This weekend @ Penicuik Rugby

Its the final home game of 2023/24 for the 1xv and the bar is open from 18:30, details of Bloody Rugby, a look back to 1990 and details of the 2024 Mini Rugby Easter Camp

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Presidents Welcome

The welcome return of Friday evening rugby as we welcome Livingston to Montgomery Park for our last home First XV game pf the season.

If we are being honest it’s been a disappointing end to out league campaign as momentum seems to have been lost since December. However with at least 3rd place secured which shows progress from last season the squad has a great opportunity to put on a performance this weekend. The last game was an entertaining affair with Livingston dominating the first half which spurred our players on to much improved 2nd half display which secured the win – I’m sure revenge will be on Livys mind which should make for an interesting game.

As ever a vocal home support will be helpful so o would hope we get a big turnout this Friday to get your last first team fix until next season.

A full six nations to then enjoy including the visit of England to Murrayfield so no matter what your rugby weekend looks like I hope it a good one.

Gav

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League placings

Live Clubhouse Games

Thanks to everyone for packing out the clubhouse last Saturday for the France game, the last 5 minutes being the only period the club was quiet

All eyes are now on The Calcutta game on the 24th

Check here for updated food promotions and opening times for each weekend – https://penicuikrugby.org/portfolio-items/2024-guinness-six-nations/

Sat 24th Feb – club open from 4pm

Sat 9th Mar

Sat 16th Mar

Youth Rugby

This Sunday our Mini players welcome Livingston rfc to Montgomery park.  Ko is 11am if all players can be down no later than 10:40am.

Hot drinks and morning rolls are available to parents in the clubhouse throughout the morning.

We are delighted to launch the 2024 Easter Rugby Camp for P1-7 children.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors we have been able to make this a free 3 day event.

For full details and to make a booking click here – https://penicuikrugby.org/portfolio-items/2024-mini-rugby-easter-camp/

200 Club winners – January 2024

1xv

Friday night is under the lights with a home game to Livingston.  The game was originally scheduled for the 30th March, however it suited both teams to pull this forward.  The remaining fixture is scheduled away to Hawick Linden Friday 15th March down at volunteer park.

With Livingston not being able to catch Penicuik into 3rd place, this is an ideal time to throw the ball around with no pressures of winning.  If you want to watch a nail biting winner takes all rugby game then get down to Kings Park Dalkeith on Saturday morning for a 12pm ko where Dalkeith host Dunbar.

A Dalkeith win will push the title to the final week (13th April), a Dunbar win go a massive way to winning East Region League Division 2.

Livingston go into Fridays game on a massive high, having put away Corstorphine in last Saturdays double header 36-15 (Corstorphine having beaten Penicuik in the Nation shield on the 27th Jan 23-13).

Penicuik, earlier in the season, won away at Livingston 40-24.  Penicuik were 21-7 down at half time, however rallied back to secure the bonus point win with tries from Ketchen, Randall, Holgate, Cartwright and a penalty try.

Michael Holgate has now moved through to Glasgow for work following his studies and we wish Michael well, and massive thanks for his dedication this season, and hopefully he may return to a Penicuik strip in the future.

A host of unavailabilities has seen a number of 2xv call ups.  Due to make their 1xv debut from the bench will be Matty Robertson and Esala Falemaka.  Its great to see Darren Pearson pull on the #3 strip again and is joined at prop by Paddy O’Sullivan.

Captain Oscar Malone moves from full back to outside centre and partners Nic Adler, with a back 3 of Sprott, Randall and Doyle.  Long term injuries to Reid and Ketchen ruling them out this weekend and Dean…. oh who knows.. ski-ing?? marathon running??

Click play to view the full team

We are delighted to share we are again taking part in the Bloody Rugby League

You can read all about the great work being done by Bloody rugby here –  https://bloodyrugby.co.uk

Our Purpose

“To raise awareness of blood cancer in the rugby community, and harness rugby’s camaraderie to increase the donation of stem cells and blood”.

Our Vision

“For rugby players to recognize that their fitness, health and teamwork is of great value to those with blood cancers”.

This year we are playing in the Premiership table (lets be honest, its the only league we have a chance of winning this year), points and league are below

We had a great success last time running this and hoping to increase our score!!

In and around the clubhouse

Big thanks to former 1xv captain Alun Semple, who dug out these midi teams of old.  These U14 & U16 teams represented Penicuik RFC at the Digital Rugby Tournaments which was held annually by the SRU back in the 90’s on the Murrayfield back pitches.

It’s great to see former faces, and can report at least 1 person in the team photo’s has managed to pull on his boots for an appearance in season 2023/24…. Can you guess who??

U16

BR : O.Smith (coach), G.Allan, S.Hogg, D.McKinley, S.Weir, H.Watson, K.Ryder, G.Carins, J.Semple (coach), P.Conachan

FR : S.McManus, R.Hogg, H.Anderson, G.Briggs, G.Blaikie, T.Nombro, A.MacLean

U14

BR : J.Briggs (coach), ?,?,?, S.McRobb (coach), ?,Callis, Barry, ?,?

MR : ?,?,?, G.Briggs,?, D.Johnston, ?

FR :?, M.Smith, ?

If you are able to name the players please send them to info@penicuikrugby.org and we will get this page updated and look to publish formally in the clubhouse over the next few months.

Thanks to Aaron and Lewis who chose to celebrate their birthday in the clubhouse last weekend, everyone looked as if they had a great time (click the link Aaron & Lewis) and if your looking for a premises for a family function please keep us in mind

Aaron & Lewis

Massive big thanks to Gillian (parent of P3 player Hamish) who took time out her very busy schedule to kindly hang the new Foyer Sponsors Board.

As we are now in our centenary year, we have a selection of 1xv teams from each decade of the club since 1924 posted in the foyer.  Next time you’re in have a look and see if one of your relative has pulled on the black and white, candy strip, or blue and red hoop over the past 100 years.

1xv Fixtures

2xv Fixtures

Penicuik Rugby Principal Sponsors

Penicuik Rugby Player Sponsors