Vale Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu with Mike von Berg 1996

In Mike's words: "Very sorry at the news that this great man is no longer with us. He redefined rugby wing play like nobody had ever seen or experienced and off the field a humble and wonderful ambassador of the game. This shot was taken in Adelaide in 1996 at The Provincial International Sevens Tournament where JL played for Counties. For those of you of military background the coach of Counties in the shot is Mac McCallion who served with Kiwi SAS attached to Australian SAS in Vietnam. To Jonah's family and so many friends he has made in the rugby world our condolences from a small rugby State but big on heart and passion. RIP"

 

Christmas Celebrations Invitation

Christmas Party Celebrations - Thursday 17th December, 6pm, Tregenza

 

George Bretag-Norris is thriving at the deep end for Cambridge

Water polo's loss has turned into Cambridge's gain when it comes to George Bretag-Norris.

The 23-year-old Australian has caught the eye with some impressive performances since moving to Volac Park, with the ease in which he has slotted in to the second row being a key reason why they have won five of their first six games.

And more of that all-action nature will be required tomorrow when leaders Taunton Titans are in town, bidding to defend their 100 per cent start to the season, with the game kicking off at 2pm.

Bretag-Norris has shown an aptitude to be almost ahead of the game at each play, leading the charge to the breakdown and quick and evasive in the loose, and the player believes that his sporting past may have helped hone his rugby abilities.

Read more:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/George-Bretag-Norris-thriving-deep-end-Cambridge/story-27992251-detail/story.html#ixzz3rvRhGp1K
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Notice of AGM 2015

Notice of Annual General Meeting

7.30 pm Tuesday 8th December 2015

The Clubrooms, Tregenza Oval, Linden Park

For the purposes of presentations of the officers' reports, annual accounts and balance sheet, for the election of new Life Members and for the election of officers and selectors.

Financial social members, financial playing members and life members are entitled to attend and vote at the meeting, or may appoint a proxy in writing.

Nominations are invited for Life Membership, Player's Quindecim or any office bearing role.

Enquiries to The Secretary at the above address;
email to    to secretary@oldcolls.org.au; or on 0431 566 116.

Download pdf

 

Positions available for season 2016

Coaches and Managers are required for:

• PREMIER DIVISION
• RESERVE DIVISION
• THIRD DIVISION
• FOURTH DIVISION
• WOMEN'S DIVISION
• JUNIOR DIVISIONS
• Under 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 7s

Please email your interest and resume to:

The Rugby Director
PO Box 164 Glenside SA 5065
Email:   rugbydirector@oldcolls.org.au
Web: www.oldcollegiansrugby.org.au

Applications close 13th November 2015.

For further information please contact:
Danny McCartan: Mobile 0412 849 004

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Congratulations Mackenzie Sadler

Mackenzie Sadler played in the rugby 7s final between Australia and Canada in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa this morning, winning the GOLD MEDAL. Congrats, Mackenzie!

 

Don Smith Awards

Old Collegians was well represented at the 2015 SARU Awards on the 2nd September with the following awards. Congratulations to all involved, but to Delano Leen in particular:

Bob Hogarth Top Team Tries Award - Highest Scoring Men's Team Old Collegians RUFC Premier Grade

Chairman's Trophy - Best Male Back Troy Doughty, Onkaparinga RUFC & Delano Leen Old Collegians RUFC

 

Rugby Lunch

 

Senior Presentation Night

 

Junior Presentation Night

 

Mackenzie Sadler

The Australian Rugby Union have announced the Girls Rugby Sevens Squad to compete in the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa this September. Included in the squad for the second year in a row is 2014 Youth Games Gold Medalist, South Australian and Old Collegians Players, Mackenzie Sadler.

The squad boasts five Youth Olympic Game Gold Medalists - three of whom are contracted to the national Women's Sevens Program. Seven of the players are from Queensland, two from New South Wales, and one player from ACT, Western Australia and South Australia.

Congratulations Mackenzie!

 

Ms College

Vale - Ian Barwick - a long time member of Old Collegians died last week after a long battle with cancer. Our condolences to his family.

... Wed 29th July 2015

 

Ms College

Contrary to popular demand, 1st August brought the biennial return of the travesty that is the 'Ms College' pageant. The bevy of beauties was struck down by the same scratchings that hampered us on the field that day, with Will Sadler, Rob Smedley, Matt Sharples and Andrew Kennett unable to compete. The rest of the field rose to the challenge and, in turn, delighted and appalled us with their efforts in day wear, evening wear and lingerie. Some were gorgeous, some were hilarious, some were obscene, and some were distressing.

