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3rd Sep'10 - "Welcome back! The new season is upon us again and we look forward to another exciting year throughout the club both and off the field. The Senior fixtures are posted on the website of course but I would like to bring to your attention the first VP's Day for the season which will take place on Saturday 18th September when the 1st XV play Ilkeston at home, K.O. 3pm. The day will commence at 1:30pm with a VP's luncheon and whilst invitation letters will be arriving on your doorstep shortly, I wanted to give you a heads up on this now. The cost of the luncheon is £10 per head, (we expect to provide another complementary luncheon again later in the season) and hope to see as many of our VP's along as possible to support the 1st in this years campaign. We are expecting to host the NLD President on this day too, who will be presenting the club with a prestigious award from last season.

Please note in your forthcoming letter we will be including a new Standing Order form for those of you that wish to use this method for donations, but note this is for the clubs new bank account. I look forward to seeing on the 18th, Come on Derby!" Martyn Murney - Derby RFC Club Chairman

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31st Aug'10 - Derby Colts 50th Year Celebration Event - 2010 marks the 50th year that the Derby Colts have been in existence. Originally it was planned to hold a Colts 50th Year Celebration and Reunion Day on the 18th September 2010 but this has now been moved to the 12th February 2011. More details will be published over the coming months about this 12th Feb'11 event.

There is though a still a Colts Social Evening scheduled for the 18th Sept'10 at 7.30pm which is  open to all club members, friends and family. Why not come along and test your tasting skills at our early season get together at Derby RFC.

The evening will start at 7.30pm with the wine, beer & cheese tasting set to begin at 8.00pm, later followed by some Sweet Soul Music. The cost is £5.00 per person and Tickets are available from Tracy Edmundson, Louise Pearson, Robin (DRFC Bar Manager) or any of the Colts Coaches.

Book a table of 4, 6 or 8 and receive personal waiter service from one of our Fine Young Colts! 

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29th Aug'10 - Derby RFC are hosting a prospective sponsors Open Day on Saturday 30th October 2010 when individuals and businesses will be able to discuss the various Sponsorship opportunities available with Derby RFC as well as seeing at first hand the facilities of the Club and watching the Midlands 1 East home fixture of Derby v Coalville. For an invitation and for more details please contact Martin Bardoe on 07827 891861.

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27th Aug'10 - Two pre-season fixtures take place this Saturday 28th August. The 1st XV are away to Melton Mowbray (KO 3pm) and the 2nd XV are at home to Leek 2nd XV.

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19th Aug'10 - Two pre-season fixtures take place this Saturday 21st August. The 1st XV are away to Tamworth (KO 3pm) and the 2nd XV are away to Melbourne (KO 3pm). Directions to both Clubs can be found on the Fixtures Directions page.

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7th Aug'10 - Club Sponsor Wild Park Brailsford have a Paintballing Special Offer of just £25 per person for a Whole Days paintballing of 9 action packed games. The price of £25 includes all equipment (helmet, goggles, overalls, paintball gun & gas) as well as 300 paintballs.

This Special offer is available on the following dates: 11th Aug, 17th Aug, 23rd Aug and 31st Aug.

To book and for more information contact Wild Park Brailsford on 01335 360485 or visit their website at www.wildparkbrailsford.com

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5th Aug'10 - The following Derby Players have been selected in the Midlands U20 squad to play Ulster academy in Belfast on Saturday 14th August - Keiran Hagan, Joe Pass, Kane Nixon, Ed Perry, Liam Mather & Luke Willmott. Paul McCartin will also be at the game as part of the Midlands U20s coaching team.

Pre Season friendly - On Saturday 14th August there is a pre season game of Lichfield v Derby, KO 3pm.

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3rd Aug'10 - Senior Fixtures for the 2010/11 season are now on the website. The fixtures for the 1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV, 4th XV and the Vets XV can be found here whilst the Senior Colts fixtures for 2010/11 can be found here within the Colts section.

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25th July'10 - Derby RFC website designer and website sponsor Brian Leverington of e4creative has launched his new wedding photography website this week.

Read more about Brian's wedding photography and to view samples of his photographs and Storybook Wedding Albums visit his wedding photography website at www.e4creative-wedding-photography.co.uk or alternatively go to www.e4creative.co.uk and select the wedding photography link.

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14th July'10 - Derbyshire Cricket Club Exclusive offer to Derby RFC - with the Derbyshire Festival of Cricket celebrating 140 Years beginning this Thursday 15th July, Derbyshire County Cricket Club is delighted to offer all members of Derby Rugby Club discounted tickets to two days of the Festival. Firstly, the Falcons take on Yorkshire Carnegie on Sunday 18th July at 2:30pm in the climax of the Friends Provident T20 group stages, with the game likely to determine whether or not both teams qualify for the Quarter Finals in what is likely to be the most important match of the season so far.

Two days later, on Tuesday 20th July, the Falcons take on the Gloucestershire Gladiators from 4:40pm in a floodlit Clydesdale Bank 40 match, live on Sky Sports, with plenty of added entertainment including the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, who will fly in after the toss.

DCC is happy to offer all members of Derby Rugby Club discounted prices for both games with adults £10 (usually £15), 13-18 year-olds £3 (usually £8) and all those 12 and under from January 1st 2010 FREE entry to both games.

All adult tickets will also include car parking (usually £4).

Purchase of the tickets will be co-ordinated by Brian Leverington, if you would like tickets for either of the 2 days then please contact Brian on 07984 434241. Tickets must be paid for and collected prior to both the 18th July and 20th July games.

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2nd July'10 - New & existing Sponsors open evening - Derby RFC are holding a Sponsors open evening on Thursday 15th July at 7.30pm at the Club when prospective new sponsors as well as existing sponsors will be able to find out more about Derby RFC, view our facilities and to hear about the different types of Sponsorship and the benefits of being a sponsor of Derby RFC.

All existing Sponsors have or are in the process of being contacted by the Club about the evening.

If you are reading this news update and would like to find out more about Sponsorship and/or you would like to come along to the open evening on the 15th July then please contact Martin Bardoe on 07827 891861.

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1st July'10 - Forthcoming World Cup games being shown on the Big Screen at the Club:

Saturday 3rd July 3:00pm Germany v Argentina
Saturday 3rd July 7:30pm Paraguay v Spain
Tuesday 6th July 7:30pm Uruguay or Ghana v Holland or Brazil

It's a Knockout - also this weekend Sat 3rd & Sun 4th July from 10am to 2pm we have an It's a knockout competition taking place which is being hosted by Balfour Beatty who are raising funds for their chosen charity of the Building Better Futures Trust which supports Action for Children,  The Prince's Trust and Coram.

Spectators are more than welcome to come along to watch and cheer on the competitors on both days. In addition there will be an outside bar, a BBQ, Face Painting, a mini fun fair and a bouncy slide.


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25th June'10 - News update on our Senior side for 2010/11 - Colin Cornfield writes ... New Derby RFC head coach for next season is Paul McCartin, with Alan Dickens moving to a ‘Director of Rugby’ role due to his increased commitments at Northampton. Derby also welcome Dave Marshall to the coaching set up. Dave brings a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to the club, specifically his skills with the back division. Dave parted company with Paviors in the summer and being able to bring Dave to club is a great advert for Derby RFC and also an exciting prospect for the players.

With virtually all of last season's squad retained, Derby have added a number of new signings; Ed Hutchinson (Fly half/Centre), Chris Meddings (Centre) both with National League experience, further additions Kane Nixon (Full back), Russ Westcott (Wing) Ben Smith (Wing / scrum half) Liam Mather (Second row) all have played Midlands East 1 level, and talented youngsters, Olly James (Centre) Olly Taylor (Hooker) will also be involved. The squad is further strengthened by the return of Richard Sparkes from overseas and Ben Coombes, Tom Milne, Andy Gates from injuries that kept them all out for most of last season. Also returning will be winger Joe Teager.

Coming up from the Colts is Ed Worthington (Fly half / Full back) with Joe Pass (Prop), who is still a Colt, also expected to feature in the senior sides from time to time.

There will be an extra training session on Tuesday 6th July, specifically targeted at fitness. Normal arrangements – meet at club 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

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20th June'10 - A reminder that the Derby RFC AGM takes place on Tuesday 22nd June at 7.30pm at the Club. Here's the AGM Agenda and a list of Club Officer positions (both PDF docs).

Rugby - England v New Zealand Maoris, the Club will be open at 8.30am on Wednesday 23rd June and the game will be shown on the Big Screen.

World Cup Football - the England v Slovenia game will be on the BIG Screen at the Club on Wednesday 23rd June, kickoff is 3pm.

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18th June'10 - The World Cup Football fixture of England v Algeria will be on the screen at the Club tonight, kickoff is 7.30pm. As well as the Bar being open you'll also be able to purchase Burger and Chips during the game.

The Club will also be open next Wednesday 23rd June for the England v Slovenia game, kickoff is 3pm.

Rugby - England v Australia will be shown at the Club tomorrow morning Saturday 19th June. Kickoff is 11am, Robin is putting on Bacon Cobs at £1 each.

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15th June'10 - A reminder that it's the Minis & Juniors AGM at the Club tonight, start time is 7.30pm.

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14th June'10 - Derby Colts 50th Year Celebration Event - 2010 marks the 50th year that the Derby Colts have been in existence and to mark this a Colts Reunion Day is to be held on the 12th February 2010. The Reunion Day is an open invite to past and present Colts.

More details about the Reunion day will follow in due course as the itinerary for the day is yet to be finalised but if past Colts could contact either Scott Johnson or Roxy Fearon to reserve a place and to let Scott and Roxy know of contact details of other past Colts then that would be appreciated. Roxy is aiming to produce a commemorative tie for the occasion.

If any past Colts have photographs of themselves playing for the Colts then please email them to Brian (webmaster) as we're aiming to put a feature page together on the website to mark this 50 years celebration of the Derby Colts.

Contact details for Scott, Roxy and Brian can be found in the Contacts page of the website.

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11th June'10 - Watch Australia v England on the Big Screen at the Club on Saturday 12th June, kickoff is 11am.

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5th June'10 - Quiz Night update - As the Club is now closed on Monday's there will be no monthly Quiz Nights until further notice. We will wait until the new season season starts again (Sept'10) to decide on whether we run them again and on what night's etc.

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2nd June'10 - The Senior Players Presentation Awards for the 2009/2010 season took place on the 29th May at the Club, here's a list of the Award recipients.

  Player of the Year Players Player Young Player
1st XV Dan Sanderson Phil Robinson Tom Warren
2nd XV Sam Burkey Ryan Milton n/a
3rd XV Sanjay Sharma n/a n/a
4th XV Owain Mugford n/a n/a
       
  Players Player Most Improved Player  
Vets XV Paul Draycott Simon Joslin  
       
  Player of the Year Most Improved Player  
Ladies XV Siobhan Ashton-Cleary Liz Riley  
       
  Coaches Player Players Player Most Improved Player
Colts XV Callum Schofield Rory Sharratt Joe Pass
       
  Additional Presentations
  Martyn Murney

Endeavour Cup

  Paul McCartin Presidents Cup
  Jane Kirk Special Award from the Club
  Steve Giller Thankyou from the Vipers
  Richard Beevers The Trevor Lafferty Award

Photographs of the Awards evening can be viewed within the Photograph Galleries.

The Minis & Juniors Presentation Awards for the 2009/10 season took place on the 23rd May, see the Minis & Juniors News page entry dated 23rd May for a list of the Award recipients and Photographs.

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1st June'10 - Derby RFC are featured in this months Rugby Club Magazine. To view the article select 'Derby' from the drop down tab in the bottom left hand corner of the Rugby Club Magazine webpage.

Senior training will start again on Thursday 1st July, followed by Thursday 8th July, then every Tuesday and Thursday after that.

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25th May'10 - The Derby RFC AGM takes place on Tuesday 22nd June at 7.30pm. Here's the AGM Agenda (PDF doc) and a list of the Club Officer positions (PDF doc).

