Norwich Medics Ladies v. Birmingham Medics Ladies

Some pics from the first match, if anyone has anymore please send them a.s.a.p.

An eventful weekend for Norwich Medics

Congratulations to the Men for a winning performance against Broadland at Little Melton on Saturday afternoon, excellent work winning 34 - 21 and bringing the club to the top of the table. More details to follow regarding the match and scorers.

The Ladies travelled to Birmingham for their first XV a side match and put in a commendable perfomance, scoring 2 tries in a 39 - 10 defeat. To conceede only 39 points is considerably better than the men in their first perfomances last season and bodes well for the continued development of Norwich Medics Ladies Rugby. Well done Girls! More fixtures will hopefully be announced soon and the new kit is on order.

This week's Newsletter

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

Welcome to the second newsletter, hot off the press, from your glorious-all-beating-
medics-rugby-club.

Training 
– usual time of 7.30 at MED for 8pm start at Crus. Please pick up people at med
if you have room in your cars. The bar will be open afterwards.

Congratulations – to those players who played last Saturday against Southwold,
28 - 3 is a fine result. Conceding no tries is also something to be proud of.
Particular mention goes to Paul Ferris, playing hooker for the first time in a
while and not starting any major fights, and Martin Falkingham (for he is a Legend)
for playing openside flanker after the first choice was enjoying warmer climes
inside the M25.  Another excellent result, which sets us up well for this weekends
top of the table clash against Broadland.

Fixture this Saturday 11th November –  

NMRFC Men's 1st XV vs. Broadland 2nd XV at home (Crus).
KO 2.30pm. Please by ready to leave MED at 12.45pm. Post match dress code –
Club ties please. Social to be decided – the socials gimp will not be present
as he has to watch babies being delivered. 

NMRFC Women's 1st XV vs. Birmingham Medics Girls (Away) at 
Metchley Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15. KO 2.30pm. Meet time at MED
is to be decided with Alan at training. Travel will be in a luxurious mini-bus
with ensuite spa, but anyone that has a car and doesn't mind driving to
Burrrmingham (either to play or support!) please offer your services as it only
has 14 seats!! Supporters are very welcome but space may be limited as players
will be given priority. Post-match social with Birmingham girls initially before
heading back to UEA for the one and only'Club Retro LCR' Woo Yay!
Post-match attire – smart jeans & shoes, with our NMRFC blue polo shirts if you
have one, or if not any smart polo shirt/fitted shirt will do! Don't forget
to bring: rugby shorts and socks, GUMSHIELD, boots with proper studs, water,
money for beer fund! Any questions/problems: my number is 07732 854 291,
or speak to Liz Wood (07725 581 749) who's taking over from Tilly while i'm
away on placement!

Fixture against Leicester Medical School the following weekend
– 18th November. Could all players who can definitely make this trip
e-mail us by 18.00 on Thursday 9th Nov – we will need at least 15 positive replies
to go ahead. Following the difficulties re: Brighton match and getting
a team together, we want to make sure that sufficient numbers are available.
We would urge you to only say you are coming if you know that, barring injury
you will definitely be available to travel and play on 18th.  The trip is being
organised by the Medics Footballers and they have set the fee at £12. If there is
insufficient interest we will have to consider cancelling the fixture and if that
is the case it is only polite to do so sooner rather than later – your quick
response is appreciated.

Outstanding membership fees – A number of mischievous players have yet to pay this
years subs, leaving the club £££ short - rascals. Please contact our jolly money-handler
Jamie a.s.a.f.p. to discuss payment. We are not naming & shaming on this occasion –
as the author of this fine document is one of the aforementioned scally-wags.

Borat – the 1st NMRFC cinema trip was a success. We filled an entire row at
'Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan'.
Following the trip it was confirmed by the National Geologic Survey that our chairman's
laughs were recorded a 1.2 on the Richter scale, a feat only previously equalled by
Brain Blessed.

Minutes– the minutes from last weeks committee meeting are posted on the forum under the
'Committee Minutes & questions' thread. They contain information regarding next February's
eagerly anticipated elections.

NMRFC End of season dinner – will be held in April 2007. Further details are to be confirmed
as and when the (all-seeing visionary that is our) Chairman pulls his finger out, but keep it in
mind. Last year's event was successful and enjoyable. With the increased membership this
year we hope to have a 'traditional rugby club dinner' with fun and frolics aplenty.

