Last Match of the Season vs Ruthin at Fall Bay Sunday 9th May

Everyone is welcome for last match and end of season festivities, weather permitting. Meet at 10.30 at Fall Bay Rugby Club, Scurlage for 11am kick off. Then down to Horton Beach for BBQ, games and player presentations. Food provided for players, parents welcome to bring own food to cook on BBQ.

The coaches were thrilled with performances in Luctonians and Gower Cup tournaments and really look forward to maximising our potential next season. Well done to each and every player.

We are always on the look out for any help with coaching, refing, admin, catering etc. Free coaching and ref courses available via MRFC.

Please note Mumbles Pirates now have our own bank account, having split from Mumbles Tag rugby, and need everyone to change their direct debits to our new bank details. Subs from this year have gone towards balls, tackle bags, shorts, socks, training tops, tournament entry fees and our new pirates gazebo as seen at the Gower Cup! Finally, thanks to all our sponsors who provided this seasons shirts - Verdis, Paninis, and Orbus Neisch.

A Mumbles RFC minis funday is planned for 28th August with a match for us against Gowerton RFC. Training will probably start mid August so keep an eye on the blog and have a great summer.

Penclawdd Sunday 25 10:00

Well done to everyone who made it up to Luctonians. Excellent turnout>20 at training yesterday also. The tournament on Sunday is open to everyone who has trained. We expect 20 boys to form two equally matched teams of ten so everyone will play the same (2 of 4 pool matches.

There will then be a break until SUN May 9th when we play Ruthin at Fall Bay and possibly other teams in a mini tournament. Weather permitting we hope to bring a formal end to a good Season with BBQ and presentation on the beach after at Horton.

See you Sunday

LUCTONIANS TOUR 17&18th April

The Night Before: We have a room in Saxtys Bar in Hereford, 33 Widemarsh St.,
Hereford. HR4 9EA. 01432 357872. events@saxtys.co.uk. www.saxtys.co.uk/

Luctonians Directions PLEASE BE THERE 10:30am to 11:00. Tournament starts at 11, our first match timetabled for 11.30

Directions are available at http://www.luctonians.co.uk/#/finding-us/4532720920

The U8s and U10s have a coach with DVD and Toilet!going on the day, meet 7.45am at Rugby Club. There are some spaces, to enquire contact Mike 07846 334962.

Training On Tues 13th 17.30 Junior Pitch By Car Park

Scrums and Lineouts ready for Tour

Gowerton Away 10.45 for 11.00 kick off

Big match tomorrow against strong opposition with WRU rules. From Tues we move to scrums and lineouts!

TRAINING OFF: 06 April 2010

Training has been cancelled due to the weather forecast (rain all afternoon) and the next game is away at Gowerton on Sunday.

Match-Off Enjoy Easter

Bishopston have now officially called all games for today off. Have a great Easter. Check the blog for Tuesday to confirm we have training.

Skewen Easter Sunday 4th Bishopston 10.30

We are now the only team with a home fixture weather permitting check blog on the day! Can people think about the tournament Sun May 9th at Fall Bay. If we have 10 players we can enter. Please confirm by text 07814717334 asap. See below for Luctonians Tour details Sun 18th.

Luctonians Tour Sun 18th

Technically we are allowed 12 players but I am sure we can be flexible. Currently the following have committted to coming - (some people are still deciding).
Jake Chase
Josh Bottomley
Will Mellowship
Liam Taylor
Tal Edwards
Luke Benson
Tom Truscott
Jon Davies
Harley
Matt Cornelius
Sean Morgan
Matthew Gully
let me know of any changes/interest (07814717334). Accomodation is at Hereford Travelodge or Premier Inn for the full tour experience. We hope to have a private room in a nearby pub to share with the U11 rabble.The U8s and U10s have a coach with DVD and Toilet!going on the day, meet 7.45am at Rugby Club. There are some spaces, to enquire contact Mike 07846 334962.

tues 30 th March

Training cancelled due to weather and work.

Pirates vs Pontarddulais Away 28th March

Weather permitting there is an away match v Pontarddulais this Sunday.Please meet at Pontarddulais Comprehensive School for 10.30am for a 11.00 KO. Address: Caecerrig Road Pontarddulais SA4 8PD.
We will be collecting confirmation info from everyone for Luctonians.
Also we have been offered a tournament on May 9th at Fall Bay against local and touring sides and we will collect numbers available before confirming.

Loughor Away 21 March 2010 Meet 10:15

THe club is a bit tricky to find hidden in a maze of surburban houses so for those with a Sat Nav the Address is: Villa Field, Belgrave Road, SA4 6RF.

Sunday 14 March South Gower

Is this an away fixture so meet at 10.00 for the game at South Gower (Pwll Du lane). Alex is away so this could be a chance for me to join in and run with the team.... and be totally partisan for a change...

Sun 7th Home @ Bishopston vs Furnace Utd of Llanelli 10.30 KO

Well done for a good couple of training sessions. The support is improving and the ruck BRIDGE beginning to reap reward. Well done to Josh for uping the aggresion and Tal for a really committed performance.Looking forward to testing ourselves against this famous local side. Meet 10.00 for 10.30 ko.

Bishopston 9.45am Training Session

Good to be back outside. Time to train and hone our support play, passing and rucks.

Trainng 17.30-18.45 Tues Underhill Playground

Miserable weather but we'll give it a go. Well done to all for the excellent performance against Penclawdd.

Sunday 19th Penclawdd Home @ Underhill 10:00am

Penclawdd are back for a re-match. We have always had quality close games and are seeking our first victory. More importantly we shall focus on tackles and passing with support running.

Sunday 14th Matchplay at Bishopston 09.30-11.00

Please bring a red/bright top as well as the match shirt so as we can easily form 2 teams. We plan a match to integrate our possession drills and give everyone a taster of the forwards and backs role.

MRFC Charity Appeal for Haiti

Message from Rhys Davies of MRFC:

Hi All,

Mumbles RFC would like to try and help raise some money for the Haiti Appeal.

Mathew Reeves and Myself are trying to arrange a charity walk to raise money.

We need your help!!!!

What we are looking to do is arrange for as many people to walk from Mumbles RFC along to Blackpill and Back. We are looking to encourage as many members of the club along with their friends and family to take part in this walk.

We are looking to do the walk on Sunday 21st Feb at 2pm. This will give the junior teams to get back after their rugby games to join in the walk.

We would be looking for a Donation to take part ( £5 per person / family ). Any other idea's how we can raise money are welcome.

I know it is becoming a little short notice but we would like you ( Robin and Junior Managers ) to encourage as many of your player and their families to take part. Mathew and I will get the senior players there.

There will be food and refreshments available in the club so hopefully after a quick walk we can enjoy each other company back in the club after.

Please pass this e-mail on to anyone you think would like to take part - the more the merrier.

Any questions you can contact me on 07825335180 or speak to Mark in the club.

Thanks and looking forward to your support

Jerry Collins at MRFC

A message from Robin, junior secretary:

Hi all

jerry has agreed to visit the club, with other ospreys, perhaps from the coaching staff, a referee and hopefully a rep from the Swans.
This will take place on Thursday 25th feb from 7.30 onwards at a cost of £7.50 and include a quiz, buffet, and q and a session
Tickets are on a first come basis from Skinny 368989 or Martin Rodwell 360080
Please support your club.