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SRFC NEWS
Tue 21 Jul 09
500 CLUB DRAW
June 2009 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Andy Ilsley
£150 - Iain Wilson
£100 - Matt West
The next draw will be on Tuesday 4 August 2009.
Sat 6 Jun 09
ANOTHER GOOD NIGHT AT THE CLUB...?
Friday 5 June was the senior sections's annual End of Season presentation dinner. As well as the normal prizes for Player of the Season, last night's event also saw presentations to Allan Jones - Clubman of the Year, Phil Ubee, who steps down after four years as Head Coach and, of course, Phil West who steps down this year after four years as President of the Club. Everyone in the packed hall stood to give Phil West a standing ovation in recognition of the time, effort and commitment he has made to the club over the last four years.
Awards for Player of the Season went to:
First XV - Richard Pilgrim
Second XV - Steve Duffus
Third XV - Andy Hind
Fourth XV - Gary Mckelvey
Colts - Joe Thomas
500 CLUB DRAW
May 2009 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Nick Gilbert
£150 - Barry Clissold
£100 - Jonathan Hague
The next draw will be after training on Thursday 9 July 2009.
Fri 5 Jun 09
CONGRATULATIONS CONNOR FREEMAN
Connor has recently passed both levels one and two referees exams to become one of the youngest qualified referees in the country. To see the full story, click here.
Sun 3 May 09
KENT 7s at CANTERBURY
Sidcup were drawn in a group of five containing Whitstable, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Olavs Axes.
Results:
Match 1 - beat Whitstable 48-5. Tries by Jon West 2, Richard Evans 2, Liam Rankin , Jon Harris, Richard Pilgrim .
Match 2 - lost to Olafs Axes 7-27. Try by Jon West.
Match 3 - beat Maidstone 22-5. Tries from Ryan Hudson 3 , Wes Smith.
Match 4 - lost to Tunbridge Wells (with the help of Tonbridge School) 15-30. Tries by Richard Pilgrim, Wes Smith and Steve Evans.
Had to beat TWells in the last game to go through to the semi final.
Squad: Andy Hind (coach), Liam Rankin, Jon Harris, Dickie Day, Callum Thomson, Richard Evans, Ryan Hudson, Tom Wicks, Jon West, Wes Smith, Steven Evans, Richard Pilgrim, James Roberts.
A most enjoyable day was had by all except the weather was not up to the previous day with a stinging cold wind. I would like to thank Andy Hind for coaching the side and all the supporters for travelling to a cold Canterbury. The side looked smart and professional in the new Sidcup RFC sevens strip. Could be next years strip for the 1st XV as maybe we will not have so many penalties against us in a darker strip!
The hog roast and curry was a treat!
PJW - 3 May 09
Sat 25 Apr 09
PRESIDENT'S & FAMILY MEMORIAL DAY
SIDCUP XV 14 - PRESIDENT'S XV 12
Sidcup XV - St. Mary's & St. Joseph's School Old Boys XV
Huge thanks to everyone that either helped organise or came along to support yesterday's President's & Family Memorial Day. The day was another that will live long in the memories of those that were there. The two matches were both close encounters with some fine rugby and spirited performances in both games. The post-match auction raised almost £2,500 for the two charities, The Royal Marsden Hospital and The Jimmy Mizzen Bus Appeal.
Many thanks particularly to Kelly McGill for helping organise the bouncy castle, the chirldren's entertainer and espeically the Cracklin' Griffins who put on a great show.
Many thanks also to Tommy Bull for his work as photographer; all 169 photos taken by Tommy are now available on the gallery.
500 CLUB DRAW
April 2009 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Paddy Fennelly
£150 - Terry Hill
£100 - Steve Duffus
The next draw will be on Monday, 1 June 2009.
NEXT SEASON?
Looking forward to next season already, with this season's play-offs completed yesterday, the newly branded London 1 South looks like it will be made up of the following 14 clubs:
SIDCUP, Beckenham, Chichester, Chobham, Cobham, Dover, Gravesend, Haywards Heath, Maidstone, Old Colfeians, Old Elthamians, Thanet Wanderers, Tunbridge Wells, Wimbledon
Sat 18 Apr 09
Old Elthamians 2s 5 - Sidcup 2s 10
Sidcup RFC finished off the season in good style with both the 1st and 2nd XVs winning for the third consecutive week. With a number of players recovering from long-term injuries over the last few weeks, the senior squad is left wondering what might have been possible in more favourable circumstances.
