West Highland Teams Only Donnie MacKinnon (Islay) 1989 Mull West Highland Teams Only Roddy Scott (Mull) 1990 Selkirk Open Tournament Ian MacDougall (Islay) 1991 Stirling Mull Donald MacLennan (Mull) 1992 Selkirk Kintyre Dougie MacKay (Kintyre) 1993 Stirling Mid Argyll Brochan (Mid Argyll) 1994 Exiles Mull Ivan Cowie (Bute) 1995 Hawick Mull Angus MacColl (Mull) 1996 Tobermory Single Malt 7 Lochaber Graham MacNab (Lochaber) 1997 Stirling Lochaber Richard Anderson (Mid Argyll) 1998 Stitling Mull Gerry Ralston (Mull) 1999 Heriots Lochaber Stan Whittaker (Lochaber) 2000 GSP Very Occasionals Mull John MacIntyre (Mull) 2002 Heriots Mull James MacPhail (Mull) 2003 Selkirk Oban Douglas Pender (Oban) 2004 Selkirk Oban Gavin MacDonald (Oban) 2005 Selkirk Oban Kevin Anderson(Oban) 2006 Rodents Mull David MacLennan (Mull) INTERNATIONAL GUESTS 2007 Stirling Mull Angus MacColl (Mull) WHO GOT THE AMAZING 2008 Black Watch Mull Dave Downham (Mull) MULL SEVENS GOING 2009 Stirling Mull Phil Speirs (Bute) 2010 Black Watch Mull Colin MacPhail (Mull) John Rutherford 2011 Stirling Mull James Gibbons (Mull) Gerry McGuinness 2012 Mull Mull Andrew Maclennan (Mull) Andy Irvine 2013 Oban Oban Robert Beattie (Oban) John Beattie 2014 Hamilton Mull Ewan MacHardie Steve Munro WOMAN’S TOURNAMENT WINNERS PINK CUP BEST HIGHLAND TEAM PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT Jim Gossman 1992 Edinburgh Accies Mull Shona MacKay (Mull) Jim Pollock 1993 Clifton Mull Marianne MacKenzie (Mull) Roger Baird 1994 Edinburgh Accies Mull Babs Whyte Euan Kennedy 1995 Clifton Mull Sandra Buchan 1996 Edinburgh Accies Inverness Stella Mathieson (Inverness) Gordon Hunter, 1997 Edinburgh Accies Mull Sandra Buchan (Mull) Pete Steven 1998 Glasgow Southern Mull Babs Whyte (Mull) Roy Laidlaw 1999 Mull Mull Rachel Nikolson (Lochaber) lan Paxton 2000 Inverness Inverness 2002 Atlantis Inverness Katrinka Blunt (Atlantis, USA award) 2003 Kirkcaldy Inverness 2004 Watsonians Inverness Rachel Nikolson (Lochaber) 2005 Basque Weavers Oban Rachel MacDonald (Oban) 2006 GHA Oban Audrey Barr (Oban) 2007 Kirkcaldy Oban Dee Bradbury (Oban) 2008 Dundee University Mull Rhia Edwards (Mull) 2009 Cartha Mull Donna Smith (Oban) 2010 Cartha Mull Kara MacKee (Mull ) 2011 Cartha Mull Rhia Edwards (Mull) 2012 Dundee Oban Wendy Andrews (Mull) 2013 Oban Oban Kelly Lamont (Oban) 2014 Stirling Mull Debi Thomson GUEST TEAMS WHO HAVE PLAYED IN THE MULL SEVENS Finlay Calder’s Tobermory Single Malt team in 1996, 1997 & 1998. Rob Wainwright’s Scottish Sea Farms Select in 2000 and 2002. VERY SPECIAL AWARDS 2003 Outstanding international prospect: Fraser Harkness (Selkirk) Services to West Highland Rugby: Ivan Cowie (Bute) 21

There's always one!

All at Sgriob-ruadh farm wish the players and spectators a GREAT day of rugby, and to run like mice and have a nibble of Mulls finest ...... Cheese!

Sgriob-ruadh Farm, Tobermory, Isle of Mull. PA75 6QD Tel 01688 302235 Fax 01688 302546 Email: [email protected] Web Page: http://www.isleofmullcheese.co.uk? 22 23 GARMONY SPORTS HALL The campaign is continuing for an Island sports hall at Garmony. This all weather facility is a much needed amenity for the Isle of Mull. Garmony is in a central position on the Island and in keeping with all facilities built by the Mull Rugby Club the Hall will be available to all users. For further information contact: Duncan Swinbanks, Tom Nelson or Fergus Whyte.

