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9 October 2014
Last week's cancelled 1st XV game
With heavy hearts we were forced to cry-off the 1st XV game -v- Maidstone in the
Intermediate Cup. The rules of the competition say that FIVE front row players must be on
the Match Card. We didn't have five registered front row available (injured/working/away
etc) so we forfeited the game.
Warlingham 3rd XV - 24 pts v London Media - 8 pts
Halliwell's Hero's Mediate London Media
Warlingham welcomed London Media to Hamsey Green on Saturday, along with a tirade of horizontal rain. The
usual strict warm up routine was disrupted due to the weather whilst Warlingham took cover in the changing room.
Braving the elements the players (and referee) emerged with 15 minutes until kick off to limber up.
It was Media who took the game to Warlingham in the opening stages, with repeat infringements for offside
coupled with some Louis Walsh esc decision making from the vastly experienced referee, giving media a number of
consecutive penalties. It was from one of these that they controversially went for goal, but with a monstrous boot
their kicker slotted the 3 points.
This rallied the Warly troops, and they embarked on an attacking mission from the kick off. Big hits from Chitts,
Milky, and Wiseman resulted in turn over ball, and the Warly forwards power house rolled into action. Some tight
phases bossed by Murtz at scrum half combined with some booming ball carries from Thomas and Moley resulted in
a scrum to Warly near the media line. Cox picked at 8 and flopped over the line for the first score. Kearney
converted from a tight angle. 7-3.
Spirits were raised and the tempo increased. Forwards took control with relentless phases of short play battering
the Media defence, which to their credit held strong. The referee was becoming increasingly involved, keeping an
excellent handle on proceedings. When the ball went wide the backs had the space to do what they do best - allow
the forwards the pleasure of another scrum. Media held their own in the scrum, with a great battle in the front row
emerging. From a scrum near the media line Cox picked and went (again) and popped back inside to Kieran the
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beast. With nimble footwork and some scything sidesteps he danced his way over for another score. 14-7.
Warly were ready to regroup at this stage, and the referee kindly obliged with the half time whistle. After the break
Halliwell rang the changes, with a number of pairs of 'fresh legs' coming onto the field. The game continued in a
similar form, although media’s tails were up with some big boshes in midfield. Once the forwards had made inroads
with a particularly dynamic phase of play, the backs exploited the space and went wide. It was during one of these
excursions wide that Skinner found a hole and zipped through. His spray on shorts gave him the aerodynamic
advantage, and he whizzed over for a well deserved try. 19-3.
Media decided enough was enough and embarked on a ferocious attack on the home sides line. Wave after wave of
relentless ball carries slowly edged them towards the white wash. The Warly D held strong with some try saving
tackles from wingers Downie-Keen and Amos combined with some disruptive rucking by Stephenson in the loose.
Eventually the stellar guard was broken - the brutal onslaught reaped the rewards of a try for media. The referee
decided to render the TMO redundant and awarded the try - nothing less than media deserved. 19-8.
Media suffered an injury in midfield, and in the true spirit of the game (and having been subbed by his own team)
Murtz took the field in the oppo's shirt to even the numbers. In the very next phase of play, media looked to use
their once dynamic and powerful midfield. As the ball arrived at the new centre he looked left, only to see the
onrushing Warly defence. Like an elephant charge the D was upon him, with Skinner taking the honour of engulfing
the borrowed centre in a barnstorming hit. We are very diverse at Hamsey Green, doesn't matter who you are or
what colour your shirt is, we will bosh you.
As the game drew to a close and legs tired in what had been an epic contest, Warly snuck over for another try. Some
open play left a gap for Skinner to put on the after burners and prance through for another. 24-8.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable game - thanks to all who played in a hard fought and very proud victory for
Halliwell's Hero's. Thanks must go to London Media for a great game, followed by enjoying beers together watching
the boks beat the kiwis in the bar. Oh, and the referee who was as agile, dynamic, and charismatic as ever.
We look forward to the return fixture on Clapham Common.
