Newsletter 9 - UWA Junior Rugby Union Football Club

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Edition 9, 22 May 2013
DEFEAT SNATCHED FROM JAWS OF VICTORY - AGAIN
1st Grade once again showed their strength in scoring points but a greater commitment to their defence is needed.
For the third week in a row we lost in the last few minutes, 34-43. To put 34 points on Neddies is to be commended. A similar story occurred in 2nd Grade going down 29-35 and again a try on the bell hurt us. 3rds scored
first but then not again when soundly beaten 7-57. 4th Grade knew that any Nedlands clash would be tough, as it
proved when we won 10-3 and kept our recent winning record over them intact. U20 Colts had a much easier
assignment winning 83-5 in the highest ever score against Nedlands Colts. The U18 Colts met a strong Joondalup
and went down in another close encounter 27-31.The Championships Division teams met front runners Mandurah
and saw 1sts lose 0-99, 2nds lost 10-28 and 3rds went down 7-15
1ST GRADE UWA v NEDLANDS l 34-43
In another entertaining encounter, first grade went down 34-43 to Nedlands at the Foreshore. It was a game where
we were we dazzling, at times to rattle up 34 points, and also a game where once again, we had terrible lapses in defence to leak 43 points. We fell off too many tackles late in the first period and made some poor decisions late in the
game which proved costly. On reflection, it was not really good enough if we are to be finals contenders. Leading 34
- 29, 6 minutes from time, even the most ardent Uni supporter knew it was not over. Nedlands were on the rack after
we came back from 26-8 down [a comeback led by late inclusion at 10, Nathan Cummins] and were there for the
beating. Alas, it was not to be and we did not deliver, again!
Patrick Henning reporting on the game for RugbyWA :
“Nedlands has taken out a high-scoring affair against UWA to lift the Mike Denton Shield at The Foreshore, winning 4334.Attacking rugby was clearly the order of the day with the two sides crossing for a combined total of eleven tries throughout
the match. Winger Jake Wilson starred for the home side grabbing a brace of tries, as did inside centre Ryan McLeod, while
scrumhalf Michael Ruru was also strong for the victors. Nedlands coach Tony Ball was thrilled with his side’s effort on an important day for the club. “The way the boys went about it today was awesome, UWA have a great attack so it’s a massive win
for us,” he said. “The second half was an arm wrestle and our boys showed some real character, especially after getting caught
out in defence a couple of times and surrendering the lead.”
UWA boss Steve McFarland was disappointed his team conceded a late lead to a finals contender for the third week in a row.
“In many ways the game today is reflective of how we’ve been this season; with six minutes to go we were five points up and
we have to learn how to close games out,” he said. “We are playing some great rugby; in patches it has been some of the best
we’ve produced in my time at the club, so for us it’s a matter of stringing 80 minutes of that together.”
UWA opened the scoring 15 minutes in with a deft manoeuver from a lineout allowing hooker Harry Scoble to touch down in
the corner. Nedlands grabbed their first five-pointer when a powerful rolling maul opened the door for Ruru to cross with Fred
Tuua obliging with the conversion. The home side then backed it up when Wilson put McLeod over for his first before some
individual brilliance from Tuua delivered another with the flyhalf dancing through the defence to push the score out to 19-5.
UWA snatched a penalty goal leading into the break, only to see Nedlands respond immediately after half-time with a brilliant
Wilson chip-and-chase try giving Nedlands a bonus point along with an 18-point lead. With the game seemingly drifting from
their grasp, the Students found a second wind when Mark Westcott and Christian Joubert both crossed the line within five
minutes of one another to bridge the gap to four points at 26-22. A Jayden Scorringe penalty handed Nedlands a seven-point
lead on the hour mark but the deficit was immediately overthrown following two explosive tries to the visitors down the left
wing, Joubert grabbing his second and Mike Innes his first.
With the game in the balance Nedlands closed out the match when McLeod added his second
to give the men in blue a two-point lead before Wilson grabbed his second to seal the match.”
We play Wanneroo this Sunday at home. We need to get a result, end of story!
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NICK CUMMINS IN WALLABIES SQUAD
FOR LIONS TOUR
Emirates Western Force winger Nick Cummins has been named among the 25-man
preliminary Wallabies squad today for next month’s British & Irish Lions series.
Cummins made his Test debut against Argentina in Rosario in 2012, finishing the year with six caps and back-toback tries in the wins over England and Italy. He is one of five players selected who made their Test debuts last year.
The 25-year-old, who returned to the Emirates Western Force line-up a fortnight ago against the Queensland Reds at
nib Stadium, is the sole Western Australian representative in the initial squad.
Rugby WA website
Nick is a UWA Rugby Club member having played several games with us since his debut in 2008. His brother Nathan played five-eight in last weekend 1st Grade fixture v Nedlands. We wish him every success.
