Mini's Black Tie Dinner

Weekly Newsletter (27 Mar - 2 Apr)

Energia All Ireland League Semi-Final

Bective Rangers vs Clogher Valley

Date: Sat 1st April 2023
Venue: Coolmine RFC, Ashbrook, Ashtown, D.15
KO: 1pm

General Updates

Captain Colin Jackson and all his 1XV squad have worked incredibly hard this season to win the league for the second year in a row with a game to spare. A fantastic achievement and on Saturday the team are 80 minutes away from another shot at going Senior.

The support at all the matches this season has been amazing. Our opponents on Saturday are the Ulster League winners, Clogher Valley from Fivemiletown in Co Tyrone, who like any rural team in Ireland, have a wide community base, are very vocal and will be travelling to Dublin in large numbers to support their team. This Saturday we need everyone connected with Bective - members, friends, families, Mini’s & Mini’s parents, to travel over to Coolmine RFC to support Bernard and the team both on and off the pitch. The Club would love to see all the Mini’s and supporters wearing the proud Bective colours on Saturday.

The Club is providing free transport to and from the game. Places on the bus are open to all supporters, not just members. Free tea/coffee and croissants will also be available in the Club before we leave. The bus will depart Bective at 11.45am sharp and arrive in Coolmine for 12.30pm. If you need to drive on the day why not park your car in Bective and hop on the bus to the match instead. *Note Kick Off is 1.00 pm.

If you would like to book your place on the bus, contact Emmett Sheridan 086 8510152.

Your Support is key to the Team’s Success

2XV Unfortunately lost out to a very strong Lansdowne XV in the Albert O’Connell Cup on Saturday in Donnybrook. Nonetheless, a very successful season for the seconds having already been crowned League Champions.

3XV The squad have been showing some good form in 2023 and are hoping for a good cup run starting with the O’Connor Cup 1st round on Fri night in Donnybrook.

O’Connell Cup

Bective Rangers 3XV vs St.Mary's

Friday 31st March - Donnybrook
KO: 20:00pm

Mini's

The Under 12's play at half time of the Leinster vs Ulster game in the Aviva (Sat 1st April, KO 5.30pm). The team will leave ahead of the game from the clubhouse and walk to the Aviva on Saturday afternoon.

Havelock Square end - Malahide vs Bective Rangers FC

Best of luck to all the players and coaches (Dave Lane, Kieran Walsh, David Popplewell, Liam Fenton, Dave Shaw, Matt Shaw & Triona Walsh)

Photos of the Under 12's who had really strong performances during the Willow Park Blitz last weekend.

Results
U6/U7 played away in St. Mary’s. All teams performing well and improving as they play more matches.
U8 Played away in Terenure and competed well against strong opposition.
U9 Played away in Blackrock along with Westmanstown and were very much up to the challenge thrown at them with all teams performing well.

Fixtures this week:
U10 1 team Away in Terenure - Kick Off 10:45am
U10 2 teams Home against Liberty Saints - Kick Off 10:15am
U11 Home to Lansdowne Friday night - Kick Off 7pm
U14 DLSP Friday night - Kick Off 8pm (this fixture is not fully confirmed)
U10 Fixtures are on Sunday

The inaugural Mini’s Ball took place on Saturday 25th of March in the Clubhouse. Attended by 100 parents and coaches. The event was a huge success with fantastic food and live entertainment. Massive thanks to Dave O’Loughlin (Prop Me Up), Vinny Hanlon Catering and Mark O’Brien and his bar team for their great support on the night. We are looking forward to planning 2024 already!

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Blackrock College JCT Winners

Congratulations to Louis Magee and Blackrock College after winning the Leinster School's Junior Cup during the week.

Pic: Louis Magee, Ex IRFU & Bective President and current Trustee with his grandson, Louis Magee.

!! Club Membership is OPEN !!

As you know the club depends on income from various channels for the day to day running of the club. Our most important income comes from our annual membership subscriptions. Without this income the club would cease to function. If you have overlooked renewing your subscription for 2022/2023 here is how you can pay:

Online through the Bective/IRFU Rugby Connect website (click here for direct link) or you can you download a Club Membership form and......click here to continue reading

Upcoming Club Fixtures

1XV vs Clogher Valley, Sat 1 Apr, Venue TBC (AIL Round Robin Semi-Final)

3XV vs St.Mary's , Sat 31 Mar Home (O'Connell Cup)

U10 1 team Away in Terenure - Kick Off 10:45am
U10 2 teams Home against Liberty Saints - Kick Off 10:15am
U11 Home to Lansdowne Friday night - Kick Off 7pm
U14 DLSP Friday night - Kick Off 8pm (this fixture is not fully confirmed)
U10 Fixtures are on Sunday

Save The Date

AIL Round Robin Semi-Final vs Clogher Valley
Saturday 1st April (Coolmine RFC)

'Planning for the Future of Bective' Harvest Event
Monday 24th April (Bective Clubhouse)

Bective Rangers Annual Golf Outing (Barnville Cup)
Friday 5th May (Woodbrook Golf Club)