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At last: The 2010 Premier grade draw








Also available as a pdf download from here: TWF just scroll down to the second post










Perth X V and U20's State sides for 2010


RugbyWA will be running a state Under 20 and Perth XV side for 2010. These two sides will tour to Adelaide in October

RugbyWA will be running a state Under 20 and Perth XV side for 2010.

These two sides will tour to Adelaide in October of this year post season and play matches against Victoria and South Australia.

Under 20

Players and clubs have been circulated the attached nomination form which is to be distributed to any potential players who wish to be considered for selection. Selection will be based on players who nominate and on performances across the first 8 rounds of competition along with those players identified by RugbyWA staff.

A number of players in this age group were spotted at last Sunday’s 10s tournament. Based on the talent displayed, it is felt that competition for selection will be highly competitive, so please ensure only genuinely talented players put themselves forward for selection.

Post the match on the 12th June a further squad will be reviewed. Players who perform in the back end of the season are eligible for selection.

Coaching staff for this side: Ian Fowler (Cottesloe 0407 009 066) and David McKnight (Nedlands)

The dates and timelines re this side is as follows

U20's
Training Monday 31st May, 7th June 6:30pm 8:00pm TBC

Training Wednesday 2nd June, 9th June 6:30pm 8:00pm TBC

Match V WA Country Saturday 12-June TBC

Training Mon & Wed 6 Sept - 29 Sept 6:30pm 8:00pm TBC

Tour Thursday - Monday 30 Sept - 4 Oct Adelaide

Perth XV

With this side players will be selected from the 1st Grade Perth competition. Matches will be watched and reviewed weekly across the first 8 rounds and a squad selected for the match on the 12th June.

The match on the 12th vs. An Academy side will be to finalise a squad for consideration for the end of year tour. Players may be selected from the back end of the season if form warrants selection.

Coaching staff for this side: Elwee Prinsloo (Wanneroo 0409 364 804) and Brendan Loag

The dates and time lines re this side is as follows:

Perth XV
Training Monday 31st May, 7th June 6:30pm 8:00pm TBC

Training Wednesday 2nd June, 9th June 6:30pm 8:00pm TBC

Match V EWF Academy Saturday 12-June TBC

Training Mon & Wed 6 Sept - 29 Sept 6:30pm 8:00pm TBC

Tour Thursday - Monday 30 Sept - 4 Oct Adelaide

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/associatesrufc/?section=clubnews&news_id=118721

FORCE ACADEMY SET FOR HIT-OUT WITH PREMIERS


The Emirates Western Force Academy will get some game time under their belts this weekend when they play a trial against reigning KWIK Senior Competition Premiers, Cottesloe, at Harvey Field on Saturday
The game will provide an opportunity for the likes of Josh Tatupu, Haig Sare, Mark Swanepoel and Stefano Hunt to push for selection in the Emirates Western Force squad as they play alongside up-and-comers such as Australian Schools flyhalf Kyle Godwin, Australian Barbarians prop Cruze Ah-Nau and 18 year old flanker Ted Postal, who was on stand-by for a Force debut during the week had Luke Jones not been deemed fit to play against the Waratahs.
Cottesloe will field an extended squad in their first trial of the pre-season.
The Academy side to play Cottesloe 1pm at Harvey Field is:

  1. 1. Cruze Ah-Nau (Kalamunda)
  2. 2. Mark Cornell ( Wests Subicao)
  3. 3. JP Pradaud ( Associates)
  4. 4. Kyle Howard ( UWA)
  5. 5. Bruce Smith –Wright (UWA)
  6. 6. Ben Hales (Associates)
  7. 7. Ted Postal (UWA)
  8. 8. Jack Ball (Palmyra)
  9. 9. Mark Swanepoel (Cottesloe)
  10. 10. Kyle Godwin (Associates)
  11. 11. Conrad Gillingham (Kalamunda)
  12. 12. Stefano Hunt (Associates)
  13. 13. Josh Tatupu (Kalamunda)
  14. 14. Heremia Te Aute (Wests Subiaco)
  15. 15. Haig Sare (Nedlands)
Res: Justin Turner ( Associates)

RUGBYWA

COTTESLOE WIN RUGBYWA TENS TOURNAMENT


Congratulations to Cottesloe, victors in the Open Division of RugbyWA’s preseason Invitational tournament that was held at Harvey Field over the past weekend.

In a departure from previous years the preseason invitational tournament was held as a 10’s format rather than a 7’s format to increase the number and style of players participating in the tournament. The Open’s and U18’s divisions played on Saturday whilst the U20’s played on Sunday. Plenty of enterprising Rugby was played over the weekend which also saw selectors using the opportunity to look at some of the talent on offer for our upcoming State U20 side.
In all, 21 teams participated in the invitational tournament and RugbyWA would like to thank the clubs who supported the tournament.
RugbyWA would also like to thank the Cottesloe Rugby Club for the hard work they put in for hosting RugbyWA’s preseason invitational tournament.

