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Breaking Fixture News
For games on:- Close season new season starts on September 1st
* Seniors Only Senior & Colts presentation evening May 12th
* Juniors Presentations Day 13th May
* Minis Presentations Day 13th May
Training (all at Moss Farm)
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Seniors
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Tuesday & Thursday evenings
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6.30pm
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Minis, Juniors & Colts
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Sunday
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10.30am-12pm Unless there are fixtures. See junior page or individual team pages for details.
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Mini/Juniors
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Wednesday
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6.30-8pm Mixed Age groups, U11s
6.30-7.30pm
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Women’s
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Wednesday
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7-9pm Also see Womens site
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Colts & U16’s
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Thursday
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6.30-8pm
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Girls (U13 & U15)
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Tuesday
Sunday
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Moss Farm 6.30-8pm
2pm @ Moss Farm. See also Girls site
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Contact your coaches for more information or check the relevant senior or junior team pages. New club fees are given in the ‘About the club’ page.
Got something that you’d like on the web site? Pictures, story, useful link? Then please email it to 4ourwebsite@northwichrufc.co.uk
For other other local rugby resources and results :-
RFU North Club Results & News for Northern England - RFUNorth
Northwich Guardian - Northwich Guardian Rugby page
Cheshire Rugby Union - Cheshire RFU
RFU North West Coaching Courses RFU North West Courses
RFU Touchline Magazine www.rfutouchline.com |
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Northwich 1st XV team will play in RFU ‘Midlands 1 West’ League next season!
After discussions with league officials from the Northern Division and subsequently the Midlands Division of the RFU the decision has been made to make the level transfer across from the North One West to the Midlands One West league for next season. The new league will mean an average of 30 miles more per away trip or approx 30 minutes extra each way. While the longest trips, distance wise, will be slightly shorter than last seasons journeys to Carlisle, Wigton and Aspatria, there will be no 20 to 30 mile visits to teams like this season with teams in Cheshire, the Wirral, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. Hereford, Worcester and Stratford upon Avon are the longest journeys in the new league but all of the others are reachable through the Motorway network in 90 minutes or so and Whitchurch and Stoke on Trent will provide "local derbys". It is anticipated that there are likely to be more WAGS travelling to away matches given the relative attractiveness of these new destinations although some of the teachers amongst the players who teach games on a Saturday morning might be tighter for time. A full list of fixtures will be published in due course but the teams will be :-
Ludlow, Burton, Camp Hill, Stratford upon Avon, Whitchurch, Halesowen, Worcester, Lichfield, Walsall, Barkers Butts, Stoke on Trent, Berkswell & Balsall, Hereford & Northwich. Barkers Butts and Berkswell are both between Birmingham and Coventry near to the M42 motorway. Information about this years Midlands One West league is at Midlands One West.
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2011-12 Cheshire Cup U13 Finals
The County U13s finals day will again be held at Moss Farm on 6th May. The Programme of finals on the day includes our own very own super U13s :-
Shield Final - Northwich v Sandbach - Kick Off - 11.00am
Plate Final - Anselmians v Wirral - Kick Off - 12.20pm
Bowl Final - Chester v Bowdon - Kick Off - 1.40pm
Cheshire Cup Final - Caldy v Macclesfield - Kick Off - 3.00pm
Please help support this event by helping beforehand with the preparartions, during the event (carparking, programme sales etc.) or to cheer on our U13s in the Shield final.
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Future of Moss Farm Open Consultation meeting
Cheshire West & Chester (CW&C) Council has undertaken a consultative process to plan for the future of the Moss Farm Leisure Complex once the swimming baths, gym and squash courts are moved to the new Northwich Lifestyle Centre. As major users of Moss Farm we want to have a full and open discussion within the club in order to ensure all members have a chance to contribute to the future plans for the site.
Open Consultation Moss Farm Function Room 7pm Monday 12th March
Consequently all club members, players, supporters and parents are invited to come to listen to the presentation given recently by Mike Dix, Head of CW&C Leisure Services explaining their plans. This will be followed by an open forum in which all input is welcome.
