Successful day at Bective
Weekly Newsletter (6 Nov – 12 Nov)
GENERAL UPDATES
On our home turf last Saturday, the 1XV came from behind in the first half to record a brilliant 4 try bonus point performance by 37 – 32 over previously unbeaten Monkstown, moving Bective to 3rd place in the league, just sitting in behind co-leaders Monkstown and Seapoint.
The Pre Match Lunch was well attended with over 130 members and guests enjoying a fine meal served up by our caterer Vinnie Hanlon and his team. President Michael Shalloe welcomed Monkstown President David O’Brien and also a number of Past Presidents of both clubs attended the lunch too. The President made special mention and also welcomed the families of the late Paul Regan (Squirrel) and John Arigho to the lunch . A feature of the day were the many members (both Bective & Monkstown) who have connections to both clubs sitting down to the lunch.
A now regular presentation between the clubs is for the ‘Mick Doyle Cup’ which was originally played between the clubs back in pre AIL days. This now has a regular spot after the end of each fixture between the clubs and this time it was Bective’s turn, with Capt. Mattie Keane receiving the trophy from President of Monkstown David O’Brien.
Bective hit top form with fantastic win over Monkstown
MATCH REPORT: 1XV vs MONKSTOWN
Next league match for the 1XV is this Saturday over at the ‘Hill of Howth’ against Suttonians so let’s ensure the team keep their great run going with a big Bective crowd at JJ McDowell Memorial Grounds to support the team
Remember your support is key to the club’s success.
2XV: Bective seconds are setting high standards - that’s 5 wins from 5 played, keeping their great run going with a super 7 try win over Monkstown.
Final Score: Bective 48 – Monkstown 0
3XV: No fixture last weekend
Simon Byrne after match comments
Another great day down in Donnybrook yesterday. As always against our closest rivals Monkstown, the club was absolutely heaving. 125 sitting down to the pre match lunch, nail biting match and the clubhouse jammers again afterwards…
Mini’s
Results
U10's Malahide moved all their games to Donnybrook as their pitches were unplayable. They won all their matches continuing a great start to their season.
U11's played away to Coolmine against some big sides and competed really well winning all their matches.
U15's produced the match of the weekend for the Mini’s, playing host to the Barbarians (Wanderers, DLSP and St. Brigid’s). After a slow start and a tough first half, they staged one of the best comebacks and were narrowly pipped at the post. With a much smaller squad, they were already under pressure but managed to play some scintillating rugby to only lose out by 2 points in an epic match .
10 minutes into the second half they were 45 - 5 down but went on a scoring spree and only conceded a late try to be beaten. Congrats to Marcus and his team of coaches for instilling such resilience and a “never give up attitude” in their squad.
Final Score: Bective 48 – Barbarians 50
One day referee course
There is a one day course starting at 9am on the 2nd December 2023 in the Centre of Excellence, Blanchardstown.
There is a shortage of referees in the Metro Area and there are a few places left on this course. Contact John Kerr at metro@leinsterrugbyreferees.ie to register.
Calling all members...your club needs your support!
Purchase your ticket now!
There is just 3 weeks to go to secure your ticket and be in with a chance of winning one of the fantastic YCYC 2023 prizes (e.g.Summer Tour in South Africa in 2024 - see full list here) while supporting Bective, as all funds raised go directly to the club.
All proceeds go directly to the club so please help us to continue building a great club for all our members.
Closing date: Thurs 30th Nov @ 5pm.
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. Please contact Valerie Stein, Emmett Sheridan, Michael Flood or Declan Lawler if you have any questions.
Club Membership is OPEN!!!
Player Insurance
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Upcoming Events
Pre Match Lunch - Ashbourne RFC
Ashbourne RFC - November 25th 2023
Dublin Choir Christmas Concert
Venue Bective Clubhouse, Wed 6th Dec 2023 @ 8pm
Mini’s Annual Black Tie Ball
Venue Bective Clubhouse, Sat 20th Jan 2024