The Minis & Juniors AGM takes place at the Club on Tuesday 15th June at 7.30pm. Here is the AGM agenda (PDF doc) along with a list of the M&J Officer posts for the 2010/11 season.

Derby Player Paul Archer was recently selected for the KooGa Wailers 7s team, playing in the National 7s Series and in Amsterdam last weekend. In Amsterdam the KooGa Wailers were unbeaten on the first day, winning all 4 pool games against Irish, Spanish and Dutch teams, scoring 41 tries and conceding one (Paul scored two tries and kicked both conversions). This meant that the KooGa Wailers were in the main cup competition for Day 2, where they beat the Czech and Dutch national champions easily, again only conceding 1 try.

The KooGa Wailers then moved onto the quarter finals where they played Mel’s Exiles – an invitational team mainly comprised of Pacific Islanders (and who had fielded Waisale Serevi the year before) who had also yet to lose in the tournament.

The KooGa Wailers brushed Mel’s Exiles aside 33 - 00 with Paul scoring one try and the added conversion. The side then moved onto the semi-finals to face Millfield Old Boys, who had beaten White Hart Marauders (featuring Saracens wing Noah Cato) 24-5 in the other Qtr final.

In a tense semi-final the KooGa Wailers fell behind to two early tries but battled back to score two tries themselves to take the game into extra time. After some end-to-end rugby, England 7s international John Brake scored in the corner to give Millfield the extra time ‘golden score’ to take them into the final against Samurai International. Pictured right is Paul Archer.

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18th May'10 - Club Sponsor Wild Park Brailsford have a Paintballing Special Offer for Wednesday 2nd June at just £25 per person for a Whole Days paintballing including 300 paintballs.

For more information contact Wild Park Brailsford on 01335 360485 or visit their website at www.wildparkbrailsford.com

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17th May'10 - NLD and Midlands U20 updates -  Last Saturday (15th May) the NLD senior side lost out on a National Semi final going down 27-68 to a good Cumbria side at Mansfield RFC. Whilst Cumbria were worthy winners the game was a closer affair than the score suggests with Cumbria only taking full control in the last quarter and running in some excellent scores. Mikey Robertson and Tom Warren both crossed the line for NLD.

On Sunday 16th May Keiran Hagan was involved in the Midlands U20 squad to face London & South East at Cambridge University's Grange Road Ground. The game was excellent with London & SE winning 25-26 thanks to a successful last minute penalty! Keiran along with the other NLD lads and Coach Paul McCartin will join up with the Midlands squad again in August for a proposed trip to Ireland to play Ulster Academy!!!!

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14th May'10 - NLD take on Cumbria in the County Championship Pool B decider at Mansfield RFC tomorrow (Saturday 15th May) with a 3pm KO. Included in the NLD side are Tom Warren, Adam Parkins, Dan Sanderson, Jon Heggie, Mikey Robertson, Elliot Spencer and Lee Miller. Phil Robinson and Greg Bramhall who both featured in the 20-28 win over Staffordshire are unavailable whilst Keiron Hagan who came into the squad as a late replacement is involved in the Midlands U20 squad that play London & SE on Sunday at Cambridge RFC.

In the curtain raiser game before the NLD game the Derbyshire Vets take on Nottinghamshire Vets with a 12.30pm KO with Derby also well represented, in Paul McCartin, Matt Bates, Nigel Enright, Mick Thompson, Phil Houlton, Fergal Collins, Kevin Dove, Keiron Murphy, Neill Collier and Felix Frixou. The last time the two sides met Derbyshire ran out winners by 40 odd points to retain their NLD champions crown.

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13th May'10 - Forthcoming Events at Derby RFC - Weekend of 21st to 23rd May we have the Derby RFC Beer Festival with 15 real ales from around the country, including 4 beers from the Derby Brewing Company, P2 Imperial Stout (8%abv!!) from the Museum brewery among others. The Event kicks off on Friday night (21st May) with Kenoshas and support playing (£3 on the door), with all proceeds going to support Headway Derby (a brain injury charity).

On Saturday (22nd May) the bar will be open from 10:00am as there is a big day of rugby league followed by the Heineken Cup final on the big screen.

On Sunday (23rd May) the bar will be open from noon so Dads (and Mums) can have a beer after Mini & Junior presentations.

On both Saturday and Sunday there will be an outside bar and BBQ (weather permitting).

Friday 28th May is Soul Night, the last one was a success and we hope to build on this.

Derby RFC Club Opening hours over the summer will be:
Monday closed.
Tuesday will be club night with the bar open with selected beers on offer at £1.50 a pint, and meal deals.
Wednesday bar will be open 6:00pm till 9:00pm
Thursday closed.
Friday closed or function.
Saturday and Sunday will be open for the Rugby League and Functions.

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9th May'10 - Derbyshire Cup double celebration as both Derby 1sts & 2nds beat local rivals Matlock to become the Derbyshire Champions 2010. Today's 1st XV and 2nd XV finals were held at Ashbourne RFC. Our 2nd XV played first and had a comfortable 35 - 07 win over Matlock 2nd XV.

 

The 1st XV final followed and this was a very tight and fiercely contested game which at one point saw Matlock in front 25 - 10. However, Derby had other ideas and in a captivating last 20 minutes Derby piled on the pressure and eventually came out on top with a 29 - 28 result.

 

Pictured right, Derby's 1st & 2nd XV together celebrate their Derbyshire Cup wins.

Photographs of the 1st XV Final and the 2nd XV Final are now on the website.

The Derby RFC End of Season Dinner Photograph Gallery held at the Gateway Centre, Derbyshire Cricket Club on the 8th May can be viewed on the e4creative photography website.

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8th May'10 - Bingo night tour fundraiser for the Colts on the 27th May. Arrive 7pm with eyes down at 7.30pm ! Everyone welcome. No charge for entry, Bingo strips will be £2 each and Robin is doing Food on the night. Prize donations for the Bingo evening gratefully accepted, if you would like to donate a prize then please contact Louise Pearson on 07759 694671 or Tracy Edmundson on 07970 727683.

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6th May'10 - Derbyshire Cup Finals take place on Sunday 9th May at Ashbourne RFC. We have both our 1st XV and 2nd XV competing in their respective Finals. At 12.00hrs we have Derby 2nd XV v Matlock 2nd XV and at 3pm we have Derby 1st XV v Matlock 1st XV.

Rugby League - Senior and Junior teams - Though the Rugby Union season is coming to an end, Rugby League is again about to start its season at Haslams. Derby City Rugby League Football Club offers a Senior, U16s, U14s and U12s teams with training commencing now. If you want to find out more please visit the Derby City Rugby League website or speak to Jane Kirk, Gary Rudkin or Alan Williams. There are opportunities to train and play competitive rugby at amateur and representative (East Midlands, Midlands or even at England) level. Rugby League will be hosted at Haslams through the summer months and will develop your core rugby skills for either code.

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5th May'10 - Newbury 10s Tournament results held on Monday 3rd May. Derby U16s triumph in the Newbury 10s. Following their win in the NLD Cup Final, the boys capped a fine season with a 12-7 victory against Harrow in the final of the cup. Along the way Derby recorded 4 wins and a loss in the pool and a semi final win against Bristol St. Marys. Pictured right are the Derby U16s at the end of the tournament (Photo by Doug Carr).

Derby U14s were also in action in the Newbury 10s Tournament, they came top of their Pool conceding only 1 try. They then beat Cleremont Avergne in the Qtr Final and then they took on last years Cup Winners Shelford in the semi final and won this game to go into the Final against London Irish Academy where they fought to the end but lost in a very close game 12 – 15.

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4th May'10 - Staffordshire 20 - 28 Notts, Lincs & Derbyshire was last Saturday's result. Two tries by Dan Sanderson (Derby) and further scores by Mikey Robertson (Derby) and Dan Hooton (Matlock) plus four conversions by Captain Ed Hutchinson (Bakewell) gave NLD a hard fought win over Staffordshire in the opening county championship pool 2 fixture at Longton RFC. NLD now play Cumbria on the 15th at Mansfield RFC kick off 3pm. Photo's below show Pic 1 - NLD Scrumhalf Phil Robinson, Pic 2 - John Heggie and Pic 3 - Dan Sanderson scoring his second Try (Photos by Mike Dabell).

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2nd May'10 - Derby's U17s are the National Bowl 2010 Champions after their 26 - 15 win against Painswick U17s in the Final which was held today at Franklin Gardens, Northampton Saints RFC. Our U17s have lifted the NLD Cup. Midlands Regional Bowl and now the National Bowl as they bring their 2009/10 season to a very successful closure.

Pictured right, Derby U17s Captain Josh Tizard receives the National Bowl at the end of today's Final.

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1st May'10 - The next Quiz Night which was due to be held on Monday 3rd May is cancelled as it's a Bank Holiday.

Just a reminder that the National Bowl Final of Derby U17s v Painswick U17s will take place at the Premiership ground of Northampton Saints tomorrow (Sunday 2nd May) with a Kickoff of 12.45pm. A double decker coach has been booked to take players and supporters. Your support for our U17s would be most welcome. If you'd like to book a seat on the Supporters Coach please contact either Jon Tizard on 07855 022873 or Tim Hudson on 07990 878083. Meet time at the Club is 9.30am leaving at 9.45am. Coach cost is £10 (adults), £5 (anyone U18).

There's only 1 week to go to this years Derby RFC End of Season Dinner which takes place on Saturday May 8th at the Derbyshire County Cricket ground's Gateway Centre. Club Chairman Martyn Murney writes ... "We are bringing this seasons exciting season to a close with a special occasion and have lined up guest speaker Mr Brian Moore to entertain us all. After the success of the last two speakers dinners held at the club this season, it was clear we needed a much bigger venue for this one, so we are looking forward to this evening of dining, good company and dancing, as well as some good rugby stories and banter!!"

"Tables are being booked up fast, so please come and join us and enjoy what promises to be a great night. Booking forms are available here on the website or from the club, ask at the bar, look forward to seeing you all there" - Martyn Murney.

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30th Apr'10 - Our U15s become NLD Champions for 2010 following their 21 - 00 win against Chesterfield U15s last Wednesday evening at Matlock RFC. Read more in the Minis & Juniors News page entry 30th Apr'10.

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29th Apr'10 - There is no 2nd team game this Saturday (1st May). The 2nd team are now in the Derbyshire 2nd team Cup Final on 9th May along with the 1st team. There will be no training this Thursday 29th April. For those 2nd team players who fancy a run out it may be possible to get an appearance on the bench for the 3rds or 4ths who are playing each other in a friendly at the club with a 2.00pm K.O. To all supporters please come along to watch this game followed by the 1st Heineken Cup Semi at the club in fancy dress.

Autumn Internationals, any Club Members interested in attending any of the Autumn Internationals please contact Gordon Roulinson. Here's the application form (Adobe PDF). Note that applications must be completed and returned to Gordon by the 1st May 2010.

06 November 2010 - England v New Zealand,
13 November 2010 - England v Australia
20 November 2010 - England v Samoa
27 November 2010 - England v South Africa

The games are all at Twickenham, held on Saturdays and K.O. at 14.30.

The NLD Senior squad face Staffordshire at Longton RFC on Saturday 1st May with a 3pm KO. Derby is heavily represented in both Players and Coaches. From a Players perspective we have Club Captain Phil Robinson, Tom Warren, Adam Parkins, Dan Sanderson, Greg Bramhall, Lee Miller, Jon Heggie, Pete Wilcox, Mikey Robertson, Darren Hersey and Elliot Spencer. From a Coaches perspective there is Paul McCartin (Head Coach), former Head Coach and player Mark Bradley and former player Richard Bygrave as fellow coaches.

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28th Apr'10 - Derby RFC Minis Festival held on Sunday 25th April, here are the results:

  Cup Plate
Under 7s Paviors Derby
Under 8s (Shared) Notts A & B (Shared) Derby A & Market Bosworth
Under 9s Notts A Newcastle (Staffs)
Under 10s Melbourne Notts
Under 11s Derby A Mold
Under 12s (Shared) Derby A & Otley Paviors

Photographs from the Festival can be viewed on the e4creative photography website.