The ultimate winner was Dave Sandison, beating out his runner up by only 1 point. Ben Suttell won the Calcutta and took home $415 for an investment of $45. Congratulations to all the brave and beautiful competitors - Dave Sandison, Tom Armstrong, James Sheekey, Jamie Punshon, Karl Edgar, Jason Hyam, Paddy Macklin, and Justin Elder, and to MC the pretty Lady Saigon (aka Timmy Chew).

Thanks go to the members of the women's team who applied their transformative skills to great effect. Particular thanks go to Dani Di Girolamo for all her hard work in steering the great night to success.

 

Opening of Balcony Day

Invitation

Life Members and Social Members

Old Collegians Rugby Club invites you to join us on

Saturday 15th August 2015

For drinks and light refreshments

To celebrate the Opening of our Balcony

Balcony open from 2:30 pm

Tickets: $20.00

11:20 am Women v Woodville

12:40 pm Third grade v Woodville

2:00 pm Reserve grade v Elizabeth

3:20 pm Premier grade v Woodville

Old Collegians RUFC, Laurel Ave, Linden Park

RSVP by Wednesday August 12th

E: secretary@ocrufc.org.au

M: 0431 566 116

PO Box 164 Glenside SA 5065

 

National Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Saturday 25th July 12:30 to 3:30

 

30 years of junior rugby

25th July 12:30 to 3:30pm

Make your booking here

 

President's Mid-Year Message

Almost half way through the year and time for a recap on a few achievements:

The balcony changes are in place and functioning well. A new storage area, bar and much needed merchandise room are now in use. The annual mud patch in front of the clubhouse has been replaced with an expanse of concrete that is providing better access to the clubhouse as well as solving what was always a major mid-winter problem. A new sound system has been installed with internal and external speakers to allow better communication for members, functions and major events on the pitch. In addition a new 70 inch LED TV now provides clear viewing of sporting and other events in the clubhouse.

We are at or near the top of all senior men's and women's grade tables. Our junior numbers are at an all-time high and all playing well and improving all the time. It was pleasing to see how the whole club came together recently to raise funds for the audio-visual equipment. Lots of juniors and a few old codgers made their way around Tregenza for the obligatory 10 laps. For some, I can assure you, it was a struggle and there were tired legs the following couple of days. Well done to all participants and many thanks to the sponsors of those participants.

The rest of the year is about positioning ourselves for finals success. No matter what team you are in, it is now about dedication and determination. For players, members, supporters, family members and the wider community I trust the club has provided, and will continue to provide you all with a rewarding experience in 2015.

Warmest Regards

John Denley

 

Women's XVs at the Nationals

d'Arcy Sadler (vc), Sîan Beavers, El Casciano, Daniella Di Girolamo, Sabrina Morrison, Lusia Raikiwasa, Natalie Vemoa are all playing for SA at the Women's XV's Nationals in Sydney week of 22nd June.

 

Mike von Berg, OAM

CONGRATULATIONS to Michael von Berg on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) June 2015

 

U13s State Squad

CONGRATULATIONS to the following players selected for the U13 and U14s State teams to tour to the World Sport Rugby Carnival on the Gold Coast in early July.

It is great to see so many Old Colls boys representing SA again this year in these age groups. Well Done!

U13s

• Tane Pardoe
• Max Linton
• Lachlan Edwards
• Darcy Rogers
• Jacob Osbourne
• Henri Pardoe
• Elijah Moaga

U14s

• Edwin Dodd
• Oscar Wynne Jones
• Andrew MacFayden
• James Du Preez
• George Hewitt
• Seaton Siegfried
• Non-Travelling reserve: Max Monfries

 

Beer Pong

Beer Pong 4th July

 

Ms College 2015

It's back. Contrary to popular demand Miss Collegians returns for 2015 with a show that is definitely not PG friendly. Stay back after the home games and be floored by how good our guys look in dresses. They don't call us the prettiest club for nothing.

Entry is free for contestants. Each contestant will be allocated a coach who will help with hair/makeup/styling on the night. Apart from the obvious prize (glory) there will be prizes on the night of actual substance (ie beer, cash and a crown).

The competition is always unpredictable and it could be anyone's game on the night. You just need to have the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent to outshine the other boys. If you think you can pick the winner of this battle, honey, you have no idea.

Mates, Rugby, Beers, men in drag, what more could you want from a Saturday night?