All are welcome
We’d like to stress that Moss Farm is not about to close, just the opposite. As key stakeholders and users of the current facilities, we at Northwich Rugby club have a unique opportunity to influence the way the site is developed. This meeting is not limited to a chosen few or just seniors, but everyone involved with the club. It is important to the club then that if you have any involvement with the club now or in the future, you understand what CW&C is planning and can express your personal thoughts about how you want to shape the facilities at Moss Farm. The meeting is expected to last between 60-90 minutes.
Feedback
If you are nervous about speaking openly at the meeting, there will be comment forms handed out. For those of you more suited to using email, please forward your ideas to Rob Heath (Chairman of the club’s Development Committee) on rob@soutersports.co.uk or Ken Houghton at khoughton@northwichrufc.co.uk or of course if you are not able to attend the meeting speak to us directly, to your coach, captain or committee member.
Hope to see you there, thanks
Rob Heath & Ken Houghton
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President’s Day 2011 - Saturday 17th December.
This year’s annual President’s Day will be on Saturday 17th December. As usual this will be a day to celebrate club glories and memories past and present as well as watch some great rugby and of course everyone is welcome to join us down at Moss Farm. This year the day will feature a North 1 West League with the 1st XV playing against Leigh with KO at 2.15 pm. Leigh are currently 5th in the league table only one point behind Northwich. So this promises to be a thrilling encounter.Before, during and after the match there will be refreshments available for children & adults alike.
As always the club will also be inviting sponsors and VIP’s and they will be provided lunch from 12.45 pm as the club’s guests.The Rt. Hon. Graham Evans (Northwich MP) will reply to Sam Naylor’s (Northwich Chairman) welcoming speech on behalf of the invited guests. After the game concludes, at around 4pm there will be a presentation of the man-of-the-match awards.
The bar will of course remain open after the game for beer & refreshments, and an opportunity to meet the players and hopefully celebrate a league win. For more information about the day please feel free to contact Sam Naylor on snaylor@northwichrufc.co.uk or 07772 611274 or for sponsors and VIP’s please contact Colin Johnson on cjohnson@northwichrufc.co.uk. or 07831 785972. See you all there!
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Sale Sharks at Festival
On Saturday 27th August, Sale Sharks including Sharkie attended Northwich RUFC as part of the Northwich Festival. Whilst the weather tried hard to spoil the events on Saturday, Sharks Alex Brown and Kyle Tonetti brought a ray of sunshine to the event by presenting the trophies to the winners of the Colts tournament and, together with Printerland.co.uk's Lisa Taylor, handed over 30 complimentary tickets to Northwich for the Sharks home opener against London Irish on 9th. September.
Northwich Fesitval organiser Ken Houghton receiving the tickets from Lisa.
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Northwich U8s vs Bury at Sale Sharks vs London Irish game
The first game of the season for the under 8’s was a small intimate affair, a small crowd gathered to watch the boys play, 35 parents, grandparents and siblings along with a few Northwich members joined the ranks of the Sale Sharks and London Irish masses to cheer the boys on, so all told around 7000 onlookers.
A few nervous faces sat in the stand before kick off but out on the pitch they were fantastic – with the instructions of the coach still ringing in there ears ( enjoy it, don’t be nervous, don’t look at the massive stand with thousands watching you ) Northwich hit the ground running with some impressive tagging followed by some fantastic ball retention which led to Logan L taking a pass from Tom W changing the angle and out pacing the covering defence for a score from halfway, next Tom R scored, picking up a dropped ball on his own try line, he didn’t wait for the whistle he just went with pace down the touchline jinking and stepping his way through and around the defence for a fantastic score, even the London Irish fans in the crowd stood and applauded. Next followed a spell of Bury pressure but the tagging and defensive work of Dan M, Will W and Ryan W kept them at bay and after some sound D, Northwich broke through Will W and Ryan W setting up Logan L for his second of the evening with a delightful step off the wing leaving 3 players on the ground grasping a thin air then between 2 more to score. Not to be out done Jack E scored next, he got the ball after some sound work by Liam C deep in his own half showed his strength by brushing aside a few would be tacklers and headed down the wing a jink here and step there saw him go clear for what was a well deserved try, Bury then scored close to the end after some great tagging by Ben J and to their credit Bury never gave up and the lads were a credit to the club with their attitude and sportsmanship so there it was handshakes all-round for what was the best performance by the team so far and a very proud day for the 3 coaches.
