Southern Districts Rugby Club Limited

Rebel News 2008

Southern Districts Rugby Club Limited invites applications for the following positions for the 2009 season:

• 1st Grade Head Coach
• Level III preferable- or in process of obtaining
• Level II essential
• Experience in coaching premier grades essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills

• 1st grade Assistant Coach
• Level II essential
• Able to work in dynamic team
• Relevant coaching experience

• Second to fourth Grade Coaches and Assistant Coaches

• Strength and conditioning coach

Applications can be received by email or post and sent to the addresses below.

Copies of position description and more information can be obtained by contacting Craig Hawkings

All positions close on 30 August 2008.

Craig Hawkings
General Manager
Coaching Co Ordinator
Southern Districts Rugby Club Limited
hawki@southerndistricts.com.au
PO Box 621
Sylvania Waters NSW 2224

Welcome to Little Macca

The club is pleased to announce that our fearless 1st grade captain, James McCormack is the proud father of a new baby girl, Marnie, born Thursday 10th July.

We wish James and Natasha all the very best with the new addition to the family; both mum and bubs are well.

Thursday Evening Dining

Southern Districts Rugby Club will be open for dinner each Thursday evening for the rest of the 2008 season.

This will provide a great opportunity to catch up with the players and coaches, as well as enjoying a drink or two at your club.

Serving of the meals will commence at approximately 7:30pm – ½ an hour before training finishes. Priced at $10 the meals will vary from week to week with Lasagna, Chicken Schnitzel being on the Bill of Fare as an example.

Why not give the “home chef” the night off and relax in the congenial atmosphere of the Club – Make it a family night out!

For more information contact Craig on 9522 5533 or Click here

Apo Latunipulu Selected for NSW Schools Under 16’s 

Colts’ player Apo Latunipulu has been selected to play for NSW Schools Under 16’s Southern Districts Management, supporters and members congratulate him and wish him the best for his upcoming games. 

The full squad is: 

Vale Maika Niu

Maika Niu, father of former St.George RUFC player David Niu passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday June 17, 2008

Relatives and friends of Maika are kindly invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the South Chapel, Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Monday, 23rd June 2008, commencing at 2pm.

Australia v France; Silent Auction

Note: Due problems beyond the control of both SDRC and our Website Provider – Xanadu Concepts – all emails to the Club, bidding for the package were being rejected from 9:30am on Thursday 19^th June. The problem has been identified but not yet fully resolved. The message you will receive indicating there is a problem incorrectly states

…The Domain Name of Southern Districts does not exist

As such, the bidding has now been extended to close at 4:00pm on Monday 23^rd June with the successful bidder being notified as soon as possible after that time.

Our apologies for this interruption and any inconvenience, which has been caused.

Southern Districts RUFC has arranged for a corporate box at the test match between Australia and France on the 28^th June 2008 at the ANZ stadium

The box includes the following

• Entry to the match for 8 people
• Fully catered food and drinks from the ANZ corporate menu from 6.00pm to 10.00pm

SDRC would like to offer this opportunity to its members, sponsors and supporters in the form of a silent auction

There is a reserve on this prize and the auction will close to the highest registered bidder at 4:00pm on Monday 23^rd June 2008. See note above re extension of time.

Enter your bid by Clicking here. A return email will be despatched with the status of your bid either being successful or otherwise at the time of receipt.

The winning bid will be announced at 4:30pm on Monday 23^rd June. See note above re extension of time.

This is a great opportunity to experience world class rugby at a world class venue

Thanks and good luck

SDRC Management

Sylvania Bulldogs junior wins Samsung Try of the Week

Friday, 13 June 2008
NSWRU Media Unit

Keitel Bramston from Sylvania Bulldogs U11s has been rewarded for his amazing efforts in winning the Samsung Try of the Week.

The competition, conducted by the NSW Rugby Union, is open to all junior Rugby players across the state and involves players, parents, clubs and schools sending in video footage of the best tries scored each weekend.

Keitel's efforts have scored him a Samsung T10 MP3 Player valued at $269 and he now goes into the running to win the Samsung Try of the Year. All weekly winners will be judged by HSBC Waratah’s players and coaches with the best try winning a Samsung home entertainment system valued at $3,000.

The Try of the Week is just one element of the Samsung Rugby Program. Aimed at kids, the Program is designed to get kids involved in a series of fun, interesting events to encourage participation in Rugby, and has already seen the distribution of 15,000 Samsung backpacks to junior players all over the state.

Well done Keitlel and all the Sylvania Bulldog U/11’s for getting him over the line.

http://www.nswrugby.com.au/MediaExtranet/News/2008/June/SylvaniaBulldogsjuniorwinsSamsungTryoftheWeek.aspx##  

Australian U20s team to play Fiji at Junior World Championships
June 10, 2008 - 12:01pm
Story by: ARU

The Ford Australian U20s have today named their team for the Pool C clash with Fiji at the IRB Junior World Championship in Wales tomorrow (AEST).  Highlighting the depth in the Australian line-up, coach Brian Melrose has elected to rotate his squad and has made nine changes to the team which blitzed Canada, 81-12, on Friday in Newport.

