Hall of Fame Day

Washington Area Training Side and Virginia Gentlemen,April 11th,2010


Hall of Fame Day/Homecoming was a massive success with over 80 master ruggers in attendance. Our thanks to all the players and special thanks to Hank Selby,Scott Coffield,Liam Riley,Pete Sweet,Ben Morgan,Billy Tilson for all the work to make our rugby day special.


Jerry O'Conner,Denny,Phil Bassett,Liam Riley,Charles Grant,John Lawrence,Tony,George Fiscella,DANO,Wil Thornton,Bev Nash


Ron Murray,Jim McClure,Mitch Avent,Bev Nash,Marc Butler,Scott Coffield,Cary Kennedy


Billy Tilson with Daughter

Phil Dorsey,Scott Coffield,Wil Thornton,Jackie


Scott Coffield is surrounded

More Pictures are published HERE




The Richmond Rugby Foundation
presents the first annual
Virginia Rugby
HALL of FAME Day

The Richmond Rugby Foundation is proudly hosting a very special master rugby tournament Sunday April 11th at Seven Pines Rugby Ground.

We can expect this to be a classic rugby day for all the players,family and friends.


Robert F. Steamboat Porter Cup Spring 1972

Front three : Johnny Ellis (10), Ralph Robertson (3), Woody Woolfolk (15). Squatting left : Monk Vaughan (11). Standing, L to R : Basil Nisbet (Coach), Mr. Referee ??, Richard King (7), Chalkie Eades (8), Stan Hall (9), Tommy Valentine (4), Barry Myers (12), Bill Bolton (5), Bill Tichacek (6) C, Sam Hall (2), Steve Myers (14), George Dintiman (13). Missing from Photo : John Fleming (1)..........getting stitches!!!
Directions to Seven Pines Rugby Ground=514 Whiteside Road,Sandston,Va 23150:

514 Whiteside Road,Sandston,Va Mapquest Link


7Pines.

From Points south:proceed north I95,to I295

From Points West:proceed east on I64 to I295,head south on I295.

From Points North: South on I95,south on I295,exit at Rt 60/Seven Pines,go west on 60,about a mile take a right onto new Whiteside Road,YMCA is on the corner,proceed 150 yds and take a left onto old Whiteside. Proceed about a mile,directly across from Bethany Baptist Church is the entrance to Seven Pines Rugby Ground.


HOTELS
Seven Pines rugby ground is minutes away from Richmond International Airport and close proximity to many hotels at good prices. Click HERE.
Competition will include a 35 and over bracket and a Golden Oldy midday competition.

I have attached an ammended waiver. CLick HERE for Waiver Doc. The Liability Police have asked for this change. Each team must print one copy. Get all your players to print and sign their name on the back and indicate their age. Give to Cary.

First match goes off at 12 noon,schedule below, please do not arrive to the rugby ground before 11am. You will be directed to your parking spot. Please carpool,proceed quietly and quickly to the field. No alchohol consumpiton in the parking lot.

This tournament is at no cost to your team or the individual players. Please consider a donation at the food table to help us cover costs.

If you are prepared to ref,let Cary know.

12 noon  Cheasapeake/Bal OlBoys v Va.Gents
1:00pm   Poltroons v Wild Geese
2:00pm   WARTS v Va.Gents (50 and over)
3:00pm   Consolation
4:00pm   Final
5:00pm   Social at the field

Contact Cary Kennedy cary@RichmondRugby.net
757 532 1356

Richmond Lions