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27th Apr'10 - Seniors Training Update - No training tonight (Tuesday 27th April). Bakewell will let us know tonight or Wednesday morning if they will play our 2nds. If no game, no training on Thursday. No physio either day this week.

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26th Apr'10 - Derby are the NLD Cup Champions 2010 having beaten Paviors 18 - 12 in yesterday's final at Mellish RFC. Here's the match report from the game.

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23rd Apr'10 - This Sunday (25th April) sees Derby in the NLD Cup Final against Paviors which is being held at Mellish RFC. Kickoff is 3.30pm.

Also on Sunday we have the Derby Minis Festival taking place here at Derby RFC.

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21st Apr'10 - The National Bowl Final of Derby U17s v Painswick U17s will take place at the Premiership ground of Northampton Saints RFC on Sunday 2nd May'10 with a Kickoff of 12.45pm. Two coaches are being arranged to take the Derby U17s team and Supporters. Your support for our U17s would be most welcome. If you'd like to book a seat on the Supporters Coach please contact either Jon Tizard on 07855 022873 or Tim Hudson on 07990 878083.

Depending on the amount of people on the Coach the cost will be somewhere between £5 and £10 per person. Look to be at Derby RFC for 9.30am on the Sunday, the Coach will leave Northampton Saints about 3.30pm for the return journey to Derby.

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19th Apr'10 - Tonight's scheduled Derbyshire Cup Semi Final fixture of Derby v Glossop has been cancelled as Glossop have decided not to field a Team. This means that by default Derby now go through to the Derbyshire Cup Final which will take place at Ashbourne RFC on the 9th May'10.

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18th Apr'10 - Derby U9s win the Sutton Coldfield tournament, our U13s and U16s are the 2010 NLD Cup Champions and our U17s have reached the National Bowl Final. Read more in the Minis & Juniors News page, see the entry dated 18th Apr'10.

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16th Apr'10 - Derbyshire Cup Semi Final - Derby have a home game against Glossop on Monday 19th April with a 7.45pm kickoff.

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15th Apr'10 - Our Ladies team the Derby Vipers have a home fixture tomorrow evening (Friday 16th April) against Ripley Rhinos Ladies with a 7.30pm kickoff. If you'd like to come down and watch the Vipers in action your support would be most welcome.

Also at the Club on Friday 16th we have the Colts End of Season Bash and Battle of the Bands night. Tickets are £3 on the door with a 7.30pm start time.

For the 2010/11 season our Derby Vipers are looking for an additional Team Coach to join the existing Derby Vipers Coaching Team. Click on the advert to the right to read more about about the role. If you're interested in the position and/or would like more information please contact Liz Riley (email details are on the advert).

This Sunday sees our U13s (11.30am KO) and U16s (1pm KO) in their respective NLD Cup Finals at Newark RFC and our U17s are in the semi final of the National Bowl at Doncaster RFC (2pm KO).

10 members of the Notts, Lincs & Derbyshire side that won the Midlands group of the National Under 20 Championship have been included in the Midlands Under 20 squad for their match against London & SE at Cambridge University on the 16th May. Included in the squad is Derby's Keiran Hagan. The Coaching team of the Midlands U20s includes Derby's Paul McCartin.

NLD Cup Final Derby v Paviors at Mellish RFC on the 25th April'10. We've been informed by Mellish RFC that "we do not allow dogs on site (assistance dogs excepted)" and as such Mellish have asked us to make Derby supporters aware of this.

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12th Apr'10 - Autumn Internationals, any Club Members interested in attending any of the Autumn Internationals please contact Gordon Roulinson. Here's the application form (Adobe PDF). Note that applications must be completed and returned to Gordon by the 1st May 2010.

06 November 2010 - England v New Zealand,
13 November 2010 - England v Australia
20 November 2010 - England v Samoa
27 November 2010 - England v South Africa

The games are all at Twickenham, held on Saturdays and K.O. at 14.30.

Derby's U17s are the 2010 NLD Cup Champions following their 39 - 10 win against Nottingham Boots Corsairs U17s at Ilkeston RFC yesterday.

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11th Apr'10 - Derbyshire Cup Semi Final - Derby have a home game against Glossop on Monday 19th April with a 7.45pm kickoff.

Derby finished their 2009/10 Midlands 1 East season yesterday with a 21 - 36 away win against Wellingborough.

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9th Apr'10 - Tomorrow sees Derby's last league fixture of the season when the team travel to Wellingborough. Kickoff is 3pm. There are some spaces for supporters on the Team Bus, let Colin Cornfield know if you want one of them.

Here's a list of all of the scheduled Midlands 1 East fixtures for tomorrow - Newark v Matlock, Old Northamptonians v Market Bosworth, Paviors v Mansfield, Scunthorpe v Leighton Buzzard,  Stewarts & Lloyds v Ilkeston, Syston v Dunstablians, Wellingborough v Derby.

On Friday 16th April we have the 2nd Battle of the Bands featuring Junior Colts, combined with the Colts end of season bash. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £3 on the door.

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8th Apr'10 - Benz Bavarian are putting on a 'Join us at the Motora Experience' on the 10th & 11th April from 10am to 5pm at their Showroom in Duffield.

Ride the all new 2010 Brutale 990R, the 1090RR and the F4 1000 on a supervised ride.

Genuine MV clothing and Apparel on Sale during the event with a donation on every purchase going to the Derbyshire Air Ambulance Appeal (DLRAA).

Lots more Attractions and Activities at the event.

For more details contact Benz Bavarian on 01332-840272.

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7th Apr'10 - Ladies Day is on Saturday 10th April'10. Tickets are £5 each, Club Chairman Martyn Murney writes .... Come on Ladies, let's finish the season off with a good day for you all. Please let Jane Kirk know whether you are attending on 07983 610974 or Martyn Murney on 07887 535511 or by email at info@derbyrfc.com

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1st Apr'10 - Seniors Training and Physio update notices:

  Training Physio
Thu - 1st April No Yes if already booked
Tue - 6th April Yes No
Thu - 8th April Yes Yes

 

Club opening hours over Easter:

Good Friday Closed
Easter Saturday Open from 3pm for a private function in the evening. If anyone wants to use the Club on Saturday please let Martyn Murney know
Easter Sunday Closed
Easter Monday Closed

 

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30th Mar'10 - There's an EGM at the Club on Tuesday 30th Mar'10 at 8.30pm.  The meeting is to accept the resolution for the club and all it's assets and liabilities to be transferred to the new Co. Ltd by Guarantee in the name of Derby RFC Ltd.

Saturday's Midlands 1 East result was Derby 21 - 19 Syston, here's the match report and photographs from the game.

Our U14s won the U14s NLD 7s Final yesterday with a 28 - 00 win over Matlock U14s and our U17s won the Midlands Regional Bowl Final following their 26 - 05 win over Oadby Wyggestonians in yesterday's Final. This win takes our U17s through to the National Bowl Semi Finals.

The next Quiz Night which was due to be held on Monday 5th April'10 is cancelled as it's Easter Monday.

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26th Mar'10 - Derby are at home to Syston tomorrow (Sat 27th Mar) with a 3pm Kickoff. Here's a list of all of the Midlands 1 East fixtures on Saturday: Derby v Syston, Dunstablians v Stewarts & Lloyds, Ilkeston v Scunthorpe, Leighton Buzzard v Paviors, Mansfield v Old Northamptonians, Market Bosworth v Newark, Wellingborough v Matlock.

Derby's U17s travel to Broadstreet RFC on Sunday 28th March for the U17s Midlands Regional Bowl Final against Oadby Wyggestonians. Kickoff is at 11.45am. The winner of this Regional Final will then go into the National Bowl Semi Final.

The NLD Cup Final is Derby v Paviors and will take place at Mellish RFC on Sun 25th April'10.

Co-Chairman of Rugby Colin Cornfield writes ... Derby RFC’s strong performances this season have resulted in opportunities to shine at a higher level for four of their players.

It all started with Adam Parkins playing for Northampton Saints 2nd team (the Wanderers) before Christmas and putting in such a good performance that they signed Adam on loan twice during the season as 1st team cover. Adam has trained with the senior squad and played for the Wanderers regularly since then. Later in the season, fellow prop Tom Warren also played for the Wanderers and has also been training with the senior squad. Two weeks ago Michael Robertson, Derby’s leading try scorer this season who is at University at Leeds, was asked to be in the Wanderers squad to play Leeds 2nd team and this week no. 8 Dan Sanderson appeared from the bench for the Wanderers against Leicester Tigers 2nd team (incidentally former Derby junior, 17 year old Rory Lynn, also played in this game as a replacement for Leicester).

This provides real evidence that Derby RFC is a great place for aspiring rugby players to play their rugby.

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23rd Mar'10 - It's VP's Day this Saturday 27th Mar'10 with Derby at home to Syston. We need to know how many VP's are attending so that we can cater accordingly. If you have not already done so please let Jane Kirk know whether you are attending on 09876 767676 or by email at info@derbyrfc.com

Success for Derby U13s winning the NLD 7s Trophy last Sunday at West Bridgford RFC defeating Nottingham U13s in the final. Here's the tournament report.

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21st Mar'10 - Derby's U17s are through to the NLD Cup Final following their 34 - 17 Semi Final win over Matlock today at Sleaford RFC. Our U17s will meet Nottingham Boots Corsairs in the Final on the 11th April at Ilkeston RFC with a 1pm kickoff.

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20th Mar'10 - Stewarts & Lloyds 16 - 05 Derby was today's Midlands 1 East result. This loss drops Derby down to 3rd place in the M1 East table and has effectively brought to an end any hope of finishing as runners up this season. Here's the match report and photographs from the game.

Derby's Colts also suffered defeat in their Leicestershire Colts Cup Semi Final going down 03 - 28 against Lutterworth Colts.

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18th Mar'10 - Derby are through to the final of the NLD Cup following last nights Semi Final 21 - 14 win against Newark.

This Saturday (20th Mar'10) sees Derby away to Stewarts & Lloyds in one of our remaining 3 Midlands 1 East fixtures. Directions to Stewarts & Lloyds can be found in the Directions page.

Here's a list of all of the M1 East fixtures on Saturday: Matlock v Market Bosworth, Newark v Mansfield, Old Northamptonians v Leighton Buzzard, Paviors v Ilkeston, Scunthorpe v Dunstablians, Stewarts & Lloyds v Derby, Syston v Wellingborough.

On Saturday our Colts have a home fixture against Lutterworth in the Semi Finals of the Leicestershire Colts Cup. KO is 3pm. Come along and support the Colts.

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15th Mar'10 - Derby's U17s are through to the Midlands Final of the National Bowl competition following their 22 - 00 win over Kettering Colts yesterday.

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13th Mar'10 - Today's result: Derby 21 - 03 Scunthorpe keeps Derby in second place in the Midlands 1 East league table. Derby were 7 - 3 up at half-time and added a further 14 points in the second half. Here's the match report and photographs from the game along with the latest Midlands 1 East league positions and results from all of today's M1 East fixtures.

Other known results for our Derby sides today: Derby 2nd XV 19 - 28 Scunthorpe 2nd XV, Worksop II 07 - 38 Derby Vets.

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12th Mar'10 - Tomorrow sees Scunthorpe visit Derby in a Midlands 1 East league fixture. Scunthorpe are at the top of the table with Derby in second place. Kickoff is 3pm.

Here's a list of all of the scheduled Midlands 1 East fixtures for tomorrow - Derby v Scunthorpe, Dunstablians v Paviors, Ilkeston v Old Northamptonians, Leighton Buzzard v Newark, Mansfield v Matlock, Syston v  Stewarts & Lloyds, Wellingborough v Market Bosworth.

NLD 20s are Midlands Champions! - NLD 20s put in a dominant second half display to win the Midlands regional championship final by defeating East Midlands 32-0 at Kesteven RFC on Wednesday night. East Mids came through their group with a 100% record conceding only 32 points in their previous three games.

