Cumnock 28 Strathaven 24

Cumnock 28 v Strathaven 24

1ST 20:- Looked good from the kick off with some powerful running from the backs, the first try coming from the alertness of Rab Donald tho to be in the right place at the right time. Kyle Johnson, following up with the second, the third coming from the usual trademark long run from Mark Bennett. Strathaven getting one.

2nd 20:- Once again, it was looking as tho the training ground was working as both forwards and backs were linking as one,
and it was one of the best plays of the day when Thomson was tackled young Graham Hunter was in full force to recycle the ball back to the next line of attack, and then join it, to feed Foster for an easy run in.

3rd 20:- This brought a bit of a turnaround, with Strathaven fielding a similar side to Cumnock it was the visitors that seemed to be lasting the pace that little bit better, add that to Cumnock letting their defence slip and down go two tries.

4th 20:- Mistakes were creeping in for both teams now as the match fitness took its' toll, especially for Elliot who had made
a break from his own half up to the opposition twentytwo, making his man take the tackle only to go on the first call and pass inside not knowing Harkin was free on his outside. Shortly after the ball was turned over, and the Strathaven centre ran in from his own half.
The coaches were all very pleased with the outcome and glad it was a tough game. Man of the match today going to
Jamie Thomson


Ross Black
Tony Foster
Jason Johnstone
Dougie Elliot
Alan Haynes
Martin Wilson
Donald Hunter
Andy McCrorie
Craig Greer
Stuart Hunter
Kevin Brady
Graham Hunter
David Kerr
Jamie Thomson

Connor Nisbet
Mick Harkin
Mark Bennett
Kyle Johnson
Scott Houston
Craig McWhirter
Alan Smith
Grahm Hunter
Rab Donald
Paul Miller
Kevin Brady

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Forthcoming fixtures

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On Tuesday 11th August Cumnock under 17s are playing Carrick at Broomfield.

UPDATE: The above game has been cancelled.

On Wednesday 12th August both Glasgow Kestrels are playing the bulls and Glasgow Warriors are visiting Broomfield.

Cumnock RFC Mini/Midi news

Player Information for 2009-2010 Season

Well here we are again at the start of a new season and we felt it was important to give you a heads up for forthcoming events prior to the first games of the season on 6th September.

Registration Day – This will take place on Sunday 30th August at 1200. You are asked to come down to the club to complete your child’s registration. Fees for the season remain unchanged at £10 per child.

We would also encourage at least one parent within a family to take out a club social membership (£20) which in effect also enrols their spouse/partner and any other non playing children as members of the club. This membership will allow use of the club facilities and give additional benefits such access to bar facilities as well as free use of the function hall for parties and events.

Match Day / Training Subs – At the last AGM it was agreed that from the start of this season these fees will be paid monthly (on the first Sunday of the month) at a rate of £10. This allows the coaches to focus the collection of fees on one day of the month and will make the administration easier. Should any families find any difficulty with this they should speak to their child’s coach were an alternative arrangement can be discussed.

Volunteers – The club is always looking for parents to help out in a number of different ways including driving buses to helping in the kitchen on game days to becoming a coach with your child’s team (full instruction provided). All help is needed to ensure that the club continues to offer rugby at an affordable rate and you are encouraged to speak to your child’s coach for more information.

Club Fun Day (August 15th) – To coincide with a warm up game for the 1st XV and 2nd XV there is a Fun event planned on the 15th August. As well as a chance to watch our principle senior team, which will be fielding a number of players who have recently graduated from our section, there are plenty of other activities including SRU Skill Stations, Zig Zag Wall and the latest Dance Mat equipment for all to test their skills. To cap it all there will be hot food from the BBQ and all this for the blindingly good value of £6 for adults and £3 for kids…see your coaches for tickets.

We look forward to your support in making 2009/10 another great season for Cumnock RFC

Family fun day including Barbeque on 15th August

BBQ at the club on Saturday 15th August with the Family fun starting at 1.00pm.  The cost of tickets are £6.00 per adult and £3.00 per youth.  This includes your usual steak or burger with salad and a glass of wine.
 
There are two games on at the club that day: 

1st V Carnoustie and
2nds V Renfrew plus there will be live entertainment in the bar during the day and evening. Their is a raffle on day as well.

There is lots to do as well as lots of FUN things like dance pads, zig zag wall.
SRU Inflatable Skill stations (seen at Murrayfield 7s) will be here (lots of FAMILY FUN for the kids), so buy a ticket.

 
Tickets are on sale at the club.  Please pass this info onto players, friends, family and try to make it a great start to the season for the new squad of players!

New Update on 10th October

Things are taking off big style for this
day now. I am getting confirmations and provisionals from all over the place.
Here is the list so far:

Bob “Podgie” Borland
Katie Borland
John “Cleek” Cleland
Hugh “Sparra” Laidlaw
Barclay Ross
Hugh “Pug” Graham
Una
Ian Johnston
Ross “Cheeseburger” Hodge
Tam Kerr
His Brother
Toon Hall
Alan Shankland
Euan Kerr
Danny McLaren
Morton Houston
Davie Murray
Harry Reilly
Mark Linden
Blythe Mitchell
Alex Warnock
Tober
Mick Smith
Rab Donald
Dobie
Frank
Bobby Clark
Ian McGarry
Rab Cross
Ross McPheator
Jim Blackwood



In addition Ian Johnston is chasing up the
Ayr ones. Jock Murdoch is chasing up the Killie ones.
Si and Ange are looking into coming from
Australia .



This is going to be the biggest thing since……….the
last quite big thing!



Sam you gave me a list of possibles. Are you able to
contact any of these? Are you Steven and Alan (and Isobel) going?



What about Tam Mitchell and his cowboy bits?



Rodger are you coming along? We need a weegot to counter
wee Mick.



I’m off on my hols to sunny Netheybridge.



Does everyone know there is a BBQ at the club following
the Carnoustie game on the 15 th (KO 2pm). This should be a great
chance to see the new team.



Cheers,


Morton

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South Africa - New Zealand

Just Watched the Boks v All Blacks - No doubt who is the best team on the planet at the moment, they just creamed the Kiwi's. Makes the close calls that the Lions had in the 1st and 2nd tests look so much better and the 3rd test such a great result. I know that the series was over but the Boks just do not like to lose at home. Can't see past them for the Tri Nations ...just need to wait and see how they travel?