A new look front row of Albert Anae, Nathan Charles and Ben Daley are all set to receive their first starts of the tournament and will be expected to weather a strong Fijian pack. Steve Mafi also gets his run-on debut and will be joined at lock by Sam Wykes, while Captain David Pocock, Ben Coridas and Seilala Lam will form the back row.

Melrose has kept the all-Queensland halves combination, with scrumhalf Will Genia again set to start with Quade Cooper.

Rowan Kellam, who replaced the injured Kurtley Beale in the squad, makes his first start at inside centre with Ben Tapuai shifting wider to outside centre. The back three will see Blair Connor and Junior Sovala on the wings and Peter Betham making his first start at full back for the rested Dane Haylett-Petty.

The Australians will also boast a strong bench with Waratah’s Daniel Palmer and Rob Horne as well as, man-of-the-match against Canada, Ratu Nasiganiyavi all set to make an impact against Fiji.

Brian Melrose said improvement was needed from the last game and the team had to be careful of a dangerous Fijian squad despite a 51-27 victory against the Pacific neighbours in a trial match in May.

"We were pleased with certain aspects of the game last weekend and we hope to be even better than that against Fiji tomorrow.

"We know they will provide is with a real challenge, so we have to make sure that we are on top of our game."

“We can’t take out trial win against them as a form guide to what will happen tomorrow.”
  
Ford Australian Under 20s v Fiji
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales
Kick-off: 19:00 (04:00 Wednesday AEST)

1. Albert Anae
2. Nathan Charles
3. Ben Daley
4. Sam Wykes
5. Steve Mafi
6. Ben Coridas
7. David Pocock (c)
8. Seilala Lam
9. Will Genia
10. Quade Cooper
11. Junior Sovala
12. Rowan Kellam
13. Ben Tapuai
14. Blair Connor
15. Peter Betham

Reserves

16. James Hanson
17. Daniel Palmer
18. Rob Simmons
19. Ben McCalman
20. Richard Kingi
21. Rob Horne
22. Ratu Nasiganiyavi

Metropolitan South Zone Team

Congratulations to the Southern Districts Colts/Juniors who have bee selected for the Metropolitan Southern Zone Under 16 squad.

The full squad is

SDRC Colts CHS Representatives

SDRC Management, supporters and members congratulate the following Colts who have succeed in being selected in these CHS Representative sides

NSW CHS 1st XV

Damien Byrne             Endeavour Sports High School; Open Side Flanker

Tyler Spitz                   Westfield’s Sports High School; Fly Half

Cameron Adams        Endeavour Sports High School; Back Row (Shadow Squad)

NSW CHS 2nd XV

Apolosi Latunipulu       Endeavour Sports High School; Outside Centre

Marcus Heather          Endeavour Sports High School; Loose Head Prop

NSW CHS 3rd XV

Dewet Roos                Endeavour Sports High School; Halfback

James Dean               Endeavour Sports High School; Inside Centre

Christian Harris           Endeavour Sports High School: Lock

In addition to these players, 2 members of our rugby community are involved in the management side. They are

Rob Bushel                 Manager NSWCHS 2nd XV

                                    SDRC 2nd Colts Coach         Endeavour sports High School

Tim Rapp                    Manager NSWCHS 3rd XV

                                    SDRC Coaching Staff             Matraville High school

We wish them all the very best as they embark on future rep honours

St George Leader Article & Slideshow

Go to the following page and read the article about Sutho and view a great action slideshow highlighting several different Games – action aplenty!

http://stgeorge.yourguide.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-union/southern-districts-its-all-about-the-game/772777.aspx

World U/20 Championship Representatives

Congratulations to Rob Horne and Dan Palmer being selected in the final squad of 26 players to contest the IRB U20 World Championships in Wales from 1 – 25 June 2008. Outstanding effort boys, which continues their good season of selection in elite teams/squads.

Rob Horne	Dan Palmer

Kane Douglas, Micah Watene and Jordan McGregor were in the train on squad, but missed selection. Andrew Barrett was unavailable for selection due to work commitments

Kane Douglas	Micah Waterne	Jordan McGregor	Andrew Barrett

The full squad is

Ex Rebel Now an Arabian Gulf International

Steve Huber who played for Southern Districts has certainly been moving around the world playing Rugby. Since leaving Australia, Steve went on a season exchange with Driffield then decided to move to The United Arab Emirates i.e. Dubai. Having now been there 3 years he qualified for residency and has just made their team to play in the Asian Five Nations team.
His Club, Dubai Hurricanes, won the Gulf Club Championship.

Below is an excerpt of the local information about the Arabian Gulf Rugby Team.

New Caps Get Their Chance 

The announcement of the Arabian Gulf team to play Hong Kong in the historical inaugural HSBC Asian Five Nations in Al Ain on Saturday has eight new faces pulling on the international Gulf rugby colors for the first time.

