Furness
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Furness Rugby Union Football Club
Furness Rugby Union Football Club
Founded 1902
Founded 1902
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Thursday 2nd September
Here we go again with the start of a brand new season. The home game this week is Furness 2nds against Fylde Vandals, Steve continues with his write ups so click here for the 2nd team look ahead to the game.
The First team start the season of with a trip up the coast to Whitehaven, Steve’s
Pre-
Saturday 28th August (Later)
Somehow the members of the Stoke squad managed to revive themselves for the “Trial”
game this afternoon, most having less than 6 hours sleep. Furness had ample players
and the teams were drawn up and play commenced. Surprisingly the visitors were very
good, given the lack of sleep and other factors. The game was played in good spirit
and the teams were swapped around every 20 minutes. The quality of the Rugby was
enough to keep the unbiased crowds attention and enough to shout about. The final
score, which only the Referee seemed to know ended up at 38 -
Saturday 28th August
The team from Stoke arrived last night, but unfortunately they were let down by quite a few of their players, and only 11 arrived, (sound familiar), they soon made them selves at home in the clubhouse then appeared to remember they were camping, whoops better erect the tents. By then it was dark, and trying to put up a brand new tent after having a few bevies, and in the dark is not the easiest. All I can say is that thankfully we had no overnight rain. It was nice to see a lot of our own players and girlfriends making an appearance to welcome the lads. Hosts DAVE While and JUNE While had everything in hand and everyone appears to have had a good night. We will see what sort of state everyone is in today!
Saturday 21st August
That’s another successful Summer School completed and yesterday was presentation
night where all attendees received a memento of the occasion. Then the coaches and
helpers got down to some serious de-
Tuesday 17th August
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Sunday 15th August
That must have been one of the busiest Saturdays ever. The trial game went well, even though the spectators enjoyed the glorious sunshine I think the players would have preferred a cooler day. Every one had a good day and all subscriptions were paid. A big plus of course, there were no injuries, at least not players. Les While ended up in hospital with a badly split thumb after stopping Beachy’s last kick of the game.
The day followed with Dave Maguires and Terry Fields combined 65th birthday party. I think everyone enjoyed the entertainment, the paid group, the ad hoc musicians, singers and speakers as well. A brilliant night.
The next friendly game is the 28th August against Stoke.
Saturday 14th August
Well it looks like the industry around Barrow have missed out on a Golden Opportunity by not taking on Steve “Nozzer” Norris as an employee. But the biggest miss will be the Club. Steve has been 2nd team manger for the last 2 years and all branches of the club have felt the benefit of him being in this position. The ability to find a player a short notice was unbelievable, and his love for the game second to none. But alas the Far East beckons from next week, so we now have a position in the club that is going to be very hard to fill., as much as we will miss him, we have to wish him all the best in his latest venture and look forward to him returning and hopefully finding a job finally in Barrow.
Good Luck Nozzer.
Thursday 5th August
“Nozzer“ has agreed to do one of his Curries for the Trial game on the 14th August, no charge just pay your dues. The game will Kick Off at 02.00 pm. For those of you who have not been in the clubhouse recently the Kitchen is now out of order until the start if the season, hopefully by then the new kitchen will be virtually completed and ready to use.
For the past 2 seasons Aspatria have been running a prediction league on their
web site. The idea is simply to have a bit of fun with predicting our league results
each week and perhaps raise a little interest along the way. Certainly, those from
other league clubs they have encountered in the past have participated and they have
had many favourable comments -
Tuesday 3rd August
As you can see by the message at the top of the page. Saturday 14th August has been set aside for a Trials Day where both squads will be mixed and rotated to strut their stuff. We will also be collecting ALL player subscriptions on that day so no excuses. I believe there could also be a BBQ after the match but I will pass on the info as I receive it.
We also have a game against Mat Noddens Stoke, who are on tour, on the 28th August. Watch this space for more info on times etc.
Wednesday 28th July
Well young Tom Quinn is well on his way, for a 6 month “walkabout” down-
Tuesday 27th July
For those of you who live away from the area, or could not attend last weeks EGM. There were two Life Membership presentations on the night. One went to Roy Cullen who has been with the club 45 years, played as a colt and progressed to Captain of the 1st team, and then passed his knowledge and skill onto the youngsters by becoming a Colts Coach. The other went to Les While, a long time member of the club and originally a winger with the 1st team, he has many friends within the Rugby circle and he has given up many hours supporting the club as a committee member and a volunteer, his family are taking up his mantle by continuing to support the club in strength.
