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Yearly archives: 2016

The Oxford Hotel Drummoyne have been long time sponsors of Drummoyne Rugby. Strong from International experience their new Award winning French Executive Chef has put together a new exciting and innovative menu, which goes beyond your average Pub Kitchen offerings. You are invited to try their Seafood Tagliatelle, Duck Pappardelle or a traditional Lamb Shank. For those […]

Sponsors Update – The Oxford Hotel

2016-06-03 in Colts / Seniors tagged 2016 / Colts / Juniors / Seniors / Sponsors Update / Vintage Reds by Trevor Rangel

Club Update By Dan Henderson, Director of Rugby With a winter chill and some light rain to begin the day, it was easy to remind yourself that rugby is a winter sport, and a nice surprise to see the grounds remained open. An agreed later start time with Mosman showed dividends as our day began […]

Club Update – 2016 Round 07

2016-05-31 in Colts / Seniors tagged 2016 / Club Update / Colts / Seniors by Trevor Rangel

By Dan Henderson, Director of Rugby There is a lot to consider when stepping into the sights of the Balmain rugby club and for players the first general area of concern is to check the Balmain pitch has grass on it. Thankfully, there was plenty of grass this year! Our 4s put together a grinding […]

Club Update – 2016 Round 06

2016-05-27 in Colts / Seniors tagged 2016 / Club Update / Colts / Seniors by Trevor Rangel

By Adam Daff, Secretary Firstly, a big thanks to the efforts of our volunteers so far this season. Having two canteens running as well as scoreboard updates, strapping, an assistant-referee for every match and of course ground set-up at home games requires effort from a bigger group of people than many might realise. We are […]

Club Update – 2016 Round 05

2016-05-19 in Colts / Seniors tagged 2016 / Club Update / Colts / Seniors by Trevor Rangel

By Dan Henderson, Director of Rugby Looking at the table results throughout the grades, it was easy to see the Shammies have had a solid build into this season and have better numbers available compared to the previous 3 seasons. The day began tough for our lower grades – our shortage of players meant some […]

Club Update – 2016 Round 04

2016-05-12 in Colts / Seniors tagged 2016 / Club Update / Colts / Seniors by Trevor Rangel

By Dan Henderson, Director of Rugby Back on home soil with a point to prove, the player focus and preparation over the last two weeks had been a good step-up, we just needed to see it transfer to the pitch. The day began with a struggle as 4th Grade numbers were very poor meaning most […]

Club Update – 2016 Round 03

2016-05-10 in Colts / Seniors tagged 2016 / Club Update / Colts / Seniors by Trevor Rangel

By Dan Henderson, Director of Rugby On the day of our first home game on our stunning and well-prepared Drummoyne Oval, we were faced with a very well prepared Colleagues club, which – once again – had strong numbers across every grade and some in reserve. It proved a tough day at the office for […]

Club Update – 2016 Round 02

2016-04-20 in Colts / Seniors tagged 2016 / Club Update / Colts / Seniors by Trevor Rangel

By Dan Henderson, Director of Rugby A good old fashioned local derby that produced pleasing signs across the board, but was not without its disappointments and drama. Firstly to the boys that sustained injuries – our support and best wishes for your quick recoveries. Also, a special thanks to all who showed care and concern […]

Club Update – 2016 Round 01

2016-04-14 in Colts / Seniors tagged 2016 / Club Update / Colts / Seniors by Trevor Rangel

With the recent devastation in Fiji due to cyclone Winston, came a long period of worry and concern for several players who had not heard back from their families. When the news came in, it was an immediate relief to know that family members were alive, and had found a way to communicate. It also came […]

Helping out in Fiji

2016-03-08 in Colts / Juniors / Seniors / Vintage tagged 2016 / Fundraising by Trevor Rangel

Fiji-born rugby veteran Maciu Vosa wanted to play a final season in 2015 but an on-field incident has left him paralysed from his upper-chest down. He is the father of two young children. A benefit for Maciu featuring Mark Ella, Mark Tonga, Pat McCabe and Nathan Grey is on March 18 at Le Montage from NOON-4pm. If […]

Maciu Vosa benefit

2016-02-12 in Colts / Juniors / Seniors / Vintage tagged 2016 / Fundraising / Seniors by dirtyredsrugby