Congratulations to the 2s for finishing the season with a fine run of 8 consecutive victories culminating in a win yesterday over league leaders OEs, which takes the 2s to third spot in their league. The 1s finished 8th in their league and contrary to predictions a few weeks ago, had some part to play in the final outcome of the top three teams in the London 2 South league.
Thanks to Tommy Bull for acting as photographer on the day. Click here to go to the Gallery to see the 199 photos taken by Tom.
Sat 4 Apr 09
Sidcup 2s 97 - Tunbridge Wells 2s 3
Old Colfeians 3s 27 - Sidcup 3s 45
Sidcup 4s 45 - Erith 2s 17
500 CLUB DRAW
March 2009 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - John 'JohnB' Christopher
£150 - Jon Harris
£100 - Greg McManus
The next draw will be on President's & Family Memorial Day, Saturday 25 April 2009.
Sat 28 Mar 09
Photos taken at the Sponsors' Lunch and after the game on Saturday...
Sidcup 2s 33 - Thanet Wanderers 2s 3
Sat 21 Mar 09
Tonbridge Juddian 2s 18 - Sidcup 2s 33
Old Colfeians Vets 51 - Sidcup 4s 7
Photos of the 2s game at TJ's, can be found by following this link.
Kent U17s league, plate competition final: Dover U17s 10 - Sidcup U17s 32
Tue 17 Mar 09
2009/10 SENIOR COACHING STRUCTURE
After four years as Director of Coaching at Sidcup Rugby Club, Phil Ubee will be standing down at the end of the current season. During his tenure, Phil has seen one relegation but successfully won automatic promotion in the following season and stands down having consolidated our place in the London 2 South league. In addition to league rugby, Phil guided the team through the busy 125th anniversary season with memorable performances against a Kent President's XV and a strong Penguin International RFC side. Sidcup RFC, its players and Committee are grateful to Phil for the contribution he has made over the last four years and we wish him every success in future roles.
Darian Uys has agreed to take on the role of Head Coach as a player/coach. Originally from Kimberly, South Africa, Darian joined Sidcup RFC in July 2008 having previously been Head Coach as a player/coach at Peterborough RFC for six years.
From the 2009/10 season, Sidcup RFC will introduce the role of Director of Senior Rugby. The primary purpose of the role will be to coordinate all off-field, playing related matters ensuring smooth communication between the Club's administration and the senior playing membership. An announcement of who will fill the role of Director of Senior Rugby will be made shortly.
Brian 'Smudge' Castleton will continue his successful role as 1st XV Manager and vacancies currently exist for similar positions managing the 2nd and 3rd XVs. Any interested applicants should contact either Phil West or Ian Anderson to discuss the roles in more detail.
We wish everybody mentioned above all the very best in their future endeavours.
SRFC Committee
Sat 14 Mar 09
SIDCUP 10 - TUNBRIDGE WELLS 29
Sidcup 2s 55 - Beckenham 2s 5
Beckenham 3s 15 - Sidcup 3s 14
Sidcup 4s - Erith 2s - we cried off, Erith win
Presidents Quiz Night - Frday 13 March
Many thanks to all the members and guests that supported the Quiz Night on Friday. A total of £490 was raised and will go into the rugby club's funds. The winning table was captained by Dave Price with his team of vets and their wives. This included the 1st XV Manager, Brian 'Smudge' Castleton. David 'Young Mr' Grace and his table came just a few points behind in second place and it was good to see support from the junior section with tables being taken by coaches, managers and parents from the U16s and U13s.
PJW
Sat 7 Mar 09
Sevenoaks 2s 0 - Sidcup 2s 41
Sidcup 3s 72 - Charlton Park 2 17
Blackheath Bandits - Sidcup 4s
500 CLUB DRAW
February 2009 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Dave Driscoll (Snr)
£150 - Mark Taylor
£100 - Dave Price
The next draw will be at the Vets Ball on Saturday 4 April 2009.
Sat 21 Feb 09
Westcombe Park 3s 17 - Sidcup 2s 20
Henry Dowswell mini rugby festival
Photos from the Henry Dowswell tournament held on Sunday 15 Feb 09. Overall, Sidcup came 3rd out of the six teams in the tournament. Pictured above are the victorius Sidcup U10s who won their age group.
