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06 October 2008 -
Nottingham at Billesley
So far this season Nottingham’s record shows five wins with only one loss in
gaining four bonus points and are currently equal second place in the nascent
National League One. Last Saturday Doncaster Knights were beaten by 18 – 9 at
Meadow Lane
Moseley’s won three and lost three, and earned three bonus
points, is a reasonable haul so far, but it could easily have been better.
Few at Billesley doubt the team’s ability to play attractive attacking rugby,
The squad is stronger than
for many seasons and there are several players of considerable
potential, who have yet to make their home debut.
It should be a good game. Nottingham will be viewing this game as an
opportunity to keep pace with the league leaders while the Moseley players
will be buoyed by the return of their talismanic captain Neil Mason......
Full
Preview
One of the top 14 games of club rugby in England this weekend!
02 October 2008 - Rodwell for England
Moseley No 8 James Rodwell was today named in the 26 man training squad in
preparation for the Rugby World Cup 7s in March 2009. James’s first objective
will be to make the 12 who will be selected for the Dubai 7s in November.
Also selected are Moseley centre Jack Adams, last season’s leading try scorer
wing Dan Norton (both dual registered with Gloucester) and Guy Thompson (also
dual registered but yet to make his debut in red and black).
Full story:
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30 September 2008 - Rotherham Preview
In October 2007 the Titans beat Moseley at Billesley 31-15, but in February this
year Moseley won at Clifton Lane 13-11. During the close season, in an attempt
to restore Rotherham to former glories, Head Coach Craig West recruited twelve
new players, all with considerable Nat One experience.
Although Rotherham has achieved only one win out of the first five games of this
season and currently occupies 12th place in the league, Moseley should not be
lulled into a false sense of security by this lowly position. The Titans have
not been disgraced in losing to clubs lying 1st, 2nd and 5th in the table and
came good last Saturday when beating Esher away. This Esher victory will have
taken the pressure off somewhat and the Titans will be keen, against Moseley, to
show their faithful supporters that this was not a flash in the pan. Full
Preview
Meanwhile the Colts will play Nuneaton at Billesley on Saturday, followed by a floodlit Dev XV game v Oxford University on Monday October 6th. On Sunday 5th MWRFC start their season away at Cambridge
One of the top 14 games of club rugby in England this weekend!
24 September 2008 - Moseley Women's Rugby - The Season ahead
Having completed an undefeated season last year Moseley Women’s team are now
keen to get their season underway to try to emulate this level of success and
now have less than two weeks to go before they have their first match of the
season.
Please feel free to come along to support us at our home games or any of our
games and enjoy watching some high level women’s rugby. I would also like to
thank our main sponsor for the season, Benussi Solicitors, who have enabled us
to purchase a new and more lady-like kit! I look forward to keeping you all
updated as the season progresses. - Read Rebecca's full item
here
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24 September 2008 - Congratulations
Congratulations to U16 players James Baillie, Dan Skinner (Captain), Jack McNaney, Will Watkinson, Ed Davis, Jack Jones, Adam Hall, Harry Griffiths, and Ed Cunningham who have been selected to represent Greater Birmingham U16’s at the NMids Festival starting Monday 29th September at Bromsgrove RFC.
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23 September 2008 -
Old Players Autumn Supper
Friday 10th October – Old Players Autumn Supper - Get your tickets now! All
Welcome
The speaker is Bob Taylor who is the past president of the RFU who played his
club rugby for Northampton Saints. He won 16 caps playing flanker or Number 8.
His first England match was against Wales in 1966 and his last against France in
1971. Against France in 1970, Bob captained the England team.
He played for the Lions in 1968, in all four Tests in South Africa. Bob’s
playing career also encompassed the Barbarians, Midlands, East Midlands,
Hampshire, Northampton and Old Northamptonians.
He coached Northampton for five years, was a referee for East Midlands, and Hon
Secretary of Northampton from 1995, and their President from 1993 – 95.
Friday 10th October - in the clubhouse, Tickets are available from Bryan Skeeles
at only £25 per person or
e-mail for more info. All welcome – NOT restricted to MPA members!
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23 September 2008 - Diary Dates
Sunday 9th November – Remembrance Day Service
Taking place at Moseley Ashfield Cricket Club, this will be conducted by Rt Rev
Monsignor Canon Thomas Gavin at the memorial stone. Book for the breakfast
served afterwards in the clubhouse via Bryan Skeeles.
Friday 23rd January – Burns Night.
In the clubhouse, tickets from Pat and Andy Petrie or enquiries via Bryan
Skeeles
Saturday 4th April – Old Players AGM and annual reunion
In the clubhouse (please note that this is NOT the last home game of the
season). Enquiries via Bryan Skeeles
Thursday 17th September 2009 –
Moseley Players Golf Day.
