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Sheffield Tigers RUFC
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(Established 1932)
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A National Three North Club
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Club News:
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24/02/10 - Tigers Host Second Wine Tasting Evening
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An enormous ‘THANK YOU’ to all those you who joined us at the Tigers for our 2nd Wine Tasting Evening
on Thursday the 18th of February 2010.
It was another great evening with excellent cuisine and superb wines provided by
John Hattersley of The Wine Warehouse (Bakewell).
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Our Third event will take place in May 2010.
A date and the evenings theme will be confirmed shortly.
Heads I win - Tails you lose!
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 18/11/09 Yorkshire U19s Win At
Dore Moor
On Sunday 15th November 2009.
Yorkshire U19’s beat Notts, Lincs and Derby by 31 - 11 with 3 Tigers players featuring - Will Durandt, Nick Coupland and Sam Whitworth. A 4th Tigers player, Simon Honey was also selected, but was unable to play due to an injury sustained the day before.
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18/11/09 - Tigers Host First Wine Tasting Evening
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Friday the 13th of November 2009 saw Tigers host its first wine tasting evening in conjunction with John Hattersley of The Wine Warehouse (Bakewell). The clubhouse was transformed into an inviting venue to provide the 50 guests from the likes of Blundells, Yorkshire Bank, Keeble Hawson, Nova Interiors and T C Harrisons with a most enjoyable experience.
The evening had a Spanish theme with 8 wines and 1 port to be sampled from different Spanish regions. Also, our guests sat down to a three course delight of Spanish cuisine provided by Tina's team from the Devonshire Arms in Dore. The event was enhanced by the contribution of delicious chocolates from Chocadores of Ecclesall Road, Sheffield. Especially the sea salt caramels which, sampled together with a very popular Spanish port, proved to be an absolute hit with our guests.
Our prize draw was won by Richard Senior who received a box of twelve chocolates from Chocadores and a weekend family pass from Esporta Sheffield.
We would again like to thank all those who joined us for our first wine tasting event of many. Without your support the evening would not have been as enjoyable.
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The next event will be taking place in February 2010. Exact date to follow. Tickets will sell fast, so don’t hesitate to book your table for a very enjoyable evening.
Maria Jeffrey
Marketing Manager
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 16/11/09 Classic All Blacks Beat Lions in Final in Bermuda at www.worldrugby.bm »
Reporter Dave Scully in Bermuda: “In a rain and wind lashed Bermuda the All Blacks beat the Classic Lions 24 - 0. Things started badly for the Lions as the All Blacks scored within the first five minutes without a finger being laid on their full-back as he went over under the posts. After a period of pressure from the Lions, the All Blacks broke away to score again ten minutes before half-time. In the second half the Lions were chasing the game and the All Blacks scored two more tries to take the score to 24 - 0. For the last fifteen minutes it was all Lions but we were unable to break their defensive line. Some good defence brought the game to an end with the All Blacks being victorious.”
So its not just Dore Moor thats wet and windy then!!!
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 20/08/09 - Tigers Link up with Doncaster Knights
RFU Championship side Doncaster Knights and National Three North club Sheffield Tigers are proud to announce a new partnership to promote the development of South Yorkshire Rugby.
Doncaster Knights, the most promoted side in English rugby history have developed on and off the field into one of the most potent sides in the second tier of the game.
Sheffield Tigers finished in their highest ever league position in 4th place in North 1 during 2008/09. Having also reached the Semi-final of the RFU EDF Energy Intermediate Cup last season, the Tigers can class last seasons campaign as a success.
The two sides have come to an agreement over a partnership this season that will allow for the further development of the Knights Elite Academy players, and provide an opportunity for Tigers squad members to train with Internationally experienced coaches at the home of the Knights.
The two sides will begin the 2009/10 season working in tandem to not only push on their own campaigns, but to heighten the awareness of the South Yorkshire game by promoting both teams to an enlarged community.
Knights Director of Rugby Lynn Howells made this statement “after meetings with officials of Sheffield Tigers the benefits of working together to promote the game within the county became clear. Sheffield Tigers are a club in it for the long haul, with a sensible development plan who like to play good rugby. A partnership between the two clubs can only benefit”.
Richard Senior, Director of Rugby for Sheffield Tigers had this to say “The development of Sheffield Tigers, and South Yorkshire Rugby can only benefit from this link with Doncaster Knights. Players associated with both clubs can take experience from the link, and I’m happy that discussions have produced the proper outcome”.
Further details of the link up, and what it entails for both clubs as they begin their respective campaigns looking for success, will be released over the coming weeks.
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22/06/09 -Tigers Re-instated into North Leagues for Season 2009-10
Following Halifax RUFC’s recent withdrawl from National Three North (to start again in Yorkshire 5 as an Amateur club), Tigers have been ‘level shifted’ back into National Three North from the original ‘level shift’ into National Three Midlands.
The new National Three Regions will have a bonus points system for the first time, in line with the other National Leagues, and the divisions have been increased from 12 to 14 clubs (with no Cup competition). Tigers will be playing in National Three North.
Teams in National Three North are: Beverley, Birkenhead Park, Chester, Cleckheaton, Darlington Mowden Park, Middlesbrough, Morley, Penrith, Rochdale, Rossendale, Sheffield Tigers, Stockport, West Hartlepool, West Park (St Helens).
