East Dorset Rugby

Champions - League table

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:46:00 GMT

Dorset & Wilts 3 South - Final League Table 2009/10

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	Diff	Pts	Adjust
East Dorset	18	18	0	0	543	76	467	36	0
Poole	18	13	1	4	426	226	200	27	0
Bournemouth IV	18	10	0	8	505	305	200	20	0
North Dorset IV	18	9	0	9	287	463	-176	18	0
Wincanton	18	7	1	10	346	385	-39	15	0
Oakmeadians III	18	9	0	9	325	275	50	14	-4
Wimborne III	18	8	0	10	243	319	-76	12	-4
Weymouth II	18	6	0	12	317	362	045	10	-2
Blandford II	18	5	0	13	236	428	-192	10	0
Swan & Ware IV	18	4	0	14	253	642	-389	8	0

Lytchett 7's

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:11:00 GMT

Lytchett 7's

May Bank Holiday weekend.

We have entered a team. Rich Haigh is managing

the side on the day. Please give him a call or email if

you would like to play. (See contact details on

contacts page)

cup match

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:20:00 GMT

The semi final of the Dorset and Wilts Plate will be

played on SUNDAY 18th April @ Puddletown.

Kick off 3pm.

End of Season Awards Dinner

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:47:00 GMT

Friday 7th May 2010, 7pm till late

End of season Awards and Dinner

Location: Royal British Legion, Bargates, Christchurch

£20 per person, including Roast Dinner, wine and disco

Please see either Howard or Vicky for tickets.

Dress code: Black Tie/Cocktail Dress

next game

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:47:00 GMT

Saturday 10th April- At Home vs Wincanton RFC. Kick off 2.30pm.

Letter from the Chairman

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:04:00 GMT

Dear Member

Well it’s that time of year again…. Nearly all over for this season, but we still have a couple of things on the agenda that all need your support and attendance please:

Monday 4^th May – Lytchett 7’s tournament (please speak to Rich Haigh if you would like to play)
Wednesday 6^th May, @ 7pm – Annual AGM, this is an important meeting, when you will get the opportunity to vote for next year’s committee as well as 2 new Captains. You also get to vote for the awards for this season. In addition, we all get to talk openly about the club, finances and objectives.
Saturday 16^th May, @ 7pm – End of Season Dinner and awards ceremony at the Old Vicarage Hotel in Hinton Admiral. The ladies are also invited this year. I need get the money and numbers for this asap, so please drop you money over to me at 46 Clingan Road or bring it to training or the AGM.
Saturday 23^rd – Sunday 24^th May – Bournemouth 7’s + camping. We have prepaid for a squad of 15 to attend. (please speak to Rich Haigh if you would like to play)

And then it’s the long sunny evenings of the summer, when we can all watch the Lions roar in South Africa and prepare ourselves for next season which will as usual come around very quickly.

It’s been a tough season all round this year, but mostly down to you lot we have managed to stay in Hampshire 1 (just!). I’d like to take this opportunity to thank a few people: the Committee, who as usual we all take for granted, but do a huge amount of work behind the scenes to enable us all to play on Saturdays, both Captains who are both standing down at the end of this season, the Coaches for turning out rain and shine to coach those of you that have bothered to attend training and for Lordy for his fitness training on Tuesdays. But most importantly, I’d like to thank those of you who have put your bodies on the line week in and week out.

However, I’d really like you all to reflect on this season and picture where we would have ended up in both leagues if we’d all just put in a little bit more effort by attending training sessions every week. Let’s make next season one of consolidation, with us regularly putting both the 1XV and 2XV out for games and MOST importantly making sure we are all committed to training sessions and our fitness levels. (I include myself in this request). I firmly believe that a lot of the injuries sustained this season have been purely down to poor fitness.

So, I look forward to seeing you at the AGM and the dinner in the next couple of weeks.

Yours in Rugby

Phil Carter

Chairman

Summer Tour Bournemouth 7s

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:28:00 GMT

Roger Woodall, Director of Diamond Sports Events, a former rugby player, and founder of Bournemouth Sevens realised there was a unique opportunity in England to create a 2 day festival on par with World tournaments such as Dubai, Hong Kong, Wellington and Amsterdam. His goal was to make this annual festival the largest in Europe appealing to everyone from all ages.