Early notice! Enquiries to Tim Edsall or via Bryan Skeeles
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23 September 2008 - Otley at Billesley - Saturday 27th
Steeped in history, Otley in West Yorkshire is situated in the beautiful and undisturbed countryside of Lower Wharfedale. In 2006-07, after seven seasons in the higher flight, the club was relegated after the last match of the season, only to bounce back immediately after winning League Two in March this year. After four matches so far this season, Moseley’s two wins are reflected in an eighth place in the League compared with Otley’s fourteenth achieved with two hard earned bonus points from a tough start. A strong performance against full time side Cornish Pirates last Saturday when the Yorkshiremen almost pulled off an unexpected victory will have given them encouragement.
Points and positions apart, Moseley will be welcoming to Billesley Common a very
convivial group of people, representing, a genuine rugby club, from one of the
loveliest parts of England, and which has not sold its soul to mammon. For that
alone they are to be commended. Read the full preview
here
One of the top 14 games of club rugby in England this weekend!
15 September 2008 - Exeter Preview
This week Moseley Rugby Club faces one of its biggest challenges of the
season, when the 1st XV squad travels down the M5 to play Exeter Chiefs, one
of the favourites for promotion.
The Exeter management has made no secret of its ambition to join the
Premiership, the club has assembled a talented and fully professional squad,
recruiting widely, notably from their close rivals in the South West.
At the start of the campaign it looked to be between Exeter and Leeds for
the National League One title. That Exeter only lost at home to Leeds 13-14
on the second Saturday of the season would tend to support this view.
The match is given spice by the fact that the Chiefs are fourth in league
with Moseley one place behind them on fifth, with both clubs having won two
and lost one so far.. Last Saturday, while Moseley convincingly beat
Coventry 34-12, the Chiefs were demolishing Otley 58-14.
Read Joe Heaton's full preview
Here
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11 September 2008 - John Beale for President!
Moseley Rugby Club’s Advisory Committee (which comprises the club’s Presidents
and Vice Presidents) voted unanimously last night to elect John Beale, the
club’s current Director of Rugby as the club’s next President. The President
Elect will take up his office for the 2009/10 season at the club’s AGM in July
2009.
Current Moseley President Derek Nutt commented “John has had a distinguished and
committed record of service to the club over many years both as a player, coach
and administrator. Even with the more limited resources of a school teacher, he
came forward with financial assistance for the club when it was most needed when
the club was purchased back by its members in 2002. The Presidency is a very
well deserved and fitting honour for him”
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11 September 2008 - Another Bucko?
We
are delighted to report that 1st XV prop forward Ben Buxton’s partner gave birth
to a baby boy Harry, (9 lb 9 oz), at 2 am on Wednesday morning. Both Mum and
baby are doing well. Mum and Dad have celebrated by getting engaged! (Well,
front row forwards do have unconventional ways of looking at the world and doing
things!). Congratulations from everyone at the club. With Paul Cox’s recent
fatherhood, the club’s Mini and Junior Section recruitment programme looks
promising!
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09 September 2008 - Coventry; Here; Saturday!!
'Coventry’ – the very word causes the spine of
Moseley’s supporters to tingle. What memories, good and not so good, are invoked
and how eagerly the “Mose v Cov” contest is anticipated. It was not so long ago
that this traditional derby game was looked upon by many rugby folk as the
highlight of the club rugby season in England and some titanic battles ensued.
Coventry Rugby Club, buoyed by support in the city, is now very much alive and
in business. The experienced Phil Maynard has taken charge of the team’s
fortunes, after an eighteen month sabbatical following his departure from
Birmingham & Solihull.
Last season Moseley experienced a heavy defeat at Coventry (43-16), followed by
a narrow home victory (22-20) at Billesley. Moseley have made an encouraging
start winning one game and losing the other but the advantage of the bonus point
earned against London Welsh means a seventh place in the nascent League Table
with five points compared to Coventry with four points on tenth. The scene is
thus set for another highly competitive match in this longest running series of
local derbies.
Billesley Common will be no place for the faint hearted on Saturday afternoon!
Read Joe Heaton's full preview Here
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06 September 2008 - New Sponsorships At Moseley
Greencare Foundation, is the new name on Moseley Rugby Club’s 1st XV shirts for the 2008/9 season, in a groundbreaking arrangement with long term sponsor Greencare H2O who have established the Greencare Foundation.........Read the Full Story
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06 September 2008 - Eric Scaife
The Moseley Players Association are saddened to be
informed of the sudden and recent death of Eric Scaife.
Eric has been a long term member of the Moseley Players Association (MPA) and he
will be much missed by his wife Eileen, two children and many friends.
He was captain of the Vandals (3rd XV, the professional amateurs!) in the 1970s
and was popular throughout the club. Friends and former team mates are invited
to celebrate his life on September 11th. All very welcome.
Funeral: 1pm at St Ambrose Church, Lakey Lane, Hall Green
Crematorium: 2pm Robin Hood Crematorium
Wake/Reception: 2.30pm Robin Hood Golf Club
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26 August 2008 - Moseley at Newbury this Saturday
Newbury play in the prosperous Berkshire town of the same name. However the surrounding wealth does not mean that the Blues are immune from sudden budget cut-backs. In Newbury’s case the necessary budget restrictions caused a mass exodus of players at the end of last season, in the run-up to which the club lost eight of its last nine games and narrowly avoided relegation.