2ND GRADE v NEDLANDS l 29-35
2nd Grade played well enough to win their game v Neddies but came away with just 2 points as a results of their
efforts. Tries to Levon Kvas-Rothwell, Thomas Rey and a Penalty try with Levons 3 conversions and a penalty goal
looked to be enough to take the win.
With minutes to go Michael Patching plunged over for a try to take the lead
but we were unable to stem the Neddies tide and gave up a final try to have
victory snatched from us.
2nds have slipped to 6th a large 8 points clear of 4th so the next 2 weeks are
must win games to stay in touch to see finals action. This week Wests meet
Cottesloe and Soaks play Kalamunda in an important round for us.
3RD GRADE v NEDLANDS l 7-55
Not a great day for the Mighty Thirds who took a dent to their finals aspirations as we went down 7-55. Five eight
Bob Shallcross scored the opening try of the game which Craig Best duly converted but it was one way traffic after
that conceding 10 tries.
The loss has slipped us to 5th spot with a 3 win 3 loss record. Still to play is Wanneroo next week (who are on the
bottom of the table) and Kalamunda (in 6th place and only 1 point below us). It is vital that we secure 2 wins and
turn for the second round with a 5 and 3 record (1 bye with Rockingham dropping out). Next week all the top teams
play lower teams and only Neddies meet Cott in Round 9 for a top of the table clash. It is imperative we get maximum points in the next 2 weeks to stay in touch.
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UWA U20 COLTS—UWA 85 def Nedlands 5
A great performance by the 20’s this week saw us score 13 tries and 10 conversions . The match started out well for
us with good structure and excellent carries by our forwards . Matt Vear created havoc early with some good runs
along with Jacob Kelsall who were both rewarded with early tries . Luke Gilbert had his kicking boots with him on
Saturday kicking 9 from 11 for the match.
The match was marred by an incident in the second half which saw our Captain Jono Fiore Red Carded for retaliation . I normally wouldn’t condone such an act but good on you Jono for sorting that Neddies twit out when he
punched Shorty on the ground who was defenceless . It was a cowardly act by the Nedlands player and its hard when
you’re standing right there and see it happen to NOT react . So you’re forgiven mate and I hope the judiciary goes
easy on you.
Tries flowed pretty readily throughout the match and saw us up by 38 points at half time and close out the match full
of running . Neddies did manage a solitary try late in the second half after a string of penalties but who cares when
your 80 in front! Goal will be 100 in the second round!
Excellent performances on the day by Will Singer ( 3 tries) who is getting better every week with some great carries
with the ball, Matt Vear ( 2 tries), Jono Ashton (2 tries) and other tries to Jacob Kelsall, Kieran McGuire,
Rob Ferritto, Jack Connelly, Phil Schedlbauer and Richard Conroy. The guys coming off the bench stepping up the
tempo and being able to run a tired and demoralised Nedlands into the ground
The next two weeks will be BIG for this team coming up against Wanneroo then Kalamunda to close out Round 1 of
the competition . It is a 5 team comp at this stage already and a win against both of these will hold us in good stead
for finals.
Well done to the 20’s who played against Mandurah on Saturday and also Bushy who played for the Hippos in 4ths
win over Neddies.
SUNDAY THIS WEEK 26 JUNE v Wann @ Home
1st Grade (6th) v Wanneroo (10th)
3.30pm
2nd Grade (6th) v Wanneroo (9th)
1.55pm
3rd Grade (5th) v Wanneroo (9th)
12.35pm
4th Grade (1st) v Wanneroo (3rd)
1.55pm
U20
(5th) v Wanneroo (2nd)
12.35pm
U18
(5th) v Wanneroo (2nd)
11.15pm
Champ1st (5th) v ARKS (1st)
away John Dunn Oval Kelmscott
SAT 2.00pm
Champ 2nd (7th) v ARKS (3rd)
away John Dunn Oval Kelmscott
SAT 12.40pm
Champ 3rd (4th) v Wanneroo (10th)
home
SUN 3.05pm
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UWA JUNIORS - Round 4, 18 May 27 2013
Team V
Result
Team
Result
U16
Sth Lions
lost 7-55
U10
drew
U15
Sth Lions
lost 0-43
U9
drew
U14
Mand
WON 39-10
U8
drew
U13
Perth
WON 32-5
U7 Green
drew
U12
Joon
WON 14-10
U7 Gold
drew
U11
Curtin
WON 90-0
U6
drew
CENTURIONS RECEIVE
100 GAME PIN
The UWA Rugby Club acknowledges those players that reach toe 100
game milestone with membership to the Clubs Centurion Club. They
have traditionally been presented with a Centurions Club tie. This tradition has now been updated for players to receive a 100 game pin.
