The bar will be open on Friday for early drinks. We’ll also be open on Saturday for the Premiership Final, Leicester v Wasps (3.00pm kick off), and on Sunday for England v Barbarians (3.00pm kick off).

Please note some very important dates that are coming up. The AGM is on Wednesday 11th of June at 7.30pm. All club members, especially players, should make every effort to get to the club and vote on next season’s skippers and other appointments.

Pre-season training will commence on Thursday the 12th of June with a players’ meeting at 7.00pm followed by training at 7.30. The players’ meeting will allow the new management team to outline plans for the coming season, including details of pre-season training, selection policy and expectations and ambitions.

All senior players are requested to attend on the 12th.

The Yorkshire 2 league fixtures for next season have been published - the division is now down to 11 teams as Redcar have been placed in Durham/Northumberland 2 following their relegation from Yorkshire 1.

The league kicks off on Saturday 13th of September with Ripon being the side without an opening day fixture. Our first league game is on Saturday 20th when we welcome Wheatley Hills to Mallorie Park, follwed by an away game at Yarnbury the following Saturday. The EDF Senior Vase 1st Round takes place on Saturday 6th of September.

You can download the full Yorkshire 2 fixture list (pdf) from here.

The clubhouse and bar will be open for the Heineken Cup Final on Saturday.  We’ll be open from about 4.15 with kick off at 5.00pm.

Hi to all playing and non-playing members. You may or may not know that I am running for 1st Team skipper this season. The final vote on this and other positions will be cast at the AGM which takes place on Wednesday 11th June, 7.30pm start. With the way the new season is shaping up there is an excellent, solid platform on which not only the 1st Team but the whole club can build and move forward. The opportunities are there to have an enjoyable, successful season both on and off the pitch and it is just a matter of us taking responsibility individually and collectively to make the most of them.

The first chance we have to do this is at the AGM where we all have a part to play in deciding on matters which affect us all. Please make your greatest efforts to get down to the club on the 11th, cast your votes and (no doubt) have a couple of beers afterwards. Please also pass on this message to your fellow players and club members.

I would be honoured to become 1st team skipper for our friendly, community-based, ambitious club and I’m sure my team-mates who are also running for the job feel the same. If anyone wants to ask me about my ideas for the season just drop me a line or give me a call anytime (within reason!). Please give the club your support at the AGM, and thereafter, and lets have a year to remember!
Thanks, Mossy

A reminder that summer tag rugby starts tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7.00pm.  Tag rugby will be open to anyone over 14 regardless of ability; if numbers are good enough we can hopefully get two games going, allowing everyone to enjoy a game at the right level.  It’s also a great way to introduce some new people to the club so take the opportunity to invite someone along with you.  The bar will be open afterwards and the changing rooms/showers will be available also.

Last night’s end of season presentation saw Dan Dodson and Chris Armsby scoop the awards for the U17 squad. Dan’s contribution to the squad received the ultimate recognition as he deservedly won the Players’ Player Award for 2008. Dan has been a consistently strong and dedicated member of the squad and the award reflects the great honesty he shows on and off the pitch.

The Coaches’ Award for 2008 was presented to Chris Armsby. The coaches had elected to present this based on attitude to training and playing, willingness to learn and positive overall impact on squad. This was just recognition for Chris after his first season at Ripon rugby club.

Reminder that the bar is open again tonight from 5.00 (ish) onwards with the Junior (13-17’s) presentation evening starting at about 7.30.  So get down for an early one tonight!

This Friday, 16th May, at 7.00 pm is the juniors ( under 13’s up to development squad) presentation evening. The intention is to have the presentations at 7.30 followed by some supper. Could each age group please provide the items listed below;-

Under 13’s Savory’s i.e. Sausage Rolls, pizza etc

Under 14’s Sandwiches

Under 15’s Crisps, Pringles etc

Under 16’s Soft Drinks, lemonade Coke etc

Development Puddings

Thank you all in advance.

Tag rugby will officially start on Tuesday 20th of May at 7.00pm. The bar will be open afterwards so let’s get everyone done for some fun rugby, followed by a beer!

Tag rugby is open to anyone over 14 and we will do our best to cater for all abilities!