Three tries by Mansfield winger Ryan Hough and two by forward efforts finished off by Mansfield backrow Joe Symcox coupled with successful kicks by Derby duo Ed Worthington and Nathan Burton completed the scoring. Congratulations to all the squad in particular the Derby contingent of Joe Pass, Keiran Hagan, Ed Perry, Nathaniel Lowers, Nathan Burton, Ed Worthington and Callum Schofield.

NLD U20s now move on to a national quarter final against the runners up in a strong North Division Lancashire scheduled for Sunday March 28th provisionally at Paviors RFC.

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6th Mar'10 - Today's Midlands 1 East result was Paviors 15 - 22 Derby. At the end of the first half Paviors led by 10 points to nil, however a spirited second half performance saw Derby run in 4 tries and a conversion which moves us into second place in the Midlands 1 East league table following Syston's 32 - 32 draw away at Scunthorpe today.

Here's the match report and photographs from the game as well as the latest Midlands 1 East league table and the results from all of today's M1 East fixtures. You'll see by looking at the table that it's very tight with Scunthorpe in top place followed by Derby, Syston and Old Northamptonians though the latter two teams and Scunthorpe have games in hand still to play. 

Derby have just 4 more league games remaining, these are: Derby v Scunthorpe (13th Mar), Stewarts & Lloyds v Derby (20th Mar), Derby v Syston (27th Mar) and Wellingborough v Derby (10th April).

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4th Mar'10 - This years Derby RFC End of Season Ball is to take place on Saturday May 8th at the Derbyshire County Cricket ground's Gateway Centre. Club Chairman Martyn Murney writes ... "We are bringing this seasons exciting season to a close with a special occasion and have lined up guest speaker Mr Brian Moore to entertain us all. After the success of the last two speakers dinners held at the club this season, it was clear we needed a much bigger venue for this one, so we are looking forward to this evening of dining, good company and dancing, as well as some good rugby stories and banter!!"

"Tables are already getting booked up fast, so please come and join us and enjoy what promises to be a great night. Booking forms are available here on the website or from the club, ask at the bar, look forward to seeing you all there" - Martyn Murney.

It's VP's Day on the 27th March when Derby are at home to Syston. As a Thankyou to the VP's for their continued support there's 'no charge' to attend this VP's Day. Please let Jane Kirk know whether you are attending so that we know the number of VP's to cater for. Jane's contact details  can be found in the Contacts page under the heading of 'Club Contacts'.

Club Sponsor Wild Park Brailsford have a Paintballing Special Offer for Wednesday 7th April, Thursday 8th April and Wednesday 14th April at just £25 per person for a Whole Days paintballing including 300 paintballs and a complimentary Sausage & Mash lunch.

For more information contact Wild Park Brailsford on 01335 360485 or visit their website at www.wildparkbrailsford.com

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3rd Mar'10 - Tonight at Derby RFC there is a flood lit U17s fixture of Derby U17s v Melbourne U17s. Kickoff is at 7.30pm.

NLD U20s are through to the Midlands final and National quarter finals of the Under 20s County championship. NLD put in a great performance to beat favourites North Midlands 19-22 on Monday night at Droitwich RFC.

Derby senior players Ed Perry, Keiron Hagan plus current colts Joe Pass, Ed Worthington all played the full 80 minutes and made huge contributions. Joe scored the opening try and Ed Worthington struck two conversions and a penalty in an impressive performance at Fly Half. Colts Joe Donnelly and Callum Schofield were also part of the match squad of 22. NLD now play East Midlands in the Midlands section final at Broadstreet (Venue TBC) on Wednesday 10th March.

Two of our Derby U16s players have been invited to join the Leicester Tigers Academy. They are Harry Rudkin and James Thraves. Our congratulations to both players.

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2nd Mar'10 - Derby U13s and U15s are through to the finals of the NLD Cup following their semi final wins at Sleaford RFC last Sunday 28th Feb'10.  See the Minis & Juniors News page to read more about these Semi Final games.

Derby U17s are through to the Semi Final of the National Bowl following their 33 - 15 win over Coalville on Sunday 28th Feb'10. Here's the match report from the game.

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28th Feb'10 - Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Leighton Buzzard 00 - 27 Derby. The conditions were somewhat wet to say the least. Was all of the rain in the UK falling on the Leighton Buzzard pitch at the same time ! This win keeps Derby in 3rd place in the Midlands 1 East League table. Here's the match report and the photographs from the game.

A Minis Social Buffet Evening takes place at the Club on Friday 19th March from 6pm to 10pm. There's entertainment for the Kids and 'Ale' for the adults ! Tickets are priced at £5 and are available from behind the Bar or from Age Group Coaches / Managers.

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27th Feb'10 - It's Quiz Night at Derby RFC on Monday 1st March'10. Start time is 8.30pm. Max of 6 people per Team and it's just £1 per person to enter.

The NLD Cup Semi-final of Derby v Newark will take place at Derby RFC on Wednesday 17th March with a 7.30pm kick off. Robin's St Patricks Day Special Offers - Guinness @ £2 per pint and Magners @ £2 per pint. There will also be a specials food offer available too on the night. Come along and support our Derby side in this mid week semi final.

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23rd Feb'10 - Seniors Training tonight (Tuesday 23rd Feb) will  consist of watching the match DVD and a team talk.

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21st Feb'10 - Yesterday's result was Derby 17 - 07 Old Northamptonians. Here's the match report and photographs from the game along with the latest Midlands 1 East league table and results from all of yesterday Midlands 1 East fixtures.

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20th Feb - Just in case anyone is wondering whether the fixtures are on today what with the overnight frost I can confirm that ALL home fixtures are on so come on down and support our Derby sides.

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18th Feb'10 - RFU Grand Prize Draw. All club members who are selling the RFU Grand Prize Draw tickets have until this weekend to sell the raffle tickets as the deadline for the return of Monies/ticket stubs or unsold tickets is Wednesday 24th Feb'10. Graham Darby will collect them from you on Tuesday (Seniors) and Wednesday (M&J). If Graham is unavailable then another Committee member will be there. Remember that 90p in the pound comes to the club so please make every effort to sell as many of the raffle tickets as you can.

Derby RFC 200 Club, January 2010 Draw.
1st Prize - £50.00 P Eades
Runner Up - £25.00 PB & LI Roberts
Runner Up - £25.00 Tim Whitehall

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16th Feb'10 - NLD U20s v Staffordshire U20s fixture takes place at Derby RFC on Wednesday 17th Feb'10 with a 7.30pm kickoff. Included in the NLD U20s side are 6 Derby RFC players: Joe Pass, Kieran Hagan, Callum Schofield, Ed Perry, Joe Donolly and Ed Worthington.

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14th Feb'10 - England U16s Trials Success - last week we reported how two Derby RFC players Jared Parkinson and James Thraves had been invited to attend England U16s trials. We're very pleased to report that both players got through these initial Trials and both have now been invited to attend a 4 day England U16s Training session at Abingdon over the half term. Congratulations to Jared and James from us all at Derby RFC and we wish you every success in this 4 day Training session.

Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Newark 17 - 03 Derby. Here's the Match Report and Photographs from the game along with the latest Midlands 1 East League table as well as the results from all of yesterday's Midlands 1 East fixtures.

Other known results for our Derby sides: Derby 2nd XV 27 - 05 Newark 2nd XV, Newark 3rd XV 20 - 22 Derby 3rd XV.

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6th Feb'10 - Today's Midlands 1 East result was Derby 34 - 13 Ilkeston. Here's the Match Report and Photographs from the game as well as the latest Midlands 1 East League table and results from all of today's Midlands 1 East fixtures.

Other known results for our Derby sides today: Derby Colts 05 - 10 Hinckley.

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5th Feb'10 - Derby are at home to Ilkeston tomorrow (Sat 6th Feb) in a Midlands One East fixture. Kickoff is 2.15pm. This fixture is a 'double header' as also at stake is the previously postponed Derbyshire Cup fixture between the two sides.

Here's a list of all of the scheduled Midlands 1 East fixtures for Sat 6th Feb'10 - Derby v Ilkeston, Old Northamptonians v Newark, Paviors v Matlock, Scunthorpe v Market Bosworth, Stewarts & Lloyds v Mansfield, Syston v Leighton Buzzard, Wellingborough v Dunstablians.

A reminder that it's the Battle of the Bands this evening (Friday 5th Feb 8pm) at the Club. Battle of the bands features 3 groups. Each band has a member from the Junior Colts, Danny Kevan, James Barber and James Groom. It will take place at DRFC from 8pm onwards. £5 a ticket. See Jon Tizard, Louise Pearson or one of the Colts for more information.

Four players from our Derby Under 14s who were in Schools of Rugby have been selected to train for Leicester Tigers EPDG. James Fish, Oliver George (who both played their first game for Leicester Tigers against Northampton Saints on Saturday 30th January), Max Johnson and Calum Hall. These four players are in addition to Tom Morgan (U14s) who is now in his second year of EPDG training with the U15s. Two further players from our U14s have progressed through to Schools of Rugby - Matthew Chambers and Matthew Ong. Congratulations to all 6 players, Derby RFC wishes you all the very best.

England U16s Trials - two Derby RFC players have been invited to attend the England U16 Trials this Sunday, they are Jared Parkinson and James Thraves. Congratulations to both players and our very best wishes to both Jared and James in the U16s trials on Sunday.

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3rd Feb'10 - Tonights scheduled floodlit NLD fixture of Derby U13s v Bakewell U13s has been cancelled.

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1st Feb'10 - It's Quiz Night at Derby RFC tonight Monday 1st Feb'10. Start time is 8.30pm. Max of 6 people per Team and it's just £1 per person to enter.

Ex Derby Juniors Player Jonathan Joseph is playing for England U20s on Friday evening 5th Feb'10. The game is being shown on Sky Sports.

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31st Jan'10 - Update at 08.40hrs - All Minis & Juniors home fixtures for today (Sunday) are cancelled due to frozen pitches. Any Training that takes place is to be non-contact.

Known Minis & Juniors Teams that are NOT training today are - U7s, U8s, U13s  (I cannot vouch for any other M&J teams so if in doubt contact your Team Manager / Coach).

Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Derby 22 - 05 Matlock. This win keeps Derby in 3rd place in the league table. Here's the Match Report and Photographs from the game as well as the latest Midlands 1 East League table and results from all of yesterday's Midlands 1 East fixtures.

Other known results for our Derby sides: Matlock II 10 - 19 Derby 2nd XV, Derby Colts 13 - 22 Melton Mowbray Colts.

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30th Jan'10 - The Derby 4th XV v Matlock III fixture scheduled for today has been called off. All other home fixtures of Derby 1st XV v Matlock 1st XV, Derby 3rd XV v Notts Trent Uni and Derby Colts v Melton Mowbray Colts are still on course to be played today with Kickoff at 2.15pm apart from the Colts game which is a 4pm Kickoff.

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29th Jan'10 - Derby are at home to Matlock tomorrow (Sat 30th Jan) in a Midlands One East fixture. Kickoff is 2.15pm.

Our Colts have a floodlit fixture against Melton Mowbray Colts which takes place after the Derby v Matlock game. Kickoff for Derby Colts v Melton Mowbray Colts is 4pm.

Here's a list of all of the scheduled Midlands 1 East fixtures for Sat 30th Jan'10 - Derby v Matlock, Dunstablians v Market Bosworth, Ilkeston v Mansfield, Scunthorpe v Paviors, Stewarts & Lloyds v Old Northamptonians, Syston v Newark, Wellingborough v Leighton Buzzard.

At the Welsh National training ground in the Vale of Glamorgan recently, ex-derby player Tom Hicks was selected for the final 40 of the Welsh U16 squad.

Having moved to Kent Tom has seen his share of injuries, but has shaken them off to earn a place with the Cardiff Blues and ultimately be considered for the National squad.

The final phase is next weekend, and if selected for the final squad Tom will be off to Italy for the U16s Six Nations.

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26th Jan'10 - Wednesday 27th Jan - Derby 'A' team v NLD U20s, 7.30 K.O. First evening floodlit match under the new lights.