On the face of it Moseley should be confident about getting some return from the
game as Newbury’s morale will not have been improved by losing away 48-5 to
Cornish Pirates last Saturday. All followers of rugby know, however, that life
is not like that and the Moseley players will have to be at their most committed
and disciplined if they are to bring the points home. Read Joe Heaton's full preview
Here
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26 August 2008 - The Season Starts Here!
The opening league match of the season! The pulses quicken and hopes are raised. Can Moseley build on the splendid form showed during the latter games of last season? Will the new signings make a major impact? Will the numbers supporting Moseley on a regular basis significantly increase? Will the new laws be to the advantage of Moseley? By 4-40pm on Saturday afternoon we should be well on our way towards answering these key questions................
Read Joe Heaton's full preview Here Note: Under 16s free entry this Saturday!!
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26 August 2008 -
Moseley Head Coach Ian
Smith on the new season....
Ian smith gives a full interview to the Sunday Mercury
"We're aiming to get into that top ten again and it's going to be tough,".........
Read the Full Story
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here
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phone 0121 443 3631
12 August 2008 - Volunteers Appeal
The club is indebted to all its many volunteers
without whom it would be impossible to function. A big ‘Thank You’ therefore
from the club for all their help. As always, many hands make light work and
we’re looking for new volunteers for next season. Please get in touch if you can
help in any way.
Also Wanted: 1st Team match day announcer:
Due to the retirement of Trevor Corless we are seeking an announcer for our
Saturday home 1st XV matches. No experience required...... contact either Alan
Potter at the Clubhouse on 0121 443 3631 or Tony Kenny at home on 01905
772898... alternatively drop us an
email at
info@moseleyrugby.co.uk
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09 August 2008 - Pre-season Preview
The summer is drawing to a close and the first
league match of the season (v London Welsh at home on Saturday, 30th August) is
on the horizon. Before then, however, there are two practice matches to enable
the coaches and supporters to run their eyes over the First XV squad,
particularly the newcomers.
Moseley have done very well to persuade two Premiership clubs (one English and
the other Welsh) to give them a pre-season run-out. The matches are on:
Sunday, 17th August @ Billesley Common Moseley v Ebbw Vale (Free Entry!)
Saturday, 23rd August @ Sixways Worcester Warriors v Moseley
Both opponents are full-time professional sides and will present Moseley with a
huge challenge. At the end of the two matches we will have some idea of the gulf
between the Premiership and the semi-professional sides of Division 1. It is
vital that the Members give the Moseley players the maximum possible
encouragement and support.
Full
Preview
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09 August 2008 Moseley v Coventry - Boxing Day Derbies renewed
Moseley and Coventryhave entered into an agreement for the resumption of their traditional Boxing Day derby matches as part of their National League One programme. Subject of course to both clubs being in National League One, these games, which were the highlight of the season before leagues were introduced, will alternate between venues with the first one at Butts Park Arena on December 26th this year.
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06 August 2008 - Website Relocation Successful.
We've successfully relocated our website HQ and will bring all sections up to date in the next few days. In the mean time you can catch up on all the news with a brand new August edition of Moseley Matters that you can download here
You can also download the special offer application for Rugby Times here and the New Season Fixture Poster here
New season hospitality and sponsorship deals - phone Alan Potter on 0121 443 3631
15 July 2008 - Website Relocation timescale!
Due to relocation of our website HQ updates will be a rarity for the next few weeks. A normal service should be resumed by early August when all the updates will be made in plenty of time for the new season.
Meanwhile for membership details download July's Moseley Matters here , and for the new-season fixtures poster in pdf form click here
New season hospitality and sponsorship deals - phone Alan Potter on 0121 443 3631
1 July 2008 - Moseley Matters, All the updates!
We've been so busy there's been no time to update everything on this website, but July's "Moseley Matters" has all the news. For those who don't subscribe there's a link to the July edition here
The essential news not to be missed includes............
Moseley Rugby Annual General Meeting & Members and Supporters Forum Monday July 7th @ 7pm
Fantastic Shirt Sponsorship opportunity arises – see "STOP PRESS" in MM
Pre-season friendlies confirmed, Ebbw Vale and Worcester – see "Fixtures" in MM
Memberships now available - Great value to join Moseley – see "Members" in MM
click here to download your copy, or here to sign up now! It's Free!
First XV: New season fixtures now online. Details
12 June 2008 - ADAM
WHITNEY EXPANDS MOSELEY’S WELSH CONNECTION
Moseley
Rugby Club’s squad for next season has been strengthened by the signing of back
row forward Adam Whitney from Welsh Premiership side Cardiff, Where in his debut
season he scored four tries in 30 appearances.
He burst into the Welsh Premiership when he joined Bridgend in 2005 (from The
Ospreys Academy) scooping ‘player of the month’ for the league in November.
By the end of the season he had sufficiently impressed to be nominated for the
2005/06 Principality Premiership's Best Newcomer. Moseley Head Coach Ian Smith
said “the signing of Adam gives the squad another genuine no. 7 with pace and
power and provides more options in the back row”.
