Just a quick note to let you know the club openings this weekend:
Friday : 7.30pm onwards (may close early based on demand) - Karen Anderson DM
Saturday : 2pm - 9pm - Adrienne & Karen DM (A BIG thank you to you both for agreeing to open whilst we have a DM shortage)
Sunday : Clubhouse Closed.
Please email gareth@millwallrugby.com if you want to help your club
stay open and train to be a DM - Gareth/Ryan will be running a DM
training night/master class over the coming weeks (date to be announced)
We have had Boris, GG, Cuddles, David Osborne and Robin step us so
far..... We need people who are able to open/close on Saturdays.
Friday 31 January 2014
Thursday 30 January 2014
1st Team game CANCELLED Saturday
Afternoon all,
Due to inclement weather the scheduled first team game on Millwall Park on Saturday has been cancelled. LBTH have deemed the pitch to be unplayable.
Enjoy the Six Nations and see everyone next week.
Cookie
Due to inclement weather the scheduled first team game on Millwall Park on Saturday has been cancelled. LBTH have deemed the pitch to be unplayable.
Enjoy the Six Nations and see everyone next week.
Cookie
Tuesday 28 January 2014
Social calendar - Save the dates!
Ladies and gentlemen,
We are half way through the season, and some great sport & social events are coming up at the club so save the dates!
6 Nations
6 Nations kicks off this week on 1st of February, with Wales/Italy to open the tournament at 2.30pm, followed by LE crunch France - England at 5pm.
Clubhouse will be open on every 6N Saturday (apart from the club day out - see below), and maybe some Sundays. Watch out for Clubhouse opening emails update.
Millwall RFC Thirst Thursdays:
Dry January is nearly over, let's celebrate this with a drink!
First 2014 Thirst Thursday at Henry Addington (Canary Wharf) on Thursday 6th of February, and will carry on every first Thursday of each month.
Venues to change every month, check out Facebook events and update emails.
Club away day - Burnham on Crouch - Saturday 8th of February
To return the favour to Burnham, who were such good fun last time they came down to play us, we are organising a trip down there with the first XV playing them that day.
KO being around 2pm, plan is to meet at the clubhouse and leave at 11.30am.
A coach will be hired for that special occasion, fitting about 50 people, so feel free to bring your friend/girlfriend/wife/dog/whoever matters to you!
We are also thinking of having a pub crawl on the way back... And clubhouse will be closed that day... So really no excuse not to come down and support your team!
Pub Quiz - Sunday 16th of February
Come down to the club and enjoy a break in 6 nations with a pub quiz organised at the clubhouse.
Touch rugby is still running from 1pm to 3pm, then clubhouse will be opened and quiz will start from 3.30pm.
No need to sign up in a team, just turn up and challenge your knowledge with quiz master Mr Beech.
St Patrick - Millwall Super Saturday - 6 Nations last round - Saturday 15th of March
Don't miss out THE big afternoon of 15th of March: Millwall is playing at home, it is too close to St Patrick not to celebrate it how it should be, AND it is the last round of 6 Nations tournament... So big atmosphere to be expected at the club!!
Boys VS Girls - Saturday 12th of April
Yes... It is back... The big night you are all waiting for, bigger and better than last year?
Will men be able to show the same flexibility skills and win the competition two years in a row? Or will the girls come up with unbeatable challenges?
Well let's find out!
Check out the Facebook event to come up soon for more details but make sure you book this night in your calendar and proudly represent your gender!
Tour - First bank holiday week end of May
What happens on tour, stays on tour.... Enough said
REST of the WORLD game - Saturday 10th of May
Make sure you have fully recovered from tour because THIS is the game you should not miss.
One of the best Millwall RFC traditions, English VS Rest of the world players playing against each other, to close the season as it should be.
Women game followed by men's one, hopefully the sun will be out as well, a great day of rugby not to be missed!
Last but not least...
END OF SEASON DINNER - Saturday 17th of May
What a busy Month of May we're going to have!
