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Somerset Saxons XV 31 - 5 Royal Naval Air Command XV Wednesday 7th December 2011 at Taunton The fixture was a real treat to watch lots of players from all over coming together to represent their county at Taunton. Some really entertaining rugby played and generally a very good squad performance with all 26 players getting some game time which was valuable to the coaches and selectors watching. The players were asked to challenge themselves and did it admirably. All contributed to putting everything into the shirt they were wearing and all will return to their clubs having taken something from their performance and feeling proud to have represented themselves and their clubs. When they left the field they were asked to challenge themselves again now and to come and wear the shirt again in the future. Very pleasing to see rugby played in the right spirit and with the desire to be the best they can be in a different environment. Five tries to one was the final score. The tries can be seen here Tries, Bowles x 2, Piper, Hartley, Muskett Conversions, Parsons x 3 Penalty, Parsons Squad who represented Somerset against the RNAC Coles, Hocking, Streeter, McKechan, Gowan, Blake, Piper, Muskett, Burnham on Sea RFC, Parsons, Wellington RFC, Cooper, WSM RFC, Hartley, Exeter University, Stelmaszyk, Ivel Barbarians RFC, Bowles, Meenhan, Warnock, Frome RFC, Randle, Keynsham RFC, Groves, Bristol Quins, Burnell, North Bristol RFC, Atherton, Avon RFC, Collins, Old Reds RFC, Merrick-Wren, Arnie, Taunton United, Harvey, Sherborne RFC, Pullen, Castle Cary RFC, Quoi, Chew Valley RFC, Claydon, Taunton RFC Since the RFUW launched the U13 age grade for girls rugby a number of clubs have seen the benefit of establishing a new team. For clubs who want to start female rugby it is a logical place to begin, especially if you have a number of girls coming through your junior sections. In Somerset Midsomer Norton RFC and Castle Cary RFC have been working with local schools to set up their new team. Castle Cary have approached a number of schools and sent in some of their junior coaches to assist PE staff to teach the girls the basics. They now have a hardcore of approx 6 girls who regularly train at the club. As with establishing any new team it is a struggle but with aims to get some of the senior ladies qualified as new coaches the club has come up with a self-sustainable model and the only way is up! If you have a number of girls coming through your junior section please get in touch to discuss how best to set up an U13’s at your club. Sharing Good Practice The Club Feature allows you to know what is working for other Somerset clubs; recruitment drives, social events, money-making projects, anything that is worth sharing because it could make a difference at your club - It is reproduced here from the Somerset Rugby Development Newsletter.Spotlight on Coaching Club Coaching Co-ordinators (CCC’s) have all been made aware the coaching qualifications Level 1 & Level 2 are changing. After Xmas the L1 will become “Level 1 in Coaching Children Rugby Union” and is suitable for coaches who coach 12 year olds and under. The Level 2 will be for coaches who coach 13 year olds or older (including adults). For a new coach the entry level is not necessarily Level 1 anymore, rather the coach can choose the course which is most suitable for them. Rugby Ready remains a pre-requisite for both courses but to do the Level 2 it is likely the coach will also have to complete some CPD. The details around the Level 2 are yet to be confirmed but CCC’s will be the first to know. If you have any questions please ask. Rugby Ready Wed 18th Jan 7-10pm Level 1 in Coaching Children Rugby Union Sun 5th Feb 9-4pm Wed 15th Feb 7-10pm Sun 26th Feb 9-4pm Both at Oldfield Old Boys RFC Bill Beaumont Cup - 2011 Senior Rugby Results
| Somerset RFU seeks a Secretary to the Rugby Development Partnership to develop the administration and reporting structure in Somerset. <Click here for details> (Closing date Monday 20th February 2012) All clubs should have received information and nomination forms regarding Somerset School of Rugby Under 13 group. If not please contact Paul Shepherd on somersetschoolofrugby@gmail.com Somerset Senior Rugby Development Day Good Friday 6th April 2011 1pm - 5pm This is an open invitation for any players interested in representing the county of Somerset. With a coaching afternoon and Fixture versus Clifton RFC XV in the evening Forthcoming Somerset games Saxons vs Dorset and Wilts Development team 1st XV vs Dorset and Wilts 1st XV Somerset RFU 1st XV vs Devon RFU 5/5/2012 Home Somerset RFU 1st XV vs Kent RFU 19/5/2012 Away Renault is the new sponsor of the Somerset Cup
Advanced coaches days across the South West. Information Application Anyone who wants to apply for their Level 3 in the new year needs to have done these modules. More information on Level 3 application can be found at http://www.rfu.com/TakingPart/Coach/FindACourse/The County is looking for coaches who wish to further their development or who have already completed their CPD as selectors. We are looking to set up a list of selectors who are willing to represent the county in county trials and at divisional level across the age groups. Please contact Anita Heappey on anita.heappey@blueyonder.co.uk for further details. A number of vacancies have arisen for Coaches, Team Managers and Selectors in the South West and Super SixCoaches in Somerset. For further details click vacancies. Quality DVD's of the Senior and Saxons XV games are available at a cost of 4 GBP from Roy Murgatroyd: email roy.murgatroyd@homecall.co.uk The RFUs Positional Skills Handbook is available here The county now has an on line kit shop so you can order directly through Webb Ellis. Training wear,replica shirts etc. Support your county click here to go to www.webb-ellis.co.uk |