1st team training will take place from 6.30pm to 7.30pm'ish on Wednesday adjacent to the 1st team pitch.

There will be no Physio Bookings for Tuesday 26th Jan as Training has been moved to Wednesday 27th Jan. Physio bookings will be available as normal asof Thursday 28th Jan.

Club Sponsor Wild Park Brailsford have a Paintballing Special Offer for Friday 19th Feb'10 at just £25 per person for a Whole Days paintballing including 300 paintballs and a complimentary Sausage & Mash lunch.

For more information contact Wild Park Brailsford on 01335 360485 or visit their website at www.wildparkbrailsford.com

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24th Jan'10 - Market Bosworth 03 - 17 Derby was yesterday's Midlands 1 East result. Here's the Match Report and Photographs from the game as well as the latest Midlands 1 East League table and results from all of yesterday's Midlands 1 East fixtures.

Other known results for our Derby sides: Ilkeston 2nd XV 10 - 23 Derby 2nd XV, Derby 3rd XV 58 - 12 West Bridgford 2nd XV.

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22nd Jan'10 - Derby are away to Market Bosworth tomorrow (Sat 23rd Jan) in a Midlands One East fixture. Kickoff is 2.15pm. Directions to Market Bosworth can be found on our Fixture Directions page.

Here's a list of all of the scheduled Midlands 1 East fixtures for Sat 23rd Jan'10 - Leighton Buzzard v Ilkeston, Mansfield v Dunstablians, Market Bosworth v Derby, Matlock v Syston, Newark v Stewarts & Lloyds, Old Northamptonians v Scunthorpe, Paviors v Wellingborough.

How is your Italian ? - Eiìgland Viadana fan club, Contro i Tigers confusi tra i 22mila del Welford Road di Leicester, c'erano anche 32 supporter inglesi del Rugby Viadana ad incitare l'Mps applauditi dai gialloneri alla fine. Si tratta dell "England Viadana supporters club" costituitosi un anno fa durante un tour giovanile di un club di Derby coinciso con la semifinale del Super 10 con Rovigo nella quale gli inglesi diedero spettacolo. Sosterranno l'Mps in ogni trasferta Oltremanica.

A rough translation reads - England Viadana fan club - Against the Tigers in front of a large crowd at Welford Road in Leicester on Saturday 16th January there were 32 English supporters who cheered on the Viadana Rugby team. The 'England Viadana supporters club' were formed just over a year ago when the then Derby U15s were on tour in Italy.

Pictured right are the Derby supporters who cheered on Viadana at Welford Road last Saturday and here's a link to the Viadana website.

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21st Jan'10 - Ex Derby Juniors Player Jonathan Joseph has been called up to the England Under-20 Elite Player Squad for this season's major tournaments. Jonathan who is now 18 is part of a 32-man group that will compete in the RBS U20 Six Nations, which kicks off in February, and the IRB Junior World Championship in Argentina.

Joseph, who went to Chellaston School, has previously been part of the England Under-18 set-up. Jonathan has enjoyed a good season so far and has featured in the LV Cup for his club side, Guinness Premiership outfit London Irish. Read more about Jonathan within this article.

Leesbrook player and long serving member Paul Swannick AKA "Swanny" (playing 37 years and 5 at Nottingham) is raising money in the aid of British Heart Foundation. On the 11th March 2010 Paul sets off on a trek that will finish up at base camp of Everest. He will complete a 17 day trek and cover some of the worlds toughest terrain. Paul will climb to an altitude of 6000m. If anyone would like to sponsor Paul they can do so via this link. Paul is looking to raise £5k and any support no matter how small would be greatly appreciated.

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18th Jan'10 - Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Derby 22 - 05 Mansfield. Here's the match report and photographs from the game along with the latest Midlands 1 East league table positions.

Senior Training resumes back at the Club asof tomorrow night (Tuesday 19th Jan) and not at Chellaston School as was originally planned. Training is also at the Club on Thursday 20th Jan.

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16th Jan'10 - It's confirmed, the Midlands 1 East fixture of Derby v Mansfield is going ahead today. Kickoff is 2.15pm.

The only home fixture taking place tomorrow (Sun 17th Jan) is the Junior Colts (U17s) fixture of Derby v Sleaford with an 11am KO.  All other Minis & Juniors home fixtures have been cancelled with Training taking place instead. View the latest fixture arrangements by clicking on the following links - Minis - Juniors - Colts.

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15th Jan'10 - Fingers crossed it looks as though we will see some Rugby at last if the thaw continues. A pitch inspection last night suggests that tomorrows Midlands 1 East fixture of Derby v Mansfield will be on. Kickoff is 2.15pm. There will be another pitch inspection this evening.

Here's a list of all of the scheduled Midlands 1 East fixtures for Sat 16th Jan'10 - Derby v Mansfield, Dunstablians v Leighton Buzzard, Paviors v Old Northamptonian, Scunthorpe v Newark, Stewarts & Lloyds v Matlock, Syston v Market Bosworth, Wellingborough v Ilkeston.

Minis & Juniors rugby on Sunday - a decision as to what's happening is expected to be made this evening. Paul Fish has sent an interim email out this morning to all M&J age group contacts.

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12th Jan'10 - Unfortunately we have become a casualty of the weather again and consequently are required to cancel all Minis & Juniors training at the Club tomorrow night.

However, for those of you who are interested, the 2003 World Cup will be being replayed on the Big Screen and burgers etc will be available to be purchased with offers of free soft drinks to the Minis & Juniors players who are eating.

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11th Jan'10 - Senior Players training will be at Chellaston School this week on Wednesday 13th Jan and Thursday 14th Jan, from 8pm to 10pm. There will be no Physio slots available at the club but slots will be available at Chellaston on Wednesday night. Players requiring physio should arrive at 7.45pm to organise a time slot with Abi.

We have new dates for the recent postponed Midlands 1 Fixtures, the dates are 6th Feb Derby v Ilkeston, 27th Feb Leighton Buzzard v Derby.

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9th Jan'10 - Quad Biking in the snow ! - Try something different. Come and have fun in the snow on quad bikes!

For more information about Quad Biking contact Wild Park Brailsford on 01335 360485 or visit their website at  www.wildparkbrailsford.com

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8th Jan'09 - Tomorrow's Midlands 1 East fixture of Leighton Buzzard v Derby is cancelled due to the weather. All other fixtures involving Derby Senior & Ladies sides are also cancelled due to the weather. However, the Club will still be open. On Saturday there is the Leicester v Wasps game which we'll show on the Big Screen at 3pm plus we'll be showing other Rugby on DVD too. Rob will be running food and plenty of beer with a special of Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas for £5 and Pedigree/Carling/Olde English Cider £2 a pint. So the message to everyone is, please come down and enjoy the afternoon at the club and catch up with your mates too!

On Sunday 10th Jan all Mini & Junior games and training have also been cancelled as well due to the weather. It has been suggested to have a mass snowball fight on Sunday morning at 11.00 followed by a club social in the bar afterwards. We also have a massive hill at Darley Park infamous for sledging. 

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7th Jan'10 - Club Opening Times - so that everyone is aware as to when the club is open here's a list of the opening times: Tuesday to Friday nights 05:30pm till 09:30pm for food and drink, Open Saturday from 12:00 for food and drink and on Sunday from 12:00 till 3pm.

Last week there was an article in the Derby Telegraph about the Club - here's a link to it.

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5th Jan'10 - Senior Players training will be at Chellaston School this week on Wednesday 6th Jan and Thursday 7th Jan, both from 8pm to 10pm. The Club will be open as usual on both evenings (5.30pm to 9.30pm).

No Physio Bookings are being taken for today (Tuesday 5th Jan). Physio on Thursday 7th Jan will be held at Chellaston School alongside the Seniors Training 8pm to 10pm. Physio bookings are to made by the Players informally on the night with Abi.

Our Derby Vipers have a home fixture against Wellingborough Ladies this Saturday 9th January with a 6pm kickoff (the fixture was originally arranged for the Sunday).

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2nd Jan'10 - Today's Midlands 1 East fixture of Derby v Ilkeston is cancelled due to the pitch being frozen. The Club though will be open and on the BIG SCREEN we will have the IRB Sevens. Robin is putting on Chilli & Rice for £3.

The U17s (Junior Colts) home game against Sleaford U17s which was due to take place tomorrow (Sunday 3rd Jan) is also cancelled because of frozen pitches.

It's Quiz Night at Derby RFC on Monday 4th Jan'10. Start time is 8.30pm. Max of 6 people per Team and it's just £1 per person to enter.

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1st Jan'10 - Happy New Year to one and all !!!

1st XV Pitch Inspection - The 1st team pitch was inspected at 2pm today (Friday 1st Jan) and it was deemed just unplayable, but not far off. The temperature was showing as 0C at the time. Another inspection will take place at 10am on Saturday morning and based on what sort of overnight temperatures we get Friday night and Saturday morning against those that occurred on Thursday night and Friday morning we will estimate the likely conditions at 2pm on Saturday and decide whether the game against Ilkeston is on or off.

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31st Dec'09 - This Saturday (2nd Jan) sees Derby back in action after the Xmas break with a Midlands 1 East home fixture against Ilkeston. Kickoff is 2.15pm.

If by chance there is a problem with the weather on Saturday then be aware that the Club will still be open and on the BIG SCREEN we will have the IRB Sevens. Robin is putting on Chilli & Rice for £3.

Here's a list of all of the scheduled Midlands 1 East fixtures for Sat 2nd Jan'10 - Derby v Ilkeston, Old Northamptonians v Newark, Paviors v Matlock, Scunthorpe v Market Bosworth, Stewarts & Lloyds v Mansfield, Syston v Leighton Buzzard, Wellingborough v Dunstablians.

Join us for an exclusive fundraiser on Friday 29th January for the U15s tour to Italy 2010, in the unique setting of Masa, one of Derby’s most prestigious restaurants. 7pm Bucks Fizz reception, 8pm Enticing Buffet, Bar and disco until 12.00, Auction and Prize Draw including an England shirt signed by Martin Johnson plus loads of other prizes.

Tickets are £20 and are available from: Kevin Tomlinson 01332 510703, Masa 01332 203345. Over 18s Only. Masa restaurant wine bar, The Old Wesleyan Chapel, Brook Street, Derby DE1 3PF.

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23rd Dec'09 - Tonight's Derby U21s v Burton U21s Floodlit game is cancelled due to the pitch being frozen.  However, the Club will still be open from 5pm to 9pm and Robin has a Xmas special offer of a selection of beers at £1 per pint along with Food at £1 per portion.

The Club is closed on the 24th December and reopens on the 29th December.

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22nd Dec'09 - Wild Park Brailsford have special offers on Paintballing for Wed 23rd Dec and Tue 29th Dec'09 at just £25 per person which includes 300 paintballs and a Sausage & Mash lunch.

If you want to give a Xmas present with a difference Wild Park Brailsford also have Gift Vouchers for both their Paintballing and Quad Biking activities.

For more details ring 01335 360485 or visit their website at  www.wildparkbrailsford.com

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19th Dec'09 - All Senior games today have been cancelled due to frozen pitches. However if you fancy watching some Rugby this afternonn the Heineken Cup games will be shown on the BIG SCREEN at the Club. Fancy something to eat as well ? - Robin is doing Burger & Chips at just £2.

Today's postponed Midlands 1 East fixture of Derby v Ilkeston will be played on the 2nd Jan'10.

Don't forget that tonight is the Xmas Party, for those who've not yet got their tickets either get them this afternoon from the Bar Staff or pay on the door tonight. Tickets are just £10 each and include a Buffet, we've also got a Disco and Band too !

Floodlit fixture on Wed 23rd Dec'09 at Derby RFC when we have Derby U21 v Burton U21. Kickoff is 7:15pm. Also on that night we are putting on a Happy Hour event for all, Beers at £1 a pint + food will be available for all at a £1 a go too!! So don't miss out, come along and enjoy the first full floodlight match under the new lights, & enjoy some Xmas Cheer

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17th Dec'09 - The Derby RFC 2010 Calendar is now available and is priced at only £5 making it a perfect Xmas present ! The Calendar's can be bought in the Club Shop or from behind the Bar at the Club.

