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| Friends of Caerphilly Meeting |
| Friday 4th September 2010, 7:30 PM |
| Caerphilly RFC Lotto Sat 21st Aug 2010 |
| Today's numbers are 1, 12, 20 & 24 no winners this week, jackpot rolls over to £4,150 |
| Rugby League Grand Finals to be played at Virginia Park |
| This Saturday sees the culmination of the domestic Wales Rugby League season with a triple header of Grand Finals at Virginia Park, home of Caerphilly RFC.
After the success of last year’s event, the WRL have chosen to return to the historic ground. The headline act, The Co-operative Wales Rugby League Conference Premier Grand Final between Bridgend Blue Bulls and Valley Cougars kicks off at 2pm but before that, there are two junior Finals. At 10.45am, Penallta Storm take on the Pontyclun-based Panthers for the right to be under 15 Champions of Wales. The teams finished first and second respectively in the final table, and the Panthers, who have only lost one game all season, will start as favourites. Storm also take part in the under 17 Final at midday. They are the reigning under 17 champions but finished third in the final table. They will have their work cut out against the Carmarthen-based CPC Bears who performed well all season to finish top. The main event at 2pm is undoubtedly the encounter that everyone predicted, Valley Cougars against Bridgend Blue Bulls. The two sides finished joint top of the final league table, beating each other once but otherwise remaining unbeaten. The Nelson-based Cougars won the title in 2008 while the Blue Bulls won the last of their five consecutive crowns a year earlier. Wales Rugby League’s National Development Manager, Mark Jones said: “Since taking up my post with Wales Rugby League this time last year, Rugby League in Wales has grown at a rapid rate. With so much interest from new clubs, and for the development of the game, the 2010 senior season was restructured and the league was split into two tiers, Premier and Championship. Saturday’s Premier Final is between the league’s two best sides and it should be an excellent occasion. “It has been an outstanding season for Junior Rugby League here in South Wales and Saturday sees the Under 15s and U17s seasons come to their conclusions. “The junior leagues in Wales have produced and are still producing quality Super league players who include Crusaders stars like Elliot Kear, Jamie Murphy, Lloyd White and the South Wales Scorpions’ Captain Aled James. The aim is to give the players a structured rugby league programme that will prepare them for the next step on the player pathway.” Admission to the full day costs just £3 for adults and free entry for children. |
| EGM |
| Don't forget the EGM at 7.30 on Friday 20th August The Annual Accounts will be available for inspection at the club on the night. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Caerphilly Rugby Football Club will take place at The Club House, Virginia Park, Caerphilly on Friday 20th August at 7.30pm 1.Notice convening the Extraordinary General Meeting 2.To recieve statement of Accounts for the season 2009/10 and the Treasurer's report 3.To appoint the Club's Auditors for season 2010/11 4.Close meeting Members should note that copies of the Accounts will be available at the Club House seven days prior to the Extraordinary General Meeting for scrutiny. Please ask staff at Bar for copies of same. |
| Caerphilly U12’s Winners of Big Cheese 7’s tournament 2010 |
 During the 2010 Big Cheese Festival, Caerphilly District Coach Chris Garrett organised the first Under12’s Rugby 7’s tournament to promote the inclusion of this sport in future Olympics, the tournament was held on Morgan Jones’s Park. On an exceptionally warm day five teams formed up consisting of Tredegar, Blackwood, Abertillery, Caerphilly and a Barbarians team of district and Caerphilly players. What followed was an excellent display of tactical rugby with flair epitomising the Welsh Game, strokes of pure genius and skill shone, even over the heat that steadily rose with each hour. Caerphilly strode onto the pitch for their first game, the children’s faces calm and totally focused, their opponents Tredegar. Kick off commenced and battle ensued. The game was evenly poised, both team moving the ball wide at first opportunity first one way then the other, forwards thrusting through the gain line, it was a sight to behold, before we knew it the whistle had blown for the end of the game, spectators mesmerised not remembering the score. Caerphilly had emerged victorious scoring 2 tries to 1. Caerphilly’s next game against a very good Abertillery team needed no introductions, the Caerphilly team still smarting from last season’s loss during the Usk Tournament. Abertillery went out with all guns blazing and their wingers causing consternation at times, Caerphilly rose to the occasion and a re-shuffle of the team effectively closed them down. This time it was Caerphilly who emerged the victors over a hard fought game, Final Score 3 tries to 2. Caerphilly’s third game against the Barbarians kicked off with both team starting slowly, feeling out the defence and probing, it must be noted that 5 players in the Barbarians were from Caerphilly U12’s however you would not have known, both teams picking up the pace, Caerphilly