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Duncan Andrews’ funeral arrangements

Duncan Andrews 19th December 1967 – 8th June 2019
Amanda, Brodie and Calum warmly invite you to join them at the burial and/or celebration of Duncan’s life, on Tuesday 25th June.
Order of Play
2.30pm Greenwood Burial Ground, Farnham, Suffolk IP17 1JX.
3.15pm Woodbridge Rugby Club, Hatchley Barns, Orford Road, Bromeswell, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2PP.
Dress code: Whatever you like. This is Duncan; so very casual. There may be shorts. There will be rugby shirts. Note: it will be outdoors, so be prepared.
Reception: Drinks and canapes. Reflections on Duncan, by family and friends who wish to speak. There may be a game of Touch Rugby.
Directions to Greenwood: From Woodbridge take the A12 north and turn right onto the A1094 towards Aldeburgh/Snape. Friday Street Farm Shop is just before.
Donations: In lieu of flowers, if anyone would like to make a donation to the St. Elizabeth Hospice, who gave Duncan such wonderful care, that would be very welcome. http://stelizabethhospice.org.uk/donate/.
Please let us know if you are coming via Facebook, WhatsApp or email: amandadew@hotmail.com. Tel: 07918128898.
Thank you

U15s runners up in Holland

Last weekend the U15s squad (18 players and 14 parents) took the ferry to the Hook of Holland to take part in an annual Beach Rugby Tournament hosted by RC The Hookers. They played in the U16 Tournament having camped at the rugby club.
Not knowing the rules, never having played beach rugby before and playing a year up they were delighted when they finished runners up in the whole competition!

Club mourns Duncan Andrews

It is with very deep regret we mourn the passing of Duncan Andrews. A long-time supporter of Woodbridge Rugby Club, Duncan was known and loved by all. His professionalism, experience, patience and rugby mind are irreplaceable and it is certain that all Club members will join in sending sincere condolences to Amanda, Calum and Brodie

WRUFC Youth Rugby Awards 5/5/19

Another bumper year was rounded off with the 2019 Youth Rugby Awards at Woodbridge Rugby Club on Sunday 5 May 2019. Age groups from U6 to U12 celebrated another great season with awards for Most Improved, Player’s Player, Player of the Year and such like – recognising the efforts made by players and coaches in making this a fabulous community club reflecting RFU core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. Alex Brigginshaw said goodbye as he retired from Junior Chairman and Steve Wilding took over. The Fat Boys Fitness Club was thanked for raising £1,000 for Junior Rugby equipment as a great last day was enjoyed by all.

Woodbridge U10s win rugby’s Prima Cup Bowl at Welford Road

Woodbridge U10s win rugby’s Prima Cup Bowl at Welford Road

Our U10s Warriors have joined the Club’s 50th Anniversary celebrations by winning the Prima Cup Bowl at Leicester Tigers’ famous Welford Road ground.

Head Coach Stephen Wilding says “The squad of over 38 children have worked hard to achieve this, our hugely dedicated coaches laboured all season to imbue the players with the right skills and attitude to play rugby well while reflecting its core values of teamwork, respect, discipline, enjoyment and sportsmanship.

Thanks also must go to our main sponsor, Woodbridge School who support the full minis section. In addition, the U10s have been sponsored by Paddy & Scott’s CoffeeClarke & SimpsonPlanet Music Academy: School – Store – StudioStokes SaucesPaul Thompson Tent & Event Consulting and Clarke Holland property sourcing. Thanks to all involved in contributing to such a wonderful squad, including our ever supportive families and friends, who cheer us on from the touchline come rain or shine. Woodbridge U10s squad have been involved in many successful festivals across the region this season, and playing at the legendary Welford Road Stadium – winning the Prima Cup Bowl is a great way to end the season and enjoy the summer break”.

The Tigers’ website says “Each year Leicester Tigers Rugby Club invites U10 mini rugby teams from around the UK take part in a series of festivals to celebrate the true ethos of rugby’s core values. Throughout the duration of these festivals the Tigers identify clubs who demonstrate the core values of the game under their event criteria in keeping with RFU Age Grade Regulations and guidelines.

Selected clubs from each festival are then invited back to take part in a series of games at the Tigers famous Welford Road, providing a fantastic experience to all young and aspiring players. Attracting over 70 entries each season, the Prima Tiger Cup is the largest and most prestigious single age group playing opportunity in the rugby calendar.”

Dick Waterson Challenge Exiles 17 v WB BaaBaas 41 13/4/19

Well – what a spectacle. Two squads of mixed ability rugby worshippers and their supporters playing to celebrate the memory of the great Dick Waterson and raise money for cancer charities. It was heart-warming to see old faces, too many to mention, battling it out over four 20 min sessions. BaaBaa scorers: Luke Garnham (2), Jono Cooke, Luke Norman, Felix Kibble, Aldis Salavejs and Simon Codd. Exiles scorers: Henry Rose, Chris North and Tony Moseley. Cracking match, great fun, good friends and what rugby is all about

Thanks to the Ground Care Team

Garry and the whole Club would like to say a big THANK YOU to the following guys who have stepped up and worked hard to prepare our rugby pitches by dressing and levelling. this means that we enjoy our sport more and maintain our reputation for having some of the best pitches in E Anglia.

John Taylor

Ed Banthorp

Andy Rankin