S1/2 at annual Blairgowrie tournament

Whose hand was that ....

S1/2 lined up against Panmure.

This sunday (31.10.10) saw the S1/2 squad head to Blairgowrie for their annual tournament. The team played 3 matches against Panmure, Carnoustie and Blairgowrie. A well earned try was scored by Callum T against hosts Blairgowrie, well done. (top photo)

U16 / U18 At Union Park

Montrose Academy /Arbroath High U16

Union Park saw 'Highlanders' (combined Pitlochry and Aberfeldy) come to Montrose for Brewin Dolphin Schools Bowl fixtures. The U16 and U18 teams were combined Montrose Academy / Arbroath High.

The Under 16s had a tough first half as they got to know each other and bed into their new positions. However, the second half saw a newly-found spirit that led to some excellent tries and made for a very close second half.

The Under 18s were unable to field a full team, so it was decided to play ten-a-side. The Montrose /Arbroath team stormed into a very strong lead in the first half through great off-loading and agressive running. The second half started in the same manner but the session had to be brought to an early close when one of the players hurt their knee and was unable to leave the pitch. Fortunately, the player made a speedy recovery once the ambulance suggested a trip to Dundee!

The Highlanders also brought an S1/2 squad and they played a number of sessions with an Arbroath S1/2 team.

Well done to all of the players who supported the teams today.

Win for S1/2

Some of the Montrose S1/2 Squad

Last Sunday saw Montrose S1/2 play host to Blairgowrie S1/2. Montrose managed to have a squad of 14 and Blairgowrie came with seven players. The boys played 10 aside with 3 Montrose players playing for Blairgowrie each of the 15 min thirds. With lots of support and determined handling, Montrose came out on top with a 25 to 17 win. Well done to Robbie for managing to make 3 conversions and a huge thank you to Callum, Thomas, Duncan, Lewis , Jay .C. and Euan for playing for Blairgowrie.

Thank you to Sam GW for another fantastic display of reffing.

Angus District Squad U15 and S2

Below are the dates for the new Angus District U15 /S2 squad.
This is open to anyone in S2 and S3 that trains and plays on a regular basis for an Angus club.

ANGUS DISTRICT TRAINING SESSIONS U15s
Wednesday 13th October @ Carnoustie High 1830
Wednesday 10th November @ Montrose RFC 1830
Wednesday 2nd February @ Strathmore RFC 1830
Wednesday 23rd February @ Condor Arbroath 1830

ANGUS DISRICT U15 GAMES
Saturday 27th of November venue/opposition TBC 1100 KO
Saturday 26th of March venue/opposition TBC 1100 KO

Rugby Club Quiz.

Fundraising Quiz Night
25th September 2010
Hillside Village Hall
Doors Open 19:00
First Question 19:45
Maximum team size 6

Ticket Price £ 8.00 per person (includes stovie supper)

Available from:
Montrose Osteopathy, Murray St. Montrose.
PMR Jewellery 137 High Street, Montrose
Caroline Campbell 07932 045 480
Barry Christie 01674 840467
Ally Grove – White 07831 615696

Please bring own refreshments

Good numbers at training.

Last Tuesday saw the S1/2 , North Angus U15/16 and the seniors all down at union park training at the same time.
This is a great start to the season but all teams can do with more players new or old , experienced or not , everyone is welcome.
Training for the juniors is from 18.00 and the seniors from 19.00.

Angus S2 and U15 Squad.

To continue to build the skills of our S2 and U15 players in Angus, Stewart Ross (Rugby
Development Officer) is arranging some advanced training days led by SRU coaches.
These will be for all S2 and U15 members currently playing and training with Angus clubs.The aim is to help to build a bridge from club rugby to Tayside Tigers and Caledonia.

It is intended to field an Angus District team against one or two of the better teams in Scotland.
This has been designed to be additional to our club games and training – not an alternative.

As soon as we get dates we will let you know but if anyone wants to discuss this or has
questions please see Caroline or give her a phone on : 07932 045480