New teams this season are Darlington Mowden Park (relegated from National 3), Penrith (winner of North 2 East), Rochdale (winner of North 2 West), Rossendale (North 2 East/West play-off winner) and Chester (‘level shifted’ from Midlands 1).
Our opening fixture will now be: 5th September Home to Penrith.
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17/05/09 - Annual Players and Awards Dinner
The Players Awards Dinner was held in the Tigers clubhouse on Saturday 16th May 2009. Around 70 people attended, with fifty plus players from all teams together with Committee members, Alickadoos, Members & Guests who all enjoyed a good silver service meal supplied by Tina and her team from the Devonshire Arms in Dore who also provided all Tigers catering requirements throughout the season. The meal was concluded by a speech from Nigel Dakin (President). It was noted that this was again a successful season for Tigers with the 1st XV finishing 4th in their second season in North 1 League (up from 7th last season) and reached the Semi-Finals of the RFU EDF Energy Intermediate Cup. The 2nd XV had won more games than they had lost, had found it hard going against some very experienced teams, but had showed their promise by winning the South Yorkshire Gerry Roberts Memorial Trophy at the end of the season. The 3rd XV had probably their best season ever, losing only two matches, scoring over a thousand points and runaway winners of the South Yorkshire Merit Table. The Vets had picked themselves up well to win half of their games after a slow start to the season and continued to be good for the club socially.
He expressed thanks to all those who had performed the many tasks required for the smooth running of the club during the season - the committee, the bar staff ,the two Richards (Senior & Selkirk) and the other coaches for continuing to improve the standard of the rugby played at Tigers, the Alickadoos, especially to Chris Souster (Chief Alickadoo), very much his right hand man who worked in his unassuming, efficient way and especially well done on helping the club win, for the first time, the South Yorkshire Referees Society Whistlers Trophy for the club gaining the most points for their hospitality over the season.
Nigel Dakin (President) & Richard Selkirk (Director of Coaching) then presented the Annual Awards for the past season:
The 'Ticker' Memorial Rose Bowl for the Top Try Scorer not awarded
3rd XV Player of the Year went to Pat Scotton
2nd XV Player of the Year went to Richard Harvey
1st XV Player of the Year went to Nick (Biffa) Pearson
The Fred Senior Memorial Trophy for the Young Player of the Year went to Tom Bray (1st XV)
The Alan Rogers Trophy for the Most Improved Player of the Year went to Owen Evans (1st/2nd XV)
The Team of the Year went to the 3rd XV
The Club Person of the Year was awarded to Sue Bradshaw for her work in Junior rugby at the club, and especially for her work with running Tigers shop and the selling of TigerWear.
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Young Player of the Year
Tom Bray (1st XV)
Presented by Nigel Dakin (President)
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Most Improved Player of the Year
Owen Evans (1st/2nd XV)
Presented by Nigel Dakin (President)
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3rd Team Player of the Year
Pat Scotton
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1st Team Special Awards
Presented by
Gareth Morley (1st XV leading try scorer)
Jimmy Pearson - Ghosting thro tackles
Simon Tillyer - Fair weather player
Dave Price - Sensitive nose
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10/05/09 Tigers Todger Fell Race held on a fine but windy Wednesday 6th May 2009 attracted a record 288 runners and was won by Stuart Bond (TommysFell Stars) in a time of 0:32:54. The first female home was Zanthe Wray (Sheffield University) in 0:39:19. A number of Tigers members took part and finished in order - Keiran Fitzpatrick (MV40), Mick Poulter (MV50), Nick Pearson & Nigel Dakin Tigers President (MV50). Full results list at www.totleyac.org.uk
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29/04/09 Tigers Launch New U20 Development Squad
Sheffield Tigers RUFC are launching an U20 development squad for the coming season (2009/10). A full programme targeting this age group is being implemented through the close season.
The focus is to develop the players for the future, to give them a chance to play professional rugby. They will be mentored through the close season, pre-season, and the playing season.
Specific one on one coaching and player/team development will commence in early June 2009, and we are looking for players who want the chance to play a higher level of rugby. Players who feel they need mentoring and may have the ability to play the game in a professional environment.
With excellent facilities and under the guidance and mentoring of our coaching team we aim to make an immediate impact on these players. Players who want to test themselves, and progress through to our 1st XV. Our aim is to improve all aspects of player development. A number of discussions have already taken place with players within our region and we know that with the correct development we can move them into 1st team rugby, this is a great opportunity for both player and club.
Under the guidance of the coaching team, Richard Selkirk, Dave Scully, Simon Bunting, Harry Toews and Dave Holmes, players will be expected to train each Tuesday evening through the close season and then stepping up to two sessions per week pre-season. With additional conditioning, weight programmes and skill sessions we aim to rapidly improve their development.
This opportunity is open to any player between the ages of 17 - 20 who feel they have the talent and commitment to progress. We have been developing players throughout the age groups for many years, so if you believe you have that talent, and are ready to commit please contact Richard Senior by e-mail on rjsrugby@hotmail.co.uk or call on mobile 07799715000.
Richard Senior
Director of Rugby
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