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Steve Hanley Testimonal Dinner

A testimonial dinner for Steve Hanley, who began his career at Aspatria before moving on to Sale and England, is being held at The Shepherd’s Inn, Carlisle on 27th March 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest speakers will include Jason Robinson and Doddie Weir, so it promises to be an entertaining evening.

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Have your say on the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs)

 Please take time to read the following information from the RFU and then complete the on line survey.  This is an opportunity for everyone connected with the Club to contribute to the future of the game.  Don’t miss it!

 

 

 

The Rugby Football Union is giving everyone involved in English rugby the chance to have their say on the Experimental Law Variations being trialled this season. 

A website survey at www.rfusurvey.co.uk is currently open to all interested parties until December 16 and the results will be used as part of the RFU’s report to the International Rugby Board, who will vote on whether to implement the ELVs into rugby law in May 2009.

The RFU believes that some of the 13 ELVs could fundamentally change the nature of the game as it is currently known and that all those potentially affected by their introduction should be consulted.

RFU Chief Executive Francis Baron said: “As these Experimental Law Variations could potentially result in major changes to the Laws of the Game, the RFU believes it is important to consult those involved in the game at every level and give them an opportunity to express their views.

“This online survey will form a major part of our report to the IRB on what impact the ELVs have had on English rugby this season. The responses last time demonstrated just how many people care passionately about this game of ours.

“I would urge everyone with an interest in the future of our game to go to www.rfusurvey.co.uk and spend ten minutes completing the questionnaire so we can paint as accurate a picture as possible of people’s views in England.”

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Line Out Clinic

Monday, 1st December 2008 at Penrith Rugby Club

There are still places available at a line out clinic session at Penrith Rugby Club on Monday 1st December, 2008 from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.  Anyone interested please contact Jane (see flyer under courses) or Andrea on cb-registrar-cumbria@therfu.com

or telephone 01946  839316.

For further information go to the article in our courses section.

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Club Sign New Player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nigel Arismandez is 34 years of age and was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and has recently moved into the Carlisle area where he is now working.

He showed his eagerness for the game, Warwick Road being his first port of call after the furniture was unloaded!

Nigel comes to Carlisle from National 3 South side, Worthing and previously was with Leicester Lions where he met his partner Diane.

He prefers to play in the second row where his 6′4″ frame is likely to make an impact.  However, he can also play in the centre.  Only recently, he has returned from Brazil where he played for Trinidad in the Rugby World Cup qualifiers.  He has 15 caps for, and has captained his country.

Nigel enjoys coaching and has worked with youngsters at his previous clubs, so his experience will be welcomed at Warwick Road  - as always, professional life permitting.

What a small world though!  Talking with vice chairman of rugby, Russell Robinson,  Nigel was able to relate to information concerning relatives of Russell who  have had long connections with rugby in Trinidad!

Welcome the city and we hope you enjoy your stay and your association with our Club.

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Cougars v Sheffield

The lack of regular competitive matches is showing tell-tale signs in the Cougars. Admittedly, circumstances did not favour the visitors, with dubious refereeing, a long bus journey and Siberian-like winds to contend with. The large number of inexperienced players has, of course, a part to play too, but if the last roaring twenty minutes of all their matches is anything to go by, it really shouldn’t! This old Cougar habit is taking a long time to die-hard!

The first try for Sheffield came very early on, but the missed conversion took the edge off this initial sting, further softened by a well aimed penalty kick from Fly-half Lisa Ritchie moments later. The points offered the team a psychological boost and a little relief, short-lived though this was. Sideline support from Carlisle U18 Emma Sutton and physio Ness Galbraith would prove invaluable.

Sheffield fielded a pacey and opportunistic team who reacted better to loose ball and applied the pressure in defence more convincingly. Carlisle lacked structure, particularly in defence leaving gaps for unforgiving opposition wingers and centres to storm through. Questionable, and at times dangerous, tactics in the scrums and handling in the rucks from Sheffield went unchecked and simply exacerbated the visitors’ problems. There was a whiff of panic about Carlisle when scoring seemed possible which led to some silly and crucial mistakes. By contrast, Sheffield kept their heads and by half time the visitors were trailing.

The start of the second half saw little notable change from either side. In spite of some great breaks made by Centre Laura Cunningham (Coaches Player), superb ball carrying by Captain Lucy Meadley (Player’s Player) and consistently solid support from Hooker Sarah Burns, Carlisle just couldn’t seem to finish it off. Injuries continued to halt play, fortunately to the detriment of the winning side who seemed to be easing off. 

In the dying stages of the match, right on cue, Carlisle bounced back with two classic tries, both from Meadley, and within as many minutes. The first came at the end of a long sequence of rucks pounding along the Sheffield try line, which finally yielded a gap for the loosehead prop to bulldoze through and score just left of the posts. 

At the restart, one phase of play saw the ball shipped back to Meadley in her own half who, with an almost magnetic pull to the same spot on the opposition try line, stormed all the way up the pitch to single-handedly add another spectacular five points to the board. Unfortunately, the energy this visibly sent through the team came, yet again, all too late and the sound of the final whistle is fast becoming the most disappointing sound to any Cougar ear. 

The next game is the first home fixture against York on Sunday 30th November at 2.15. All support welcome. Contact the Cougars on carlislecougars@hotmail.co.uk for information.

Full report PDF

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New Vice Chairman of Rugby

At a recent meeting of the Rugby Committee, Russell Robinson was appointed as vice chairman of that committee.

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Travelling To Driffield

Saturday, 29th November, 2008

For anyone intending to travel to the match at Driffield, the coach will leave the Club at Warwick Road at 9.00am.  Supporters welcome.

If you are travelling by car the following are the recommended routes advised by Driffield.

From M62 follow A614 to the start of the Driffield bypass.  The ground is opposite.  If travelling from York take the A166 to the Driffield bypass then along the bypass for half a mile where you will find the ground on the left.

For those relying on technology – the post code is YO25 9DW!

Google Map 

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Matches This Week

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U15’s v Kendal

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Match Information

Saturday, 22nd November 2008

1st XV have a free day.

The Crusaders match with Darlington MP has been postponed – Darlington unable raise a team!

The Hornets are away at St.Benedicts in the Cumbria Shield League – kick off 2.15 pm at Mirehouse.

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