Sat 14 Feb 09
Sidcup 2s 7 - Maidstone 2s 15
Sidcup 4s - Old Elthamians 3s
Kent Cup: Westcombe Park vs. Sidcup
Having tried to play the game on three occasions and each time having fallen foul of the weather, in order to aleviate fixture congestion and with Kent RFU's permission, we have conceded the match to Combe who now go on to play Gravesend in the next round. We will now participate in the Vase; details of the draw will follow in due course.
Thurs 12 Feb 09
500 CLUB DRAW
January 2009 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Matthew Jones
£150 - Stuart Hill
£100 - Ivan Hills
The next draw will be on Saturday 7 March 2009.
Sat 7 Feb 09
Kent Cup: WESTCOMBE PARK 2s - SIDCUP - Postponed, again!
No decsion yet on date of next attempt to play this game.
Canterbury 3s 25 - Sidcup 2s 7
BJB
Click here to view the photos celebrating BJB's life, as shown on the big screen at the club during Brian's wake.
Sat 31 Jan 09
SIDCUP 27 - CHOBHAM 16
Click here to link to the Gallery to see pictures of today's match taken by Peter Gwillam.
Barking 3s 7 - Sidcup 2s 50
Dartfordians 2s - Sidcup 3s - Darts cried off, Sidcup win
Saturday 7 February
Kent Cup, first round:
Westcombe Park II vs. Sidcup ko 1:30pm
SIDCUP RFC VETS BALL - Satuday 4 April 09
This season's Vets Ball will be held on Saturday 4th April in the clubhouse, 7pm - 1am.
Ticket price is £70 per couple including half a bottle of wine per head. Dress code is black tie preferred.
Tables of 8 or 10 available. To book tickets contact Ian Anderson (07867 904590 or ian.anderson@btinternet.com) or Gary Murphy (07971 571928 or garymurphydesign@aol.com).
Sat 24 Jan 09
THANET WANDERERS 26 - SIDCUP 24
Sidcup 2s 0 - Gravesend 2s 10
Sidcup 3s - Old Alleynians 2s
Shooters Hill 2s - Sidcup 4s
Sat 17 Jan 09
Dover 2s 27 - Sidcup 2s 12
Blackheath 4s - Sidcup 3s
Sidcup 4s 26 - Charlton Park 4s 22
EMRU Colts Knock-out plate:
Sidcup Colts 12 - Jersey Colts 18
Kent Cup: Westcombe Park vs. Sidcup now to be played weekend of 7/8 February 09.
Sat 10 Jan 09
SIDCUP - MAIDSTONE - postponed, frozen pitch; to be played Saturday 17 Jan
Dover 2s - Sidcup 2s - postponed, frozen pitch.
Sidcup 3s - Guy's Hospital 2s - postponed, frozen pitch.
Sun 4 Jan 09
WESTCOMBE PARK - SIDCUP (Kent Cup) - postponed, frozen pitch.
Sidcup 2s 32 - Old Dunstonians 2s 10
Sidcup 4s 22 - Beckenham Vets 14
Thurs 1 Jan 09
HAPPY NEW YEAR
May I wish everybody a Happy New Year and lets hope for a better second half to the season than the first! The 1st XV are away on Sunday (4th Jan) to Westcombe Park in the Kent Cup, kick off 2pm whilst the 2nd XV are at home on Saturday (3rd Jan) to Old Dunstonians, 2pm kick off.
PJW
Sun 28 Dec 08
Sidcup U21s 62 - Heathfield & Waldron U21s 0
Despite the scoreline, H&W enjoyed the game and a return match is planned at their club for sometime during the Easter break; this may also be coupled with an overnight stay in Eastbourne. Any players interested in representing Sidcup U21s should contact Chris Jones on 07905 666901 or chrisjones_1980@hotmail.com.
SEAL OF APPROVAL
Follow the link to see the photos taken on 15 November to accompany the artilce in the NewsShopper celebrating the 'Club mark' awards gained by both Sidcup Rugby Club (RFU Seal of Approval) and Sidcup Cricket Club.
Sat 20 Dec 08
GRAVESEND 37 - SIDCUP 10
Tunbridge Wells 2s 7 - Sidcup 2s 13
Sidcup 3s 54 - Park House 2s 5
Sidcup 4s - Old Alleynians 3s - Cancelled, OAs win
500 CLUB DRAWS
Christmas 2008 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Alex Isaacs
£150 - John Evans
£100 - Kevin Caruosso
December 2008 SRFC 500 Club draw winners were:
£750 - Tony Mannakee
£150 - Dan Holmes
£100 - Scott McLean
The next draw will be on Saturday 7 February 2009.