Cries Off
Our ‘Fab Four’ Captains do their utmost to give everyone a game and get four sides out when we can.
HOWEVER - if you cry-off late Friday - or perish the thought - on Saturday morning - it makes it really
difficult for your captain to assemble a team together - making it more difficult for your mates to have
a decent game.
PLEASE DO NOT CRY OFF AFTER THURSDAY EVENING AND MAKE YOUR CAPTAIN'S DAY!
Thank you
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Senior Team Sheet for Saturday 11 October 2014
Team
Opponent
Venue
Meet:
1st XV
Tadley Tigers
Away
3:00pm
Squad:
J McEvoy
J Atkinson
A Skinner
B Saffery
J Osborne
C Beavan
J Agate
K Scutt
J Fox
L Unsworth
L Delderfield
N Robson
J Dowling
Z King
M Fair
S Townsend
D Thornton
G Maynard
2nd XV
Weybridge Vandalls
Home
3:00pm
Squad:
A Downie-Keen
Amos
B Kearney
L Beake
M Kozminski
A Glover
B Maynard
A Abou-Zeid
J Thomas
M Freeman
G Ioannou
R Broer
C Smyth
A Cox
R Long
N Ray
L Davies
T Skinner
3rd XV
Battersea Ironsides
Home
3:00pm
Squad:
T Chittenden
D Wilson
J Snelling
S Webzell
R Joao
J Webzell
A Simpson
D Nunn
R Burton
L Reynolds
D Halliwell
B Wiseman
M Moylan
M Griggs
D Gillespie
M Stevenson
N Kewell
M Coghlan
* PLAYERS - please cry on if available
11:30am departure
1:30pm
2:00pm
from Club
Tadley Tigers RFC
Red Lane
Aldermaston
Reading Berkshire
RG7 4PA
Tel: 0118 970 0072
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4th XV
Squad:
Annual Playing Subscriptions are now due
Compared to other sports clubs we are a bargain!
Great pitches, great clubhouse and changing facilities, showers, physio, shirts laundered, after
match teas, etc etc - all for less than a fiver a week - got to be a bargain so PLEASE don't let
your mates down and pay your annual subs. Membership forms are available in the Clubhouse or
pay on-line at www.mightywarl.
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Match and Ball Sponsorship for 1st XV home games:
Very many thanks to those Club Members who have generously sponsored matches and balls
both in the past and this season. There are still some spaces left to sponsor the 1st XV match
and match ball.
Prices:
Match Sponsorship = £250 - to include 4 x lunches on the day
Ball Sponsorship
= £ 80 - to include one lunch on the day.
Golden Oldies (28th Feb) Match - £500, Ball - £160 (8 and 2 free lunches respectively)
Contact [email protected] asap to get your name on the spaces!
Date
13th September
27th September
Opposition
Old Reigatians
Tottonians
Match Sponsor
Chris Lee-Smith
Nigel Crump
Ball
Bob Nunn
Don Pickett
18th October
London Cornish
available
available
1st November
Winchester
Meridian Design & Build Debbie & Tim Lockwood
22nd November
Weybridge Vandals
available
available
6th December
Effingham & L'head
Little & Large Landscapes
pju
20th December
Old Alleynians
available
Robin Richardson
17th January
Tadley
Incentive Lynx Security
available
7th February
KCS Old Boys
available
available
28th February
Portsmouth
available (£500)
available (£160)
28th March
Farnham
available
available
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ALLAKADOO-2 ………UPDATE
10 inebriates are booked to go to Bordeaux on the 8/5/15 and will be receiving a £20
refund for their promptness in signing up. Plane seats are at a premium as there are
limited flights so get your e-mail to [email protected] or phone 02086574022 for full
details.
£150 for 2 nights, £175 for 3
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Rugby - Core Values
All players and spectators are reminded of the RFU Core Values which are:
Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship
We should all keep these in mind when playing or watching our great game.
More information can be found at:
http://www.mightywarl.com/a/policies-and-procedures-26753.html?page=8
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Club Shop - The new Junior and Mini Playing Shirts are now in stock
Club Shop Stocklist & Prices:
PLAYING KIT.