It was an evening full of things to be proud of and aside from what took place on the field there is one moment I feel that is worthy of a special mention, at 3.30 Sale Sharks phoned and said Bury only had 5 players could I lend them some players to make up the numbers, I neglected to mention this to the boys until 5 mins before kick off at this point I took a risk and asked for volunteers to play for the opposition, now when I was 7 I would have looked at the floor put my hands in my pockets and hid in the hope he didn’t pick me, different story with this set of lads 5 threw their hats in the ring and said they would play for Bury, so a massive thanks to Declan and Angus and Will W who help them and me out. - Tks Dan Lynch U8’s coach
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Josh Cammiss is new 1st XV coach. 
Northwich RUFC is proud to welcome Josh Cammiss as the new 1st XV coach for 2011-12. Some of you may already know Josh as he is based locally and has represented Cheshire in both junior and youth sides winning the U20’s National Championship in 2007, and works as a coach for the RFU in the City of Manchester.
Josh is 6’ 5’’ and has played at second row for a number of clubs including Altrincham Kersal, Halifax, Macclesfield and Stockport. He also had a spell at Sale Sharks, represented North of England U18’s and was in the England U18’s clubs squad for 2 years.
Josh’s coaching experience began when he started working for the RFU and has been working towards the RFU Level 3 coaching certificate. As part of his role in Manchester he has been head coach of the Manchester Metropolitan University 1st XV as well as manager and coach of the Cheshire U18's squad. Josh has also been responsible for rugby development across the city in both schools and clubs.
“Although this is my first senior club coaching role, with my playing experience, occupation and knowledge of the league above, I strongly believe I have what it takes to lead what is already a very successful team to promotion”, said Josh. “Northwich is a fantastic club from juniors to seniors and I believe with it's club history and ethos, committed committee members, existing players and players coming in, it is a club that belongs in the national leagues, I'm privileged to be a part of the club and am looking forward to getting stuck in!, added Josh.
We’re delighted to have Josh on board”, said Sam Naylor, club chairman, “and hope his young talent, experience and enthusiasm will bring us that extra edge that we need to move into the National League, but also to inspire all players throughout the club”.
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Try Rugby Day 7 Hits the Seventies!
Often copied, but never bettered and always free!
The NRUFC Try Rugby Day Seven saw 73 children attend the holiday course held at Moss Farm on the 29th July. Such was the demand organisers had to operate 2 separate groups for children in the under 7s & 8s tag section which totalled 40.
Under 9s & 10s coaches Karen Gooch and Isaac McLellan oversaw the introduction to contact group with Tackle Bag Races, Bulldog, Slapsies, Ball Skills, Touch Rugby and Kicking for goal. RFU and Community Coach Chris Jones delivered a hierarchy of contact group to older children with the use of many tackle bags. Cameron commented that “there was no escape, there was no way through, all I could see was pads!”
Schools coach and TRD organiser Ian Grassby was ably assisted by Junior Colt Huw Lewis with the youngest tag section which involved games such as, Bulldog, Toilet Tag, Golden Eagle, Time Bomb, Monsters -versus- Aliens culminating in a penalty shoot out which saw William win the Cup and Henry the Plate competitions, both boys were presented with a ‘retro’ NRUFC training top.
The older tag group were directed by Dave Ryle (under 8s coach) and Rob Garner (under 15s coach). Laughs a plenty as children were challenged to Keep Ball, Dodge Ball, were later entertained by Manchester CRC Simon Clarke.
“It was probably the best TRD yet” commented organiser Ian Grassby, “One of the extra highlights was the talent contest at lunchtime, all the children wanted to take part. We had singers, robot dancers and comedians.
The best 3 acts all won prizes and Ross in Karen’s group won his prize for his effort in the tackle bag races.
Ian continued “I would like to thank the coaches who continue to give up their time for the Try Rugby Days. Without their commitment and professionalism these days couldn’t happen. The days 7 TRDs so far have attracted nearly 400 children and continue to grow in their popularity My aim would be to hit 100, we’ve done 70’s and 80’s but it would really be something to have 100 children take part”
For information on Try Rugby Day 8 on the 2nd September or any information regards junior rugby please contact I an on igrassby@northwichrufc.co.uk or 07752 447906.
