Richmond Rugby
Field Dedication and match
May 6th was a magnificent success with players from the sixties to the present with many family members participating to honor our game and dedicate our new pitch and extend thanks to all the members over a twenty year period that made this day possible.
Special thanks to Pete Sweet for leading the effort in recent years and seeing the that the property was cleared and made suitable for play. The day started with march down the pitch lead by the bagpiper.
Speech by Tom Oxenham,call for help from Pete Sweet,prayer by Sam Hall. Pete Sweet makes first kick off on the new pitch.
Press release.
Doug Lubking proudly shows off his new scrumcap for rucking and smashing face.
The King with his wives
Phil Bassette grabs first lineout at the pitch.
Darryl demonstrates classic running form. Click here for video stream.
Lions and Virginia Gentlemen
May 6th is our field opening and dedication. We would
like to have a Golden Oldy rugby format for the
opening period for our players from the 60s and 70s
who would like to play. This means that if you do not
wish to be tackled that can be arranged and agreed
upon. Sportsmanship is ultimate goal. If you do not wish to be touched that's fine too
but ya got to pass the ball after about 20 meters! Full contact wear black shorts. No contact wear white shorts. Jerseys will be provided.
Uncontested scrumdowns. Enter the rucks at your own risk! Please join us
on May 6th and celebrate our lives and the new field.
After the Golden Oldy period we will play a friendly match with most of the rugby laws in observance. Followed by fine hospitality.
Bring a covered dish,beverages,chips,sandwiches,a grill will be set up,so you can grill your favorite food. Bring something to grill and share.
Rugby finds a home
Agenda:
11am set up and warm up
Highnoon: Speeches and prayers and goalposts are raised
12:15 Golden Oldie Match
1pm Lads play
2pm Hospitality at the field.
4pm Clean up and go home
We expect this to be a very special day for Richmond
Rugby.
Contact Cary for slot on the roster or touchline.
Richmond RFC 1974--we think
Directions to our property in Sandston Virginia are as follows.
If you are traveling from Richmond,head east on rt60,proceed through Sandston, on eastern limits of Sandston turn right at Whiteside Road. YMCA is on the corner of 60 and Whiteside. Proceed around 100 yards. Whiteside tees into old Whiteside Road. Take a left. Proceed less than a mile. Our property is on the right just opposite Bethany Baptist Church.
If you are traveling from points west or east of Richmond. Get on I295 South, exit where Rt 60 and I295 intersect, exit and head west towards Sandston, less than a mile take a left onto Whiteside Road,YMCA is on the left, less than 100 yards take a left onto old Whiteside Road, less than a mile,property is on the right just opposite Bethany Baptist Church.
You can find our property on Google Earth Lat 37degree30'30.36"N ///Long 77degrees17' 22.93"W
WAIVER 
We all have to sign this pesky waiver form in order to enjoy our fine new rugby pitch that we own. Click here and print and sign and give it to Pete Sweet.
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