Whatever plans you had in mind for that day, just cancel them: Millwall RFC end of season dinner, which every clubs envy us (yes, every clubs), will be held at the House of Common on Saturday, May 17th.
This may be the last opportunity for us to have it in this wonderful venue so make sure you don't miss it.
I think that's all so far...
Any doubts, questions, please feel free to drop me an email at socialsecretary@millwallrugby.com
Jo
We are half way through the season, and some great sport & social events are coming up at the club so save the dates!
6 Nations
6 Nations kicks off this week on 1st of February, with Wales/Italy to open the tournament at 2.30pm, followed by LE crunch France - England at 5pm.
Clubhouse will be open on every 6N Saturday (apart from the club day out - see below), and maybe some Sundays. Watch out for Clubhouse opening emails update.
Millwall RFC Thirst Thursdays:
Dry January is nearly over, let's celebrate this with a drink!
First 2014 Thirst Thursday at Henry Addington (Canary Wharf) on Thursday 6th of February, and will carry on every first Thursday of each month.
Venues to change every month, check out Facebook events and update emails.
Club away day - Burnham on Crouch - Saturday 8th of February
To return the favour to Burnham, who were such good fun last time they came down to play us, we are organising a trip down there with the first XV playing them that day.
KO being around 2pm, plan is to meet at the clubhouse and leave at 11.30am.
A coach will be hired for that special occasion, fitting about 50 people, so feel free to bring your friend/girlfriend/wife/dog/whoever matters to you!
We are also thinking of having a pub crawl on the way back... And clubhouse will be closed that day... So really no excuse not to come down and support your team!
Pub Quiz - Sunday 16th of February
Come down to the club and enjoy a break in 6 nations with a pub quiz organised at the clubhouse.
Touch rugby is still running from 1pm to 3pm, then clubhouse will be opened and quiz will start from 3.30pm.
No need to sign up in a team, just turn up and challenge your knowledge with quiz master Mr Beech.
St Patrick - Millwall Super Saturday - 6 Nations last round - Saturday 15th of March
Don't miss out THE big afternoon of 15th of March: Millwall is playing at home, it is too close to St Patrick not to celebrate it how it should be, AND it is the last round of 6 Nations tournament... So big atmosphere to be expected at the club!!
Boys VS Girls - Saturday 12th of April
Yes... It is back... The big night you are all waiting for, bigger and better than last year?
Will men be able to show the same flexibility skills and win the competition two years in a row? Or will the girls come up with unbeatable challenges?
Well let's find out!
Check out the Facebook event to come up soon for more details but make sure you book this night in your calendar and proudly represent your gender!
Tour - First bank holiday week end of May
What happens on tour, stays on tour.... Enough said
REST of the WORLD game - Saturday 10th of May
Make sure you have fully recovered from tour because THIS is the game you should not miss.
One of the best Millwall RFC traditions, English VS Rest of the world players playing against each other, to close the season as it should be.
Women game followed by men's one, hopefully the sun will be out as well, a great day of rugby not to be missed!
Last but not least...
END OF SEASON DINNER - Saturday 17th of May
What a busy Month of May we're going to have!
Whatever plans you had in mind for that day, just cancel them: Millwall RFC end of season dinner, which every clubs envy us (yes, every clubs), will be held at the House of Common on Saturday, May 17th.
This may be the last opportunity for us to have it in this wonderful venue so make sure you don't miss it.
I think that's all so far...
Any doubts, questions, please feel free to drop me an email at socialsecretary@millwallrugby.com
Jo
Clubhouse Openings & Games This week (w/c 27/1) - DMs needed for Saturday/Sunday
All,
After the Firsts putting in a strong performance against Westcombe Park 'Extra 1's', the Seconds grabbing a victory and the thirds going down to Pegasus, albeit with ten men we have 3 games pencilled in this week so make sure you come down to training, make yourselves available for selection and come down to support (preferably all 3) ;
1sts @ home to Thames (League currently classing last week as a postponement, but may change)
2nds away to Upper Clapton
Venus @ home to East London (Sunday Kick Off)
The club will also be open during the following times this week (Please keep an eye on facebook for updates)
Wednesday - Hargreaves Hump Day - DM GH open from 7.30PM Gareth's will be there to help you get through the last week of January as well as ordering curry to arrive at 9pm for those of you who are interested.