Details:   Facebook

 

First Club Fundraiser

Parents, Players, Members and Supporters,

We would like to introduce our first fundraiser for Old Collegians Rugby Club for the 2015 South Australian Rugby Season:

10 LAP FUN RUN

"To Upgrade Club Visual and Audio Equipment"

WE ARE CALLING ON All PLAYERS FROM (UNDER 5'S TO PREMIER GRADE), SOCIAL MEMBERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS FROM ALL GRADES TO JOIN IN THE FUN RUN THIS YEAR.

$1.00 per Lap per Sponsor for 10 laps is the aim of the sponsorship drive.

WEDNESDAY 27th May 2015 @ 6pm AT TREGENZA OVAL

Our aim for the event is to raise the $10,000.00 needed to purchase a new big screen TV and upgrade the Club's old and currently very tired audio system. This wonderful initiative allows us to incorporate our fabulous new balcony area, create an amazing viewing experience for televised games and game reviews. Being a WORLD CUP year this up-grade will improve the overall experience for members, families and players at our club functions and events.

This event will be a sponsored run and a sponsor form will be attached with this email letter. All monies are to be collected by Wednesday 3rd June and brought to the club and handed to the Club Registrar Simone Linder-Patton or the Club Secretary Sue Thewlis.

The person who raises the most sponsorship money will be awarded a "Wallabies Jersey" in their size for their efforts. There will also be a mystery jersey awarded to the person who shows the best club spirit on the night of the run.

We are running this event on Wednesday Night 27th May 2015 at 6.00pm instead of normal junior training.

All parents, family members, sponsors and friends are invited to come and cheer the players on and enjoy a drink and some nibbles in the club house. We will need volunteers to check off the laps of the participants.

This event is to encourage bonding between the players from all grades and an opportunity for the club to come together for a common purpose of fun, exercise, and fundraising. What a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of our Club Culture and Community Spirit.

I hope you can join us on the night and support "YOUR"> Club.

Please find a Fun Run Sponsorship form that is available for you to print off or alternatively there will be forms available to collect from the Club House.

Good luck and see you all on the night, A Big "Thank You" for your support

Sarah Monfries

Social and Fundraising Committee

Old Collegians Rugby Union Club.

 

Junior Meet & Greet

Junior Meet and Greet - Wednesday 6th May Wednesday evening (6 May)

after training we are inviting Junior parents and players to gather for a "meet and greet" at the club.

We would appreciate it if parents would please provide a savoury platter to share, and pizzas will be available for sale for Junior players at $1 a slice.

Come and meet other parents and be welcomed by the club President, John Denley. Club coaches, managers, trainers and all of the other people that help to make the club function will be introduced.

 

Soldier On

Old Collegians Rugby Union Football Club - proudly affiliated with Soldier On.

www.soldieron.org.au

In 2015, we are carrying the Soldier On logo on 1st and 2nd Grade jerseys.

 

Anzac Weekend Clash

The traditional Anzac weekend clash between the previous seasons Premiers and Runners-up.

This year the games will be held on Sunday 26th April and feature the following matches (kickoff):

• 3rd / 4th Grade 10:10 am
• Women's XV 11:20 am
• Under 18s 12:40 pm
• 2nd Grade 2:00 pm
• 1st Grade 3:20 pm

Please get along to support this fantastic event.

Old Collegians Rugby Club invites you to reflect on the service & sacrifice of those brave men & women who gave their lives in service of our nation - in particular, those Collegians who have (and continue) to serve.

We look forward to seeing you all there - please feel free to invite friend and family to this outstanding tradition.

OC - Soldier On - Helping our Wounded Warriors

 

First Home Games of the Season

Seniors / U18s - First Home Games of the Season

These games will be played this Saturday, 18th April at Tregenza Oval at the following times;

Volunteers are needed to help with the following;

Pitch set up at 10.30am (Contact Danny McCartan Mob. 0412 849 004)

First Aid / Strapping (Contact Danny McCartan Mob. 0412 849 004)

Canteen/Club house/BBQ (Contact Sue Thewlis Mob. 0431 566 116)

Your support is greatly appreciated.

We wish our players the best of luck and our supporters our thanks

 

Junior Gala Days

A big thank you to all of those involved and who supported the Gala Day at Onkaparinga last Saturday. It was great to see so many players wearing blue and red and the day was a tremendous success. The future of the club was on show and we were not disappointed.

In the first games of the season we were able to field two U7s and U8 teams and 1 team for U10s, U12s, U14s and U16s. Well done to everyone!

This Saturday the Gala Day will be at Elizabeth and we are looking to field the same number of teams to fly the blue and red flag.

More information regarding game times etc. to follow later.

