Clean Sweep for Bective Senior Teams
Weekly Newsletter (4-10 Nov)
1XV NEXT FIXTURE
SEAPOINT BECTIVE
SAT 9 NOV | KILBOGGET PARK | LEINSTER LEAGUE 1A
1XV KO: 2.30 PM | 2XV KO: 1.00 PM
GENERAL UPDATES
A very busy last weekend at the club with both the U20’s and the 3XV in action on Friday night, and then on Saturday our 1XV and 2XV kicking off against Suttonians.
It was a fantastic turnout on Saturday to support the teams with the biggest crowd of the season so far in Donnybrook and over 100 supporters and guests attending the pre-match lunch.
The 1XV responded to the great support with a brilliant all round display in their win over League Leaders Suttonians. The win means Bective stay 3rd in the League but are now just 1 point behind new leaders Seapoint who we play away on Saturday. This is another crucial match before the Autumn break so after the Ireland V NZ game on Fri night, keep the rugby going and head out to Cabinteely on Saturday and support the team as Bective bid to go top of the League .
Always remember your support is key to the team’s success.
Final Score: Bective 29 Suttonians 10
Bective keep up their momentum
Results:
Our 2XV won 47 - 12 at home against Suttonians RFC in Leinster Seconds League Division 1A.
Our 3XV won 51 - 14 at home against Emerald Warriors RFC in Metro League Division 8.
Our 4XV won 55 - 0 away against Guinness RFC in Metro League Division 11.
Our U20s lost 50 - 7 at home against North Dublin Vikings (Suttonians, Malahide & Coolmine) in JP Fanagan Prem 3.
AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
We have a handful of tickets available for the following games:
Ireland v Argentina - Fri 15th Nov 2024 at 8.10pm, Aviva Stadium.
Ireland v Fiji - Sat 23rd Nov at 3.10pm, Aviva Stadium.
Please contact Valerie Stein at office@bectiverangers.com for details.
RORY O’LOUGHLIN INTERVIEW
Season 2 of Chuck's chats returns with a bang as we sit down with former Bective Mini and current Bective back's coach Rory O'Loughlin.
Rory and Chuck discuss his rugby career starting at Bective and working his way through St.Michaels College, UCD, Old Belvedere, Ireland 7s, Leinster, Ireland 15s and Exeter.
Watch it now to hear about Rory's past coaches, the players and teams he has been part of and his life after retirement including coaching at Bective now.
WEEK SCHEDULE
Mini’s
Results:
U10's AWAY Malahide - The U10s had a fantastic match away in Malahide! They’re playing some really exciting rugby and scoring impressive tries. With a competitive group like that, it’s no surprise they’re developing at such a strong pace. Coach Tommy Sheehy is doing an excellent job getting them well-drilled and keeping the focus on continuous improvement. The U10's are growing in confidence with every match they play.
U11's AWAY Malahide - The U11s had a successful away trip to Malahide under the guidance of head coach Colin Gaffney. Colin brought two teams, and both performed excellently, winning the majority of their matches. Their strong performances throughout the day reflect the hard work and dedication they've put into their training. So far this season, the U11s have been consistently impressive, and this outing further showcased their growth and competitive spirit. It’s shaping up to be a promising season for them!
U12's AWAY Terenure - The U12s faced a tough challenge away against a strong Terenure side, but after a slow start, they found their rhythm and finished the matches strongly. Despite the early setbacks, the team showed great resilience and determination to compete. Head coach Paul Hatton is doing a great job ensuring this large group is developing at the right pace, helping them grow both individually and as a team. Their ability to bounce back and perform well in tough matches speaks to their potential, and they’re continuing to make solid progress this season.
Fixtures:
U8's AWAY Blackrock Kick Off TBC.
U9's AWAY Blackrock Kick Off 9am.
U12 AWAY Greystones Kick Off 10:30am.
U13 HOME Ashbourne Kick Off 12pm - First League Match.
U14 AWAY Old Belvedere Kick Off 12:15pm.
Your Club Your Country Draw 2024 - Tickets Now On Sale
The IRFU Grand Draw ‘Your Club, Your Country’, brought to you by Energia, is back for the 14th consecutive year with more great prizes to be won including: Trip to see the British & Irish Lions Team in Australia, €5,000 cash, 6 Nations 2025 VIP trips to Murrayfield and Stadio Olimpico and many more.
Last year Bective won 2 of the 10 raffle prizes in the draw so make sure you get your tickets to be in with a chance of winning. (Click here for prize list)
All proceeds go directly to the club so please help us to continue building a great club for all our members.
Purchase your digital ticket directly here:
Gala Bid Website – Bective Rangers FC
Full details on the draw can be found on the IRFU website here.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please contact Valerie Stein on 087-2906557 or office@bectiverangers.com if you have any questions.
BECTIVE RUGBY EMPLOYMENT APPEAL
With the start of the 2024/25 season and new and existing players on the lookout for employment, we are asking members if you have any work or if you know of anyone who may have an employment opportunity to please contact Ben Kealy on 087 2535532.
Bective are also on the lookout for new players to join the team. If anyone you know is moving to Dublin soon, starting college, looking for a new club or a community of friends, please encourage them to join Bective.
All Ages, Grades & Walk Ins Welcome
CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS NOW OPEN FOR 2024
If you are an existing member, you will have received an email from Sportlomo on the 6th of June with the subject line: "RugbyConnect Renewal 23/24".
You can follow the instructions and link in that email to renew your membership for the 2024/25 season.
For new members, please register via this link: https://rugbyconnect.irfu.ie/
BECTIVE MEN’S SHED
The ‘Bective Men’s Shed’ is for those retired members who can give an hour or two on a Thursday to devote to maintenance and development of our premises and for a meet up for tea/coffee. We are keen to develop the rear of the pavilion so that it can be used during the summer months for outside eating/drinking and the group are currently working on this project. The Men’s Shed meets on Thursdays at 12 noon in the clubhouse.
