Dear Player/ Volunteer

I am a 4^th year Geography student at the University of Glasgow.  I am currently undertaking research as part of my final year dissertation. The study is looking specifically into “The Economic Geographies of Scottish Club Rugby”.  It would be a great help to me if you could fill out a brief survey which I have prepared online, this should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. 

Ideally I am looking for at least 12 respondents from each club to contribute to this study and complete one of the specific questionnaires below. (i.e 12 players and 12 volunteers)

If you are a volunteer with the club please use this link (volunteer= coach, club steward, secretary that contributes time and effort in excess of what they are paid for)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9q6JCT3ES1ZsrAJUayanrA_3d_3d

If you are a 1^st XV Squad Member, please use this link;

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CTEunYosEf0u9d9q8pbR_2bg_3d_3d

Thank you very much for your time and help,

Ian Corrie

Bears' player Malcolm Jack and friends from the outstanding Boroughmuir mini rugby teams of the early '90s are reaching the culmination of their "CharitableNESS 2009 Challenge", which involves 1 Loch Ness monster, 2 charities, 4 friends, 8 races, 10 months, 112 miles and a target of £20,000!

The team of 4 are running a series of 8 high profile races during 2009, culminating in the Chicago Marathon on 11th October 2009, carrying a giant “Nessie” costume. They aim to raise £20,000 for two registered charities: Cancer Research UK and Scottish Love in Action (SLA). The team have completed 5 races and now have just 3 races to go, including the Great North Run in Newcastle this Sunday, the River Ness 10k on 4th October and then Nessie’s ultimate challenge one week later – a full marathon in Chicago on 11th October.

In May, the team and 12 friends took Nessie round the Edinburgh Marathon relay, with Bears’ players Jamie “TallNESS” Scott and Stu “OldNESS" Didcock joining the team. Former Bears' skipper Derek "LaziNESS" Murray was noticeably absent because "he doesn't like running". Anyone watching him at training will concur.

The team is running in memory of Colin's Dad, who was a big rugby fan and was a frequent visitor to Meggetland to watch Colin, Malc and Robin when they played mini rugby and for Boroughmuir School XV. He sadly died of cancer in 2002 and so the team decided to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The team is also raising money for Edinburgh-based charity Scottish Love in Action (SLA) which supports nearly 600 formerly destitute children in two home-cum-schools in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

If you would like to support the team, see some pictures of Nessie in action, or make a donation, please go to www.charitableNESS.co.uk.

Malc played a key role in the Bears' relegation last year, and will return in November to add his own brand of slow wing play and general blindness to the Bears' league campaign.

 

 

The U18s continued their preparations for the coming season with a game against Wellington College from Somerset. Melrose Colts had narrowly beaten the visitors earlier in the week. The game was split into three 25 minute sessions with 'Muir comfortable winners by 40 points to 7, scoring 6 tries to 1.

Most of the scoring occurred in the first 25 minutes with 4 tries to 1. The 2nd period saw a lot of changes for both teams and no points scored, with a final couple of tries scored by 'Muir in the final third.

Try Scorers; Ross Peacock, Matt Walker, Cammy Roscoe[2], Rory Scott and Greg Alexander.

Conversions: Rory Scott[4], Jonny Byrne-Leitch[1]

The previous weekend Muir took 2 teams to a 10 a side tournament in Stirling playing  an U17 and and U18 team. The 18s won all their games and the 17s lost only one. A promising build-up to the first league game against Musselburgh next Saturday at home.

The Bruce Hay Memorial Dinner, in aid of the Marie Curie Hospice on Frogtson Road, will be held on Friday 2nd October 2009 (6:30 for 7:15). The dinner is for mixed company, not an all male event, and is a formal event with a black tie dress code.

Cheques for the dinner should be made payable to BRFC Ltd and cheques for donations from those who can't attend the dinner but want to contribute should be made payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care and sent to Allan Mackay who will pass them to the Hospice. Full details are in the letter below:

 

As from Tuesday 4th August training will be relocated to Dreghorn Barracks. Timings will be as normal: Tuesday & Thursday - 18:15 - 20:00 and Saturday 09:30 - 11:00.