The new look team selected from eligible players from throughout the Gulf has squad members representing six different clubs who have been preparing for the last three months for what will be four Test matches played over a five week period. One player who has forced his way into the starting line-up is Muscat captain Karl Sutcliffe. The Irish born forward will make his debut at blindside flanker after impressing Gulf selectors Steve Holohan and Wayne Marsters over recent weeks. “Karl took up the challenge when he was included in the initial training squad and he has worked hard at every session and has been a standout performer for Muscat especially toward the end of the club season.” said Gulf forwards coach Steve Holohan. Another newcomer, lock Steve Huber plays under Holohan in the top performing Dubai Hurricanes team and the athletic Australian will be a handy asset for the Gulf when they take on the semi-professional Hong Kong outfit.

The proud Doha RFC will be closely watching two of their own when club team mates Mike McKnight and Jaco De Jager get their playing orders off the bench on Saturday. McKnight the Doha team captain is a no-nonsense back row forward while De Jager will be hoping to get his hands on the ball to showcase his elusive running qualities on the wing.

Hong Kong have named a bigger than usual pack possibly hoping to outmuscle the Gulf forwards and the bulk of new debutant Jonathan Brookes will be needed in any close in exchanges. The 1.95m, 115kg Exiles forward will start on the bench but will relish any opportunities afforded him. In a similar mould is new strongman prop Fain Ferguson whose scrummaging prowess will be vital. Also hoping to offer substitute impact will be Abu Dhabi utility back player Mark Simon and the more than solidly build Hurricanes winger Graham Brown, both players have been consistent performers in club rugby for many seasons and are rewarded with International Gulf honors on Saturday.

The match will kick-off at 5:00pm on Saturday and will be played at the Al Ain Amblers Rugby Football Club (Palm Sports Resort), Al Ain.

Vale Ray O’Donnell

It is with regret the Club wishes to advise of the passing of Life Member Ray O’Donnell. Ray’s funeral service is to be conducted on Monday 21st April at Woronora South Chapel, 10am.

The Board, and all associated with Southern Districts wish to extend their sympathy to Ray’s family.

David Taylor
President

Welcome to Xanadu Concepts

Southern Districts welcomes Xanadu Concepts Pty Ltd on board as a new sponsor providing the hosting and maintenance services of the Clubs’ website. The Xanadu Team have been working feverishly over the holiday period completely rewriting our website as well as revamping it to ensure that we can move into the 2008 season without any delays.

As the revamping of our website is currently a work in progress, if you have any suggestions or comments then go to the Message Board (necessary to register first as that information was not transportable to this new Website) and add them to the Category “Website Feedback.” All comments posted will be considered along with any constructive comments that others may have on your idea.

Many thanks for the outstanding effort by the Xanadu team and once again the Clubs’ thanks for becoming a sponsor.

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Kevin Maloney Life Member 

At the recent AGM Kevin Maloney was given Life Membership to Southern Districts Rugby Club for his outstanding efforts as a past President and a long time (continuing) sponsor of the Club. Congratulations Kevin.

Click here to go to Life Membership List

Robert Horne in Australian Sevens

Robert Horne has been selected to play for Australia in the San Diego leg of the World Sevens. The initiative is a unique way for Rob to keep his match fitness up over the next couple of weeks.

Rob has played in the previous two Waratah trial matches against QLD and ACT and scored a try in the Brumbies match.

Rob can consider himself unlucky to miss selection for the next trial against Super 14 powerhouse, The Crusaders, but playing Sevens is seen as some consolation.

All at Southern Districts congratulate him and wish him well in San Diego.

Craig Hawkings
Director of Rugby

“Kama” Bows Out

At the end of the 4th Grade game on Saturday 29th March a very long playing career comes to an end at Southern Districts. Life Member Chris “Kama” Oud plays his 200th consecutive and final game for the club. It is also his 460th (approximate) game for Southern Districts.

Chris has been an iconic member of the Club since it’s’ inception in 1989 and has been as active off the field, as he has been on the field. One of the founding members of the famous 4th Grade Family Hill and ever present in support of the Club we hope that Chris maintains his affiliation with the Club, once the boots come off for the final time.

It would be extremely fitting for as many people as possible to attend the 4th Grade game to show their appreciation to Chris for all his efforts, particularly in terms of what the Southern Districts spirit is all about… he is the epitome.

Everyone wishes Kama well for his final game and can only hope that he goes out with a bang with a great win over the Myrtle Green.

Chris you can be proud of what you have achieved at Southern Districts and the way you went about doing it.

Kama even though you were born a Kiwi you will always be a Rebel!

Congratulations to the Junior Waratahs

The Management, Players, Members and Supporters of Southern Districts Club congratulate the following players selected in the Junior Waratahs

Rob Horne
Junior Professional Waratah

Dan Palmer
Junior Professional Waratah

Micah Watene
Junior Waratah

(Photo not available at time of publication)

Kane Douglas
Junior Waratah

Jordan Mc Gregor
Junior Waratah