 

Social Membership Drive

Please support your club by becoming a social or playing member.

Social membership is only $85.

There is a $50 cash club draw every Wednesday and Thursday night and to take part you simply have to be a member and be at the club on these nights.

If you require more information contact;

Simone Linder-Patton, Registrar

Mob. 0434 050 436

Email: seniorregistrar@oldcolls.org.au>

or

Corné Arnold, Junior Registrar,

Mob. 0437 359 883

Email: juniorregistrar@oldcolls.org.au

Please don't just be a visitor, become a member!

 

Bartercard Cup Results

21st March:

Another good week at the Bartercard Cup with good wins to both teams.

2nd XV: OC 29 v Elizabeth 7

1st XV: OC 43 v Onkas 17

1st XV Tries: Paddy Macklin, Chips Bartlett (2), Mitch Sallis, Jamie Hopkinson, Tim Pickerill (2)

1st XV Conversions: Mitch Sallis (4)

14th March:

A satisfying start to OC's 2015 campaign, with a solid win to our Div 2 team v Uni in the Bartercard Cup Round 1, 33 to 10. Well done to all, welcome back! And a big round of applause to the new players to OC who took the field today; welcome to the family!

Both Div 1 & 2 play next week at Onkaparinga

 

Bartercard Cup Draw

Check out the Bartercard Cup Draw here

 

Mackenzie Sadler

Congratulations to Mackenzie Sadler who has been selected in the Australian U18s Girls Sevens Training Squad from which a team will be selected to compete in the 2015 Junior Commonwealth Games in Samoa.

Find the official media release here: http://www.sarugby.com.au/news/sadlers-success-once-again/

 

Important Dates

Important Dates to Remember

• 1st March U18's Boys and Girls National 7's competition
• 6th - 8th March National 7's Competitions
• 7th March Junior Gold Cup U15's and U17's vs Southern Inland (Armidale, NSW)
• 8th March Junior Gold Cup U15's and U17's vs Sydney South Harbour (Sydney, NSW)
• 9th March Junior Training starts for U12's - U18's on Monday and Wednesdays
• 10th March Junior Gold Cup U15's andU17's vs ACT (Canberra, ACT)
• 11th March Junior Training starts for U7'sand U10's on Wednesdays
• 14th March BarterCard Cup
• 15th March Junior Gold Cup U15's and U17's vs Hunter
• 21st March BarterCard Cup
• 28th March BarterCard Cup
• 3rd - 6th April Easter
• All other dates and games are to be confirmed.

FORWARD PLANNING:

• First week of Finals (Seniors): Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August
• Preliminary Final: Saturday 5th September
• Grand Final: Saturday 12th September

 

Training

Training Times and Days

JUNIOR TRAINING:

Formal training for U7's - U18's starts Monday 9th March (Training will commence even though it is a Public Holiday).

U7's - U8's train Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

U10's train Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

U12's - U18's train Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

SENIOR TRAINING:

All senior teams train on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm until 8:00pm.

Pre season training commenced on 29th January and attendances have been down from last year with many players either training very occasionally or not at all.

With the BarterCard pre season competition starting on Saturday March 14th we will need to see many more players out to training if we are to start our 2015 campaign off on the right foot.

Remember the coaching staff is committing their time so we need to commit to them.

Please contact Danny McCartan (Rugby Director) on 0412 849004 if you cannot make training or need to discuss work or study commitments.

A reminder that all players must be registered before they can be considered eligible for team selection in all ages and teams.

Please contact Simone if you have any questions: seniorregistrar@oldcolls.org.au

 

Working Bee

Working Bee - Your Club Needs You!

The season is fast approaching and there are many things that need attention around the club.

If you can spare a few hours we would love to see you.

If you can help in a particular way or have amazing skills please let us know.

Volunteers are the backbone of our club and we rely on your generosity. The more people we have at the working bee the greater the outcome.

Pre-Working Bee: Clean up day on Friday 6th March, concentrating on the kitchen/arrangement of our new storage shed/general clubroom tidy/lost property and boot bag storage.

Working Bee: Come and support the club by helping at the working bee this Saturday, 7th March, 9:30am - 4:30pm, BBQ provided.

Bring your paintbrushes, ladder and toolbox.

 

Junior Gold Cup News

On Thursday the U15s and U17s Junior Gold Cup squads will be travelling to NSW and ACT for their next 3 games of a 5 game competition.

The boys have been training hard since November in preparation for the competition against interstate teams as part of the ARUs National Talent Development Program.