We can cover missed ferries or need to get back soon on Saturday night or Sunday morning. The boats can be booked for the whole team. Only 20 minutes to Mull. Please call for more info on 07919615210 Coastal Connection T 01631 565 833 M 0791 961 5210 —24/7 Colin, Andy , David and Stuart www.coastal-connection.co.uk 24 RULES OF THE CONTEST 1) Games will last as long as is decided by the players and referee. The final is at least 8 minutes each way. The final, if drawn at full time ends will be changed and so on every 5 minutes until a side scores, and that side shall be the winner without further play. 2) The tournament shall have leagues, each team playing each other; 2 points for a win, I point for a draw. If a league is drawn the team with the greatest points difference shall be top. If this is also equal the team scoring the greatest number of tries will go through. 3) Each playing team shall comprise of 7 players plus replacements (Guests are OK). 4) The referee’s decision shall be final. TROPHY FOR THE BEST WEST HIGHLAND TEAM 1) Only West Island or West Highland teams are eligible. 2) The trophy is awarded to the team progressing furthest in the tournament. 3) In the event of a drawn position between two teams a play-off will occur before the final. 4) If there is a draw between more than 2 teams the teams scoring the most tries will play-off. 5) If a tie still occurs the number of points scored will be considered. 6) The player of the tournament can only be selected from teams eligible for this competition. REPLACEMENT OF PLAYERS 1) Players may be replaced at any time during a tie as long as this doesn't interfere with the flow of the game. 2) Replaced players for non-injury must come for your team or teams. 3) The replacement player, if possible, should come from the same club. If less than seven fit players are available from the club the replacement may come from any team. REPLACEMENT OF INJURED PLAYERS 1) Injured players must be replaced immediately. 2) No injured replaced player may play in any future tie unless allowed by the Tournament Medical Officer.

In all cases of interpreting the rules the Committees decision shall be final !!!