More
First XV: New season fixtures now online. Details
04 June 2008 - Muldowney moves to Moseley
Moseley is pleased to announce the recruitment of 6’5” lock forward Alastair
“Aly” Muldowney from Stourbridge where he was Player of the Season last year
after appearing in all 26 games in National League Two, scoring four tries. He
also appeared for Staffordshire in this season’s County Championship.
Ally, 25 in August, was recognised by his inclusion in the Birmingham Post
“Midlands Rugby Select XV” alongside six Moseley players including Neil Mason
and Nathan Bressington. Moseley Head Coach Ian Smith commented “We are delighted
that Ally will be joining us and are sure he will cope well with the transition
to the higher league. This further strengthens our squad for next season in
another key area”. More
First XV: New season fixtures now online. Details
23 May 2008 - Moseley strengthens playing squad in key areas
Moseley is pleased to announce initial new signings in several key positions
which will strengthen the squad for the 2008/09 season and the re-signing of
several senior players from last season.
Former Leeds Carnegie fly half Richard Vasey strengthens the half back options,
ex-Bristol centre Andy Reay re-joins Moseley after a season with Newbury, and
prop George Davis from Plymouth adds competition to the front row.
Captain Neil Mason embarks on the second year of his contract with the club and
is joined by six senior members of the 2007/08 squad. Further signings and
re-signings will be announced over the next few weeks.
Full Details
First XV: New season fixtures now online. Details
21 May 2008 - Last call for Summer Evening Touch Rugby Fun
There’s still room for a couple
more teams of adults of whatever ability to enter Moseley Rugby Club’s popular
summer touch rugby competition on its all weather, rubber crumb pitch on
Billesley Common. Once again Moseley will be running this every Wednesday
evening between 4th June and 16th July. Squads of ten, (males and/or Females)
can enter for the seven week competition which will provide opportunities to
keep fit during the summer as well as playing what is a hugely enjoyable game.
There are plenty of prizes on offer including a hospitality box at a Moseley
first team game next season, £250 worth of rugby equipment, free tickets to
Moseley games and signed Moseley shirts etc. Perhaps groups of coaches,
supporters or parents may feel they could raise a squad?
Dates: Starts Wednesday 7th June – for 7 weeks
Time: 7pm to 9pm at Billesley
Cost: works out at £2.13 per person per session, representing excellent value!
To enter, or for more information please contact Richard Webb at the Moseley
Rugby Club office on 0121 443 3631 or email
First XV: New season fixtures now online. Details
20 May 2008 - Community Activities Summer 2008
The community programme for the summer period is now confirmed and includes:
Multi sports activities for boys and girls aged 6-11 years, including tag rugby, soccer, boxing, tennis, hockey etc.
"Brazilian" Soccer Camps held on the all weather pitch and run by FA coaches;
Rugby coaching for (next years) under 7s, 8s and 9s; and for under 10s,11s and 12s;
Rugby coaching for (next years) under 14s, 15s and 16s to include Greater Birmingham Rugby camps;
Speed and fitness sessions open to boys from all clubs and schools;
We will also be running the summer (adults) touch rugby every Wednesday evening, 4th June - 16th July.
Summer Evening Adults Touch Rugby, Billesley. Details
15 May 2008 -
2nd Annual
Billesley Common Major Clean Up
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notice for your diaries of another
great
fun session as the club gets together to assist the Valley Riverside
Project's excellent work on the bottom area of Billesley Common. Saturday
August 16th is the date for the 2nd Annual Billesley Common Major
Clean Up, to start from around 10am for say two hours. We'll hope to again
involve a significant number of Moseley personnel, supporters, players and
parents. DON'T MISS THE BIGGEST RUGBY 7s IN THE MIDLANDS Saturday at Billesley. Donations
12 May 2008 - Moseley announces degree link with Solihull College
Solihull College and Moseley Rugby Club have launched a unique apprenticeship
scheme that will enable talented young players to combine playing, training and
skills development with studying for a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching.
The scheme will offer potential, professional rugby players with an academic
element to their sport so that alternative career paths are available in later
life. Moseley's extensive community programme will provide the students with a
practical dimension to their studies, delivering coaching sessions, not just in
Rugby, but in a variety of sports.
The Foundation degree represents the first two years of a degree programme and
students will be able to convert these qualifications into full degrees by
completing a third year of study.
Details
DON'T MISS THE BIGGEST RUGBY 7s IN THE MIDLANDS Saturday at Billesley. Donations
12 May 2008 - Rodwell England sevens call up
Moseley back row forward James Rodwell has been called into Ben Ryan’s England Sevens squad ahead of the Scotland and England legs of the IRB International 7s series. ‘Rodders’ was thought to be on the verge of a call up earlier in the season before a leg injury at Nottingham last September kept him out of action for three months. At 6’5”(1.96m) and weighing in at 15 stone 8lbs (98kg) his size and speed should prove to be a major asset in sevens rugby.