Featuring a number of Senior Players the Calendar's are sure to put a smile on your face when you see them. The money from the sale of the Calendar's sees £1.50 being donated to the Matt Hampson Trust and the remaining £3.50 to Derby Rugby Club.

Thanks to the following companies for their support and sponsorship in the making of the calendar: visual chemistry (calendar graphic design), e4creative (calendar photography) icke fitness (leisure centre where we shot the calendar) and Quantum Sports Training (support in the printing and production of the calendar).

Not forgetting of course, a BIG Thankyou to all of the Players who gave up their time to feature within the Calendar.

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16th Dec'09 - This Saturday sees the Midlands 1 East fixture of Derby v Ilkeston. Kickoff is 2.15pm. Here's the lineup of all of the Midlands 1 East fixtures taking place on Saturday: Derby v Ilkeston, Old Northamptonians v Newark, Paviors v Matlock, Scunthorpe v Market Bosworth, Stewarts & Lloyds v Mansfield, Syston v Leighton Buzzard, Wellingborough v Dunstablians.

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15th Dec'09 - It is with sadness that we mention the recent loss of John David King 17-07-1940 to 08-12-2009.

Born Rainthi, India, John’s father served as a Vicar and Missionary until the family returned to the UK in 1946. John was educated at St Petes school, Exmouth until the age of 16 when he joined Rolls Royce as an engineering apprentice.

John studied Mechanical Engineering and achieved HNC Standard before continuing to gain certification and diploma with the Institute of Industrial Management (IMM) in 1984. John then became a Fellowship Associate with IMM.

John worked in the Development Office at Rolls Royce and advanced to specialise in the Combustion Department of the Test facility.

John played Fullback for Rolls Royce RFC from 1959 – 1964 and his interest in Rugby continued when he joined Derby RFC at Haslams as a Vice President. Despite cancer curtailing his life and attendance this season, John will always be remembered as a true gentleman whose presence on the ground both home and away will be missed by many.

Our condolences go out to John's wife Jenny, daughter Sally and grandsons Arthur and Sam.

A service of cremation will be held at Markeaton Crematorium at 2pm on Monday 21st December. Everyone will be welcome here and also to Derby Rugby Club afterwards.

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13th Dec'09 - Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Dunstablians 03 - 10 Derby. This win keeps Derby in 4th place in the Midlands 1 East league. Here's the match report along with the latest Midlands 1 East league table and results from all of yesterday's Midlands 1 East fixtures.

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9th Dec'09 - Derby RFC Xmas Party updates:

Saturday 19th Dec'09 - Derby RFC Xmas Party (Adults) - Disco & Buffet. 7.30pm until late. Tickets are £10 and are available from Richard Lucas, Jane Kirk or from behind the Bar.

Sunday 20th Dec'09 - Derby RFC Minis & Juniors Party – Disco and buffet. 2.00 pm until 5.00 pm. Tickets can be purchased on the door at £2 per child and the party is open to brothers and sisters as well.

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8th Dec'09 - Last Saturday's Midlands 1 East result was Syston 14 - 18 Derby, here's the match report from the game. This win moves Derby into 4th place in Midlands 1 East.

The first draws for this season's Derby RFC 'extended' 200 club draw took place on Saturday 28th November following the 1st XV fixture against Stewarts & Lloyds. Draws took place for both October and November and prize winners were as follows:

October

1st Prize
£50 - No. 87 Mark Tivey

Runner Up Prizes
£25 - No. 81 Neil Walker
£25 - No. 52 Gordon Roulinson

November

1st Prize
£50 - No. 18 Steve Messam

Runner Up Prizes
£25 - No. 318 Deb Whitworth
£25 - No. 351 Emmet McDonnell

Cheques will be sent out to prize winners at the earliest opportunity.

Thank you to all who have supported this as it is an important source of income for the club. Anyone has not yet bought a number but would like to be entered for the Christmas draw and those from January to the end of the season it is not too late! Please contact Phil Maddocks, Colin Cornfield or Martyn Murney.

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5th Dec'09 - On Monday 7th December, It's Quiz Night again folks, a short Menu will be on offer for those wishing to eat prior to the quiz starting, serving 6:00 till 8:00 pm, hope to see you there!

On Wednesday 23rd December, we have a U21 game v Burton organised with a 7:15 kick off here at Derby RFC, also on that night we are putting on a Happy Hour event for all, Beers at £1 a pint + food will be available for all at a £1 a go too!! So don't miss out, come along and enjoy the first full floodlight match under the new lights, and enjoy some Christmas Cheer.

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29th Nov'09 - Our Ladies team the Derby Vipers had a 17 - 00 home win today against Nuneaton Ladies. Here's the Photographs from the game.

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28th Nov'09 - Today's Midlands 1 East result was Derby 31 - 10 Stewarts & Lloyds. Here's the match report and photographs from the game as well as the latest updated Midlands 1 East league table and results from all of today's Midlands 1 East fixtures.

Other known results for our Derby sides today: Derby 2nd XV 30 - 17 Notts Uni VI, Oadby Wiggs 00 - 26 Derby Colts.

Tomorrow  Sunday 29th Nov'09 we have a home Ladies fixture of Derby Vipers v Nuneaton Ladies. KO 2pm.

The Derby RFC Calendar for 2010 will be available shortly featuring a number of our Senior Players.

The Calendar's are priced at just £5 each with £1.50 going to the Matt Hampson Trust and the remaining £3.50 going to Derby RFC.

We expect the Calendars to be available in about 10 days just in time for Xmas !!!

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26th Nov'09: After last weeks NLD Cup Qtr Final win over Matlock, Derby return Midlands 1 East league action this Saturday 28th Nov'09 with a home game against Stewarts & Lloyds. Kickoff is 2.15pm. This Saturday is also VP's Day at the Club.

Here's the lineup of all Midlands 1 East fixtures this Saturday: Derby v Stewarts & Lloyds, Dunstablians v Scunthorpe, Ilkeston v Paviors, Leighton Buzzard v Old Northamptonians, Mansfield v Newark, Market Bosworth v Matlock, Wellingborough v Syston.

Also at home on Saturday we have our 2nd XV v Nottm Uni VI, and our 4th XV v Dronfield. KO for both games is 2.15pm.

On Sunday 29th Nov'09 we have our Derby Vipers v Nuneaton Ladies. KO 2pm.

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25th Nov'09 - At the Minis & Juniors AGM last year, a request was made to make the budget for this season more visible. With this in mind, should any member require to see the section budget for the 2009-10 season, this can be requested by sending an email to Paul Fish, M&J section Chairman, Paul's email details can be found within the Contacts page.

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22nd Nov'09 - The Derby RFC Xmas Party takes place on Saturday 19th Dec'09 7.30pm till late. There's a Disco & Buffet. Tickets are £10 and are available from Richard Lucas, Jane Kirk or from behind the Bar.

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21st Nov'09 - It's NLD Cup action today with Derby away to Matlock. Kickoff is 2pm. At home we have our 3rd XV v Chesterfield and our Vets XV v Amber Valley. Kickoff for both games is 2.15pm.

Result update: Matlock 00 - 18 Derby. Here's the Match Report.

Note that tomorrow's Ladies fixture of Derby Vipers v Doncaster has been cancelled.

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19th Nov'09 - VP's lunch on Saturday 28th November with a slightly Xmas theme to it ! "well we've got to start sometime haven't we" writes Club Chairman Martyn Murney. "Letters are winging their way out to all you VP's at the moment, but in brief we are putting on a fine hot and cold buffet for you all, £10 per head, so please contact Jane Kirk, Richard Lucas or Martyn Murney to confirm your place. Email us at info@derbyrfc.com or call 07983 610974 (Jane). Looking forward to seeing you there", Regards Martyn.

Did someone mention Martin Corry was coming to Derby? Well he did, and we enjoyed an excellent evening of food, wine and entertainment. Club Chairman Martyn Murney writes "Upon arrival at the club, guests were greeted to a splendid sight indeed, the tables looked great and the food wasn't bad either. My thanks must go to a few people who made this possible, our sponsors for the night were David Joyce of Norwest Holst, Blackbrook House and Crockers. I would also like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Blackbrook House and Lavina & Mark Lewis who kindly provided the dinner and staff for the evening. The Raffle prizes were donated by Russell Rigby, many thanks to you Russell for those. Martin Corry made an enjoyable speech after dinner, some 37 odd minutes long, pleasing one of our guests who won the guess the length of the speech competition.

The event raised some much needed support for the club, and I would like to thank all those who attended and helped to make this event a success. My final comments and thanks must go to Jane Kirk, who set this event up, prepared for it, and with the help of Richard Lucas, made it happen, thanks Jane, bring on the next one!"

Pictured right are: Jody Else, Norm Collier, Martin Corry and Steve Loomes.

Here's the Photograph Gallery from the evening.

With XMAS fast approaching if you're looking for Mens and Ladies Perfumes and/or Fragrances including Gifts Sets and Designer Sunglasses then take a look at what Club Sponsor perfume2u have to offer within their online perfume store. There's Free Delivery on all orders over £15. Visit perfume2u at www.perfume2u.co.uk

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15th Nov'09 - Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Scunthorpe 23 - 22 Derby, six kicked penalties against Derby proved costly ! - here's the match report and photographs from the game along with the latest Midlands 1 East league table and results from all of yesterday's Midlands 1 East fixtures.

Other known results for our Derby sides: Scunthorpe 2nd XV 17 - 28 Derby 2nd XV, Derby Vets XV 38 - 05 Lichfield Vets.

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12th Nov'09 - This Saturday (14th Nov) England v Argentina + other internationals will be on the screen at Derby RFC. We do have a large function on this weekend at the club, a wedding party starting at approximately 4.30pm on Saturday. The club will be open as normal for rugby, albeit we will probably only have one game on at home. Our guests for the wedding are more than happy with the arrangement that we will show rugby on the screens at the near end of the club, leaving the rest of club/bar area for their party. The club will be open of course for all teams returning from games, so please use the club as normal if you wish to.

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7th Nov'09 - Another result that slipped away for Derby today as the final scoreline was Derby 08 - 11 Paviors which drops us from 3rd to 5th in the Midlands 1 East League table.

In the first half Derby could have been 15 to 20 points up but instead led by just 08 - 00 at half time. Late in the second half Paviors kicked a penalty to narrow the gap 08 - 03 and then with less than 10 minutes remaining scored a Try which took the scores level at 08 - 08 a piece. Then with just 5 minutes to go Paviors sent a drop kick right between the posts to give them a 3 point cushion. Could Derby get back and score that vital Try ? well they certainly tried and in the last couple of minutes of the game Derby were given a penalty just outside the Paviors 22 and elected to kick for touch. From the resulting lineout Derby spun the ball from one side of the pitch to the other and Dan Sanderson picked the ball up on the wing, ran for the line and was hauled down just 2 yards from the Try line. From the resulting ruck Derby were just about to spin the ball wide when the ref adjudged that Derby had knocked on and blew for time !

Here's the match report and Photograph Gallery from the game as well as the latest Midlands 1 East league table and results from all of today's Midlands 1 East fixtures.

Other known results for our Derby sides: Paviors 2nd XV 34 - 15 Derby 2nd XV, Derby Vets XV 07 - 13 Kesteven 2nd XV, Derby Colts 22 - 18 Market Harborough Colts.

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6th Nov'09 - Tomorrow's Saturday (7th Nov) Midlands 1 East fixture sees Derby at home to Paviors. Kickoff is 2.15pm. Here's a list of all of the Midlands One East fixtures taking place on Saturday: Derby v Paviors, Dunstablians v Old Northamptonians, Ilkeston v Newark, Leighton Buzzard v Matlock, Mansfield v Market Bosworth, Syston v Scunthorpe, Wellingborough v Stewarts & Lloyds.

