| Instonians Newsletter – Monday 7th Nov |
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. Recent results / events . Mini Rugby Last week away to CIYMS This week P1 to P5 home to a blitz with Carrick and Academy 9am meet with 9:20 kick off P6 on a trip to Dublin to watch Ireland v Fiji P7 are now on a 4 week break for the GL and AQE. . U12s Last week off for ½ term This week training at home Tuesday and Thursday 18:30 to 19:30 . U12s - Female Last week off for ½ term This week coaching sat at 9am to 10am . U14s Last week U14 won 45 -12 at home to Bangor This week we host Donaghadee at Shaws Bridge at 11am The writer decided to pop down to Shaws bridge to see at first hand this U14s squad. A squad made up from players with little or no rugby background. From various schools from all over Belfast. All thanks to the Instonians outreach programme, driven by Michael Fairbanks. Some players had only played a handful of matches. What did I see? I saw around 22/25 boys of various sizes, the tallest being over 6 foot – I was told his dad was 6 foot 8 inches!! I saw a squad of young men under the guidance of 4 positive coaches, an enthusiastic manager and cheered on by supportive family & friends. I watched a group of young men who had clearly been well coached: there was already structure to their play, great tackling, strong at the breakdown, good hands and an entertaining brand of 15 man rugby being played. The subs were fully used and no matter what 15 were on the park, the style and standard remained the same. One of the coaches was having his first go at Associate Ref and was extremely fair and excellent – well done James. I had to keep reminding myself that these boys were all new to rugby. They were a credit to their coaches, their parents, themselves and of course INSTONIANS – Rickety. I will be back and can recommend to you all to do the same. Well done to all involved. . U16s U16 combined team with Civil Service/Ards/Instonians. Lost 42-0 to a strong Bangor side. This week v Donaghadee 11am at Civil Service . U18s U18’s continue their joint venture with Belfast Met. Last week they had a great win at home to Clogher Home matches played at Castlereagh . U21s No game last week Numbers building and squad is now training with 3rd XV on a Tuesday evening All new players welcome . 3rd XV 3rd XV had no game last Saturday . 2nd XV 2nd XV had bonus point win at Dungannon 2nd XV Instonians - 2nd XV win 46-21 at Dungannon 2nd XV This week no match. . 1st XV 1st XV have bonus point win 50-5 away to Sundays Well Match report on club website: This week 1st XV host Bruff 1st XV . For adults team results and league tables go to Ulster Rugby & IRFU Website 1st XV – Ulster Rugby Premiership Division 2 2nd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial Premier Division 2 3rd XV - League Table Ulster Rugby Provincial East 1 1st XV – Division 2C . This week’s coaching
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. Full domestic fixtures on Ulster Branch Website . Other information: . “No refs” mean “No matches!!” Instonians are working on developing a group of 14 new Associate Referees. James McFarlane as part of the clubs new “referee recruitment programme “completed his first affiliate game officiating the under 14s game v Bangor U14s. Well done James. . VOLUNTEER MARSHALS NEEDED FOR RUN IN THE DARK – 9th NOV Hi Every year in November in cities across the world, the ever popular ‘Run in the Dark’ event takes place. Started by proud Instonian Mark Pollock, the purpose is to raise money to help fund research into a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal injury. The Belfast event takes place next Wed 9th Nov between 18.30 and 22.00 at Stormont but is currently short of crucial volunteers to help marshal the course. The organisers need at least 10 more volunteers and I thought who better than the Instonians family to help out. If you are available, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and mark the email BELFAST along with your name and mobile number. For the avoidance of doubt, this does not involve running but standing at points on the course and keeping runners safe! . MINI RUGBY FAMILY CHRISTMAS LUNCH & PARTY SUN 11TH DEC 2022 12 NOON SHAWS BRIDGE Hi everyone, We’re delighted the Mini Rugby Christmas Lunch and Party is returning again this year. This event is for the whole family and a great opportunity to socialise with other parents while the kids enjoy lots of entertainment and a visit from Santa. For now the only ask is to save the date in your diaries. Tickets will be available for sale in the club shop after half term. More details to follow….. . Club & Country Ballot – 3 weeks to go Only 5 weeks to be in the draw with great prizes. Instonians have won a prize 3 years in a row!!! This year’s Your Club Your Country fundraiser is NOW DIGITAL to save the trees.ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ ALL TICKET SALES GO DIRECTLY TO THE CLUB WHICH CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SOME THE BEST RUGBY PROGRAMMES ACROSS ALL AGES IN ULSTER. Some great prizes on offer as you can see. Social media feeds will be on Facebook Twitter Instagram and Website but if you all want to buy a few tickets and support the Club as well click the link in this message. Many Thanks for your support. Owen Lambert President Instonians RFC https://app.galabid.com/ycyc22instoniansrfc/items/d8732c0e-0038-4e43-85ee-4ed7b8ad840d?backPath=ycyc22instoniansrfc%2Fregister .
. 1st XV Full Fixture List
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