Castlebar Rugby Club
Castlebar RFC News - 19 October 2003
By John Mulligan
20, Oct 2003 - 08:30

Firsts News

Castlebar went out on Sunday last hoping to amend their defeat a week previously with a win against Ballinrobe last Sunday. However it was not to be as they were beaten 11-6. In what was a scrappy game, Castlebar’s points all came from the boot of Robbie Cusack. Next up is a very important game against Corinthians in Cloondeash on Sunday. It would be great if as much support as possible turned out in a game that could have a distinct bearing on Castlebar’s season.

The seconds team is now up and running and will be playing in the league shortly. All players interested are asked to attend training on Thursday night at 7.30, as it is important that all players are out as soon as possible. A call has also gone out to third level students who are not playing rugby with their own clubs this season to come out and be part of the club. Training continues in Cloondeash and further information is available from any member of the committee.

Castlebar’s Ladies see action once again next weekend when they travel to Armagh to take on the home side in the AIL Division three north. After their opening game a couple of weeks ago Castlebar will be going all out for a win this weekend, but will be wary of a strong Armagh team. The team will be notified of all travel arrangements at training tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm. The bus leaves the courthouse at the usual time.

Mini rugby training is going great guns at the moment and all preparations are in place for their first blitz with takes place on the 8^th of November in Tuam. Castlebar will be sending several teams so it is important that all players are out training on Saturday morning at 11am. Buses leave from the courthouse at the usual time.

The under 14’s continue their training every Wednesday night at 7pm and the first round of the league is this weekend when they play Tuam in Tuam.. There is a lot of confidence in this team as there are some very good players in this team and they could do very well. More players as always are needed so players are asked to bring a friend and get them involved. Training continues at 7pm Wednesday night.

The under 16 team are in action this weekend as they face Creggs in the league in Creggs. The kick off time is 2pm with the bus leaving the courthouse at 2pm. All travel arrangements will be announced at training on Wednesday night. All players must attend.

The under 18 team played their second game of the season on Sunday last against Sligo in Sligo. Considering that Sligo play in a Division above Castlebar, the lads put in a brilliant performance and are looking better and better as the season goes on. They are next due to play Ballyhaunis on the 2^nd of November but there may be a game next weekend so all players are asked to attend training on Wednesday night.