A note from the socials bint –

The 'medics sports dinner' will be held on Saturday 3^rd March (after Diss IV match). This bash is organised by our good friends in the medics kissball team. There will be 3 course meal, disco, entertainment, guest speaker (a 'sleb' of some sort) & unofficial NMRFC awards – the main ones will be presented at the End of Season Dinner. If you are interested please reply so we can let the kissballers know whether to count us in or not. Some of us went last year.

A note from our inspiring captain Martin Falkingham (he may have been at the Kia-Ora when he sent this - to many E-numbers...) - Martin is awesome. Koala is gay! (with Duncan). Beer session at Suffolk terrace on wednesday night - ring Tom or Duncan. PS - Koala is gay!

What do I need to do now? E-mail us soon if you want to play at Leicester. E-mail us if you are interested in the 'medics sports dinner' being organised by the kissballers. Turn up to training this week. Ring Tom or Duncan if you want to get smashed in Suffolk terrace tonight.

That is all,

Alex

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Norwich Medics Rugby Football Club Committee

Providing High Class Rugby Services to the People of Norfolk

Southwold 3, Norwich Medics 28

A good result down by the seaside, which will boost confidence going into the top of the table match against Broadland next Saturday.

Scores (if I recalll correctly) were from Duncan, Hulk, Porno Pete..... probably some others, but I've forgotten who and wasn't there to get an up to date report. I'll amend it later when I find out.

Newsletter - 1st November 2006

Dear all,

Welcome to the new format of NMRFC e-mails. To prevent you recieving multiple e-mails from ourselves daily we will now be sending all relevant items in one easily digested 'newsletter'.

Training this week - at the usual time of 8pm at Crus. If you require a lift or can give one please meet at MED at 7.30pm.

This weeks fixtures -

Mens - Saturday 4th. Southwold II XV Away. Merit league. KO 2.30pm. Cars leaving from MED 1215 promptly. The Match aftermath - to be decided on the day but Martin has suggested the Earlham park fireworks & funfair might be a good idea - thoughts? Clothing after the match - shirt & club tie. Cost - the club wallet holder says £3 assuming 17-18 players go - this may therefore change if less or more people go.

Ladies - Saturday 4th. UEA Womens 2nd XV at Colney lane. KO ~2pm. Meet 12.30. Referee to be announced.

A note from the socials bint -

Boys & Girls,

The Annual Medics Sports Dinner his year is being held on Saturday 3rd of March at Dunston Hall. I am in discussion with the football & netball committees, and want to gauge a rough idea of how many people would be interested. Thus far, it is a charity event with a 3 course dinner, silverware from the club (main awards at seperate end of season dinner), dj, dancers, guest speaker etc, at an approx cost of 30 notes. There are up to 250 seats available for all clubs. Obviously WAGs (& boyfriends & husbands) all welcome.

Please reply & disclose whether you are interested or not.

Merit league position - the table can be found on www.norfolkrfu.com/merit3_fixtures.asp . this hasn't been updated since we played Norwich.

Borat cinema social - Tuesday evening. Norwich Odeon. 7.15pm showing - NB this has been changed from the original time of 8.30pm so that people can go to the MedSoc 'Boobs & Balls' party afterwards if they want.

Some piccies from the Halloween social are attached.

See you all tomorrow at training.

Alex

Secretary

Halloween Party

Medics return to winning ways

After the disappointment of last weekend's performance against Brighton, Norwich Medics returned to winning ways with a 37 - 22 victory over our host club, Crusaders RFC. Crusaders were particularly strong in the scrum for the first half, and used their pack to very good effect to establish an early lead. A late flurry of tries flatter the Medics in the final scoreline, and I think we are all aware of the areas that we can improve on. The team spirit was excellent though, and the willingness to dig deep in that final quarter and secure the win. There were notable performances from players in unfamiliar positions, such as Chris Bates at scrum-half.

NAMS match against Brighton

Well, I still don't know the score of that match, but suffice to say it was not in our favour and I think the whole squad were disappointed with the performance and the outcome. The next NAMS match is 28th October, at home to St George's medical school.

NAMS Rugby 2006/7 kicks off this Saturday

Norwich Medics travel to the seaside to take on Brighton Medics in the first of our group matches for this season's NAMS tournament. It would be fair to say that NAMS last year did not go as well as we would have hoped, but this year we have a strong squad and high hopes.

