Good luck to our Old and Bold as they travel to Banbury for their second game of the season. With a bit of luck they will:
a. Get the win.
b. Stay Fit.
c. Enjoy it.
D. Not need the Defibrillator.
Robert Fisk Chairman - Witney Rugby Football Club
The oldest international rugby union player is Colin Stanley (Saudi Arabia, b. UK 23 January 1959), who played for Saudi Arabia vs Jordan, at the age of 58 years 116 days, on 15 September 2017.
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Come & Watch
Witney Calling!
I want to bring your attention to a couple of dates for your diary:
Wednesday 13th November 2024. Witney Vets are back in action on the road to Banbury. Why not make the trip north and join in the fun as our (not so old) and bold roll back the years and take the pitch in what is certainly going to be a tough game.
Feel you have what it takes to join in the fun? Get in touch with Simon Copperwheat and get your name on the Team sheet.
Wednesday 20th November 2024, RAF v Army. Witney RFC host the RAF U23 side as they take on the Army U23s. Always a hard-fought game and well worth a visit to Hailey Road to see the best of the youth our Services have to offer. That night will see our newly completed BBQ area supplying fine local produce to all comers, at very reasonable prices.
Friday 22nd November, Race Night. Our U16s are hosting a race night at the Club in order to raise funds. Always a fun night, great laugh, and a great way to raise funds. Remember, gamble responsibly!
Calling all Golden Oldies?
Veterans @ Hailey Road
y to poular belief, you do not have to have: d in the Trenches of WWI er 60 with a pacemaker! though being either of not preclude you from playing, or a letter from your parent.
The Reality is:
You have to be over 35 years old and have been a member of Witney RFC for at least 4 weeks before match day. Sound like this could be for you? Why not come along to Club training nights; Tuesdays and Thursdays.
If you need to ease back in gently, we have Walking and Touch Rugby on Thursday evenings.
Contact Simon Copperwheat on: 07904 360561
Witney Vets Fixtures
Witney Vets vs Banbury Vets
Wed 13th November, KO 18:30, Away
Witney Vets vs Gosford All Blacks
Wed 4th December, KO 18:30, Hailey Road
Vets Go Again!
Witney Vets 24 – 28 Bicester/Quins Vets
The vets opened up their 2024/25 campaign with a narrow defeat to the combined side of Bicester and Oxford Quins. The vets fired out of the blocks scoring straight from kick off, John Mason finishing off a great team try. More scores followed in this game that went back and forth.
Vets scoring through Simon Copperwheat, following an exhilarating break from Gareth Campbell. Alex Greene dived over in the corner to complete a great team try after the forwards had banged away on the line. Score of the night probably game from Joe Rowles as he powered over following a trademark step/dummy/shuffle from Arron Lambourne.
Overall, another successful night with great numbers from the vets. Fantastic to see M&J coaches sticking their hands up to play and loving it. Once again, the Hailey Road faithful were in fine voice and roared the team on. Man of The Match; Deep Heat and Zinc Tape. Team – Paul Norry, Tom Young, Michael MacIntosh, Simon Copperwheat (c), Ben McPherson, Wayne Caffekey, John Mason, Matt Tibbatts, Gareth Campbell, Jon Derrick, Chris Cope, Gaz Charnock, Arron Lambourne, Alex Greene, Tom James. Reserves: Joe Rowles, Lee Wright, Simon Cottrell, Tian Smith, Taff Davies, Ian Burton.
Today we are up in Banbury, come along and roll back the Years!
Calling all Golden Oldies?
Veterans @ Hailey Road
take on Banbury Vets tonight, @ Bodicote Park, Oxford Rd, cote, Banbury OX15 4AF. and lend your support to our Old & Bold. All Welcome!
The Witney Wizards is a group of older players, some with no previous rugby playing experience, all with one aim, to enjoy some fitness in a happy, social environment. We train once a week on Thursday evenings. Skills sessions, tactics, and competitive games, followed by a Supper Club and a social drink in our Hailey Road Clubhouse. The Wizards welcome people of all ages and backgrounds; we do have female players but could always do with more. The Wizards have played competitive matches at home and away, always draws a big crowd and above all else, is always fun. Think this is for you, why not come along and give it a Try!
Contact: Derrick Fox on 07922 626332
Email witneyrfc@btinternet.com
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I sit and wait, Does an Angel contemplate my fate?
England vs New Zealand KO 15:10 Saturday 09th November
England vs Australia KO 15:10 Saturday 16th November
England vs South Africa KO 17:40
Sunday 24th November England vs Japan KO 16:10
Chairman’s Lunches @Hailey Road
Saturday 16th November
Witney 1st XV v Weston-super-Mare 1st XV
Saturday 14th December
Witney 1st XV v Stow-on-the-Wold 1st XV
Saturday 18th January
Witney 1st XV v Swindon 1st XV
Saturday 8th March
Witney 1st XV v Thornbury 1st XV
Booking
To book a table or individual places please contact WRFC Chairman, Bob Fisk. email: robertfisk@btinternet.com
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