This weekend @ Penicuik Rugby

We are looking for past committee members? The Centenary Match details, Beeslack school of rugby news and some archive photos

We are opening 7:30pm Friday for the Scotland round ball game

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Presidents Welcome

As we approach a momentous milestone in our club’s history, we cannot help but reflect on the incredible journey that started back in 1924. It was a year filled with passion, determination, and the birth of a legacy that continues to inspire us to this day.

The original Penicuik rugby pioneers, who took to the field for the very first league fixtures, laid the foundation for the values and spirit that define our club. Their dedication, resilience, and unwavering love for the game created a bond that has transcended generations.

The first league outing was a 17-3 defeat away to Royal High School, which marked the first points scored in competitive action by a Penicuik XV.

Several weeks later a Penicuik XV made the trip into Edinburgh to play against a Lismore B XV and came back with a 37-0 Victory.

Now, as we celebrate the centenary of Penicuik Rugby, we have the opportunity to pay homage to those who came before us.

On the 6th of April 2024, a Penicuik select team will once again face Lismore, recreating that historic match and honoring the roots from which our club grew.

This special centenary match is not just a game. It’s a celebration of the indomitable spirit of our founding members, a reminder of the challenges they overcame, and a testament to the lasting impact they had on our club and community.

We invite all of members who have served the club as an Office bearer to join us on this historic occasion. Let us come together as a united force, with pride in our hearts and a deep appreciation for the legacy we have inherited.

This is a moment to honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire the future of Penicuik Rugby.

Mark your calendars, rally your fellow club members, and prepare to witness history in the making. Together, let’s create a day filled with memories, camaraderie, and the unbreakable bond that can only be forged through the love of the game, if you previously served on a Penicuik Rugby Committee and wish to attend please complete the form in this link, and please send to other members who served on the committee with you as we have limited contact details https://penicuikrugby.org/centenary-office-bearer-lunch/

Cheers

Gav

President Penicuik RFC

2024 Guinness Six Nations

Youth Rugby – Beeslack CHS School of Rugby : Saltire Energy Rugby Schools Week

Our own 1xv Stand Off and Beeslack CHS PE teacher Alan Haynes has spent this week campaigning rugby in one of our local high schools

On Wednesday Beeslack took part in the East Emerging schools championship which was played at the Hive Stadium Murrayfield.

All pupils played really well and absolutely loved the occasion of playing at the home of Edinburgh rugby.

Its great to see Beeslack embrace the new school of rugby and watch this space for further announcements for high school rugby in the next week.

This Sunday our Mini and micros are training at usual 11am.

Please note the following training/fixtures

Sun 24th – Training

Wed 27th – Training

Sun 29th – Sun 14th Easter Holidays

Easter Rugby Camp 8th – 10th April

Wed 17th – Training

Sun 28th – Training

Sun 5th May – Lasswade Rugby Festival

Sun 12th May – Dalkeith Rugby Festival

Sun 19th May – Mini/micro awards day

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 – February 2024

1xv 61

Hawick Linden 21

Penicuik finished their 2023/24 league fixture with an entertaining match at Volunteer Park on Friday night.

Linden raced into a 21-10 lead, despite last minute call offs (a recurring theme this season), the Penicuik XV (a mixture of 1xv, 2xv and also a debut) dug in turned the game round.

Things started brightly for the home side with Linden breaking the Penicuik defence after two minutes to slide into the corner to lead 7-0. Penicuik then responded a couple minutes later with a penalty and started to get a foot hold in the game.

However, it was the home side who increased their advantage a few minutes later with a try from the Linden fullback who spotted a gap next to the ruck to dive over and his successful conversion left the score 14-3 after 13 minutes.

From the kick off a lapse in concentration allowed Adlerto go over for a seven-point score before, heading towards the half hour, Penicuik received two yellow cards in quick succession. This allowed plenty of space for Linden to exploit and it was their scrum-half, returning for his first game since a broken ankle in September, who sniped at a ruck to dart over. With the conversion good the home side looked in control at 21-10 ahead.

With Penicuik back up to 15, the Linden lost a man for ten minutes which was quickly followed by Penicuik’s third yellow card. The final score of the half went the way of the away side with some quick hands sending Ketchen into the corner to close the gap to six points at 21-15.

The 2xv make their final appearance next Saturday away to Stewart’s Melville 3pm ko

2024 7’s series

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 are earned as follows

In and around the clubhouse

Penicuik 7’s – 27th April

We are asking for members to assist us with the running of this years Centenary 7’s.

Once again we will be hosting the Nicol Gas hospitality Lorry and sponsors invites will be posted shortly.

Please please please, if you can spare 60/90 mins to help behind the bar, in the kitchen or assist around the park please speak to a member of the management.

Thanks to former 1xv player Andy Evans who dug out these 2 U18 squad photos.  Some blast from the past players here! and hopefully many who will be at the club Dinner.

If you have old photos please send them into info@penicuikrugby.org

Calling past officer bearers…..

1xv Fixtures

2xv Fixtures

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