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Seniors |
March 10 |
Swans Beat Oaks |
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Read the full report here...OR go to the
Bournemouth Echo Report here.
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May 09 |
Captains Night |
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REPORT ON CAPTAIN'S NIGHT 9 MAY 2009
Swanage & Wareham held their Captains night last Saturday in which the Club's awards to players for the past season are announced. Firstly thanks were recorded to our main sponsors Double D Construction for their support for the club, and the behind the scenes volunteers, including the catering staff, Micky White for the continued best playing areas in the league, and the supporters.
Swans first XV captain Robert Elford made special mention of centre Phil Graves who played in every one of Swans game this past season scoring 211pts and top try scorer, winger Charlie Rowberry with 11 tries for the season.
Player of the Year went to 2nd row David Burgess for his immense ability around the park and attitude to the game. Clubman of the Year went to Dominic Smith, who started out as 3rd XV captain, but due to Swans 1st XV half back injury problems played a prominent role as Swans lost only two games since Christmas. It was a problem deciding who was Swans 1st XV Most Improved Player of the Year, but it was back row forward Will Corsie who got the vote.
The overall Clubman of the Year went to Fixtures Secretary John Constable, who is also very prominent on important committees in Dorset/Wilts.
OTHER AWARDS
2nd XV Player of the Year Joe Scott
2nd XV Clubman of the Year Mike Snowden
2nd XV Most Improved Player Dan Collins
3rd XV Player of the Year Dennis Paynter
3rd XV Clubman of the Year Andy McMinn
3rd XV Most Improved Player Alex French
4th XV Player of the Year Clive Drake
Colts Player of the Year George Jaques
Colts Clubman of the Year Liam Murray
Colts Most Improved Player Lewis Baines
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Seniors |
End of Season |
Have you seen THE WHISTLING BUSTARD? |
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click here to take a look...
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Seniors |
End of Season |
Cup Final Pictures |
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Click here to see the pictures from the Cup Final against Bournemouth
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Seniors |
End of 2007/2008 Season |
2nd XV end up Winners! |
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By beatingWarminster, this win completed the 2nd XV's League matches for 2007/2008 and saw them finish as Champions of Dorset and Wilts 1 South with a record of Played 20 Won 19 Drawn 0 Lost 1 Points for 472 against 105.
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Seniors |
November 07 |
Dinner Guest Speaker - David Duckham |
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 CLUB DINNER
Swanage & Wareham Guest speaker David Duckham, the former Coventry , England , Lions and Barbarians winger entertains a full house. Phil Graves also receives an award for nine years' service as captain of the Swans. 
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Seniors |
September 07 |
New Club House Official Opening |
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On 13th October Swans entertain Rosslyn Park in the first round of the National Cup. It will also be the day that the new changing rooms are formally opened. To celebrate there will be a sit down lunch in the clubhouse when we will have an opportunity to say thank you to many who have made the project possible. A limited number of tickets are available for sale at £20.00 each. If interested please contact Steve Orchard CBE(Chaiman) on 07850 982871 NO NEED TO SAY THAT ALL SUPPORT IS WELCOME. THIS IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST GAMES HELD AT SWANAGE AND WAREHAM FOR QUITE SOME TIME.ENGLAND V FRANCE WILL BE SHOWN AFTERWARDS AT 7.45. BEFORE THAT A PIG ROAST AND A BEER TENT DURING THE GAME. SO ALL IN ALL IT IS GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY OUT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PLEASE REMEMBER TIME FOR THE TRAFFIC ! SO COME ON YOU SWANS LET FLY HIGH.
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Seniors |
August 07 |
Beach Rugby Tournament on Sunday 9th September |
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** Swanage & Wareham RFC are to hold a Beach Rugby Tournament on Sunday 9th September which will be held adjacent to the Mowlem Theatre, in Swanage, from 10.30 a.m. The event is organised in conjunction with the national Rugby Football Union " GoPlayRugby" recruitment campaign. Afterwards presentations will take place by the sponsor Ross Shakespeare in the White Horse Inn, with live televised World Cup Rugby pool games between South Africa/ Samoa and Wales/Canada
Teams will be 5-a-side, including at least one lady, with a duration of seven minutes.
Anyone interested can get more details from Dave Hill on 01929 554066
There is a chance that a Youth Beach Rugby Festival will be held at the same time, but no details are available at the moment.**
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Seniors |
August 07 |
Swans opening match against touring side Diss |
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Swanage & Wareham Rugby Football Club, having been in training for over a month start their season with a friendly game against a touring side from Diss, in Norfolk who play in division 2 of the London league, so the sides are comparable on Saturday 18th August at 3.00 p.m. All spectators would be welcomed.
