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LATEST FROM HKRFU - TBA
Dear All,
The countdown to an awesome week of rugby begins this weekend...for those not departing for the delights of the Manila 10s this weekend, how about...
HKCC Country of Origin Tournament
When: Saturday 24th of March
Where: Kings Park Sports Ground
Time: 1pm to 6pm
Teams: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, England, France, Ireland, Scotland
The HKCC Country of Origin is open to any one who is interested in playing for there respective country's, those that don't have there country involved can join one that is. All players will be provided with a full kit which the can keep after the tournament. If you are interested please contact team captains if you are interested in playing. Please note that spaces are limited.
Hong Kong - Martin Kibble martin.kibble@hk.g4s.com
New Zealand - Mike Meredith mike.meredith@kukrisports.com
Scotland - Simon Gray simon.gray@airspeedllc.com
Australia - Simon Hempel simon.hempel@macquarie.com
France - Frederic Laine fred.laine@gmail.com
Japan - M. Fukunaga Fukunaga@cape.com.hk
England - Andrew Draycott andrew.draycott@macquarie.com
Ireland - Edward Cosgrove Edgard.cosgrove@morganstanley.com
Saturday also sees the Colts 10s Tournament for U14s and U16s at Sandy Bay, 12.30-6.30pm.
On Sunday, join the celebration of women's rugby at the "All Girls Tournament" at King's Park, 11-5pm, all proceeds to Hong Kong Cancer Fund Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. There will be all age groups from minis to senior represented, along with the announcement of the Hong Kong team to play in this year's Cable & Wireless Hong Kong Womens' Sevens at 12.30pm. Parking, full range of refreshments, face painting and bouncy castle all available to keep the crowds entertained...
Off Season Training
The Union will stop all pitch bookings for club training after this weekend. We will keep 1 session at King's Park all summer for open training - Tuesday 7.30-9.00pm. If you wish to book any other training slots you will need to do so at your own expense - contact cookie.tse@hkrugby.com for details.
You Can Use Kings Park
Kings Park facilities can be used by everyone - clubs, schools, businesses and members of the public - and at reasonable rates. Book a pitch for rugby, touch, soccer, softball, other sports or corporate events. Or a room for meetings, functions, end of season events or parties. To check what is available go to www.hkrugby.com/hkrugby/facilities/kings-park-sports-ground.cfm
Local Tournaments
Saturday 24th March, "Country of Origin" Tournament at King's Park
Sunday 25th March, "All Girls Tournament" at King's Park - contact Suki Fong [sukifong@gmail.com]
Wednesday 28th March - "Kowloon RugbyFest" at King's Park - contact anson.bailey@kpmg.com.hk
Wednesday & Thursday 29th March - "GFI Club 10s" at HKFC - contact Pippa Laxton [pippa@laxtonmarketing.com]
Thursday 29th March - "International Youth Tournament" at King's Park - contact Gordon Lamb on lambfam@netvigator.com
Thursday & Friday 30th March - "Cable & Wireless Hong Kong Women's Sevens" - contact jag@netvigator.com
The DeA Tigers RFC Club Fun Day Touch and Tag Rugby Invitation Tournament 2007 will take place in King's Park on 22nd April 2007. Raffle tickets, snacks and beverages will be available, and all proceeds from the sales will go to DeA Tigers RFC Charitable Trust Fund. All clubs and schools very welcome, to register your team, or for more details contact Hau1638@Yahoo.com.hk
Macau 10s - 19th May, contact Luis [lccheredia@yahoo.com] for details...
Guangzhou 10s - 26th May
Touch rugby every Sunday 4.30pm - 6.30pm on Discovery Bay beach.
Catch the 3.40pm or 4.10pm ferry from Pier 3 in Central. Games are always on, regardless of any typhoon!
Overseas Tournaments & Tours
Phuket 10s, 26-27 May 2007, go to www.phuketvagabondsrfc.com
AllBlacks Beach Rugby Tournament, Bibione in Italy, 26-27 May 2007 - <http://www.beach-rugby.eu/BB1_WHY.htm>
Marbella Vets Tournament, May 2007, contact Gerry Atteck <gatteck@yahoo.com (For any Aussies reading this, Marbella is in Spain by the way).
Jonah Jones - 18 & 19 August
Cairns Old Crocs Over 35s Tournament, 31 August & 1 September 2007. More details from admin@cairnsoldcrocs.com.au
Rugby World Cup
It is intended, under the auspices of the Rugby Union Club but with the invitation open to anyone associated with Hong Kong rugby, to organise a tour to the next Rugby World Cup. Plans are fluid at the moment but what we are looking for at the moment is expressions of interest in joining the tour, either in its entirety or for part thereof. France will be a magnificent venue and while a couple of group activities shall be arranged, the main aim will be to allow people to be part of a group but be free to do their own thing for most of the time - for more details, or to declare an interest, contact john.bruce@hill-assoc.com
Rugby on TV
TVB - official broadcaster of the 2007 Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens
Australia Network carries Super 14s and TriNations Rugby - www.australianetwork.com
ESPN Star Sports carries Six Nations & Guiness Premiership - www.espnstar.com
Cheers,
Robbie McRobbie
Community Rugby Manager
Hong Kong Rugby Football Union
Tel: 2504 8343 Fax: 2576 7237
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