Come
along this Friday, and start your weekend off in style with Karen as your able DM.
URGENT REQUEST: WE DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A DM TO OPEN THE CLUB
ON EITHER THIS COMING SATURDAY OR SUNDAY.
Saturday - WE NEED A DM - hoping to be able to open from 2PM until 11PM
As has been mentioned over the previous weeks, we are desperately short of Duty Managers. Therefore we are currently unable to open this Saturday (The opening weekend of the 6 Nations) unless we have duty managers available to cover. I'm sure you will all agree that it would not be good if the rugby club cannot open when a key rugby competition is taking place.
We need to find someone to open to cover a) the home game, b) Wales vs Italy 6n @ 2.30pm & c) France vs England 6n @ 6pm.
Sunday - WE NEED A DM - hoping to be able to open from 2.30PM until 9PM
Friday 24 January 2014
International tickets now at the club
Evening,
For everyone that was successful in their application for Six Nations tickets they will be at the club from tomorrow night (24th Jan).
Regards
Shaf
p.s. To avoid all confusion, if you did not receive a request for payment you were not successful
For everyone that was successful in their application for Six Nations tickets they will be at the club from tomorrow night (24th Jan).
Regards
Shaf
p.s. To avoid all confusion, if you did not receive a request for payment you were not successful
Thursday 23 January 2014
New Sponsor Announcement!
I am delighted to announce Carrot Cars as a new
sponsor of the club. They are a Canary Wharf based Minicab company founded in
2009. They offer a 24/7 365 days a year, cheap, clean and reliable minicab
service for business and residential customers who value speed and quality.
They are supporting us and so, when you need a cab, please support them. Their
number is 0207 005 0557 and their website www.carrotcars.co.uk
Adam Wiltsher from Carrot Cars will be at the club on
Saturday to watch the 1sts play Thames, and said this about
the sponsorship “We are really happy and very excited to have begun
this relationship with Millwall Rugby Club. It is great to be able to support
such a well-run organisation, that is committed to making a difference in the
community that we are based in. Sports is such a great thing to get involved in
and so it is fantastic that we can help the Rugby Club in their continued
efforts to get people in our area into rugby.”
I'd like to thank Adam and Carrot Cars for their
support, which will make a real difference to the contribution we can make
to sport, fitness and community engagement in the run up to the 2015 Rugby
World Cup and beyond.
Sophie Morris
Communications Officer
sophiemorris@millwallrugby.com
Saracens Elite Coach Education with Steve Borthwick
Steve Borthwick - ‘Leadership’
Date: Mon 17th Feb
Time: 19:30 – 21:00
Venue: Allianz Park Stadium (NW4 1RL)
Price: Free
Millwall are a Partner club of Saracens and Saracens provide opportunities for clubs to benefit from the link.
They are offering coaches and aspiring coaches in Millwall and other clubs the chance to have a session with Steve Borthwick. Please contact Tim or Scott, the club coaching coordinators if you are interested in going. Its a free event but places are limited.
Full details :
Saracens
are delighted to announce as part of the next coach education session that they
are providing accessing to Ex-England and Saracens captain Steve Borthwick.
Steve made his England debut in 2001 vs. France and has Won 57 international
caps in total, captaining the side 21 times. His 256 Premiership appearances
puts him second on the all-time list, behind George Chuter with 262. He has
captained Saracens over 100 times leading them to win the Premiership Final
2010/11.
The
evening session will allow you to gain an insight into the mind of one of the
clubs greatest players. The knowledge and experience Steve has is incredible
and he will share his thoughts and ideas around the topic of leadership as part
of this evening. The evening will be hosted at Allianz Park and will
start at 19:30. It is free of charge and exclusively for coaches from our
Partner Clubs and Partner Schools. The session will outline the clubs approach
to leadership on and off field and will also provide an opportunity to ask any questions
that you have surrounding the topic.