SHIRTS 36-46
SHIRTS 24-34
SHORTS 30-42
SHORTS 24-28
SOCKS XL AND L
SOCKS M AND S
TRAINING WET TOPS
TRAINING WET TROUSERS
GUM SHIELDS SENIOR AND JUNIOR
HEADGUARDS
BASE LAYERS TOPS
BASE LAYERS LEGS
STIK MITS ALL SIZES
BODY ARMOUR
KICKING TEE assorted colours
SIZE 3 RUGBY BALL
SIZE 4 RUGBY BALL
SIZE 5 RUGBY BALL
RUGBY BOOTS VARIOUS MAKES/SIZES
RUGBY ASSESORIES etc
FORMAL SHIRTS
ADULT TIES
JUNIOR TIES
BOW TIES
CUFF LINKS
TIE PINS
WALLETS
UMBRELLAS
APRONS
£36
£34
£16
£13
£9
£8
£25
£15
£3
£20
£20*
£15
£12
£18
£5
£14
£18
£20
£20-£30
£25
£15
£13
£15
£5
£5
£5
£20
(accessories etc contd…)
BATH/DRESSING ROOM TOWELS
PANEL POLO SHIRTS MEN
(Navy/Light Blue)
PLAIN POLO SHIRTS MEN (Navy)
PANEL POLO SHIRTS WOMEN
(Navy/Light Blue) (awaiting delivery)
PLAIN POLO SHIRTS WOMEN(Pink)
FLEECES
GILLETS
PUFFA JACKETS
MENS V NECK PULLOVERS
HOODIES
ELITE HOODIES
BEANIES (awaiting delivery)
SOME LADIES PINK GLOVES
BASEBALL HATS
UNIVERSITY SCARF
LADIES RUGBY DRILL SHIRTS PLAIN
LADIES RUGBY DRILL SHIRTS STRIPEY
SMALL KIT BAGS
LARGE KIT BAGS
BOOTBAG
RUCK SACKS
MINI BALL
KEY FOBS
WHISTLES
GOLF TOWELS (great Xmas presents)
£15
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£12
£17.50
£12
£17.50
£12
£25
£25
£30 *
£25 *
£22.50 - £25
£30 (to order)
£20
£2
£10
£25
£22.50
£25
£20 *
£24
£9.50
£17.50
£6
£3
£3
£8
‘Stripey’ Blazers & Waistcoats
Members recently took delivery of their blazers and the suppliers can currently provide up
to 6 more blazers as they have enough cloth left for immediate tailoring.
Anyone wishing to order a blazer or waistcoat let the shop know your contact details and
‘M&S’ Measurements – i.e. 42” short/medium(regular)/long
Cost £160.00 – Blazer £95.00 – Waistcoat
Phil Baldwin 01883500017
[email protected]
Mob 07747100438
Visit to WRFC by Stade Francais Six Nations Weekend 2015
Design a Club Tie Competition
The Club wishes to commission a commemorative tie to celebrate the
relationship with our good friends from Paris
Members are invited to design a tie with the following rules:
 Colours Warly Navy White Light Blue Stade Pink
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Design can be Stripey, Plain, With Lettering, or Rugby Motifs, National Flags etc
The prize is a £50 voucher to be spent in the club shop.
The competition will be judged by senior Club Officials, and subject to our
tie manufacturers being able to produce the design.
Please submit you design or drawing to the club shop with your details
by Sunday 19th October 2014
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"Rugby IS for Girls !"
Girls coaching, now managed by Guy Maynard, PE master at Riddlesdown School,
is now on Thursday evenings at 7pm.
If you have a daughter, sister, girl friend - or know of - a girl who might like to give rugby a try
bring her up to the Club - she will be warmly welcomed. (she may be a future Kay Wilson)
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Half Term Coaching Camp for all boys & girls
up to the age of 12 years
October 28th and 29th
Guy Maynard (PE master at Riddlesdown School) and James Agate (former 1st XV Captain)
are hosting a Two Day Rugby Coaching Camp on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th
October at the Club (9.30am - 3.30pm)
Only £30 for one day or £50 for both days
Contact Frank Wright on [email protected] or 07721 696589 for more details
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Paid work available – can you help?