Swans have been getting over 40 players down for their training sessions. Which take place on a Tuesday evening at the clubhouse at Bestwall, in Wareham, where they have six qualified coaches to take the training. If anyone else cares to come down for training they are most welcome, whatever their experience of the game.
Swans continue their friendlies on the 25th August with an away game at Wimborne, with their final warm up game against Portsmouth, who play in London Division One at home on the 1st September.
In the league campaign, Swans first game is on the 8th September, away at Reading Abbey, who were demoted from Southwest One last season, with their first home game against Salisbury on 15th September.
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Seniors |
July 07 |
Swans get a plumb draw in the RFU National Cup |
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Swanage & Wareham Rugby Club will entertain one of the original big names of the rugby world as they have been drawn at home against Rosslyn Park. The game will be played on Saturday 13th October, so put the date in your diaries as Swans are hoping for good home support on the day.
The 1st XV(the holders) have been drawn at home in the Dorset/Wilts Cup to Wimborne on December 8th whilst the 2nd XV on November 17th away to Corsham and in the newly formed County Cup for the 3rd XV's Swans 3rd XV entertain North Dorset on Saturday 20th October.
Swans start their season with a home friendly fixture against Diss, from Norfolk, on August 18th, which is just three weeks away, followed a couple of other friendlies versus Wimborne (Away) on 25th August and Portsmouth at home on Saturday 1st September.
The first league game in Southwest 2(East) takes place on the 8th of September which sees the 1st XV travel to Reading Abbey, the 2nd XV entertain Frome 2nd XV, the 3rd XV are are home to North Dorset 3 and the 4th XV travel to Poole all in league fixtures.
Swanage & Wareham always welcome new players, whatever their experience or ability, training and coaching takes place every Tuesday evenings from 7p.m. at the clubhouse in Bestwall, Wareham.
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Seniors |
June 07 |
Pre-Season Training Cmmences |
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We have commenced our pre- season training ready for the 2007-8 competition in which the club 1 st XV compete in league SW2(East). There are opportunities at all levels where the 2nds, 3rds, and 4ths teams take part in local leagues i.e. Dorset/Wilts Divisions 1,2 and 3. Training is on each Tuesday at the clubhouse at Bestwall, in Wareham at 7.00 p.m.
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Seniors |
May 07 |
Swanage & Wareham Win their 11th Dorset Wilts Cup |
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Swanage & Wareham came back from being 8-22 down at half time to claim their eleventh out of the last twelve Dorset Wilts Cup final victories by beating South West Division One side Chippenham 23 – 22 .
Swans didn’t get off to an auspicious start when
.......read the full report here.....
click here for pictures of the match
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Seniors |
January 07 |
Sad News |
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 Julian Hardy:
The Club has been deeply saddened by the death of Julian Hardy on Saturday last. Apart from being Assistant Bar Chairman Julian was a tireless worker for the Club and always available in emergencies to do the jobs that were not always popular and certainly not glamorous. His contribution was such that he was Clubman of the Year in 2005/6. The Club sends its deepest sympathies to Diane, Lee and Kerry.
The funeral will take place at Lady St. Mary's on Thursday 25 January at 2.15 pm. The Clubhouse will be open after the service.
No flowers please but donations can be sent to Albert Marsh, Funeral Director to be split between the Club and the Dyspraxia Foundation.
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Seniors |
January 07 |
Message from Wendy & Arthur Scadden |
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Message from Wendy & Arthur Scadden:
Please say hello to all the old team especially 'the Spears' and Micky White. Arthur was one of the early players in Van der Pants and Tinny's days. He'd love to hear from anyone who remembers him.We have retired to Exmouth - you can contact them at: wags1975@hotmail.com
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Seniors |
September 06 |
Opening News |
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Unfortunately Winchester Rugby Club could not raise
a side to play at Bestwall last Saturday, and Swans
apologise to all those spectators who turned up to
watch the game. Still, thats life!
Swans continue their programme this Saturday 2nd
September with an away game at Portsmouth, but home
supporters can watch Swans 2nd .team playing at Bestwall
in a friendly against North Dorset 1st XV.
The league season starts on the 9th September with
the 1st XV away at High Wycombe, but there are home
games in the Dorset/Wilts leagues for the 2nd and
3rd XV who play against Puddletown 1st XV and North
Dorset 3rd XV respectively.
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