The good and the Grumpy 25 PAGE OF THANKS Club members have been grateful over the years to everyone who has contributed to the Club’s success. Should anyone - and there have been so many - who has helped in this enormous task, been inadvertently omitted from the list below, please accept our sincere apologies and a big “THANK YOU” List of Thanks The Laundry, Lt CmdrR M Tapply, Ted Brockie, Toroisk Estate, I Phillips & E MacIver, Iain & Ishbel Mackinnon, Jan & John Morrison, Audrey & James Knight, John & Alison Bartholomew, Harry MacLean, Jim & Patience Corbett, Duart Castle, Hugh & Elizabeth MacPhail, John & Catherine MacIver, Round & About, KFT Ltd (Brian and Chris Swinbanks), Tackle & Books, James MacGillivray, The Mini and Midi mums and all who helped with food and rotas, Those that helped with the bar, The Isle of Mull Pipers, Touch Judges and Referees. Raffle Donations Mull Aquarium, Tobermory Chip Van. Tackle and Books, The Tobermory Fish Company, Inverlussa Mussel Farm, Isle of Mull Soap, Island Bakery Organics, The Pier Cafe, The Creel Seafood Bar, Badoun Agri, James Greig, Mull Bike Hire, Cupan Fabulous Food Donations Glengorm Estate, The Tobermory Fish Company, Inverlussa Mussels, Isle of Mull Cheese, Island Pork, Ony Boa, Salen Hotel, Lochbuie Larder, Ethical Shellfish, Island Bakery Organics, Tobermory Bakery The Little Bespoke Bakery, Isle of Mull Scallops, Pam MacColl, Isle of Mull Hotel, Tobermory Whisky Stepto MacLean (Dawn Treader) and all kinds of personal donations for cakes and food Programme photos Ewan Baxter, Andy Tait, AJ MacLeod, Debbie Thomson, Fergus Whyte The Medical Team of: Mid Scotland and Argyll Area, British Red Cross Major Benefactors Bill Clegg, Ardura Estate, Mr Rory Forrester, Ms Janet Nelson, Mr & Mrs K W Coleman Katherine &Andy Cripps, Sandra Lyons (Buchan) Patrons Dr G A & Mrs S M Clark and The Argyll Arms Hotel Club Sponsors TSL Construction, Glengorm Estate, Inverlussa Marine Services Sgriob-ruadh Farm & Mull Cheese, Salen Hotel, Tobermory Fish Co. SEVENS SPONSOR Tobermory Distillery Central Marquees 26 CLUB HISTORY Season Team Standard President Captin Secretary Treasurer 78-79 Friendlies Cameron Whyte Cliff Gorman Cliff Gorman Jim Tolmie 79-80 Friendlies Cameron Whyte Jim Tolmie Cliff Gorman Jim Tolmie 80-81 GDLD III Cameron Whyte Angus MacColl Cliff Gorman Jim Tolmie 81-82 GDLD II Jimmy McKeand Angus MacColl David Howarth Cliff Gorman 82-83 GDLD I Jimmy McKeand Alan Cameron David Howarth Jim Scott 83-84 GDLD I Jimmy McKeand Pete Walker David Howarth Jim Scott 84-85 GDLD II Cameron Whyte Creon Carmichael David Howarth Jim Scott 85-86 GDLD II Cameron Whyte Iain McKeand Duncan Swinbanks Pamela Williamson 86-87 GDLD I Cameron Whyte Iain McKeand Duncan Swinbanks Susie Goldie 87-88 GDLD I Cameron Whyte Fergus Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Susie Goldie 88-89 GDLD I Cameron Whyte Fergus Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Audrey MacLennan 89-90 GDLD I Cameron Whyte Fergus Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Nikki Williamson 90-91 GDLD I Cameron Whyte Donald MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Nikki Williamson 91-92 GDLD I Cameron Whyte John MacPhail Duncan Swinbanks Jean Dunlop 92-93 GDLD I Cameron Whyte Reay Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Jean Dunlop 93-94 GDLD I Cameron Whyte Reay Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Jean Dunlop 94-95 GDLD I Andrew Stephens Donald MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Jean Dunlop 95-96 GDLD I Andrew Stephens Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane 96-97 GDLD I Roddy Scott Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane 97-98 GDLD I Roddy Scott Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane 98-99 GDLD I Norman Macfarlane Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane 99-00 GDLD I Norman Macfarlane James Gibbons Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane 00-01 GDLD I Norman Macfarlane James Gibbons Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane 01-02 National League Norman Macfarlane John MacIntyre Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 02-03 GLD 1 Norman Macfarlane John MacIntyre Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 03-04 GLD 2 Norman Macfarlane James Greig Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 04-05 GLD 2 John Clayton James Greig Iain Smithson Duncan Swinbanks 05-06 GLD 2 John Clayton James MacPhail Iain Smithson Duncan Swinbanks 06-07 GDW 3 John Clayton Alex Craig Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 07-08 GDW 3 Tom Nelson Alex Craig Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 08-09 GDW 3 Tom Nelson David Downham Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 09-10 GDW 3 Tom Nelson David MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 10-11 GDW 2 Tom Nelson Derwyn Hewitt Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 11-12 GDW 3 Tom Nelson Andrew MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 12-13 GDW 3 Tom Nelson Andrew MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 13-14 GDW 3 Tom Nelson Andrew MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks 14-15 GDW 3 Tom Nelson Alex Craig Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks Club Honours Date Event Personal Honours Winner 1980 Lochaber Sevens Hon Vice President Cameron Whyte Winner 1982 Lochaber Sevens Hon Vice President James MacKeand Winner 1982 Machrahanish 7’s Hon Life Member Duncan Swinbanks Winner 1984 Lochaber Sevens Hon Life Member Jean Dunlop Winner 1985/6 GDLD II Hon Life Member Jeanie MacColl Winner 1987 Mull Sevens Scotland U18 James MacPhail Winner 1988 Lochaber Sevens Season most Tries 18 Richard Henderson Winner 1988 Oban Sevens Oban 7’s P of the T 1988 Neil Williams Winner 1989 Highland Sevens Glasgow U16 2011 Ciaran Whyte Winner 1989 Clydesdale Sevens Winner 1989 Mull Sevens Winner 1989 September McEwan Club of the Month Winner 1993 Clydesdale Sevens Winner 1999 Mull Woman’s Sevens Winner 2007 September Hydro Club of the Month Winner 2007 National Tag Champions Guest Internationalists Winner 2007 National Fair Play Award Winner 2009 Chieftain of the Sevens Returning for the Winner 2009/10 GDW 3 30th Anniversary Sevens Winner 2012 Highland Sevens John Rutherford Winner 2012 Lochaber Sevens Winner 2012 Mull Sevens Iain Paxton Winner 2014 Oban Sevens Rob Wainwright 27 MULL RUGBY CLUB OFFICE BEARERS AND CONTACTS Members of the Club Committee PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER LADIES SECRETARY Tom Nelson Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks Lydia Hosdell Phone 01688 302951 01688 302477 01688 302477 07913 988815 email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER Gerry Ralston James Greig Sally Swinbanks Graham Brown COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER PLAYERS COMMITTEE James Gibbons Naomi Knight Flora Corbett Andrew MacLennan FIXTURES SECRETARY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER BOOKINGS CLEANING Derwyn Hewitt Fergus Whyte Pam MacColl Sparkling Homes Phone 07795 397801 01680 300501 01688 302321 [email protected] CHILD PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL TICKETS SCHOOL RUGBY CHAMPION MEMBERSHIP Babs Whyte Babs Whyte Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks GROUNDS MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGERS FACEBOOK WEB-SITE Reay Whyte Various Gerry and Andrew Duncan Swinbanks MULL LOTTERY TICKETS 100 CLUB CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN Jeanie MacColl Susie Carmichael Alex Craig Craig O’Donnell HEAD SENIOR COACH SEVENS COACH HEAD JUNIOR COACH WOMEN'S COACH Fergus Whyte & Gerry Ralston Fergus Whyte Gerry Ralston Fergus Whyte & Gerry Ralston

To date (we think) 18 couples have met and got married at the Worlds Most Sociable Sevens. We have decided to start a wall plaque to couples who meet at the sevens and subsequently get married. If you are one of these couples or know the names any please me know. 28

These are the covers to the first and second Mull Sevens programmes. A massive prize to whoever can remember the dates they took place on?

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