The England squad meets for training in Teddington on the 11th and 12th May before final selection ahead of the Twickenham event on 24th/25th May closely followed by the Murrayfield leg on 31st May/1st June. James is the second Moseley player called up for sevens consideration this season following dual registered Jack Adams’s appearance for England in the Dubai event in November. Rodwell made his 50th appearance in Moseley’s red and black shirt in 2006/7 whilst injury in the first game restricted his 1st XV appearances to fifteen this season. His previous international honours include England Universities (2005) and England Counties (2006)
DON'T MISS THE BIGGEST RUGBY 7s IN THE MIDLANDS Saturday at Billesley. Donations
12 May 2008 - Player Awards 2007/08
Congratulations to the following who were presented with Awards at Friday's Annual Awards Dinner.
1st XV Young Player (U21) of the Year: Charlie Sharples,
1st XV Most Improved Player of the Year: Ross McMillan,
1st XV Players' Player of the Year: Nathan Williams,
1st XV Player of the Year: Neil Mason,
Colt of the Year - Sam
Yarwood,
Team of the Year: Moseley Women's RFC,
Clubman of the Year: Dave Ireland,
DON'T MISS THE BIGGEST RUGBY 7s IN THE MIDLANDS Saturday at Billesley. Donations
12 May 2008 - Minis Festival report 2008
On a day with every kind of weather, over 650 children from U7 to U12, representing 10 clubs, spent a fabulous day together, filled with good rugby, excitement and fun. Louise Baggaley's report is now online and photos are available to order. Report Photos
Aaron Boyce Memorial Sevens Saturday 17th at Billesley. Donate Online
07 May 2008 - 2008/09 Fixtures
First XV Fixtures for 2008/09 are published today. The season starts with an August 30th visit from London Welsh and a trip to Newbury before Coventry come to Billesley on Sept 13th. The tradition of Boxing Day derbies will be revived with the return trip to Coventry falling on December 27th.
The end of the season looks tough, with Bedford (at Easter), Doncaster and Leeds among the last four games, and a final day visit to Manchester reviving memories from the championship winning season just three years before. For the full list click on "First XV" then "Fixtures".
Aaron Boyce Memorial Sevens Saturday 17th at Billesley. Donate Online
02 May 2008 - Team news for Saturday - Moseley Invitation XV
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This Saturday at Billesley!! Phil Bennett International XV v Moseley Invitation XV
01 May 2008 - Sunday – Moseley Minis Festival
The season may be over for the 1st XV, but for our youngest players this Sunday is the highlight as the Moseley Minis Festival kicks off at around 10 o’clock. Once again Moseley welcomes hundreds of visiting players along with their families and friends. Please come and see some of the great rugby on display from Under 7s to Under 12s. Matches will be taking place all morning and much of the afternoon with the final games usually taking place around 3.30. Entry is free – bars and catering open all day.
This Saturday at Billesley!! Phil Bennett International XV v Moseley Invitation XV
01 May 2008 - Awards Dinner Friday 9th May
Supporters, sponsors, players, officials etc etc – everyone is warmly invited to the club awards dinner a week on Friday (9th May) at the clubhouse. Help celebrate another year of progress both on and off the pitch – tickets available form the club office on 0121 443 3631 or email info@moseleyrugby.co.uk
This Saturday at Billesley!! Phil Bennett International XV v Moseley Invitation XV
29 April 2008 - Phil Bennett/Sam Doble game - Saturday 3rd May
The sense of shock, injustice
and sorrow that pervaded the ground was palpable, that November afternoon in
1977, as Moseley took on what was arguably the finest team ever assembled in the
British Isles, put together for nothing more than the price of a pint, a good
cause and the love of the game. That Moseley were not outclassed and gave the
illustrious visitors a hard game was one of the club’s greatest achievements
In the three decades that have passed since that memorable match, the game of
rugby has changed almost beyond belief as the advent of professionalism and the
introduction of leagues have made their mark. Yet there are still players who
are willing to give up a precious free Saturday afternoon, at the end of a long
season, to pay homage to the memory of a player who tragically died before most
of them were born.
One cannot think of a better way of bringing a hard, but eventually rewarding,
season to an end. Read Joe Heaton's full preview
here
Stop Press - WARM UP GAME: KICK OFF 12.30 -
COMBINED BIRMINGHAM OLD BOYS (COBS) v MOSELEY SELECT XV
This Saturday at Billesley!! Phil Bennett International XV v Moseley Invitation XV
28 April 2008 - Congratulations to Moseley Women's team
Congratulations to Moseley Women's team, whose Championship winning season reached a 100% conclusion yesterday with another emphatic victory, this time winning 59 - 0 at third placed Tewkesbury. The final points record reads: For; 840, Against; 27, Diff; 813 !!!!!
Summer (adults) touch rugby every Wednesday evening from June 7th. Details
28 April 2008 - Supporters Player of the Season
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After the magnificent 50 pointer against Esher Neil Mason received the Lionel Moriaty Golden boot. The award is presented each year to the player voted player of the season after a supporters vote.
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Andy Binns Benefit Season - get your brochure and car sticker this weekend!
22 April 2008 - Saturday v Esher
This is the last match of a long and hard season and follows our splendid victory over Cornish Pirates last Saturday. Esher entered National League Two on promotion from London 1 at the end of season 1999/2000, and gained promotion to National League One at the end of last season.