We encourage you to book early to avoid
disappointment as spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Monday 20 January 2014
Clubhouse openings this week (w/c 20/1)
All,
Following a tough week for the 3rd XV's and Venus, we have 3 games pencilled in this week so make sure you come down to training, make yourselves available for selection and come down to support (preferably all 3) ;
Following a tough week for the 3rd XV's and Venus, we have 3 games pencilled in this week so make sure you come down to training, make yourselves available for selection and come down to support (preferably all 3) ;
1sts @ home to Thames (Millwall)
The club will also be open during the following times this week
2nds @ home to Billericay (Hackney)
3rds away to Pegasus.
The club will also be open during the following times this week
Wednesday - Hargreaves Hump Day - DM GH open from 7.30PM Gareth's will be there to help you get through the week and he will be helping you with a special offer of £2 for a pint of Guinness as well as ordering curry to arrive at 9pm for those of you who are interested.
Friday - Weekend Warmup - DM RT - open from 7.30PM
Come along this Friday, start your weekend off in style and support our newest trainee Duty Manager, Rose, from the Venus team. Adrienne will be assisting her on the bar as well. The weirder the drinks requests the better (think Del Boy and his cocktails from Only Fools & Horses)
Saturday - DM ES or GH (TBC) - open from 3PM until 11PM
Either Edna or Gareth will be your DM today and will be
opening the clubhouse just before the end of the 1sts home game. Lets get back to winning ways and celebrate a clean sweep this weekend.
Going into 2014 we still have a low number of duty managers available to open/close the clubhouse especially on Fridays/Saturdays. Please click on these links to email Ryan or Gareth if you want to help out and be trained as either bar staff or duty managers so we can continue to be open during 2014.
Monday 13 January 2014
Clubhouse Openings and Games this week (w/c 13.1)
All,
Following the 3rd XV's deserved victory over Ilford on Saturday, we have 3 away games pencilled in this week;
Following the 3rd XV's deserved victory over Ilford on Saturday, we have 3 away games pencilled in this week;
1sts - Break week
2nds - Away @ Thurrock (2.15pm KO)
3rds - Home to Burnham (Millwall Park 2pm KO)
2nds - Away @ Thurrock (2.15pm KO)
3rds - Home to Burnham (Millwall Park 2pm KO)
Venus - Away @ Stanford le Hope (Sunday 2pm KO)
The club will be open during the following times this week
Wednesday - Hargreaves Hump Day - DM GH open from 7.30PM
Gareth's will be there tohelp you celebrate meeting the halfway point for those of you doing dry January. There will also be curry ordered to arrive at 9pm for those of you who are interested.
The club will be open during the following times this week
Wednesday - Hargreaves Hump Day - DM GH open from 7.30PM
Gareth's will be there tohelp you celebrate meeting the halfway point for those of you doing dry January. There will also be curry ordered to arrive at 9pm for those of you who are interested.
Friday - Weekend Warmup - DM TBC - open from 7.30PM
Adrienne will be opening this Friday to ease you into the weekend!
Saturday - DM KA - open from 3PM until 11PM
Karen will be your DM today and will be opening the clubhouse just before the end of the 3rds home game. One of our members (and bar volunteer), Kate, will be celebrating her birthday on Saturday so pop down and give her 'the bumps' - or just buy her a drink?
Going into 2014 we still have a low number of duty managers available to open/close the clubhouse especially on Fridays/Saturdays. Please click on these links to email Ryan or Gareth if you want to help out and be trained as either bar staff or duty managers so we can continue to be open during 2014.
Going into 2014 we still have a low number of duty managers available to open/close the clubhouse especially on Fridays/Saturdays. Please click on these links to email Ryan or Gareth if you want to help out and be trained as either bar staff or duty managers so we can continue to be open during 2014.
Tuesday 7 January 2014
Calling all Millwall supporters - your club needs you this weekend
This weekend sees the 1st XV travel to local rivals May & Baker for a top of the table clash in Essex 2.