Sat 13 Dec 08
WESTCOMBE PARK - SIDCUP (Kent Cup) - postponed, waterlogged pitch. Rearranged for Sunday 4 Jan.
Sidcup 3s - Blackheath 4s - Blackheath cried off, Sidcup win.
Sat 6 Dec 08
SIDCUP 5 - OLD COLFEIANS 17
Sidcup 2s 44 - Thanet Wanderers 2s 0
Old Alleynians 2s - Sidcup 3s - Cancelled, OAs win
EMRU Colts Plate:
Old Redingensians Colts - Sidcup Colts - postponed due to frozen pitch
500 CLUB DRAW
November 2008 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Tom Lyons
£150 - Chris Burgess
£100 - Colin Meares
The next draw will be on Saturday 20 December
followed by the bonus Christmas draw on Sunday 21 December 2008.
Sat 29 Nov 08
BECKENHAM 8 - SIDCUP 3
Sidcup 2s 10 - Tonbridge Juddians 2s 3
Sidcup 3s - Dartfordians 2s - Darts cried off, Sidcup win
Sat 22 Nov 08
Sidcup 3s 22 - Bromley 2s 14
EMRU National Colts Plate draw
Round 3a (weekend of 6/7 Dec): Old Redingensians Colts vs. Sidcup Colts
Round 3b (weekend of 10/11 Jan): Old Redingensians Colts or Sidcup Colts vs. Jersey Colts or Twickenham Colts
Sat 15 Nov 08
SIDCUP 25 - GRAVESEND 32
Beckenham 2s 38 - Sidcup 2s 16
Mascots Spencer Hills and Jimmy Dole of Sidcup RFC U10s receive their memento rugby balls and join the players as they run on to the pitch at the beginning of the game against Gravesend.
Sidcup Colts 5 - London Irish Colts 20
Minis at Old Colfeians - Results & reports
Sat 8 Nov 08
MAIDSTONE 10 - SIDCUP 24
Sidcup 2s 29 - Sevenoaks 2s 18
Sidcup U15s 0 - Old Gravesendians U15s 46
500 CLUB DRAW
October 2008 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Dave Tasker
£150 - Terry Mason
£100 - Kelly McGill
The next draw will be on Saturday 20 December
followed by the bonus Christmas draw on Sunday 21 December 2008.
Sat 1 Nov 08
SIDCUP 12 - THANET WANDERERS 9
Aylesford 2s 0 - Sidcup 2s 51
Charlton Park 2s 12 - Sidcup 3s 3
Sidcup 4s 27 - Blackheath Bandits 5
Minis vs. Gravesend: Results & reports
Photos taken during the day on 1 Nov 08. Clockwise from top left, mascots Finn Britton and Sam Keyworth of Sidcup RFC U10s receive their memento rugby balls, Phil Robinson receives £200 for correctly predicting the score of the 1st XV game against Thanet Wanderers and Danny Mizen receives the Man of the Match award for his performance in the same game. Predict the score will start afresh at our next home game, against Gravesend on 15 November.
Click here to see Dave Fewell's photos taken at the Letchworth Garden City game.
Sat 25 Oct 08
CHOBHAM 20 - SIDCUP 14
Sidcup 2s 0 - Westcombe Park 3s 12
Sidcup 3s 20 - Beckenham 3s 18
Erith 2s 27 - Sidcup 4s 13
Sidcup Colts 38 - Medway Colts 0
Minis vs. Old Alleynians: Results & reports
Thu 23 Oct 08
GREG'S 50th BIRTHDAY MATCH
Better late then never, click here to go to the Gallery to see Tommy Bull's photos of Greg's 50th birthday match played in torential rain on Sunday 5th October.
Sat 18 Oct 08
SIDCUP 17 - LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY 24
Mascots Harry Blake and Spencer Hills from Sidcup RFC's U10 squad being presented with their memento rugby balls at the pre-match buffet.
Sidcup 2s 31 - Old Elthamians 2s 42
Beccehamians 2s 38 - Sidcup 3s 14
Sidcup 4s 18 - Westcombe Park Nomads 35
National Colts Cup 2nd round:
Sevenoaks Colts 20 - Sidcup Colts 26
Next round: Sidcup Colts vs. London Irish Colts on Sunday 16 November (1pm) at Crescent Farm.