In 2008 the inaugural festival was born and with 96 teams this festival became the Largest in Europe attracting over 12,000 fans in its first year. This Rugby/Music Festival is a whole weekend of entertainment, fancy dress, partying, rugby and drinking! This festival is a magnificent event and a highlight in everyones calendar whether you like rugby or just like to have some fun!

In addition, the World renowned band Electric Mayhem, performed live on the festival stage. This band really got the B7’s Arena rocking. B7’s is a truly exclusive experience, held at the suberb venue of Bournemouth Sports Club. It is transformed into the ultimate sporting arena with 65 acres of picturesque grounds and a capacity to cater for 20,000 people each day.

They are also very lucky to have their our own on site parking and a fully equipped camping village that holds 3000 people. The camping village comes with hot showers, food hall and our very own off licence. They welcome all families, friends, Rugby clubs, Hockey clubs, Netball clubs, Sports clubs, Universities and anyone who is up for a great weekend of fun whether you are 4 or 104 years old.

For the 2009 festival - they are pleased to have the company of special guests, Austin Healey (Strictly Come Dancing) England stars Lewis Moody, Olly Barkley plus numerous other International and Premiership rugby players.

We have entererd a team in the Sunday competition. You can camp all weekend or just come and be part of the fun on Sunday, although we really do expect a two day show from all on tour.

Host:
Bournemouth 7's - Near hurn, next to a place called Fun City

Type:
Trips - Camping Trip

Network:
Global

Start Time:
22 May 2009 at 14:00

End Time:
24 May 2009 at 23:00

Location:
er...near where the planes are, follow the hockey chicks

Email:
www.lazyclubtours3milesitsownclubhouse.com

Dinner, Gala and Presentation evening

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:36:00 GMT

Saturday 16^th May 2009

DINNER, GALA AND PRESENTATION EVENING

AT

The Old Vicarage, Hinton, Christchurch

£25 per person (single male/female)

Or £40 per couple (couple = male and female)

Incl: 3 course meal and entertainment

Tickets available from: Smudge or The Chairman

Question of the Month

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:40:00 GMT

Question: I've have recently got into the age old arguement of who are better drivers. I just want some solid statistics on the matter. I've heard that men get in many more accidents, but that is because there are more men driving and they drive alot further than women do... so when you account for mileage women get in more accidents...is this true? Maybe you can answer the question...who are better drivers...males, or females?

Answer: Firstly, Congratulations on being the first question answered... it was a difficult choice.. but yours was clearly a question that needed anwering quickly. We have gathered statistics and studies regarding gender related vehicle accident rates and risky driving behaviour. I am providing brief excerpts, however I suggest you watch the following clip in its entirety by clicking here.

If that hasn't helped then perhaps have a look at this compilation....

We hope that has helped answer your question!

Remember - stay safe, love lamp.

D&W Cup Fixture is Postponed

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:31:00 GMT

EDRFC are very sorry to announce that due to the adverse weather conditions this week the cup game against Colerne has ben postponed.

Colerne have been unable to locate their pitch under 25cm's of snow - which does seem a good enough excuse. So this fixture will once again be rescheduled for a later date.

We asked for some evidence and we were sent this photo ;o)

However, some good news is:

The world's most successful rugby tournament is about to resume in earnest as the 2009 Six Nations gets under way on 7 February.

Now in its 10th season since the old Five Nations became Six, Wales will be defending the title they won with a Grand Slam last year, their second in four years.

So will Warren Gatland's side be celebrating again come Saturday, 21 March, the final day of this year's championship? Can England recover from a sobering autumn? Will Ireland regain their old spark? Can Scotland convert promise into real progress? Or will Italy - who joined the party in 2000 - confound expectations?

In this wonderfully unpredictable event, nothing is certain. Except that EDRFC can now get on the piss and watch the opening games!!

See you at the bar

East Dorset 58 New Milton 3

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:31:00 GMT

Congratulations to US Portsmouth who are topping the table at the half way point. It certainly is shaping up to be an interesting and competitive 2009. Merry Christmas to all the teams/referees that make saturday afternoons alot of fun.