After Sydney North West recently beat both teams on a scorching 40 degree day at Brighton RUFC (3-62 (U15s) and 0-26 (U17s)) both teams are keen to make amends.

They leave from Adelaide Bus Station at 12.30pm arriving in Armidale, NSW on Friday late morning, playing Northern Inland in the early evening.

The teams leave Armidale driving overnight to Sydney arriving the next morning. After a day's break they then play Sydney South Harbour on Sunday evening.

On Tuesday the teams drive to Canberra to play their final game of the tour against an anticipated strong ACT side, before heading back to Adelaide arriving just in time for school on Wednesday.

Those travelling as part of the squad from Old Collegians are:

U17s - Kyle Fleetwood-Pieper, Rory Illman, Joel Pepper, Ben Viljoen

U15s - Nick Barry, Tom Copson, Edwin Dodd, Matt Green, Magnus Illman, Brad Killick, Alfie Malcolm.

Head Coach/Junior Gold Coordinator - Steve Pepper

Assistant Coach - Graham Copson We wish all the boys well!

 

Old Collegians March Newsletter 2015

Welcome to the 2015 rugby year.

First let me say what an honour and privilege it is to have taken on this role for the club.

Secondly, I must thank Kim Evans and the various committees for their tireless and productive efforts over the past ten years. They left the club in good shape.

A new organisational structure has been introduced this year through the formation of sub-committees reporting to the general committee. The sub-committees cover catering, events, house & grounds, rugby, communications, sponsorship, merchandise and first aid. One of the first tasks this year was to understand the full impact of the new ARU / SARU participation, development and insurance fees.

These fees have increased substantially and will make this year a challenging one from a financial perspective. The new fee structures are in place and the committee has kept the necessary increases to a minimum. The club has installed Wi-Fi for use by members for online registration and for use throughout the year by financial members.

A defibrillator has been kindly donated by the Glenside Lions.

House and Grounds have commenced on improvements to the balcony area.

Lights will be added to the western side of the oval shortly and later in the year the eastern lights will be upgraded.

The club and council are working closely together continually striving for improvement to the playing surface.

Membership cards will be provided this year to enable our sponsors to deliver benefits to our members and business to our sponsors.

I would like all supporters to become social club members.

Funds from social membership assists in the provision of facilities for the playing group as well as improvements to the clubhouse and general surrounds.

The rugby committee is working hard toward another successful year on the pitch with pre-season training well underway.

Play hard and play to win but play fairly and be respectful of all opponents and officials.

I wish you all a successful and enjoyable 2015 season.

Yours in Rugby,

John Denley

 

OC's Schoolgirls and Women's SA 7s

Congratulations and best of luck to OC's Schoolgirls and Women's SA 7s reps who are off to Nationals in Sydney this weekend (Schoolgirls) and next weekend (women)! Go get 'em, girls!

Schoolgirls: Mackenzie Sadler (C) and Sabrina Morrison (and honorary Collegians, Ellie Treloar and Abby Pengelly).

Women: Nadia Di Girolamo, Mackenzie Sadler

 

Stewart Frew

Stewart had a recent health scare and subsequent visit to St Andrew's and is now recuperating at home.

He's been told to behave and is apparently doing so.

Get well soon, Stew

 

Season 2015 dates as follows:

• Bartercard Round 1 Sat 14 March
• Bartercard Round 2 Sat 21 March
• Bartercard Cup Final Sat 28 March
• Easter Weekend Bye Sat 4 April
• Round 1 Sat 11 April
• Bye Sat 18 April
• Round 2 - Anzac Game *Sunday 26 April
• Round 18 - Final Round Sat 22 August
• Finals - Round 1 Sat 29 / Sun 30 August
• Finals - Round 2 Sat 5 September
• Grand Final Sat 12 September

 

Pre-pre Season

Pre-season dates have now been set, as follows (please note, these are subject to change, please keep checking facebook for updates):

Pre-pre Season:

Sat 17 Jan - Snakepit, 0930 am

Sat 24 Jan - Henley Beach, 0930 am

Pre Season first 2 sessions (T / Th each week after):

Tues 27 Jan - Touch, Tregenza

Thurs 29 Jan - Pre Season session, registration, Tregenza

Timings: Warm up to be complete 6:45pm

Full Training to start 6:45pm

Please contact Peet / Dave / Stu / Sandy if you have any questions

 

Golf Day - Colls vs Rams

Old Collegians Golf Day - Sunday 22nd Feb.
If you are keen email tom.moon@thedistillery.co

 

Ins & Outs

Births

Marriages & Pre-Marriages

Comings & Goings