Sunday saw the first visit of this team of U-11′s youngsters all the way from Yorkshire. We hope that they enjoyed the rugby and the welcome they received and hopefully it was the first of many such encounters. They were following up with another day’s rugby on Monday last.

Fixtures: Sat 6th Dec AIL:                D.L.S.P           v Bruff: 2:30pm AIL U/20        Bruff   v Sundays Well: 2:30pm Sun 7th Dec MSSL              UL Bohs v Bruff J1, 12:30 pm Friendly:          Presentation V  Bruff J2: 12:00pm Youths: U18 Friendly TBC U16 Lge.: Young Munster V Bruff, 11:30 am U14 Lge., Bruff V Shannon, 11:30 am Mini: [...]

The blitz that was to take place tomorrow morning against Kilfeacle has been cancelled by the field committee. All underage training that was to take place in Bruff has been cancelled. The U11 teams that are travelling away are still going.

I had forgotten about these and I was subtly reminded by Martin Gennery by email today. Click here for the photos.

Bruff RFC Club Day Fixtures, Mini Rugby CLUB DAY Fixtures 2008/2009 UNDER 8 W/E 19th October Ballina/Killaloe Garryowen Old Crescent Ennis Red ULBohs Lions Bruff Richond Ennis Black Newcastle West Young Munsters Shannon Blue Abbeyfeale Ballyhoura West Clare Warriors Kilrush UL Bohs Stags Shannon Black East Clare Eagles Thomand St.Marys St.Senans W/E 23rd November UL [...]

J1 Squad: The Seconds had their first game of the MSSL against Highfield yesterday. Highfield turned up in strength with Diarmuid “The Rock” O’ Sullivan playing on the wing. Bruff dominant in the pack but couldn’t translate it to scores on the board, final score of 20 points to 8 was well justified but not [...]

Also on Saturday we will see the return of the J2 squad to action with a friendly against St. Senans with a 4:00 p.m. Kickoff time in Kilballyowen. Sunday is the first round of the Transfield Cup with the J1 squad lining out against Presentation with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. All underage training will begin [...]

This week sees a return to actual rugby for most of the Senior squad with their training tour to Birmingham, U.K. this weekend. Flying out on Thursday night, Friday will see them up for two training sessions in facilities very graciously provided by First Division Club Moseley RFC of Birmingham. Saturday sees the first game [...]

Some explanations and links regarding the newly installed ELV’s (Lifted directly from the IRFU Site.) Individual Experimental Law Variations The following Experimental Law Variations will be implemented by the IRFU for the Domestic Game competition from August 1, 2008 for a 12 month trial Each ELV is listed below (under the headings of the Law [...]

Mon 18th Friday 22nd august, Rugby Summer Camp , 6-14 year olds. More details will be announced later on in the month. Keep an eye out here for details. Underage coaches are being put in place for next season, any new coaches or mentors interested in getting involved in any capacity this coming season should [...]