This is
thus the club’s first season at the higher level, the members will have been
pleased to have consolidated a place for next season. Moseley currently occupy
11th place with 53 points with Esher just below in 12th place with 49 points.
The Esher team is coached by Canadian International, Mike Schmid, and overseen
by the high profile Chairman of Playing, John Inverdale.
Let us hope that the players put on a show and finish with an enjoyable
performance, not least for our excellent supporters, but also for the many
former Moseley stars who will be attending the Old Players Re-union before the
game.
Full Preview
Hospitality Box Available – v Esher - 0121-443-3631 - End of season sale in the shop!
22 April 2008 - Saturday Colts, Sunday Finals
This
Saturday – why not come early and enjoy two games! We’re expecting it to be very
busy this Saturday and look forward to welcoming many former players on their
annual ‘pilgrimage’! Why not come down to the ground early and watch some of the
players of the future? The Under 18 Colts (ie those who qualify for next year’s
Under 19s) entertain Luctonians on the main pitch kicking off at 12 Noon
(subject to ground conditions – may be moved to an outside pitch if necessary).
Then on Sunday it's congratulations to our Under 16s and Under 15s who have both
made the final of their respective North Midlands Competitions that will be
played this Sunday at Luctonians (Kingsland, Herefordshire -
www.luctonians.co.uk ). The Under 15s kick off their Cup Final at 12 noon,
and the Under 16s kick of their Plate Final at 2.00pm. Both teams would welcome
support!
Andy Binns Benefit Season - get your brochure and car sticker this weekend!
22 April 2008 - Saturday Funday
Saturday will be a ‘community day’ with children from local schools invited to a ‘Sporting Fun Day’, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm, when they will have the opportunity of playing tag rugby, soccer, baseball, kwik cricket, dodgeball, tug of war etc. They will then be able to stay on and watch the final first team game of the season against Esher. On the site we will have the RFUs ‘bungee run’ and ‘kicking inflatable’ together with face painting for the younger children. There will be plenty of activities for all children between 6 and 11 years. This invitation is extended to members of the clubs mini section as well as local schools.
Hospitality Box Available – v Esher - 0121-443-3631 - End of season sale in the shop!
15 April 2008 - Moseley Women's Team photocall
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The Birmingham Mail was on hand to capture the moment as Moseley Women's team celebrated winning National Challenge 2 Midlands West with a 61 - 5 win over 4th placed Cleobury Mortimer. For the visit to Tewksbury on Sunday 27th for the final match of the season a coach will take players and supporters to help celebrate what has been a very successful season. More |
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Player of the Season Voting Deadline 12:00 (midday BST) on Tuesday 22nd April - Vote
15 April 2008 - Moseley v Cornish Pirates
As last Saturday, our welcome visitors are from Cornwall. ‘Cornish Pirates’, or Penzance & Newlyn RFC. The club’s declared ambition is to gain promotion to the Premiership and field a full squad of Cornishmen. The club currently occupies fourth place this season. On December 2nd in Cornwall, the hosts only managed a 15-7 win after a 0-0 draw at half time. Last season the club scored over 800 points The Moseley players now have an opportunity to test themselves against one of the best sides in the Division. The encounter on Saturday should be interesting and certainly not be one to miss! Full Preview
End of season. Great bargains to be had in the club shop now!
Andy Binns Benefit Season - get your brochure and car sticker this weekend!
11 April 2008 - Moseley Supporters Player of the Season
Moseley Supporters Player of
the Season - The Lionel Moriaty Golden Boot Award. It is time once more for your
vote for Moseley Supporters Player of the Season. Continuing the pattern of
recent years the supporters vote will again be available by e-mail or post.
The Award will be presented at the end of the last home game of the season.
One vote per person only
CLOSING DATE is 12:00 (midday BST) on Tuesday 22nd
April
With two home games before the closing date there should be plenty of
opportunity to study the form and ensure the award goes to the most deserving
candidate once again!
Full details
Hospitality Boxes Available – v Cornish Pirates & v Esher - 0121-443-3631
11 April 2008 - Congratulations to Moseley Women's team
Congratulations to Moseley Women's team on their fantastic achievement in winning Midlands 2 West. Their match on Sunday is their final home match of the season, and all are welcome to come and support in what should be an exciting game (2.30 k.o.). For the visit to Tewksbury on Sunday 27th for the final match of the season a coach will take players and supporters to help celebrate what has been a very successful season.
Home Run April - Three Home Saturdays in a row – v Launceston, Cornish Pirates & Esher!
07 April 2008 - This weekend
Launceston, or the ‘Cornish All Blacks’ as the club now wishes to be known,
flies the flag of the far West Country. Launceston is a small town which once
guarded the main route from Devon into Cornwall. The town’s rugby club was not
founded until 1948 and this is its first season in National League One. Moseley
comfortably won the away game with Launceston in the autumn 25 – 10, but we will
have to be at our very best to emulate this result.
Beating Newbury and Esher in the last two games represents a remarkable
turnaround (sixty eight points for and only five against) and stands as a
warning to Moseley against any complacency or thoughts that this will be
anything but a very tough fixture.