Comments for a parent
Thank you so much for yet another great day - Harvey has really enjoyed it. I think you have yourself a new member! He would like to join you next season if thats ok?
Jennifer
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Northwich Junior Players Reap Top Awards
Two Northwich players have been rewarded for their performances at Hartford High School level. The Year 11 pupil who will play in next years Junior Colts won ‘Most Improved Player’ whilst the Year 7 pupil was named as ‘Player of the Year’. He will play at Under 13s level next season at Northwich and also captained the school’s Year 7 Rugby side. Both players were presented with their awards at an Evening of Sporting Celebration at Hartford High School.
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Northwich Ladies in the pink!
Northwich Ladies Rugby Team kicked off their pre season training with the some of the squad taking part the 5k Race for Life at Tatton Park on Saturday 10th June in aid of Breast Cancer Research; a charity very close to their hearts, as close family of 5 members of the team have either fought, or are currently fighting the disease.
The Ladies were seen running in their newly acquired change strip especially designed for raising funds for Breast Cancer Research. Team Captain Jodie Coutts commented, “Thanks to our sponsors Storengy we have a very unique strip that we are all very proud of, and will continue to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research throughout the rest of the season by asking for donations at every match at which the kit is worn.”
The Ladies will continue with their pre season fitness training on Wednesday evenings 7-8.30 at Moss Farm Leisure Centre. If you think Ladies Rugby might be for you or you just want to get fit with a great group of ladies then please call us a call, Karen Gooch (Manager) 07703 918866 or Jodie Coutts (Captain) 07515 024755.
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Arnold Clark's new Northwich RUFC Club contact Graham Hawthorn with The Blacks' 1st Team Manager Yan Cartman at the Manchester Road showroom. Behind Graham is Bryan Logue the General Manager of Arnold Clark Northwich. Remeber to ask for Graham when you pop to Arnold Clark looking for a new car.
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Tata Chemicals (Europe) have decided to continue their association with the club in a positive vein. To date the Group has:
- Provided 200 club training shirts for the clubs mini's and juniors.
- Provided coaching track suits for the cTry Rugby and rugby in schools initiatives
- Provided a new scoreboard for the main playing pitch (see below)
- Provided a new set of large post protectors
- Supported The Northwich Festival & arranged for the FA Cup to be displayed there.
- Bought advertising in both the match programme and perimeter boards.
- The club looks forward to many more years of support from Tata and indeed all local businesses.
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Tata Scoreboard @ Moss Farm
New 2011-12 upgraded scoreboard courtesy of Tata Chemicals.
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AGM Minutes
Minutes of the AGM are attached here for download in pdf format. AGM 2011 Minutes May 2011
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Northwich RUFC - CWAC 2010 Club of the Year
The club added to its collection of “Club of the Year Awards” as it was joint winner of the CWaC Club of the Year award for 2010. The club of the year award was the most hotly contested award this year with a pre-qualifying round leading to 5 finalists. However we were joint winners along with Boughton Netball Club. Junior Chairman Tomos Lewis was joined by Ian Grassby, Karen Gooch and Ken Houghton at the awards (pictured above), with Ian going up and collecting the award on behalf of the club. Our first Club of the Year award was presented to the then Junior Chairman, Simon Bridle in 2003, it is good to see that 7 years on we are still right up there with the best. January 2011
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International Player Exchange
Thanks to the successful impact on the club of overseas players like Stacey Hoskin and David Khaniyle, Northwich would like to invite interested players to approach the club for next season. The club is interested in any player that would be comfortable playing in the North 2 West league or higher and is happy to spend the winter here in the England. In return the club are eager to continue to foster relationships with clubs in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand so that young Northwich players can get the opportunity to play and travel safely to those countries to develop their playing career and to compliment their education and/or employment. New web pages (see below) have been added to the web site to help provide information for interested players. Please feel free to contact Colin Johnson at the club if you need more information. His details and more are on the following page :- International Player Exchange - link
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