| Instonians Newsletter – Wednesday 7th Dec |
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Recent results / events . Mini Rugby Last week was training This week: P1 training at home P2 to P7 away to Ballynahinch 9:00 kick off Christmas party this Sunday 11th 12:00 start. Tickets still available . U12s Last week regional U12 Let’s Play Event hosted by Ophir RFC. At UUJ on Friday 2nd December. Won 1 and drew 2 This week training Tue and Thur 18:30 to 19:30 . U12s - Girls On Sunday played in a blitz at Larne We had 4 girls play in a joint team with Larne and Civil Service. We lost the 1st game to a strong Ballymoney side but grew in confidence and worked better as a joint team to beat Ballymena in the 2nd game. Great performances by all the girls but special mention to Scarlett who ran in 5 tries. This week training Saturday 10th 9 to 10am . U14s U14 League Game Instonians 7 Lurgan 12 Training Monday + Wednesday 18:15 -19:15 10/12/22 League Game away to Bangor 11am KO . U16s Still joint venture with Civil Service & Ards U16 - had a free weekend. Training Wednesday 6:30-8pm at Civil Service. Match Saturday 10th away to Bangor 11am KO . U18s 18’s training with Academy squad on Tuesday @ 7pm . U21s Continue to train with 3rd XV on a Tuesday evening All new players welcome Larne have just asked to postpone Wednesday’s fixture. We are going to try an evening game later in Dec. . 4th XV – yes you heard it here first We are attempting to field a 4th XV during the second of this season The Ulster branch has allowed us to take a vacant space in one of the regional league3. 7 fixtures to be played. This is another big step for us as a club. It is testimony to the great work done in recent seasons by the 3rd XV and U21s Academy coaches. The writer played his rugby at 4th XV level and this brings back some wonderful names and memories. Rickety!! Maybe the junior club tours may even make a comeback too!! . 3rd XV 3rd XV No match last weekend Next fixtures now confirmed. Training Tuesday night at Shaws Bridge at 7pm to 8.15pm . 2nd XV Won 36-10 at home to Dungannon 2nd XV A game that had everything – good & bad!! Provincial Premier D2:Instonians II 36 Dungannon II 10 – The Front Row Union Sport This week away to Omagh 3rd XV . 1st XV Match report for Instonians 1st XV win 47-13 at home to Midleton 1st XV is on the club website This week away to Omagh 1st XV in the 9th league game of the season 2.30pm Kick off Be there to support the team as we complete the first half of the season. . 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 https://www.irishrugby.ie/all-ireland-leagues-old/men/league-tables/ 1st XV – Division 2C . This week’s coaching
This week’s fixtures
Full domestic fixtures on Ulster Branch Website Other information: “Instonians live” – an experiment in communication The “Instonians live” is an experiment by harry Mussen to try and streamline the live scores on Saturday afternoons. At the moment, Harry posts to four Instonian chats, the Ulster Rugby Scores chat and the Energia AIL Div 2 chat. Often, he resembles a whirling dervish! WhatsApp have just introduced the Communities function and he is trying to use it to make one post go to all our Instonian chats. It’s a work in progress and might well be superseded by the Instonians One App. Instonians have a go at TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFqR62tL/ www.tiktok.com/@instoniansrfc/video/7174074023976963334?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 . Club & Country Ballot – finished – we await the draw!! Many Thanks for your support. Owen Lambert President Instonians RFC Shaws Bridge Monthly Lunches Restart – Fri 9th Dec at 12pm to 2.30pm “Dear All The proposal to re-instate the monthly lunches at Shaws Bridge appears to have been enthusiastically received, to the extent that the first lunch has been arranged for.Friday 9th.December. I attended a meeting last night convened by Owen Lambert ,President of the Instonians Club, at which the following arrangements were discussed and I had the opportunity to talk over these with Allen earlier today. It is envisaged that the lunches will be organised by way of an informal partnership between all sections of the Instonians Club (ie Rugby, Hockey and Cricket) and BOIA . The primary aim is to bring together Instonians of retirement age, but all members of BOIA and the Club are welcome to attend. It is intended that the event will be from 12pm-2.30pm with lunch served at 1pm. The cost of the first lunch will be £16 per head, to be paid by attendees to the caterer on the day. The meal will consist of a main course ,followed by a dessert /cheese board and coffee. It is hoped that the lunches will be as informal as possible and for the first on 9th.December there will be some words of welcome from the President of the Club, Owen Lambert. If you and/or any of your friends in the Association would like to attend on Friday 9th.December please let me know as soon as possible by reply to this email, so that we can confirm numbers. When replying if you would let me have your mobile number I can add you to the Group Chat which is being set up to confirm and take bookings for future lunches next year. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Jim Houston This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ” MINI RUGBY FAMILY CHRISTMAS LUNCH & PARTY – 11th Dec TICKETS SELLING OUT FAST SUN 11TH DEC 2022 12 NOON to 4PM SHAWS BRIDGE Hi everyone, Tickets for the Mini Rugby Family Christmas Lunch and Party are on sale again this weekend in the club shop 8:30am - 10am. Tickets are priced at £10 for kids / £20 for adults. This includes a meal, entertainment and present from Santa. This is always a popular event so please get down to the club and purchase your tickets early. Alternatively please contact Ciara Maitland directly on 07523805375 to pre book or hold tickets for you. Thanks for your support Applications now open to Ireland Six nations home tickets. Go to club website – ONLY IF YOU ARE A PAID UP MEMBER!! Instonians - International Tickets Looking gifts for Christmas – go to Instagram page!! Instonians RFC (@instonians_rfc) • Instagram photos and videos Looking for part-time work up to Christmas? The Old Instonian community has reached out to see if there is anyone who may be interested in earning a few extra quid in the run up to Christmas? A local Belfast business is looking for an assistant to help ‘pick & pack’ for online shop orders. • £10 per hour. • 15 hours per week. • Location - South Belfast area. • Duration - November until Xmas. Please contact company directly either via social media or email if interested: • Social media - @katielarmourlinen • Email - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it • Website - katielarmour.com Use your Christmas shopping to help Instonians Seahorses Hi there! Please support Instonians Seahorses on easyfundraising, you'll raise FREE donations with your online shopping. In the lead up to Christmas, it's the best time to support us! It's quick and easy to sign up:
1st XV Full Fixture List
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