Other home matches taken place at Derby RFC on Saturday also include our Vets XV v Kesteven II and our Colts XV v Market Harborough Colts.

A Short Menu will be available on Saturday prior to the Derby v Paviors fixture.

Club Newsletter - Here's the October 2009 Newsletter which is in Adobe PDF format.

Seniors County fixture Derbyshire 28 - 18 Nottinghamshire played on Wednesday 21st Oct at Mansfield RFC. The Derbyshire County senior side beat their Notts rivals with a 'cameo' contribution from Derby's own batman and robin! Callum Martin and Simon Long and the dependable Matt Irwin.

Nottinghamshire eased ahead 18-11 with tries form Nick Dunsworth (Southwell) and Dan Manners (Ollerton) but both Martin and Long came off the bench to have a massive influential on the outcome. Martin showed the Derbyshire forwards the way with some charging runs and big hits but Long not to be outdone crucially charged over for two tries typical 'simmo' touchdowns. The Derbyshire forwards dominated the second period creating the platform to allow Amber Valley centre Shaun Dowdall to power over from 25m to add to a first half effort from impressive full back Tom Oldfield (Bakewell), Will Moroney (Bakewell) adding two penalties and a conversion.

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2nd Nov'09 - It's Quiz Night at Derby RFC tonight, start time is 8.30pm. £1 per person to enter with a maximum of 6 people per Team.

Part Time Bar Staff required, hours flexible, immediate start, apply by calling 01332 344341 or 07887 535511 or email info@derbyrfc.com

Chef required, flexible hours, immediate start, apply as above.

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1st Nov'09 - Today's Ladies fixture of Derby Vipers v Ripley Rhino's Ladies has been cancelled due to very wet pitches.

Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Old Northamptonians 27 - 20 Derby. Here's the Match Report and Photographs from the game along with the Seniors Fixtures & Results page which shows all of the results from yesterday's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current League table positions.

The Under 15s are holding a band night on the Friday 27th November at the club to raise funds for their 2010 Tour to Italy. Sydewynder are making a return visit after successful previous events. The cost of the evening is £5, tickets available from members of the Under 15 Tour committee or call Kevin Tomlinson on 01332 510703.

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30th Oct'09 - Tomorrow Saturday (31st Oct) sees Derby away at Old Northamptonians. Kickoff is 2.30pm. Here's a list of all of the Midlands One East fixtures taking place on Saturday: Mansfield v Wellingborough, Market Bosworth v Leighton Buzzard, Matlock v Ilkeston, Newark v Dunstablians, Old Northamptonians v Derby, Paviors v Syston, Scunthorpe v Stewarts & Lloyds.

At home on Saturday we have Derby 3rd XV v Bakewell II, Derby 4th XV v Ashfield II, Derby Vets v Notts Moderns Vets. Kickoff for all 3 games is 2.15pm.

On Sunday 1st Nov our Ladies side (Derby Vipers) are at home to Ripley Rhinos Ladies. Kickoff is 2.30pm.

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28th Oct'09 - Martyn Murney (Derby RFC Club Chairman) has put together a briefing outlining how the Club is moving forward in respect to the loss of Concept XV.

Following the announcement that Concept XV was to cease trading at Derby RFC, the club has now taken on the responsibility for looking after it’s own needs in the bar and catering areas. Right now we are running this with volunteers only, and this needs as much help as possible to achieve. Those of you that were at the club last weekend will have seen this in action, and I am pleased to say it worked very well, my thanks to everyone that volunteered and made it successful.

We still need volunteers to step forward to help run this club in all kinds of ways, not just bar and catering. On training and match days, glass collecting and keeping the place clean and tidy all helps, so please shout up if you can lend a hand, but don’t feel you need to be asked first! We also need someone to run the Gate on 1st team match days to sell programmes, this will ease the pressure on Committee members who already have other duties to perform on those days. If you can help please contact Graham Darby, Club Volunteer Coordinator (CVC) on 07793 315595 or by email (see the Contacts page for Graham's email address).

Opening times: (For this week and next)
Week Days – Training nights Monday to Thursday 5.30 till 9.30
Fridays – Closed unless any games or functions are planned.
Saturday open as normal for matches, the bar will close at 10.00pm approx.
Sunday open from 8.30am until finish, usually 3.00pm. Tea and coffee + bacon cobs etc will be available. The bar will be open from 12pm to 3pm.
Food - Players meals after training Tuesdays and Thursday will be available, + players’ meals at weekends. (If Juniors want similar facility, this can be arranged again I’m sure.)

Food service at other times, we are planning this out at the moment and hope to start this up again at weekends, more on this to follow shortly.

Quiz Night, first Monday in the month, the next one is on November 2nd, food served from 6.00pm, get a team together and come down.

Finally, we are finalising discussions regarding the future arrangements for running the bar facility, more information will be posted on the website as soon as this is available. A full update should be available in my next newsletter; this will be out by the end of this week, so look out for this on the website and in the club.

Your support for the club is extremely valuable at this time of change, so please do whatever you can to help, and use the club as often as you can and let’s continue to make this club something we are all proud to be part of. Come on Derby!! - Martyn Murney, Chairman.

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26th Oct'09 - Derby Vipers were away at Wellingborough yesterday and the result was Wellingborough 00 - 32 Derby Vipers. Next Sunday (1st Nov) see the Vipers at home against Ripley Rhinos Ladies, kickoff is 2.30pm.

It's Quiz Night at Derby RFC on Monday 2nd Nov'09. Start time 8.30pm. Max of 6 people per Team, just £1 per person to enter

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24th Oct'09 - Today's Midlands 1 East result was Derby 20 - 12 Newark. This win keeps Derby in 3rd place in the Midlands 1 East League table. A sprightly 1st half saw Derby with 10 - 07 lead but an indifferent 3rd qtr saw Newark leading 10 - 12 but in the last 20 minutes Derby regained their composure and set about attacking Newark to which a penalty and a converted Try made the final result 20 - 12 to Derby.

Here's the Match Report and Photographs from the game along with the Seniors Fixtures & Results page which shows all of the results from all of today's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current League table positions.

Other results for our Derby sides today were: Newark II 12 - 15 Derby 2nd XV, Derby 3rd XV 33 - 36 Newark III, Newark IV 43 - 12 Derby 4th XV, Southwell II 07 - 14 Derby Vets.

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23rd Oct'09 - Tomorrow Saturday (25th Oct) sees Derby at home to Newark, kickoff is 3pm. Here's a list of all of the Midlands One East fixtures taking place on Saturday: Derby v Newark, Dunstablians v Matlock, Ilkeston v Market Bosworth, Leighton Buzzard v Mansfield, Stewarts & Lloyds v Paviors, Syston v Old Northamptonians, Wellingborough v Scunthorpe.

At home on Saturday we also have Derby 3rd XV v Newark III (KO 3pm).

Fireworks For Sale - Felix Frixou of Benz Benvarian has a number of remaining Fireworks for sale at special discount to Derby RFC members and supporters. There are Family boxes, Rockets and individual Fireworks. The boxes consist of varying number of Fireworks depending upon your box choice, ranging from 35 to 60 pieces and prices are from £19.95 per box. For more details contact Felix on 07973 639961.

With XMAS fast approaching Wild Park Brailsford (Paintballing and Quad Biking venue) are offering Special rates for Derby RFC Junior and Senior sides.

If you fancy having a Xmas event with a difference why not get together and go Paintballing at what is probably the best Paintballing venue.

For more information contact Wild Park Brailsford on 01335 360485 or visit their website at www.wildparkbrailsford.com 

 

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18th Oct'09 - Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Matlock 13 - 16 Derby. Here's the Match Report and Photographs from the game along with the Seniors Fixtures & Results page which shows all of the results from all of yesterday's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current League table positions.

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15th Oct'09 - This Saturday (17th Oct) sees Derby away to Matlock, kickoff is 3pm. Here's a list of all of the Midlands One East fixtures taking place on Saturday: Leighton Buzzard v Wellingborough, Mansfield v Ilkeston, Market Bosworth v Dunstablians, Matlock v Derby, Newark v Syston, Old Northamptonians v Stewarts & Lloyds, Paviors v Scunthorpe.

At home on Saturday we have Derby 2nd XV v Matlock 2nd XV (KO 3pm) and Derby Colts v Lutterworth Colts (KO 3pm).

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11th Oct'09 - Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Derby 64 - 03 Market Bosworth. Here's the Match Report from the game along with the Photograph Gallery and within the Seniors Fixtures & Results page (select 1st XV tab) there are the results from all of yesterday's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current Midlands 1 East League table positions.

Known results for our other Derby sides yesterday: Loughborough II 00 - 64 Derby 2nd XV, Derby 4th XV 22 - 25 Ripley Rhinos, Markect Bosworth Colts 15 - 36 Derby Colts, Derby Vets 19 - 03 Worksop II.

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9th Oct'09 - Tomorrow's Midlands One East Fixture sees Derby at home to Market Bosworth. Kickoff is 3pm. Here's a list of all of the Midlands One East fixtures taking place on Saturday: Derby v Market Bosworth, Dunstablians v Mansfield, Ilkeston v Leighton Buzzard, Scunthorpe v Old Northamptonians, Stewarts & Lloyds v Newark, Syston v Matlock, Wellingborough v Paviors.

At home on Saturday we also have Derby 4th XV v Ripley Rhinos (KO 3pm) and Derby Vets XV v Worksop II (KO 3pm).

Sunday's Derby Vipers v Sutton Coldfield fixture has been cancelled.

Club Sponsor Wild Park Brailsford have a Paintballing Special Offer for Thursday 29th October at just £25 which includes a Sausage & Mash dinner as well as 300 paintballs included in the price.

For more information contact Wild Park Brailsford on 01335 360485 or visit their website at www.wildparkleisure.com

 

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4th Oct'09 - Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result was Mansfield 06 - 12 Derby. Here's the Match Report from the game along with the Seniors Fixtures & Results page which shows all of the results from all of yesterday's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current League table positions.

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27th Sep'09 - We have a few events coming up at the Club during October, these are:

Monday 5th Oct'09 - Quiz Night at Haslams with an 8.30pm start time. Entry £1 per person, max of 6 people per Team.

Saturday 10th Oct'09 - Ex Players Lunch prior to the 1st XV home fixture of Derby v Market Bosworth.

Friday 16th Oct'09 - Gig night at Haslams featuring 'The Cloth' a 5 piece band. Tickets are priced at £5.

Saturday 17th Oct'09 - Derby Colts present 'Colts Night'. All are welcome, there's Food, Comedian and Disco. All proceeds towards the Colts Tour Fund. Tickets are £10 each and are available from the Club Shop or Colts Coaches & players.

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26th Sep'09 - Yesterday's Midlands 1 East result saw Derby beat Leighton Buzzard by 36 points to nil keeping Derby in 4th place within Midlands 1 East. Here's the Match Report and Photographs from the game along with the Seniors Fixtures & Results page which shows all of the results from all of yesterday's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current League table positions.

Other known results for our Derby sides yesterday: Notts Medics 23 - 03 Derby 2nd XV, Chesterfield 2nd XV 27 - 29 Derby 4th XV, Vets XV 53 - 23 Notts Moderns, Old Halesonians 35 - 17 Derby Colts.

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25th Sep'09 - Tomorrow's Midlands One East Fixture sees Derby at home to Leighton Buzzard. Kickoff is 3pm. Here's a list of all of the Midlands One East fixtures taking place on Saturday: Derby v Leighton Buzzard, Dunstablians v Ilkeston, Paviors v Newark, Scunthorpe v Matlock, Stewarts & Lloyds v Market Bosworth, Syston v Mansfield, Wellingborough v Old Northamptonians.

At home on Saturday we have Derby 3rd XV v Burton III (KO 3pm) and Derby Vets XV v Notts Moderns (KO 3pm).

Help required ! - We have a JCB at the club tomorrow morning to knock down the old changing rooms next to the stand. We are looking for a few willing volunteers to give us a hand to put it all in a skip. We will be starting at around 9.30am so if you have an hour or so to spare please come along to give us a hand.