Full Preview
Moseley v Launceston at Billesley, Saturday April 12th 3.00
Colts v Worcester, N.M. plate q/f Saturday at Billesley - Now 5.00 k.o.!!
MWRFC continue their amazing season v Cleobury Mortimer at Billesley,
Sunday 13th now 2.30 k.o.
Andy Binns Benefit Season - get your brochure and car sticker this weekend!
07 April 2008 - Tour report: France 2008
From departing on Thursday 20th March until the weary return to Billesley on Saturday 29th March, a brave group of players and adults journeyed to the South of France to represent Moseley. The aim of the tour is to develop as rugby players and for all – players and parents – to have a good time. We managed both of those pretty well this year.......
"More of a novel than a report" - read on
Hospitality Boxes Available – v Launceston, v Cornish Pirates & v Esher - 0121-443-3631
04 April 2008 - Annual Awards Dinner - May 9th
Everyone associated with any part of the club is warmly invited to the Annual
Awards Dinner - in conjunction with The Andy Binns Benefit Season - on Friday
May 9th. Supporters & club sponsors are particularly welcome. The format of the
evening will ensure that the emphasis is on everyone having a good time! The
awards will be made during the dinner allowing plenty of time for the disco that
follows.
The evening will include the presentation of the following coveted awards:
Player of the year / Players player / Most improved player - (1st XV)
Colt of the year - Team of the year - Clubman of the year
The four course meal is waiter/waitress service with the main course being roast
beef (vegetarian options and special dietary requirements available – please
advise at time of booking).
Welcome to (amongst others we may have inadvertently overlooked): Supporters;
M&J Parents; Colts; Colts’ Parents & Families; Dev & 1st XV players and
families; Past Players; Officials; MWRFC players and families; Selly Oak RFC
players and families.
Dress: Dinner Jacket or Collar & Tie. 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Late Bar & Disco.
Tickets £27.50 each from Alan Potter at the club office on 0121 443 3631.
Numbers limited to 160. Please book as soon as possible.
Hospitality Boxes Available – v Launceston, v Cornish Pirates & v Esher - 0121-443-3631
02 April 2008 - Moseley at Sedgley Tigers
Sedgley Park is Rugby League country, a district of Manchester about two miles north of the city. When the Courage League began in 1987, Sedgley Park Rugby Club placed in North West 2 (Level 8) The Tigers were promoted to National League Two in 2001 and attained League One status in 2004, the clubs’ sixth promotion since 1987.
The result of the home fixture in November was a 13-13 draw and Moseley will need to improve upon that performance to get a result this Saturday. Full Preview
Hospitality Box Available – Moseley v Launceston, Cornish Pirates & Esher 0121-443-3631
31 March 2008 - Message board problems
The Moseleyfan message board has been playing up today. Normal service should be resumed shortly. In the meantime there is discussion of the excellent win in Plymouth on the ND1 message board here and further coverage in the Birmingham Mail here and Birmingham Post here
End of season coach trip/party - Sedgley Park - April 5th - £13 - 0121-443-3631
26 March 2008 - This weekend
Colts v Dudley K'ford - N.M. Cup semi final at Billesley Sat 29th 3.00
Moseley First XV away at Plymouth, Sat March 29th 3.00 (Preview)
MWRFC v Greyhounds at Billesley
Sun 30th 2.45 Off
The Guinness 'A' game v London Irish on Monday 31st will now be at Kingsholm.
Can the Colts reach the final? Can MWRFC keep their 100% season's record? Another all action Weekend at Billesley.
End of season coach trip/party - Sedgley Park - April 5th - £13 - 0121-443-3631
17 March 2008 - Easter 2008 Activities at Billesley
Easter 2008 Activities at Billesley and elsewhere include a Sporting Fun Day open to all children between 6 and 11 years before the Moseley versus Bedford match; Under 13s rugby development day with Paul Arnold; Rugby and multi sport camp open to all year 5 and 6 children; Greater Birmingham under 14s and 15s development day; Rugby Camp at Billesley, open to boys and girls 6 to 12 years, run by Moseley players; our famous 'Brazilian soccer camp' at Billesley. and a Rugby Camp at Edwardians Rugby Club, open to all boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years. FREE T-shirts, water bottles etc to participants in specified events.
End of season coach trip/party - Sedgley Park - April 5th - £13 - 0121-443-3631
17 March 2008 - Bedford Preview
Last season (2006-07), in spite of having the best home record in the Division,
Bedford finished seventh in National League One, an outcome which disappointed a
club with high ambitions. Although currently further ahead in playing and
professional development than Moseley, the Blues remain, like Moseley, a
semi-professional club
The Blues currently stand sixth in National League One having won 15 of the 25
games they have played so far. Last season Moseley beat Bedford 44-37 at
Billesley in the autumn but lost the return match at Goldington Road 34-10. In
November of this year Bedford took Moseley to the cleaners in winning 62-17 at
home. This is a measure of the challenge the Moseley players face on Saturday.