The results here: RugbyWA

TYRRELL TO MAKE HISTORY

Local rugby product Ryan Tyrrell will etch is name in Western Australian’s sporting history when he becomes the first player from the local competition to be included as part of the run-on side for a Super rugby match, this Sunday versus Queensland Reds.



Tyrrell, 26, a former loose forward was converted to the hooking role by Force coaching staff to improve his prospects at the next level. Having now earned a contract with the Force his debut against the Hurricanes in New Zealand was a long time coming (following several years in the academy) not so his call up to the starting 15 just 4 rounds into his professional career.
Pek Cowan will move to the bench after some shaky efforts with his throwing. While coach Mitchell will no doubt be looking for Ryan to improve the sides effectiveness at the line-outs. 



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The full squad looks like this


2010 INVESTEC BANK SUPER 14 WEEK FIVE
Emirates Western Force v REDS
Sunday, 14 March, 2010
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-off: 2.30pm AWST
  1. Nic Henderson
  2. Ryan Tyrrell
  3. Tim Fairbrother
  4. Sam Wykes
  5. Nathan Sharpe (c)
  6. Ben McCalman
  7. Matt Hodgson
  8. Richard Stanford
  9. Brett Sheehan
  10. David Hill
  11. Nick Cummins
  12. James O’Connor
  13. Ryan Cross
  14. Scott Staniforth
  15. Dane Haylett-Petty
 Reserves

  1. Pek Cowan
  2. Matt Dunning
  3. Tom Hockings
  4. Jono Jenkins
  5. Chris O’Young
  6. Sam Harris
  7. Mitch Inman

Happenings in club land this weekend 13/03



Rugby WA 10's competition this weekend at Harvey Field Cottesloe this weekend.



Cottesloe are hosting a Ten's tournament, details are few but Palmyra will have one senior team and under 18 and 20 colts taking part. Bayswater entered 2 balanced senior teams. Soaks have entered Under 20's and 18's in the competition.

18's are playing Saturday.
Price money $700 for the winner $100 for the runner up.
Soaks v Wests 1:30pm
Soaks v Kal 2:30pm
Final 1 4:30pm
Final 2 5:30pm

Under 20's Sunday.
Price money $1000 for the winner, $100 for the runner up.
Soaks v Wann 9:20am
Soaks v Kal 10:40am
Soaks v Cott 12:00 Noon
Final 1 2:30pm
Final 2 3:00pm



This Saturday Nedlands who desided not to be part of the 10's are hosting trial games against UWA with details as follows:

- Senior Grades vs UWA  will commence at 1.30pm on Field 2. Third Grade will kick of first followed be Seconds and Premier Grade.
Altogether there will be 7 x 25 minutes of Seniors trials plus the 3 x 25 minutes worth of U/20's.  All games should be finished by approximately 5pm.

Nedlands CSRFF Grant application fails

From the Nedlands Website


Important Building Update
09-03-2010
Hi Members

I am extremely disappointed to tell you that we have not received our CSRFF grant from the government announced last week.

After discussion with Clayton White (coordinator of the programme) from the Dept Sport & Rec his feedback as to why we missed out was as follows.

1. $17.5 million was handed out after $44 million in applications. Two very large projects from councils received over $5 million of the funding available.
2. In their opinion we did not have sufficient cash in the bank (or financial support from Nedlands council) to ensure our project could be completed without further fundraising and jeopardising the clubs financial viability.
3. The proposed areas of “social activity” and paved “viewing area” are seen as low priority for these funds – their emphasis is the toilets, change rooms, storage areas etc
4. We are not a truly “multi use” facility even though our plans are aimed at being able to be used as such. A possible permanent summer tenant other than tee ball would assist our application.

WHERE TO FROM HERE

We have different options available to us which will be discussed by the building committee and put to the club management committee in coming months.
There are options to use some or all of our cash put aside for the project and do partial work such as toilets and storage area. This would most likely eliminate the chance of getting a future CSRFF grant and could incur extra costs.
We can modify and reduce our approved plans and reduce the costs – proceed without govt funding possibly with small borrowing by the club.
Find a cash benefactor or raise at least $180k specifically for the project and proceed without govt funding.
Re apply in next years round putting the project back till Sept 2011 at best if we receive a grant. This option allows more time to fund raise however building costs continue to increase.
We will keep you informed
Regards
Garry Ash
Chairperson.
Building Committee

For those that does not know what a CSRFF grant is here is some info : http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/164

Perth Bayswater Open Day


Cottesloe Open Day

Cottesloe have an open day for juniors and supporters this Friday 5 March also. Cottesloe and EWF players Richard Brown, James O'Connor, Ben Whittaker and Dane Haylett-Petty will be at Harvey Field from 6pm to run around with the juniors.

All Welcome



Thanks Cottesloe Rugby