made the break though and Scored, this seemed to further inspire the players with 5 further tries being scored although the Barbarians pulled 2 back. The final whistle blew and Caerphilly won by 6 tries to 2. The team next played Blackwood, the coaching team had seem this team as their most dangerous opponents and had watched their games with great interest, final instructions were issued to the team and they ran onto the pitch. To say this was a hard game is an understatement, flashes of brilliance wowed the crowd, cheering and clapping resounded over the park. The heat was unbearable and spectator’s were heard saying they were hot and didn’t envy the players, you could see some of the players suffering with the heat but continuing to give it their all. It must be noted that neither Caerphilly nor Blackwood had lost a game so this was in effect a warm up for the final. Blackwood drew ahead however Caerphilly quickly drew level and followed up with a second try. In the second half Blackwood scored an excellent try to draw level again, the clock was ticking down when Caerphilly broke through on a darting run and scored again. Caerphilly were then penned in, in their own half and put up some great defensive work to keep Blackwood out. The whistle blew and the stands erupted, final score Caerphilly 3 Blackwood 2. After a short break Caerphilly returned to the pitch against Blackwood, you could see Blackwood were fired up, seeking revenge and what followed was an excellent display, no holds barred end to end rugby. Both teams putting everything into it, the game ebbed and flowed one way then the other until the final whistle went. Caerphilly had won 2 tries to 1. Both teams congratulated each other on a game hard fought. All that was left was the prize giving with Blackwood team receiving runners up plaques and Caerphilly mounting the steps to eagerly get their hands on the trophy, smiles flashing out of beetroot coloured sweating faces. An excellent start to next season, with pre-season training looming we hope it’s a good indication of great things to come. I would like to pay particular mention to the coaching staff of Martin Jones and Anthony Evans for getting their tactics right (Warren Gatland take heed) A big thank to the parents for giving up their day, especially over the summer holidays because without their support and commitment this couldn’t have happened. Finally to all the teams especially Caerphilly U12’s, Cain Davies, Christian Thomas, Connor Heydon, Huw Williams, Josh Lewis, Jonathon Pearce, Ieuen Lewis, Jamie Carter, Lewis Harding, Llewellyn Jones, Rhys Evans, Rhys Jones, Robert Askew, Thomas Nelmes and William (Flynn) Purser. A final note to all you budding rugby players out there, step up and be counted, you could be Wales’s stars of the future. Caerphilly U12’s are still recruiting players to join their team and would welcome all additions. For contact information please visit the Caerphilly RFC website which covers all age groups (www.caerphillyrugby.com) and team managers details are available. Get along to the first team games next season; I would love to hear the roar of the crowd again resounding over Virginia Park. Written by Simon Askew (U12’s Team Manager) |
| Megaday - Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th August 2010 |
 WANTED - MEGADAY VOLUNTEERSFANCY A GREAT DAY OUT? WE NEED PEOPLE TO LOOK AFTER THE BARS AND HELP OUT IN GENERAL IF YOU'RE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT MIKE PREW. |
| Caerphilly RFC Youth |
| Caerphilly Youth Team are looking for new players to join the side. A
successful season last year has seen early season numbers increased 3 fold
on last year. There are still some opportunities in the team however and
the club are looking to fill these positions in what promises to be another
successful season for the youth team. So come along and take a look. The side train alongside the main team on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7.00pm start. |
| Maintenance Day |
 The first maintenance day was a great success (and thanks to all who took part).The club's starting to look good, but there's more to be done before the start of the season. All hands to the pumps on Saturday 14th August at 9.30am. Please try and come along - Phil Whitfield is the main contact point (07968) 595189 or Illtyd Morgan (07778) 503522 Either Phil or Illtyd will tell you what to do! |
| Updates |
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Saturday 7th August 2010 Men of Gwent 7's Rodney Parade 12:00 pm (TBC) Saturday 7th August 2010 Machen 10's Machen RFC 11:00am start Next Meeting for Members & Friends of Caerphilly RFC Friday 3rd September 2010 |
| Maintanance Day - Saturday 3rd July 2010 |
| Many thanks to all the helpers who put in their time and effort today. Much appreciated. |
| Caerphilly RFC Membership is now due |
| Membership forms are available from behind the Bar or click here to download a PDF |
| Pre-season Training |
| Pre-season training will start on Tuesday 13th July @ 7pm at Virginia Park, all welcome |
| Car Boot Sale |
 To be held at Caerphilly RFCSundays 9:00am - 12:00 noon |
| RBS RugbyForce Maintenance Day 5th June 2010 |
 Many thanks to all those who came along and put in their efforts at Caerphilly RFC on Saturday.             
