Building on the success of the first Hadrian Cup which took place in February 2008, Newcastle Ravens RFC are proud to announce that this year’s annual Hadrian Cup will be taking place in Newcastle on the weekend of 27th February 2009.
This year’s event will be a round robin tournament of full contact rugby 10s at the Newcastle Ravens training ground, The Drive, Benton, Newcastle. The event will be welcoming an estimated 70 players with teams from Amsterdam, Cardiff, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle. Teams of 15 can enter the competition email fixtures@newcastleravens.co.uk for further details and to register (last date is 15th Feb).
Full details on the Cup Competitions Page on the left
Alan Black being awarded Privileged Membership of Northumberland Rugby Union at the NRU Referees Dinner on 28th. January by the NRU President Andy Thomson.
Andy Thomson {President Northumberland Rugby Union} presenting Alastair Shield {North Shields RFC} with their RFU Youth Seal of Approval at the Northumberland County General Meeting at Ponteland on 25th. January 2010.
Referees Appointments on Referees Updates page.
County's Plans for The 2015 World Cup (Coming soon.)
Saturday 24th April 2010
Longhirst Sevens
Morpeth RFU
Contact tomwilkinson@rfu.com for all enquiries and applications for entry.
specialrooms rates at Longhirst
Rugby teams from across the UK
£50.00 per team entry fee
Superb cash prize for winners
BBQs available all day- Family entertainment throughout the day
Nightime fun in the marquee at the club with a fantastic live band
Saturday 24th april 2010
Morpeth RFC • • Mitford Road • Morpeth • Northumberland • NE61 1RJ
Final of the Senior Plate competition is postponed until further notice.
Morpeth RFC are seeking expressions of interest for a qualified RFU Coach to assist in the development of the playing standards for the club. See Situations Vacant page on the left.
Andy Thomson (NRU President), Alan Moses (RDO), Charlie Parsons (Ashington RFC), Simon O’Neil (Gosforth RFC), Max Proud (Blyth RFC) & Ken Fraser (Morpeth RFC).
Blyth, Morpeth & Ashington RFC have all achieved the RFU’s Whole Club Seal of Approval. They are the first clubs in the region to achieve this accolade which will last for 3 years. Gosforth RFC have gained the Mini & Youth accreditation for the first time. “The 4 clubs have worked very hard over the last few months to complete the accreditation folders and the club members have completed numerous coaching and volunteer courses to ensure their clubs meet the minimum standards of the awards." said Alan Moses. "It is fantastic to have three clubs complete the Whole Club award and shows the County and the clubs within it are making huge strides in their development and ability to provide safe and friendly venues for people of all ages and genders to play rugby.”
Link to pictures of Under 16 Squad games 1 (Durham v Cheshire) and 2 (Yorkshire v Lancashire) now in Minis and Youth section above.
Northumberland Coach Development Conference 2010
Download flyer and application form here
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The RFU Comunity Ezine is now out with details of fundrasing and many other interesting possibilities for clubs. If you don't receive it already contact Rugby First or communityrugbyezine@therfu.com
Dreams can come true | JSC members get the chance to be an England mascot at Twickenham | Join your child now www.rfu.com/jsc
RDP Coaching Clinics - These are for NRU clubs and schools only.
The County's coach and player development projects linked with the Newcastle Falcons are a superb calendar of events that has been set up with the Falcons with input from great players and coaches ( The NRU premiership club link is the envy of other CB's). Tthis is a major opportunity for senior coaches in the county to gain an insight into player preparation for the coming season by one of the leading fitness coaches. Click on the logo below to take you to the squad page
Cup dates identified now on "Cup Competitions" page above .
The Senior Cup begins after the New Year.
Draw for the County Bill Beaumont Championship next season
now on 'County Fixtures' page.
Alnwick and Blyth Champions in 'Youth Rugby' pages
North East & Yorkshire Coaching Dates 2009/2010
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