Full details of the EDRFC v New Milton match report can be view by clicking here (it will be updated). This includes some video footage of the Xmas Disco at the grange hotel on the 20th December 2008. If any photos were taken please email deajam@hotmail.com and they'll get put on.

The Hampshire 1 League Table - Christmas 2008

Please click on the kettle of fish to see video footage from the xmas disco:

Below is a photo taken after the xmas disco - now being used as the xmas caption competition! Please log your entry below by leaving a comment :o)

Merry Christmas from EDRFC

The Green String Is Dead, Long Live The Red Lanyard

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:46:00 GMT

A lanyard, laniard, or wrist strap is a rope or cord often worn around the neck or wrist to carry something. Aboard ship, it may refer to a piece of rigging used to secure objects, or to a cord with a hook at the end which is used to fire a cannon.

For many months now, the green piece of string with the club keys at one end has been incorrectly referred to as “The lanyard”. In actual fact, it has only ever been a green piece of string with club keys at one end.

To rectify the situation, club Skipper Morgan, has taken the keys and moved them onto a red Lanyard. This Lanyard is red and is a Lanyard; it’s not a green piece of string. Long live the new red Lanyard!

As you can see, the keys also have naturally moved into a holy position, through no interaction from he who took the photo. Blessed be this club and all who use this lanyard.

Morgan Writes You All A Letter

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:06:00 GMT

It’s been a while since my last message to you all, so I thought it best to get one in before the New Year which seems to have come around at a frightening pace. I trust all the club members are well and looking forward to Christmas, which links me nicely to remind you all that we need your places and more importantly money in for the Christmas Dinner. We will be selling tickets at every opportunity, so please lets get as many of you there for what is always a cracking night.

There is no point me glossing over the fact that this season is proving to be our toughest in recent years. After all, there is a league table to tell us that and it would be fair to say that we are having a bad run of things. I don’t believe in being pointlessly positive just to make things easier to the ear, but I do think we must take stock and more importantly have patience.

In the scheme of all things rugby, even compared to all the clubs around us in the local area; East Dorset are a very small club. I am very proud of the way we have come up through the divisions, and I don’t think there is a club in Hampshire 1 that relishes playing us that much. In other terms, we punch way above our weight on the field given the weight behind us as a club.

What is important to remember is that with our size comes the reality of ups and downs. We have enjoyed 5 years of great achievement and success, due largely to a large amount of similar age players joining the club at the same time, mixed with excellent coaching. The flip side of that is of course that those same players will stop playing at the same time, for a host of perfectly normal, everyday reasons.

We now have to do everything we can to facilatate the player base that is here now, whilst always keeping ourselves the sort of the club that new players will enjoy being part of. As long as we do that, when the next wave hits as it will, our beloved club will be in a position to move onwards and upwards once more. In real terms, this means being there at training, supporting social events and every member and player alike doing their bit.

All My love,

Skipp

Dorset and Wilts Plate match announced

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:18:00 GMT

The Dorset and Wilts Plate draw has been announced (We won this 2 years ago). Our first game is at HOME on Saturday 13th December vs Pewsey Vale. Kick off 2pm.

MINI Rugby

mail@eastdorsetrugby.com — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Stephen Groves announces recommencement of MINI RUGBY within East Dorset RFC.

We will be holding a registration session on Saturday 6th and 13th September 2008 at Iford Lane Playing Fields for children between the ages of 6 and 12. All past players will be welcomed back along with any new players. We have already contacted a number of local clubs to organise local fixtures for the forthcoming season, so there will be plenty of opportunity for our young players to show their skills off.

We expect matches to be played on Sunday's, but training will still be on Saturday mornings from 11am.

We desparately need support and help from parents this season, helping with coaching, organising and general support of the youth section. For further details please contact: Stephen Groves on 01425 271540.

Host:	Bournemouth 7's - Near hurn, next to a place called Fun City
Type:	Trips - Camping Trip
Network:	Global

Start Time:	22 May 2009 at 14:00
End Time:	24 May 2009 at 23:00
Location:	er...near where the planes are, follow the hockey chicks