Applications for tickets for the Autumn Internationals and the home 6 Nations games can now be placed. To download the application forms for printing and submitting, click on the required link below:

 

 

Boroughmuir Under 18s have won the Edinburgh and Lothians Under 18 League title having completed their fixtures winning all 11 matches in the process.

The 'Muir Colts were chased all the way by Haddington Under 18. Haddington's only defeat came at the hands of 'Muir in the first game of the season, 'Muir running out 10 - 20 winners in East Lothian.

'Muir scored no less than 380 points whilst conceding just 31 and congratulations go to all members of the squad and the coaching staff who have done the club proud.

Members are reminded that both members and non-members will be charged admission on Sunday for the Cup game against Hillhead/Jordanhill.

Charges will be £10 for adults (including entry to the stand and programme) - £5 for Senior Citizens and Students (Matriculation card must be shown) and U16s are free.

On Sunday 1st February, Boroughmuir Under 15s beat Marr away from home, getting to the National Cup semi-final. This continues an excellent season for them, with only 1 defeat in a competitive fixture to-date.  

With over 30 players having played in the league and cup-matches to date, this reflects a real 'squad' effort.  

Their semi-final is away to a very strong Stirling side, currently scheduled for the 22nd February. The lead coach  (Kevin Anderson) says that "The boys have really stepped up a gear this season and have put in some big performances to get us to where we are in the league and cup." He went on "They are relishing the game against Stirling County and we have to keep them focused as they all know that we’re only one game away from a run out at Murrayfield. Our preparation hasn’t been fantastic with the weather hampering our ability to train but the coaches know that to a man everyone in the team will be giving 110% on the day."

The Under 16s booked their National Cup semi-final just before Xmas by beating West away from home. Like the Under 15s this continues their excellent form with - again - only 1 defeat in competitive matches.  With 9 of their 14 matches this season being away from home (so far), there's relief that the semi-final is at Meggetland.  The U16s  face a Dumfries team who comfortably top the Glasgow league, on 1st March.

With both the S1 and S2 team having very strong squads and proving very competitive, and the Under 18s undefeated in the Edinburgh league with 1 match to go, this is an excellent season for results across the younger teams; and the current generation of Youth Coaches aren't sure when the last time that we'd teams in both semi-finals at the same time.

Both the Under 15s and Under 16s would appreciate any members who can come along to give support for what will undoubtedly be tough matches.  The final details (KO times, dates) will be posted on the club Forum nearer the date.

The following social functions will take place during November 2008:

Saturday 1 November: Halloween Party for members, players, families. There will be dooking, dancing, drinking, food  etc. Tickets £7:50 adults; Children Under-12 free.

Friday 7 November: Lynda Hay charity evening in clubhouse in aid of Marie Curie Cancer. Tickets £5, including wine and biscuits and cheese. Raffle and auction will take place.

Friday 14 November: Quiz Night; Run mostly by Boroughmuir Hockey Club, with help from the social committee. Test your knowledge in teams of between 3-6. Tickets £5, including food.

Friday 21 November: Race Night. Tickets £5, including a nibble. Sponsor a race (£25) or buy a horse £3, and then put money on them to win.

Saturday 28 November: Players function, for St Andrews Night. More information to follow.

 

Tickets for any of these events are available from Lesley Graham, Jean Brown, Sheila McIntosh or Harry Pincott. Please give your support to these functions.

The club shop will be open each Saturday from 13:30 to 17:30. The shop will also be open on a Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 15:30. Don't miss the opportunity to shop at BRFC.

HM Day VII was an all round success - off the field with a Reunion lunch which raised over £2,000 for the Marie Curie Cancer Hospice, and on the field where Boroughmuir retained the Hugh McMaster Trophy. Boroughmuir defetaed Hawick 21 - 17 and now lead 5 - 2 in the series

 

“HM Day VII”

The Hugh Macmaster Trophy

Boroughmuir v Hawick

September 27^th 2008

You are cordially invited to a pre-match lunch in the Meggetland Clubhouse, to meet up with and remember old friends, and to celebrate “H M Day” – our day for Happy Memories.

Boroughmuir and Hawick agree to play this fixture each year for the Hugh Macmaster Trophy, in memory of Hugh who grew up in Hawick and played his senior rugby for Boroughmuir and then back at Hawick, before serving our club in various roles.