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| Caerphilly Lucky 4 Lottery Result 22nd May 2010 |
| 1, 2, 6 & 20 There were no winners this week, the jackpot now stands at £3,600 |
| Notice of Meeting |
| Next Meting for Members & Friends of Caerphilly RFC
Friday 25th June 2010 7:30pm For 8:00pm start |
| Quiz Nights |
| Thursday Nights are Quiz Nights!
9pm in the lounge Enjoy the banter! See The Amigos come last again! Will Maggie and Nancy fail at the finish (yet again)? With The Cheats At The Bar sneak through on the rails (again)? Why not come along for a fun evening? Only £1 each - you'll get your money back in laughs. Everyone's a winner (well, except The Amigos, but blame Dilwyn Clash for that). A wide range of questions from Chris Thomas ranging through Films, News, Sport, Food and Drink, Gold Run, Pot Luck..... Why not give it a try? You can't do worse than some of us. Tell your friends - the more the merrier. Remember, we need to support the use of the club. |
| Only Boys Aloud |
| It’s Wyn Davies here, one of the members of Only Men Aloud. I’m not sure if you are aware but we as a choir are starting a new initiative, called Only Boys Aloud, which was launched at Merthyr Rugby Club on the 26th of April. This initiative aims to get boys between the ages of 14-19 in the South Wales valleys singing and performing.
The tradition of rugby and Male Choral singing have deep roots in the South Wales Valleys and have been part and parcel of life in these areas for generations. Unfortunately the male choral tradition is beginning to suffer as uptake of younger members into these choirs is declining and the average age of choristers is increasing. The Only Boys Aloud scheme aims to re-energize this tradition and demonstrate that male choral singing is still relevant today. Only Men Aloud have been in existence since the year 2000, and the last 10 years have been very exciting, but to engage with the next generation of male singers in the valleys, the stronghold of the male choral heritage could be the most exciting thing we’ve ever done. The initiative has the full backing of the assemblies Valleys Heart and Soul campaign, The Principality, Arts & Buisness Cymru, the BBC, National Eisteddfod of Wales and Arriva trains. Also WRU Chief Executive Roger Lewis has given his complete backing to the scheme. It is important to us that we make choral singing relevant to young men today. Therefore we have proposed that rehearsals, which will take place across the South Wales valleys, will be held at rugby clubs. This, in our eyes is an ideal opportunity for the initiative to engage with the community, as rugby clubs tend to be at the heart of many of these towns and villages. We already have the backing of some of the clubs in the South Wales valleys and we hope that you agree that this initiative is an exciting prospect and are interested in becoming involved. If indeed you’re interested or would like any further information please contact us at admin@onlyboysaloud.com or ring us on 02920 444 147. Regards, Wyn Davies – Only Men Aloud |
| Cricket news |
| Caerphilly & Bedwas Cricket Club are Going to use our club facilaties as there home for the next season, a separate section has been added to our website, click here to view or select from the menu |
| Caerphilly R.F.C. Mini and Juniors Roll of Honour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to the following players who have progressed from Caerphilly Mini and Juniors to play 1st team rugby at Virginia Park.
If your name is missing from the “Roll of Honour” Please email: webmaster@caerphillyrugby.com |
| Congratulations |
| Caerphilly Youth won their home match 21 - 17 against Cwmbran and in doing so they won the league. |
| Club notices | |
| Club Opening Hours Monday 8pm - Midnight Tuesday 7.30pm - 11.30pm Wednesday Closed (unless function or rugby fixture) Thursday 8pm - Midnight Friday 7.30pm - Midnight Saturday 12pm - Midnight Sunday 12pm-3pm (Closed in evening unless function) |
New Licencing Laws Would members and guests please note the following The gant of our new licence Last orders will now be 11.30pm The clubhouse MUST then be vacated by 12 midnight Thank you for your co-operation The Committee |