Beecroft Rugby Club will be playing Hunters Hill this Saturday at the following times.

11.40am – Colts

12.50pm – 4th grade and 3rd grade

2.00pm – 2nd grade

3.15pm – 1st grade

Each game will be split into 3rds to ensure maximum water and breaks.

We will be playing at Boronia Park number 2 oval at Hunters Hill. Will advise immediately if any details change.

If you can’t train or make the game please notify Gregg Levett on 0418 449 905.

Please spread the word and bring down your mates.

Click here for the Calendar

This stadium has recently been refurbished in preparation for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Please click here to check out the Eden Park website.

Also of note is the official invitation sent to us by The Barbarian Rugby Football Club, click here to view.

Click here to view the team.

For more details on the tour click here and or call Gregg Levett on 0418 449 905

Please confirm your attendance now, for what shall be a momentous Rugby experience for yourself and for the Beecroft Rugby Club.

The game of “Under 85 kg” or as it is called in New Zealand “Middleweight’ has only been played in Australia for approximately four years but has a far longer history in New Zealand and I have attached for you a history of the Under 85 kg concept. A large number of players have indicated their willingness to participate in the tour and to that end two (2) training sessions were recently undertaken with those players.

At this stage a touring team squad of twenty-four (24) players has been selected to tour and should the need arise that squad can be enlarged. Unfortunately, a number of the players who wished to participate in the squad were outside the required weight limit for the tour and could not be considered. Details of the squad are as per the attached list.
I wish to thank all those players who have “put their hand up” to be included in the tour and if unfortunately you have not made the squad I ask that you consider joining the touring party as a supporter.

Whether a player or supporter the club needs to know whether or not you wish to join the tour as there is a massive about of planning to be undertaken in preparation for the tour and to that end I ask that you either contact me on 0418 438882 or register for the tour on the front of the website, “Book Now N.Z. Tour” icon as soon as possible.

Steve Broughton-Rouse
Club Coach

Baa Baas Invitational Letter

Touring Squad

Pre-season beings Wednesday 27th of January at Headen Park, Sinclair Avenue Thornleigh – strictly no rugby boots.

Also for you information we have attached the following schedule below:

Saturday March 20th Beecroft Rugby Club verse Hunters Hill Rugby Club.

Saturday March 27th Beecroft Rugby Club verse Kings Old Boys.

Sunday March 28th Beecroft Rugby Club Grading day at Epping Pub 2pm

Monday March 29th to Sunday April 4th New Zealand tour – we still have spots available if your interested in coming away over Easter.

Saturday April 10th Round 1 season commences.

Please recruit your mates and spread the word for what promises to be a huge season for Beecroft Rugby Club

See you all at pre-season which starts Wednesday 27th of January.

Also if you interested in the New Zealand Tour call Gregg Levett on 0418 449 905 or Howard Baynie on  0411 676 253 for more information.

Howard Baynie
President
Beecroft Rugby Club
0411 676 253

Gaining re-entry into first division in 2008, then consolidating our roll as a top 1^st division club this year has not been an accident. The input by all, throughout the club, both on and off the field is a credit to each and every one of you. The skill and commitment, then willingness to back up by countless players when required, coupled with the stirling effort by your young committee and the tireless effort by all on game days is an inspiration to all and no doubt the envy of other clubs.

So, towards 2010 then, what do we hope to achieve.

For my part, no rash promises, for all too often they are doomed to failure. 

I do think the club however is poised for a truly remarkable year.

To kick the year off with the tour of a lifetime will be a highlight for all of us. Never before has a Subbies club been invited to tour in such an historic fashion. The team to play in New Zealand and all those fortunate enough to be a part of the tour will be setting a precedent that other clubs, of any level, can only dream about.

Having had a couple of training runs we have seen nearly all the players who have indicated a desire to play and will be posting a tentative squad, subject to each individuals ability to get leave and find the required deposit, before years end. More players will be named, as required, and when we get a firm commitment from those selected.

Two full club trials will be played prior to the NZ Tour versus Hunters Hill and Kings and the season begins the week after we get home from New Zealand so it will be a very busy start to the season. As usual I won’t be spending a lot of our valuable time at training working on YOUR fitness. Do yourselves a favour, turn up having done a bit of work and then continue to keep yourself fit so we can concentrate on drills and skills.

Have a great holiday, be sensible, and come back in one piece.

Pre season begins Wednesday, January 26^th.

Steve Broughton Rouse.
Club Coach

P.S. Congratulations to Tim MacRae and Angus Lumsden who have just achieved their S.L.S.A Bronze Medallions, after a 10 week course at Bilgola Surf Club. (That’s 2 guys who don’t have to worry about their fitness). Well done lads I’m very proud of you both.

Please visit www.beecroftrugby.com and click on the NZ Tour button.

If you know you are coming, please pay so we can reserve your flight and accommodation.

You will need a credit card and your passport at the time of payment.

Cost is $1500 all inclusive.

Any questions, please contact Howard Baynie.

Being a suburban football team playing in the NSW Suburban Rugby division, Beecroft Rugby Club was facing a David vs Goliath situation, with the Barbarians playing as the elite national team of New Zealand.

With the match being the first of the year with minimal pre-season training, the Crofties stared down their opponents during the customary haka, leading the match until the dying minutes.

For the full article on the Beecroft Rugby Club in the Northern District Times, please click here

The first game against the Auckland Blues franchise will be played Wednesday 31st at the Home of College Rifles. This game will be played under lights on the non abrassive astro turf pitch.

The second match is the big rematch scheduled for Saturday the 3rd of April. This game versus the New Zealand Barbarians will be the curtain raiser for Auckland Blues vs Bulls from South Africa Super 14 match. Not many people could ever boast that they have played at Eden Park in Auckland.

In March this year Beecroft narrowly went down 17 – 14 to New Zealands best. Its time for pay back.

What you need to do ? I need you to highlight if your interested in attending. There is a heap of work to get this up and running so I need your commitment.

The tour is a pre-season tour for the Beecroft Rugby Club.

Its over the Easter break and we have no normal games scheduled and should not clash with anyones uni timetable. The Club will put a package together in order to get the best price for everyone and will include everything from playing gear to uniforms and supporters gear. Its open to players, partners, sponsors, girlfriends, mums and dads. This is not just a boys week away, all are welcome ! So far we have had interest from over 40 people.

Stay close to www.beecroftrugby.com as we will be posting a registration button where you will need to enter all your details and pay a deposit.

This is a trip of a lifetime so please get in early and register your interest.

Don’t forget keep your weight under 85kgs your fitness up as we will be taking a squad of 26 players and all the necessary, coaching and support staff. New players are welcolm also to try out. Those who just want to come for a holiday and watch you are more then welcome too.