There are a couple of projects that we need help with that will require a few hours work
per week over next few weeks. Computer skills, especially knowledge of Excel, vital.
If you think you might be able to help please contact
Peter Wrightson T 07777 654720 E [email protected]
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Jonathan Straker
Past President Jonathan Straker's Memorial Service is on Wednesday 19th November - 11.30 a.m.
at St. Bride's Church, Fleet St, London EC4Y 8AU followed by refreshments at Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Lane,
London EC4M 7DD.
Please either email Alison Buckett at [email protected] or give her a call on 07979 957285 to register your
attendance
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1st XV Pitch
Unless absolutely necessary - and when there is nowhere else to train - can you please keep off the 1st XV pitch.
Throughout the summer considerable funds have been spent on all the pitches, especially the 1st XV pitch and
virtually all visiting teams compliment us on the excellent condition of our pitches so we'd like to keep the 1st XV pitch
for Match play only - Your co-operation appreciated
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Training equipment
Can all teams please return the training equipment/tackle bags/ flags/post protectors to the 'Dog Shed'
(Equipment Module) and NOT to the clubhouse/committee room/changing rooms !!
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Outlined below is the Club’s updated Social Media Policy
(this is now also published on the website under ‘Policies and Procedures’ on the INFO tab)
This policy is designed to provide helpful, practical advice to members in respect of using social media
effectively and positively. As a club we encourage the responsible use of social media.
The club realises that social media has become increasingly popular in recent years, because it allows people to
connect in the online world instantly. It can be hugely beneficial in disseminating information about the Rugby
Club and/or specific age-groups. It is also a popular forum for developing personal and business relationships. It
can take many different forms, including internet forums, internet blogs, social blogs, podcasts, pictures and
video. There are a wide range of platforms that the term ‘social media’ relates to. However, the Club
recognises that the most popular channels currently used are – Twitter, Facebook and to a lesser extent
YouTube.
The Club recognises that we all live in a society that promotes free speech and freedom of expression, but we
would caution that anything that you write has the potential to enter the public domain. Consequently, we
would request that all social media commentary relating to Warlingham RFC is of a positive nature - please
think carefully before making comments that may lead to unintended consequences.
Any grievance, criticism or resentment should be directed in person to the individual or respective managers or
coaches. Matters of a more serious or contentious nature should be discussed with the Club’s Committee. We
would request that you refrain from any negative comments about, players, parents, coaches, managers,
referees, clubs, etc.
We would request that you avoid gossip, slanderous comments, disruptive comments, threatening comments,
and anything that could be construed as abusive, harassing, obscene, libellous, or an invasion of another’s
privacy (this includes text, audio, photographs and video). Whilst the club realises that a certain amount of
‘banter’ may take place on some forums, we would request that any language used is moderated, please
remember that these forum can be viewed by a range of age groups from both genders; if you wouldn’t use
that language in your own home then it should not be appearing in the public domain.
If a negative comment is made, we would ask you not to comment on it either way, or to escalate an issue.
Serious instances of irresponsible use of social media platforms associated with Warlingham Rugby Club may
be referred to the Committee. Any action taken by the committee will be judged on a case by case basis. We
therefore request that you use social media outlets positively.
Be responsible, share your achievements, celebrate success, be gracious in defeat, be honest, and enjoy
communicating and interacting.
October 014
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"DATES FOR THE DIARY" !
Messrs Worsfold and Stone present:Sunday 14th December 2014
Carols 'n Shellfish
- this popular event returns for the annual get together for ALL THE CLUB.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday 28th February 2015
Golden Oldies Lunch !
The social highlight of the season when stories of yesteryear are related by the great former
players before we watch the 1st XV play Portsmouth RFC in a Home League game.
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