Gravesend U15s 0 - Sidcup U15s 36
Minis vs Ashford: Results & reports
Follow the links to go the Gallery to see Dave Fewell's pictures of Sidcup vs. Dover and Sidcup vs. Dorking.
Sat 11 Oct 08
126th ANNUAL CENTURIONS' AND VPs' LUNCH
Over 120 members gathered for this years Annual Centurions' and VPs' lunch. It was heartening to see so many members from such a wide range of past eras including 91 year old John Osbourne. Hugh Beresford-Webb was this year's recipient of the 'President's Hand', an award made each year recognising the unstinting service of club members made during time with the Club. Also pictured below is Jim Wilson, this week's Man of the Match sponsor, presenting the MotM award to Colin Cooper and the day's two mascots, Callum Innes and Oliver Bugess, each receiving their memento rugby ball and running out on to the pitch at the head of the 1st XV.
SIDCUP 23 - DORKING 30
Maidstone 2s 25 - Sidcup 2s 15
Sidcup 3s - Old Colfeians 3s. Colfs cried-off so match replaced by Sidcup 3s 68 - Bromley 3s 17
Bexley 2s 7 - Sidcup 4s 27
Sidcup Colts 24 - Ashford Colts 12
500 CLUB DRAW
September 2008 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Matt Proctor
£150 - Barry Pinder
£100 - Richard Roddis
The next draw will be at the Annual Ball on Saturday 8 November 2008.
Sat 4 Oct 08
BASINGSTOKE 21 - SIDCUP 11
Sidcup 2s 69 - Canterbury 3s 7
Park House 2s 17 - Sidcup 3s 12
Old Alleynians 3s - Sidcup 4s CANCELLED
Sidcup U13s 35 - Tonbridge Juddians U13s 5
Minis Foxbury Festival match reports
Tue 30 Sep 08
LONDON'S OLDEST RUGBY CLUBS (featuring Sidcup RFC)
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'London's Oldest Rugby Clubs' is a book written by Dick Tyson, a friend of the Club. The book was released in March this year; it has been very successful. Rugby Times called it 'A Masterpiece' and Rugby World rated it '4 Stars - Silky Skills'! It currently stands (September, 2008 edition) at number 10 in Rugby World Magazine’s Top Selling Rugby Books Chart. This is its second successive month ‘at the top’ and it should do well at Christmas too. If you are interested in buying a copy, the club will benefit if you buy the book by visiting Dick's website (www.dicktyson.co.uk) and let him know that you saw the book advertisied on this website when you order a copy. Dick will also sign and dedicate copies, if you let him know what you'd like him to write when you order your copy.
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Sat 27 Sep 08
Brian Castleton, Man-of-the-Match sponsor, presents Tom England with his runner–up mug and Jonathan Harris with the Man-of-the-Match t-shirt and mug. At every home game, there will be a presentation to Man-of-the-Match. If you would like to sponsor the Man-of-the-Match on October 18th, when we play Letchworth in the EDF Intermediate Cup, then please contact Phil West on 07740 065089 or email pj_west@hotmail.com.
Gravesend 2s 16 - Sidcup 2s 3
Guys Hospital 2s 10 - Sidcup 3s 18
Sidcup 4s 10 - Old Colfs Vets 60
Sidcup Colts 65 - Croydon Colts 0
Sat 20 Sep 08
TUNBRIDGE WELLS 21 - SIDCUP 21
Sidcup 1st XV after taking a point from the 21-21 draw at Tunbridge Wells on Saturday 20th September. The lads are pictured showing off the new ‘slim line’ kit. After two away games the 1st XV remain unbeaten but another stern test awaits this Saturday at home to Dover, who themselves, newly promoted, remain unbeaten. Come and support the team on Saturday.
Sat 6 Sep 08
500 CLUB DRAW
August 2008 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Chris Watson
£150 - Michael Diggins
£100 - Phil West
The next draw wil be on Saturday 11 October 2008.
Sat 30 Aug 08
VARSITY MATCH 2008
Click here to download an application form for tickets to this year's Varsity Match at Twickenham on Thursday 11 December. The completed form and payment should be sent to the RFU Ticket Office address on the form.
500 CLUB DRAW
July 2008 SRFC 500 Club winners were:
£750 - Dave Bastin
£150 - Mark Whitford
£100 - Ray Hole
The next draw wil be on Saturday 7 September 2008.
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