On hand at the UWA Rugby Club Cocktail Party after the Neddies game
were Centurions back Damo O’Donnell (502), Tony Soldatic (139),
Dan Jolley (150), Bruce Hartley (100+), Michael Patching (133) and in
front the newest member Ed Meagher (100), Rick Wolters(145) and Boyd Herewini
(323).
The Centurions were greatly appreciative of the gesture. Pins will be mailed to those
players unable to attend on the evening and we hope to see more past players at our home
games—this week against Wanneroo.
COLTS RECORD v NEDLANDS
A moment to reflect on the impressive Colts scoreline against the usually powerful Nedlands Colts. It was
the highest Club score v Nedlands surpassing A (1st) Grade 1951 62-6 win and higher than Colts record of
1974 winning 60-0. In the previous 5 years we have won 6 and lost only 3 times to Neddies—well done.
Along the way Will Singer (hooker) got a hat trick and Luke Gilbert kicked 9 conversions to both enter Uni
Rugby Record books.
UNI RESULTS AROUND THE COUNTRY
Sydney Uni v Sth Dist w 18-13
Adelaide Uni v Nth w 36-16
Qld Uni v Sths w 43-33
Melbourne Uni v Harlequin tba
ANU v Queanbeyan tba
UNSW v Forest l 22-31
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U18s Match Report: Uni v Joondalup l 27-31
No KK (seriously who gets married in the rugby season?…hahaha) and no Sister Slatts and no Slatts senior. Fortunately Bev had come out of managerial retirement and was ably assisted by Val and Tane for the team management
side of things. Jaco had the boys warming up and getting their heads ready for the game at Joondalup’s home
ground. Luka wasn’t playing due to illness but did a great job of timekeeping and providing game commentary for
this match report.
Shortly after the game commenced, Joondalup were penalised for being offside in front of the posts, Matt Norris ran
Magic Boots’ milk bottle T out and voila Uni put three points on the score board. Twelve minutes later Joondalup
were penalised again in front of the posts, for I don’t know what, Michael took the quick tap, offloaded to Mikal
who gave the ball to Ollie who scored Uni’s first try taking the score to 8-0 in our favour. This coincided with the
arrival of Marcus who also wasn’t playing today due to being hit on the scone by a falling brick at work and being
knocked out…what the?? Substitutions saw Ed come on for Finn.
Joondalup hit back half way through the first half with a converted try closing the score to 8-7- Uni still in front but
only by a single point. With 6.30 minutes remaining in the half, Pretty Boots 1, aka Ben S, broke through the middle, pinned his ears back and took off as only he can do to score a try under the posts. Magic Boots converted it and
Uni could breathe again 15-7. (In case you are wondering, Pretty Boots 2 is Hayden – check out his boots next
week). Joondalup did not lie down and retaliated with an easy converted try taking the score back to a one-point
difference: 15-14. With no time left in the first half and the play close to Joondalup’s line, Uni took the ball through
several sets of hands (i.e. Pretty Boots 1 to Michael to Ben Hooper ) to find Ed on the wing who scored the well-put
together try. Substitutions saw Liam come on for Keegan. The half time score was 20-15 in Uni’s favour.
Half-time Interviews:
Mikals’ Mum: “It’s a great game – we are playing rugby”…Luka has the flu”. Michael (Nick C’s dad): “We are playing well
& covering well but a couple of small errors costing us possession”. Tom (Nick’s C’s brother): “… Lineouts are very strong…
boys are doing really well…doing very very well with defence – great game today”…and “Nick is the best brother anyone could
ask for”. Val: “Joondalup elbows have been a bit high”. Alex (Mikal’s dad): “We are playing great rugby but some little mistakes are costing us territory and possession”. Louis (Jabba’s dad): “Buddhas enjoying the game - it’s a lovely day for rugby”.
The second half began with both teams fired up - play went back and forth up and down the field. Nick Slatts was
winded from a big hit right in front of the Uni bench and when he could breathe again was replaced by Finn. Soon
after play recommenced, Uni scored with the Albert to Michael set play from the lineout and Magic Boots converted
making the score 27-14. At this point it seemed Uni were comfortably in front but it wasn’t to be. Joondalup struck
back immediately albeit with a soft try due to Uni’s absence of effective tackling: 27-19.
Several Uni substitutions followed involving: Keegan ,Ben Hooper, Joe Kinder; Finn; Jabba; Hobsey; Ben S; Beatty;
and Ed. In the final 10minutes of the game Joondalup scored a try followed by another converted try taking the final
score to 31-27 in their favour. My guess is the Uni boys will be doing tackling practice at training this week. On a
positive note, it’s great to see players who are ill or injured turning up on game day to support the team – this is what
helps to build a strong unit!
Post-game coach’s comments From Jaco: “We need to work hard at training…we know we can take this comp but it
is only up to you!! Lift your heads and believe in yourself!!”