Read Joe Heaton's full preview
here
Pro Tag returns - Pro Tag Corporate, Pro Tag Social, Tag Along Thursdays, details
15 March 2008 - Mini's Bristol Festival off
We
have just heard that tomorrow's Bristol Festival for all Minis teams is off
due to waterlogged pitches. Coaches and Team Managers are trying to contact
all players before they have a wasted 160 mile journey, but if you're
reading this, please tell whoever you can - even if they then get the
message twice.
Contact your Coach/Team Manager as to whether your age-group is training
tomorrow instead.
Stop press! - Hospitality Box Available – Moseley v Bedford - March 22nd -0121-443-3631
12 March 2008 - Next Games
19 Colts v Bees 1.00, plus Six Nations on bigscreen Saturday 15th
Italy v Scotland - 1.00pm, England v Ireland - 3.00pm, Wales v France - 5.00pm
Live on Big Screen TV in
clubhouse! Food, bar open throughout!
U20 County Championship, Midlands
Semi-final, N.Mids v East Mids Sun 16th
Postponed
(shortage of front-row
forwards) will now be played on Wednesday
March 19 at Worcester (7.30pm kick off).
Guinness 'A' v Harlequins at Billesley Monday 17th Postponed
U19 Colts v Dartmouth College USA at Billesley Weds 19th afternoon 2.30
On Wednesday evening Selly Oak entertain Bournville in a re-scheduled Midlands
League 4 fixture, and Dartmouth College senior team will play Moseley Development at
Bournbrook.
Moseley v Bedford at Billesley, Saturday 22nd 3.00
Pro Tag returns - Pro Tag Corporate, Pro Tag Social, Tag Along Thursdays, details
04 March 2008 - Doncaster v Moseley Saturday 8th March 2.30 k.o
Doncaster RFC was founded in 1875 and achieved eight promotions in fifteen years, from the obscurities of the Yorkshire leagues up to National League One in 2005-06. The Knights currently stand in fourth place in the National League One table, having won eighteen of the twenty-four matches played so far. Moseley will have to be on very good form to achieve a result on Saturday. Read Joe Heaton's big match preview here
Meanwhile at Billesley the U19 Colts line up against Nottingham.
Now at 2.00 p.m.
End of season coach trip/party - Sedgley Park - April 5th - £13 - 0121-443-3631
04 March 2008 - MPA AGM & Annual Reunion
Moseley v Esher 26th April -
Former players are warmly invited to Billesley for the AGM and annual reunion. A
great chance to meet up with former playing colleagues. The lunch is also open
to guests and others involved in Moseley over the years whether from playing,
administrating or supporting.
12 noon onwards – tickets from Bryan Skeeles 0121 472 0744 or via the club
office 0121 443 3631. £25 includes 3 course lunch and match entry. Booking
required by 21st April.
Stop press! - Hospitality Box Available – Moseley v Bedford - March 22nd -0121-443-3631
04 March 2008 - Development XV v RAF
Development XV v RAF, at Billesley, Wednesday 5th 7.30 k.o.
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26 February 2008 -
London Welsh - Saturday 1st March
London Welsh currently occupy 9th place in National League One, a place above
Moseley, but having played one more game. Both clubs have ambitions of finishing
in the top half of the table so it should be a lively encounter. The result of
this return match, however, is unlikely to be as wide as the encounter last
October which Moseley won 40-10, one of the club’s best ever away victories.
Founded in 1885, for London’s Welsh community, the club with has a famous history. The club’s ground is in Old Deer Park, in Richmond, near to Kew Gardens. Over the years the Welsh have contributed 177 players to the Welsh National XV, notably, Gerald Davies, Mervyn Davies, John Dawes, John Taylor and the great J.P.R. Williams.
Read Joe Heaton's full preview here
Stop press! - Hospitality Box Available – Moseley v London Welsh - March 1st
26 February 2008 - Girls Rugby
Moseley is hosting a North Mids/RFUW supported ‘Pitch up and Play’ day on Sunday
9th March 2008 at Billesley.
The day is aimed mainly at teams (but also individuals) who have played rugby
before and will involve coaching sessions led by Andy Paton (England Ladies A
team backs coach) and matches run by qualified referees.
This event is open for U15 and U18 girls (school year 8 and above) and will
commence at 12.30pm and end at approximately 4.30pm. To register a team, find
out more or register an individual please contact Moira Boot on 07889 020233.
- Moseley Rugby Catering and changing facilities available/open. The aim of this
day is to get all girls playing rugby in a friendly environment - and to make
new friends. There is no fee for the day – but teams/individuals must
pre-register.
Stop press! - Hospitality Box Available – Moseley v London Welsh - March 1st
25 February 2008 -
Terry Sigley
Moseley prop Terry Sigley has joined Premiership side, Sale Sharks. Terry was on
a temporary arrangement with Moseley with the proviso that he be allowed to
leave only if a Premiership club offered him a greater financial package. He
started the season with Northampton as cover for Saints players away during the
World Cup and then moved back to his old club Moseley in November when that deal
finished.
Sigley is now one of a growing band of players who have furthered their careers
playing for Moseley this season. Full
story
Stop press! - Hospitality Box Available – Moseley v London Welsh - March 1st
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