By far this will be the most difficult match the team have faced this season to date. May & Baker are unbeaten since their defeat at Millwall Park in early October and still in the RFU Vase, moreover they haven't conceded a try since they played Millwall.
So, on behalf of the team, we ask everyone connected to Millwall to come and support the guys as they continue their push for promotion. Your support could make the difference.
See you all Saturday
By far this will be the most difficult match the team have faced this season to date. May & Baker are unbeaten since their defeat at Millwall Park in early October and still in the RFU Vase, moreover they haven't conceded a try since they played Millwall.
So, on behalf of the team, we ask everyone connected to Millwall to come and support the guys as they continue their push for promotion. Your support could make the difference.
See you all Saturday
Clubhouse Openings this week (w/c 6/1)
All,
Following the 1st XV's deserved victory over Writtle on Saturday, we have 3 away games pencilled in this week;
1sts - Away @ May & Baker
2nds - Away @ Wanstead
3rds - Away @ Ilford
1sts - Away @ May & Baker
2nds - Away @ Wanstead
3rds - Away @ Ilford
The club will be open during the following times this week;
Gareth's
back to help you with training....for mid week drinking/eating. There
will be curry ordered to arrive at 9pm for those of you who are
interested.
Friday - Weekend Warmup - DM TBC - open from 7.30PM
Either Karen or Adrienne will be opening this Friday to ease you into the weekend!
Saturday - DM GH - open from 5PM until 11PM
Venus girls - Ms Rose Twist has very kindly offered to train up as bar staff/DM - so get down early and place your orders for all manner of weird and wonderful drinks to test her mettle!! ;-)
Going into 2014 we still have a low number of duty managers available to open/close the clubhouse especially on Fridays/Saturdays. Please click on these links to email Ryan or Gareth if you want to help out and be trained as either bar staff or duty managers so we can continue to be open during 2014.
Sunday 5 January 2014
Training this week (w/c 6 January) - Monday AND Wednesday
Guys,
Following the 1st XV's deserved victory over Writtle yesterday, it has been decided to train on Monday & Wednesday this week.
Monday's session will be a recovery session with no contact element.
***PLEASE BRING TRAINERS & BOOTS FOR MONDAY'S SESSION***
7pm meet both nights, see you there.
David
Following the 1st XV's deserved victory over Writtle yesterday, it has been decided to train on Monday & Wednesday this week.
Monday's session will be a recovery session with no contact element.
***PLEASE BRING TRAINERS & BOOTS FOR MONDAY'S SESSION***
7pm meet both nights, see you there.
David
Friday 3 January 2014
Scrum Factory (CPD)
Scrum Factory £10 – CPD
1 evening, Sunday or Wednesday EveningsSummary
This course is designed for players and coaches to improve scrummaging, covering physical preparation, body management and body shape for individuals and collectively. Its also a required CPD for Level 2 coaching.
Sesssions
The following sessions are coming up close to Millwall
1. Sun 12th Jan 10.00am - 1.00pm Ilford Wanderers RFC Forest Road Ilford ESSEX IG6 3HJ - 8.6 miles
2. Sun 26 Jan 14 (10:30-13:30) Chiswick RFC Dukes Meadows Chiswick London W42SH - 9.7 miles
3. Wed 5 February 14 (19:00-22:00) Saracens Amateur RFC Bramley Road Training Ground Green Road London N14 4AB - 10.15 miles
Details
http://www.rfu.com/takingpart/coach/coachdevelopmentprogrammes/~/media/files/2011/takingpart/coach/the_scrum_factory.ashx
Book via the RFU.
http://www.rfu.com/takingpart/olcb/CourseSearch.aspx?Page=1
More Information
Contact Tim or Scott at ccc@millwallrugby.com for further information
Tim McDonagh
Rugby Development Officer
Millwall Rugby Club
75 Manchester Road - London - E14 3DN
+44 7795 436715 developmentofficer@millwallrugby.com - www.millwallrugby.com
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