Boroughmuir won last year’s match, to bring the score to 4-2 in Boroughmuir’s favour, after six matches.

We hope you can join us on this special day in the Boroughmuir calendar. To cover costs of catering and to make a donation to Marie Curie Cancer charity, tickets are £15 per head.

 

Further details from

Mike Hall mdchall@aol.com 447 4668

Derek Binnie

Iain Paxton

Stevie Douglas

Bruce Reekie.

This social event will take place in the clubhouse on Friday 26th September. The Cabaret act is an exciting female singer, who does not mind if you dance when she is on stage. Please come along and support this function. Tickets are £12, and can be obtained from Lesley Graham, Jean Brown, Harry Pincott and Charlie Martin. And thanks to all members, players and friends who made the club barbie such a great success

Training for Boroughmuir 1st XV and 2nd XV players will be at the Barracks on Tuesday and back at Meggetland on Thursday.

BRFC & Meggetland RFC

Season Awards 2008/2009

 

Player of Season

Greig Scott

2nd XV Player of Season

Jonny Latta

Meggetland Player of Season

Euan Andrew

Young Player of the Season

Nick Watt

Clubman of the Season

Kevin Brown

Spirit of Rugby Award

Arthur Ross

Special Awards

Rory Couper & Ben Fisher

The Try of the Season competition, sponsored by Henderson Wines, is now  running. The sponsor will select the winning try - all you have to do is match that decision. Just email your selection to admin@boroughmuirrfc.co.uk stating your name and age (if under 18).

The winner will be the first correct entry drawn from the hat on the evening of the club dinner. Only 1 vote per person is allowed. A prize appropriate to the age of the winner will be awarded. Tries

After a glittering career and a season blighted by injury Rory Couper has announced his retirement from competitive rugby. He will be sorely missed by all at Boroughmuir. Watch out for a full interview coming soon.

Angus Martyn & Eamon John were both winners at the 2008 Scottish Rugby Awards held at Murrayfield on Friday 16th May.

Angus Martyn won the Scottish Hydro Electric Premier Division One Player of the Season award and was a contender in the Try of the Season award.

Eamon John was selected as the Scottish Hydro Electric Coach of the Season.

Please note the club's new Strengthening and Fitness Coach Neil Elbourne can be contacted - either by e:mail or mobile at: neilelbourne@blueyonder.co.uk or 07900 674 824

Please note all senior players should make contact to either set up an individual programme or review their current programme over the next 2 to 3 weeks .

All at Boroughmuir were greatly saddened to learn of the death of Ian Nicholson.

A full tribute to Ian will follow soon and messages of condolence can be placed in the guest book.

Ian's funeral will take place at Mortonhall Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Thursday 15th May at 2.00 p.m.

Boroughmuir 2nd Row Fergus Pringle has been selected in the Scotland A Squad to contest the Barclays Churchill Cup in North America next month.

The 2008 tournament will be contested by hosts Canada and USA along with Scotland A, England Saxons, Ireland A and Argentina Pumas.

Scotland play Canada on Saturday 7th June, Argentina Pumas on Wednesday 11th June and the final will be played on Saturday 21 June in Chicago.

Fergus has had a superb season for Boroughmuir and Edinburgh and earns a much deserved reward for his commitment, effort and skill.

All at Boroughmuir wish him well.

The SRU has re-stated its guidance to Clubs on arrangements for buying international tickets.

It's becoming more and more important that members buy their tickets through the club, not on-line from Murrayfield.  Not only will this help the Club financially through the small commission that is given but, vitally, our allocation of England and France tickets in 2010 will be entirely dependent upon the numbers we sell for Wales and Ireland in 2009.  We will only be able to purchase tickets in 2010 based up to the average number of home tickets bought in the coming 6-Nations series

This hit us hard this year. We are considering introducing a rule that only those who agree to purchase one Italy ticket should be entitled to one for Ireland or Wales.  It appears that many clubs did that last time around, thus getting more England tickets the following year.

Further details about ordering international tickets will be published on the web-site and order forms will also be available in the Clubhouse in the summer.

Alex Thomson

Hon Sec