We simply have to start with our Gibraltar National Team. Who, last Friday, had their first game of the season against Wales Deaf. The two time Deaf World Champions no-less, at the historic Dunraven Brewery Field.
A fixture where we weren’t sure what to expect, led to a showcase from the Gibraltar National Team squad, cruising to a 3-59 victory! A mix of composure and flair allowed for exciting rugby from both sides but Gibraltar the one to get over the whitewash and make those opportunities count. A player of the match performance from Benn Morris with his 2 tries and 4 conversions to add as well as his steadfast work in defence at fullback.
Once again, Gibraltar has proved its worth on the international stage as we continue to fight for our rightful place in Rugby Europe and World Rugby.
Year 4, 5, 6 and 7 – Red Vs Black
Last Saturday saw the first Red Vs Black contact rugby initiative take place amongst our young Age Grade members. This is a great opportunity, running alongside our TNB Rugby Youth Festival Tag Tournament to enhance competitive contact games. The kids loved it and are already looking forward to the next one to be planned in April.
The Rugger Tots – Y7 enjoyed receiving their Easter Eggs, and were most polite in redeeming their tokens for eggs.
6 Nations Championships – Conclusion
GRFU offer their congratulations to Ireland who were declared Championship Winners.
1st Ireland, 2nd France, 3rd England, 4th Scotland, 5th Italy and 6th Wales (the wooden spoon winners).
Anecdotal comments suggested that 2024 was one of the best Championships played in recent years.
Ceuta Touring Committee 2024
The Ceuta Touring Committee ran a handful of Easter stalls last Saturday. Biscuit Decorating, Arts & Crafts, Pick ‘n Mix. They are also holding a Raffle. 3 Prizes to be won. Kids Hamper. Generic Hamper and Selections of bottles Hamper.
This Saturday 23rd March
A busy Saturday ahead of us.
Kicking off with the TNB Youth Rugby Festival Round 6 at 11am after warm up.
Our Wellbeing Awareness Hub is also taking place. You are invited to come up to the Rugby Clubhouse to chat to varying companies and charities about your wellbeing. Amongst others we have 2 Dentists coming to talk to members abut the importance of oral hygiene. We also have 2 fury friends coming along, Logi and Koffee. They are therapy dogs who are trained to be calm, obedient and help children with stress, autism, ADHD etc.
Prostate Cancer, Cardiac Association, GibSams, The MindSpace Project, MJ Nutrition and Childline, who will be bringing along Charlie Bear to say hello to the younger members.
Please come along and show your support.
That’s not all…. in the afternoon we have 2 Gibraltar Rugby Club Round 9 Games on
- 13:00 Campions Vs Phoenicians
- 15:00 Mons Calpe Vs Marauders
- 17:00 Buccaneers Vs HMS Richmond
The 3 games are here at Europa so stay, make a day of it, bring your loud cheers and enjoy front row seats.
This Saturday 23rd March
Mark the date in your calendar
Another trilogy of fun and games at Gibraltar Rugby
- The TNB Youth Rugby Festival
- Wellbeing Awareness Hub
- GRC Round 9 matches
Corporate Touch Rugby Tournament
The GRFU have recently launched our Corporate Touch Tournament. Are you keen to play rugby, ready to return to rugby or just want to get more engaged with your colleagues? Here is the perfect way to do precisely that:
- Teams of 12 players
- Minimum of 2 female players on the pitch at all times
- Minimum age: 15
TNB Youth Rugby Festival
Please note the remaining dates for Round 6 and Round 7 – the latter is a DATE CHANGE which has been instigated by the pitch upheaval here at Europa Sports Park.
The good news it is also the date for the Age Grade End of Festival BBQ which will take place AFTER the certificate ceremony. Please mark the dates in your diary.
Enjoy the warmer weather, training and playing rugby.
GRFU
