In this weeks club news we look ahead to tomorrow’s final 2xv league game of the season, , look back to 1985, details of the Mini’s Easter Rugby Camp, the forth coming sevens events, Scotland women’s selection news and also an ask to track down a club photo.

This Weekend

The future Penicuik Rugby stars are on display on Saturday morning.

Our U16 kick us off at 10am against Trinity HS

Then our U14 face North Berwick at 10:30am

Come down to the Old Pavilion if you’re free to support our youth teams. Having a side line full of home support gives players of all ages a massive boost.

At 3pm our 2xv make the trip to Tranent to play Ross High in the final league game of 2022/23 (there are still 2 touring teams to face at home in the next 2 months)

Good luck to all 3 sides

On Sunday our micro’s and mini’s train at 11am, please remember the clocks go forward this day!

The mini’s train again this Wednesday then are off for the Easter Holidays until Wednesday 19th April. (Please see below for details of the mini’s Easter Camp)

Live Rugby in the Clubhouse

The Clubhouse will be open from 3pm screening live rugby.

Scotland kick off at 16:45 against England in the TikTok 6Nations then at 7:45pm we will be screening the Scotland Futures Match v England U20’s where Penicuik Rugby youth graduate Rachel Law has been selected on the bench. Congratulations to Rachel on her selection (we won’t embarrass you with a picture of your Penicuik playing days…will save that for later).

Good luck to both Scotland teams tomorrow over Hadrians Wall.

6 Nations & TikTok 6 Women’s Nations Fantasy Rugby

Congratulations to President Gav McQuillan who finished top of the PRFC league by a 76pt margin. Word is he’s now being considered as a 1xv selector for next season……

For those wanting to continue fantasy rugby we have launched our league for the 2023 TikTok 6Nations

Click here to join https://fantasyw6n.sixnationsrugby.com/#welcome/register/?parrain=ixr9okm&ligue=73642&mdp=LKDPI

league no.73642 : Prfc
Password : LKDPI

2xv v Ross High

Rich Mann 2xv Coach

This weekend sees the super 2nds play their final game of the season. The opposition is Ross High and a warm welcome awaits us at Blawearie Park. Ross High and ourselves have a good relationship and this game is always a hard but fair match.

Our first match of the season saw us run out winner 26 points to 7 on a chilly December afternoon. This weekend will not be too different in terms of playing conditions. However the style of play the 2nds adopt should be enough to get us a nice tidy away win to end the season with.

The highlight of this match however will be Butch, Andrew and Paddy giving us a rendition of their favourite singing song during post match beers. Good luck to them. Its been a most excellent season for the 2nds.

The team has gelled really well and under the leadership of Paul Hope all targets have been surpassed.

Team Selection

League Table

Archive Photo

Todays featured photo is the Penicuik 1xv/2xv squads from the 84/85 season?

Jug of beer to the first person to name the whole squad and assistants, send to info@penicuikrugby.org, or drop a list in behind the bar this weekend (be warned, Tom Tait who is in the photo is usually at the bar 8pm on the dot on Fridays)

Help Us!

As part of the ongoing upgrading of the clubhouse we are about to rehouse all our Penicuik 7’s Home Winning teams. We are missing a good quality photo of the 1990 winning team. We have a copy of a newspaper cutting (Lothian Times) and also a black and white copy of another photo. We are asking our members, and players at that time to have a look to see if they have a copy we could borrow and scan.

Given the side wore the “Candy” change strips it would be great to locate a color photo. (PS… how good a side was that!!!)

Easter Camp P1-P7 Boys & Girls – Booking Close Monday 27th March

Our Easter Camp booking is now live, please see the link https://penicuikrugby.org/portfolio-items/easter-rugby-camp-2023/?portfolioCats=10 to sign up your child.

The three days will consist of fun and engaging sessions that not only benefit them on a rugby field but also develop them as a person. Our coaching is open to players of all abilities, providing a great introduction to rugby, or an opportunity for skill development, but most importantly a fun way to spend the holidays with friends.

These are aimed at all Boys & Girls in P1-P7 and no previous rugby experience is required.

Dates : April 3rd, 4th & 5th

Times 8:30am – 12:30pm

Breakfast will be provided 8:30-9:00am and Lunch will be provided 12:00-12:30 inside our clubhouse

If you would like your child to attend please complete the form below and we will contact you with payment information.

You do not need to be a member or currently playing, everyone is welcome

For queries please contact Josh at do@pencuikrugby.org

*thanks the generosity of our sponsors McKenzie Skip Hire, Allan Hay Roofing & Building, Uniq, Shand & Burns Financial and all our player sponsors we have been able to absorb the costs of running the Easter Camp allowing as many children as possible to come and enjoy the 3 mornings of rugby in Penicuik

The McKenzie Skip Hire 2023 Penicuik 7’s

This week we launched our 2023 annual 7’s tournament on Saturday 22nd April, please click on the logo below for full details. We are looking for volunteers, especially to cover an hr behind the bar (please speak to Robbie or email info@penicuikrugby.org)