Norwich Medics: 87, Norwich III XV: 0

Norwich Medics achieved our first shut-out today, beating Norwich thirds 87 nil. Due to front-row issues for Norwich, the game featured uncontested scrums throughout, denying Norwich a platform to work with and Medics an opportunity to refine our scrummaging. The Medics lineout was strong, and there was excellent running from ball carriers and support runners throughout.

A pleasing performance from the Medics in front of a good number of supporters, including the President & one of the Vice-Presidents.

Norwich Medics v. Norwich III XV - 13.00 today

About this time last year, Norwich Medics played our first competitive XVs match against Norwich at their ground. We were thrashed, despite some promising performances. A year on there is excitement and expectation within the club of a strong performance and victory against them this afternoon at Little Melton, kicking off at 13.00. Coach Martin Falkingham has selected a strong side, and with all players considerably more experienced than last year a good performance should follow.

Lowestoft & Yarmouth 34, Norwich Medics 10

The result belies the excellent performance, particularly as this was the first match for many of our players since March. There were notable excellent individual displays, but overall the team spirit and commitment was impressive and a first victory of the season is not far away.

To see pictures or download a Quicktime slideshow, visit the club homepage here.

Welcome to season 2006/7

Norwich Medics RFC travel to Lowestoft and Yarmouth today for the opening Merit Table match of 2006/7. The nature of the University start date has not permitted any warm-up matches, but the team will hope to hit the ground running and notch up a decent win.

The club held a recruiting afternoon last Wednesday and were encouraged by 44 potential players signing up. Training on Thursday saw an excellent turn-out which was great. It is heartening to see such an interest in Medics Rugby at the UEA Faculty of Health and there is much excitement and optimism about the forthcoming season.

We will endevaour to keep this site updated on a weekly basis with pictures and match reports.

Mark.

Southwold Beach Rugby

Here are some pics from the beach rugby this weekend.

The Ladies of NMRFC


Ladies Squad Team Captain


Girls in Action


Tilly


The Treasurer in the Tour T-shirt


Captain Pugwash


Operations Centre


The Irish Ambassador

Player Awards

A good time was had by all at the Norwich Medics RFC end-of-season dinner yesterday evening at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Norwich.

The following players were presented with awards in recognition of their contributions to the club over the past season.

Player of the Season: (Ladies): Kelly Holden

Player of the Season: (Mens): Rupert Tallboys

Most Improved Player: Seth Makin

Congratulations to all those players, and thanks to those who have supported the club in training, playing or supporting on match days throughout the season.

Here's to wining the Merit Table next season.

(Photos to follow soon).

After the meal, onto the LCR

At the conclusion of a very successful End of Season Dinner, stalwarts of the club made their way to the LCR to continue their celebrations.

Men’s Player of the Season, Mr Rupert Tallboys



Almost a month after Munster’s Heineken Cup victory, Ferris and Lynch are still celebrating.



Nice ladies currently romantically attached to members of the club



No idea who took this:



Some of the assembled



A young Irishman being persuaded to strip, against his better judgement…





The Social secretary performing his role – socialising



Backs stuff….



Lynch strutting his stuff..



Oh, get this tune… Lynch likes this one….

Matt's Pictures from the Oxfam Pub Crawl

Here are more pics from Matt. If you don't like them, take it up with him.....

Miller moves in for an attempt to sway the Captains vote for player of the season....


Fine upstanding gentlemen of the rugby club.


An assortment of our members.


Matt and Hugh.


Matt performing a courageous and amazing feat of strength, with no regard for the safety of his back:


An impromptu lineout session. The first is understandably crap cos a footballer's lifting...




As long as the ref doesn't see the chair, we're ok....



Will acts manly (excepting his attire of course), drinking his coke while the grown-ups drink their beers:


A crowd applaud the pole dancer as (s)he arrives:


Warms up with a little tune:


and receives bemused looks of disinterest at the end of the routine:


Nice hat guv'nor:


Football/Netball karaoke


Kat trying to influence the women's award outcome:


This one requires some sort of age warning:


A rose between two thorns:


A footballer. Of course.



A footballer lucky enough to stand next to a rugby legend.



Recently arrived refugees from the anti-war protests in the 60s.



Gentlemen of the rugby club:

Oxfam Pubcrawl

Pics from the pubcrawl with then footballers and netballers. Rules were that you could only wear stuff from charity shops...... (or Primark :-))





El Kapitan...



The Secretary





An ensemble



Curious people those front-rowers.....