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CHAMPIONSHIP 1STs v MANDURAH—l 0-99
CHAMPIONSHIP 2NDs v MANDURAH—l 10-28
CHAMPIONSHIP 3RDs v MANDURAH—l 7-15
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FROM THE ARCHIVES—1ST GRADE TEAMS
Lets have a look who was pulling on the 1st Grade jumper for Uni 10, 20 etc years ago. Still see them running
around Riley, spectators huddling under the sideline trees, watching Emu fight some visiting dog, balls hitting
cars after conversions, touch finders hitting the arts building windows, getting changed in the UWA Recreation
Centre, warming up in front of the Reid Library —those were the days!
Prop
2003
Anton Jennings
1993
Chris Brook
1983
John Diserens
1973
Brandon Brooksbank
1963
Ian Sanderson
Hooker
Campbell Duff
Alistair Box
Dereck Foulner
Phil Lewis
Don Knight
Prop
Franklin Lough
Paul Barry
Sam Hondros
Brian Brand
Rob Jeffries
Lock
Luke Jones
Mick Colliss
Neil Munro
Bill Burgess
Bruce Hartley
Lock
Monty King
Luke Jones
Charles Ramsden
Jack Cullen
Jack Cullen
Flanker
Michael Patching
Peter Conners
Matt Reid
Steve Costley
Hugh Lankester
Flanker
Tim Phillips
Keiran Avey
Duncan McKenzie
Godfrey Rule
Rob Viol
No 8
Ben Davis
Quentin Hessels
Mal Washbourne
Alan Grey
Phil Harvey
Half
Shaun Hardcastle
James Patterson
Alex Hubers
Jon Scott
Geoff Hogbin
5/8
Ian Hyde
Richard Almond
Julian Johnson
Rob Lynch
Mike Marsh
Wing
Jon Wood
Ben Farquharson
Greg Fremantle
Allen Walley
Jim Thanos
Centre
Jayden Wallis
Julian Johnson
Isireli Talemaitoga
John Clarke
Neil Thompson
Centre
Peter Morton
Russell Howson
Paul Jones
David Lilburne
Rob McCallum
Wing
Ryan Lenegan
Yagan Millett
Mike Young
John Struthers
Graham Aldous
Fullback
Tim Davies
Colin McKay Coghill
Graham Kinimonth
Alan Morton
Brian Start
Res
David Akers
Stuart Alley
Steve Atkinson
Bruce Hartley
Rob Bower
Res
Stuart Briggs
Darren Beeston
David Beales
Sam Hondros
John Brown
Res
Dave Brunovs
Steve Boyle
Brandon Brooksbank
Bruce Duckham
Res
Matt De Franck
Brian Cleary
Mark Carmichael
Gil Lebourne
Res
Ryan De Franck
Tim Craven
Joe Clayton
Barry Maund
Res
Rhys Davies
Rob Fitzgerald
Phil Dela Hunty
Harry Mazza
Res
Andrew Dopson
Shane Garrick
Kim Forrest
Peter McGuigan
Res
David Fiora
Chris Hornabrook
Paul Gukilau
Darryl Middleton
Res
Lloyd Foster
Andrew Johnson
Mike Hughes
Peter Phillips
Res
Mark Glasby
Chris Lange
Peter Jones
Don Robertson
Res
Res
Adrian Goh
Patrick Hannigan
Kevin Lange
Steve McCoy
Steve Kiely
Murray Klee
Rob Stafford
Colin Temby
Res
Aaron Hunia
Tim Meecham
Bill McGrath
Norm Uren
Res
Andrew James
Chris Palmer
Damian O’Donnell
Warren Walker
Res
Richie Levit
Chris Reed
Neil Openshaw
Jack Walsh
Res
Will Maddern
Derren Rodriguez
Kevin O’Sullivan
Ed Young
Res
Joel Mullins
Mark Skiffington
Stephen Pate
Res
Damian Niesler
Sandy Sutherland
Lex Smith
Res
Bob O’Shea
Chris Taylor
Res
Calum Page
Brian Tuckey
Res
Jo Pito
Mal Washbourne
Res
Matt Post
Justin White
Res
Shaun Simpson
Russell Wilson
Res
Sandy Sutherland
Vince Wolfe
Tom Yehiwara
Res
Coach
Jerry Scott
Wade Crooks
9 McKinley
Mike
Art Briffa
Dereck Fielding
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UWA RUGBY CLUB NEWSLETTER—
IMPROVEMENTS OVER TIME
This is how the Club Newsletter looked in 1993 and 1983. Some Club legends there (1st grade 1993 scrum half
was a guy called Russell Wilson—I had to look him up). Love the ever helpful Un Rugby Club advice re after match
activities in 1993. In the 1983 tribute only UWA Rugby would quote Pyrrhus 279 BC! And Damo is noted as
having scored a try!
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