Friday 23rd July
Whole Club Development Plan
Our Club Furness RFC is working with the RFU to produce a development plan which
will be used to determine the future direction and work of the club. As part of this
process, we shall, with the support of Liam Nicholls the RFU Rugby Development Officer
for this area and his/her colleagues be conducting a workshop with a cross-
Thursday 22nd July
The Touch Rugby Festival at Furness that was organised for Saturday 24th July has been postponed because of a clash of events. Hopefully Kieran will come up with a new date before the start of the season.
Wednesday 21st July
The Colts fixtures are now available for you to look at go to HERE
Tuesday 20th July
Mike Botes team bonding session is proving to be popular -
Friday 9th July
For those of you not on facebook -
Tuesday 6th July
Well the Players meeting last night was very well attending with some good ideas coming from the floor. I don’t know if “Burger”, Gwynny or Piers realise what they have let themselves in for, but I am sure they will have a few laughs on the way. Everyone was in agreement in joining the 200 Club (Lottery). Well click on the link above this subject to get all of the information you require. Remember if you want to spread the word this web site is as good a place as any to start. Just drop me an email and I will do the rest to let everyone know.
Monday 5th July
Golf -
The annual Abaza Golf Competition will take place at Barrow Golf Club on Saturday 24th July. Any Furness RU member (Golfer or not) is able to enter. The poster is up in the club house for your perusal and any further information can be given by Steve Trainer.
Under 18 / 17 County Nominations.
Rhys Studt, Cameron McClure and Joe Foxen who are all under 18, plus Will Malinson who is still an under 17 but trying out for the squad. Ethan Davies and Hayden Armstrong who are under 17’s have both been nominated, but unfortunately they are both on holiday this week and to attend but hopefully get a chance later in the season.. Well done Gaz and the rest of the coaching squad or getting our lads to this standard.
Thursday 1st July
Darren has organised a Players meeting in the Club House on Monday 5th July from 07.00 pm. Everyone with an interested in the Club is welcome to attend
Tuesday 29th June
The quarterly 200 club draw took place after the committee meeting in the clubhouse last night. Cheques will be available from behind the bar from Wednesday. Click here to see the full list of winners.
Monday 21st June
For the 13 of you who have been registered to take the Level 1 Coaching course, a timely reminder that part 1 starts this Wednesday in the Clubhouse at 06.30 pm.. The 2nd team fixture list is now on the site in the normal place.
Thursday 17th June
The new Mayor of Ulverston spent his Civic Day proudly wearing his Furness RU tie. Councillor Phil Lister, former first team second row in the early 80’s, was inaugurated into office as Ulverston Town Mayor for 2010. The attached picture shows Phil in the centre flanked by new Furness and District MP John Woodcock and our Chairman Chris Reid. (Click here for the picture).
Tuesday 12th June
The RugbyForce weekend went down well click here for write up and Photos.
How to find us.
Furness Rugby Union Football Club was founded in 1902 and is one of only two Rugby
Union Teams in Barrow in Furness. Even though we have a large ground it is not one
of the easiest to find:-
Follow the A590 to Barrow, after passing the Golf Course on the right, take the first left on the roundabout and follow the sign for Furness Abbey, take the second exit on the next mini roundabout, follow the road past the Hospital, which is on the right, continue for a further half a mile (you are now on Abbey Road). Look for a standard Post box on the left (Ostley House on the right) and turn there into Croslands Park Road, continue for a further 200 yards and turn right along side a bungalow down a narrow driveway. This is the entrance to The Strawberry Grounds.
The Club itself is entirely self supporting and depends on the Income from its members over the Clubhouse bar and sponsors to keep our Teams operating.
If you wish to become a member of the club, either a player supporter or Social member do not hesitate to turn up or contact any of the telephone numbers or email address on this web site.
Our Major Sponsors
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Project: Tiling & Decorating
Ceramic Tile Fitting
Painting & Decorating
(Checkout the Clubs Kitchen Floor)
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