Ladies Lunch
Weekly Newsletter (11-24 Mar)
GENERAL UPDATES
The 1XV completed their League campaign up at a damp and dark Ashbourne on Sunday with a disappointing loss. Injury plagued Bective had to play second best to an Ashbourne XV fighting for their lives to stay in Div 1A. Falling behind to early tries, the players battled back and looked like pulling the game out of the fire in the 2nd half, but Ashbourne were too strong for brave Bective, running out deserved winners to earn themselves a playoff and a shot at Saturday rugby again next season. Luck and injuries played a big part in Bective’s season, and the players can be very proud of their fantastic performances throughout the campaign notwithstanding qualifying for the AIL Jnr. Cup Final also. To still be in contention for the League down the home straight, says a lot about the commitment and the character of the group. That’s sport - it just wasn’t to be our year.
Always remember your support is key to the team’s success.
Unfortunately, the Bective U17’s League Final was postponed with opponents and venue still to be confirmed.
1st XV: Ashbourne 36 - Bective 10
2nd XV: Ashbourne 30 – Bective 14
3rd XV: No fixture.
The Annual Ladies Lunch, raising valuable funds for ‘Ronald McDonald House’, was hosted by Maria Shalloe in the Pavilion on Saturday. Attended by 150 guests a wonderful afternoon/evening was had by all.
3XV Next Fixture
Bective Rangers vs Stillorgan Rathfarnham
Friday 16th March | Donnybrook | Metro League Div 8
KO: 8pm
Shane Comer & Dave O’Mahony Interview
This weeks interview is all about Junior Rugby as coach Shane Comer and player Dave O'Mahony sit down with Chuck. Dave discusses why he joined Bective after moving from Cork, he also gives a snapshot as to how the 3XV season has gone and all of the off the field craic. Shane meanwhile gives a wider view having joined Bective as a mini and having worked his way up through the ages and ranks to coaching now and what he sees the future for Bective.
Mini’s & Youths
Results
U15's were beaten in the Cup by a very strong Terenure team.
U13's won away to Suttonians 45-5 in the Metro Cup.
U12's had a busy weekend. On Saturday they took part in the Father Gavin Willow rugby festival were they competed well against teams from all over the country. On Sunday they played matches against Lansdwone and Old Wesley, narrowly losing out to Lansdwone and beating Old Wesley.
U9's hosted DLSP and Tallaght on Sunday morning and competed really well against both opposition teams.
U6/U7's attended the Kieran Burke Festival up in DLSP on Sunday morning. All 4 teams competed brilliantly even though it was an extremely cold morning.
Fixtures:
Friday 15th March
U15's HOME St. Mary's (Main Pitch) Kick Off 7:30pm.
Sunday 17th March
U11 - AWAY Monkstown Kick Off 9:30am.
Credit Images from DLSP. (Last Sunday Rugby Festival)
Bective seek coach for U20 team
Bective Rangers are seeking applications for the position of Head Coach of their Under 20’s squad for the 2024/25 season and future seasons.
Key Responsibilities:
Create an environment that allows the team to develop their own identity and culture that is in keeping with Bective’s values and ambition.
Create good relationships with all club coaching staff, medical personnel, S&C teams and the players.
Conduct regular reviews with coaching teams and our Director of rugby against agreed KPIs.
Key Qualities & Strengths:
Leadership
Player management
Technical knowledge
Communication skills
Long-term planning
Commitment and enthusiasm
Willingness to work with the club to recruit players.
Please forward your CV to office@bectiverangers.com. Closing date for applicants is 17 March 2024.
Club Bookkeeper Role (Part-Time):
The Club Executive are currently looking for a part-time Club Bookkeeper to work closely with our Treasurer. The role will include processing accounts payable/receivable invoices and payments, ensuring follow-up on any outstanding amounts to be paid, assisting with the preparation and production of financial statements and reports, bank reconciliations.
This role would suit someone looking for flexible hours (approx. 15 hrs per week) and remote working. Experience of Xero is desirable but not essential.
We would ask all of you as members or part of the wider Bective family, to help spread the word in relation to this opportunity as we'd like to fill this position through the Club's network if possible.
Please contact Steve McGettigan, Chairperson at 086-2563811 or Valerie Stein, Club Administrator at office@bectiverangers.com or at 087-2906557 for further information.