Wi-Fi installed at Haslams - Courtesy of Paul Draycott of T3 Network Solutions the Club now has Wi-Fi installed.

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19th Sep'09: Ilkeston 20 - 15 Derby was today's Midlands One East result. With just 10 minutes to go it looked as though Derby had won the game leading 08 - 15 but a Try and conversion followed by another Try in injury time gave Ilkeston the win. Here's the Match Report and Photograph Gallery from the game. See the Seniors Fixtures & Results page for the results of all of yesterday's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current League table positions.

Other known results for our Derby teams today: Ashbourne III 20 - 19 Derby 4th XV, Derby Vets 18 - 06 Ilkeston 3rd XV, Derby Colts 15 - 29 Old Northamptonians.

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17th Sep'09 - This Saturday's Midlands One East Fixture sees Derby away to Ilkeston. Kickoff is 3pm. Here's a list of all of the Midlands One East fixtures taking place on Saturday: Dunstablians v Wellingborough, Ilkeston V Derby, Leighton Buzzard v Syston, Mansfield v Stewarts & Lloyds, Market Bosworth v Scunthorpe, Matlock v Paviors, Newark v Old Northamptonians.

At home on Saturday we have Derby 2nd XV v Ilkeston II (KO 3pm), Derby 3rd XV v Sleaford III (KO 3pm), Colts XV v Old Northamptonians (National Cup Round 1 KO 3.30pm), Vets XV v Ilkeston III (KO 3pm).

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12th Sep'09 - Derby 46 - 03 Dunstablians was today's Midlands 1 East result as Derby make it 2 wins in 2 games. Here's the Match Report and Photograph Gallery from the game. See the Seniors Fixtures & Results page for the results of all of yesterday's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current League table positions.

Other known results for our Derby sides today: Derby 2nd XV 41 - 19 South Leicester 2nd XV, Derby 4th XV 27 - 17 HMP Ranby, Derby Colts XV 41 - 00 Coalville Colts.

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11th Sep'09 - RUGBY LEAGUE CONFERENCE GRAND FINALS

The culmination of Co-operative Rugby League Conference XII could not have more contrasting finals to end another season of action stretching the length and breadth of three countries.

From Lossiemouth to Carluke in Scotland, Whitley Bay to Plymouth in England and Rhyl to West Wales in the Principality, more teams have played more matches then ever before during the summer of 2009.

This Sunday, 13th September at Haslams, the home of Derby RFC, the respective Champions will be decided and organisers are anticipating that, like last season at the same venue, a four-figure gate will be in attendance.

Two experienced campaigners contest the Harry Jepson Trophy (kick off 4.30), with West London Sharks looking to avenge last year’s Grand Final loss to Nottingham Outlaws and a 2004 reverse against Widnes Saints. Sharks have hit form at just the right time, beating South London Storm in the Southern Premier Grand Final, after their rivals had gone through the regular season unbeaten. They face Coventry Bears, winners in 2002 when they defeated Hemel Stags, although they lost out to St Albans Centurions in 2007, who have had a terrific run of form late season.

If the two sides in the Premier decider have trodden this path before, the teams facing each other for the Regional Grand Final (kick off 1.30) are in unchartered waters. Jarrow Vikings defeated Scottish Champions Edinburgh Eagles in the semi final and have lost only once all season. They come up against unbeaten East Division winners Northampton Casuals who, in only their second season in the RLC, were hugely impressive in seeing off Hunslet-based Parkside Hawks in the quarter final and then blitzing Devon Sharks in their semi.

In between those two clashes, Coventry Bears and Bradford Thunderbirds will contest the RLC Women’s Premier Grand Final (kick off 3pm).

Admission is free and car parking is £2 per car, including a match day programme.

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10th Sep'09 - Saturday's Midlands One East Fixture sees Derby at home to Dunstablians. Kickoff is 3pm. Here's a list of all of the Midlands 1 fixtures taking place on Saturday: Derby v Dunstablians, Old Northamptonians v Matlock, Paviors v Market Bosworth, Scunthorpe v Mansfield, Stewarts & Lloyds v Leighton Buzzard, Syston v Ilkeston, Wellingborough v Newark.

Also at home on Saturday we have Derby 2nd XV v South Leicester 2nd XV with a 3pm Kickoff.

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8th Sep'09 - Our next Sports & Businessman's Dinner takes place on the 16th November 2009 with Guest Speaker Martin Corry.

Since making his Tigers debut in August 1997, Martin has won five Premiership titles, a Premiership Championship, two Heineken European Cups and an Anglo-Welsh Cup after earlier spells with Bristol and Newcastle Gosforth.

Martin Corry has won 64 caps for England, including being a member of the World Cup-winning squad in 2003, Runner-up in 2007 World Cup and has toured Australia and New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions.

Tickets for the Sports & Businessman's Dinner are £29.50 per person and this includes a 3 course dinner. Places are limited so it is advised to book early. Anyone who attended our previous dinner with Guest Speaker John Bentley will know what a very successful and entertaining evening we all had.

To book your place for the 16th November 2009 please complete our booking form (Adobe PDF doc).

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7th Sep'09 - It's Quiz night at Haslams this evening (Monday 7th September) with an 8.30pm start time. Entry fee is £1 per person with a maximum of 6 people per team. Also on a Monday it's Specials night where you can enjoy a Meal and a drink for £5.

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6th Sep'09 - Derby start their Midlands One East campaign with a 38 - 07 win over Wellingborough yesterday. Here's the Match Report and Photograph Gallery from the game. See the Seniors Fixtures & Results page for the results of all of yesterday's Midlands One East Fixtures as well as the current League table positions.

Other known results for our Derby sides yesterday: Derby 2nd XV 34 - 10 Wellingborough 2nd XV; Derby Colts 53 - 00 Leicester Vipers.

Our Derby Vipers Ladies Team have a pre season friendly home fixture against Mellish Ladies on Friday 11th Sep'09 with Kickoff at 7.30pm.

Minis & Juniors 2009/10 Fixtures are now on the website, here's links to the Minis Fixtures and the Juniors Fixtures.

Derbyshire Cup 1st Round Fixture update - Derby v Ilkeston on the 2nd Jan'10.

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2nd Sep'09 - The 'new look' Derby RFC website is now online and ready for the 2009/10 season. I hope that you like it. I will be continuing to 'develop' the site over the coming weeks so you'll likely see further additions / amendments. A request, if anyone has any photographs from 1900 to the 1980's that they think would be suitable for inclusion into the Club History page could I ask you to scan them and email them to me please - Thanks Brian.

This Saturday 5th September sees the opening game of the season as Derby takeon Wellingborough. Kickoff is 3pm. It's also VP's Day on Saturday too, contact Jane Kirk to reserve your place !

Here's a list of all of the Midlands 1 fixtures taking place on Saturday: Derby v Wellingborough, Dunstablians v Syston, Ilkeston v Stewarts & Lloyds, Leighton Buzzard v Scunthorpe, Mansfield v Paviors, Market Bosworth v Old Northamptonians, Matlock v Newark.

Club Members Notice - Since the recent activities involving our traveller visitors, we have installed height restriction bars on the main gate to the club. Please be aware of this if you have a vehicle higher than a 4 x 4. Would all coach's please be aware of the important security risks we face at the moment and in the future, so make sure everything is locked up and gates shut after training and games. Thanks and Regards, Martyn

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25th Aug'09 - Reminder that it's the Derby RFC EGM this evening at the Club starting at 9pm. 

Club Chairman Martyn Murney writes..... John Bentley added a touch of old style rugby after dinner speaking, to what was without doubt a very enjoyable evening at the club on Friday 14th August. The dinner was the sponsored by Russell Rigby (Rigby & Co) and Nick Alexander (Roxdan Developments) as a business focused event to kick start a new style of social function in the club, and one of what we hope will be a number hosted this coming season. The night was a sell out and included many new faces enjoying the clubs facilities for the first time, and of course a few of our regular supporters, all of whom I would like to thank again for the attending the evening.

Pictured above are: Russell Rigby, John Bentley and Nick Alexander

The evening did of course help raise funds for the club, at a time when new ways of seeking funds and support is very important to the future of our club. None of this would have happened without the tremendous hard work undertaken by Jane Kirk, our Events Coordinator and Social Chair, big thanks to you Jane (also known as "Kirkos" now!) .

I would like to extend my personal thanks again to Russell and Nick for their support on this occasion, and getting new business people into the club and generating new levels of interest in this way. So, if you missed this one, keep your eyes peeled for the next dinner, now being planned for November, and speak to Jane for more information. Regards, Martyn.

(Update from Brian - here's the Photograph Gallery of the evening).

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18th Aug'09 - Our first VP's Day will take place on Saturday 5th September with the opening game of the season against Wellingborough, kick off 3:00pm and is sure to be keen start to this years campaign in the Midlands 1 East League. Our usual fayre will be provided for all VP's and guests, tickets are priced at £10. Please book early to secure a place for this event by using the slip that will accompany our Presidents welcoming letter for the season, shortly to be in the post or by calling Jane Kirk on 07983 610974.

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17th Aug'09 - Derby are away to Burton tomorrow evening in their second pre season warm up game. Kickoff time is 7.30pm.

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15th Aug'09 - Derby v South Leicester pre season warm up game takes place today with a 3pm kickoff here at Derby RFC. Result update: Derby 17 - 15 South Leicester.

Derby RFC Bring a Gardening Implement Party 2009 on Sunday 23rd August. With the new season just 3 weeks away, Graham Darby is organising our annual pre-season Club tidy up. The intention will be to meet at the Club around 10am and people will form up into teams and undertake a specific task. This could be anything from strimming the weeds to painting the fence so come prepared to get grubby !

If you have a petrol mower, a garden rake or any piece of equipment that may come in handy, please bring it along.

If enough folks come along we can get the tasks finished nice and quickly and then enjoy a free BBQ and a drink. If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Graham Darby on 07793 315595 or via email (see
Contacts page).

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11th Aug'09 - A Derby RFC EGM will take place on the 25th August at 9pm at Haslams.

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19th July'09 - Derby RFC 1st XV Midlands 1 East League Fixtures for the 2009/10 season are now published and can viewed on the Seniors 2009/10 Fixtures & Results page.

Autumn International Ticket Applications (Club Members only) England v Australia, England v Argentina and England v New Zealand, please complete the Application Form

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17th July'09 - Pre-season Senior fixtures are confirmed as:

15th Aug

South Leicester

H

18th Aug

Burton

A

22nd Aug

Melton Mowbray and Melbourne

H

29th Aug

Lichfield (2 teams)

H

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16th July'09 - Derby RFC Sports & Businessman's Dinner takes place on Friday 14th August'09 with Guest Speaker John Bentley. Places are £29.50 each which will include a 3 course dinner.

John Bentley was born on 5 Sept 1966 and has represented at both rugby league and rugby union. Aged just 21 in 1988 he played his first International for England against Ireland and played on the summer tour against Australia.

He then turned his back on union which was then an amateur-only game, and played professional rugby league. He played for Great Britain at league.

When Union turned professional in 1996 John signed to Newcastle Falcons. He was then selected on the 1997 Lions tour, where he played in the second test.

After the tour he played 2 more times for England at union before returning to league. John currently plays for Cleckheaton RFC and is involved with Leeds Tykes community rugby programme and match day entertainment.

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8th July'09 - Our Derby Vipers Ladies Rugby Team is holding a Meet, Greet & Taster session on Friday 10th July for any lady who wishes to try out rugby as a novice or any experienced player's who want to get back into the game. We are a development side and we welcome anyone who has interest in getting involved on or off the pitch.

The evening will begin with a warm welcome in the club house at 7pm before moving down to the pitch for a bit of fun, don't worry it won't be contact just lots and lots of fun. All you will need is some trainer's, jogging bottom's or shorts and a bit of enthusiasm and we will teach you the rest.

Vipers look forward to meeting you if you have any questions then please don't hesitate to get in touch with Claire on 07763 102545 or Siobhan on 07773 874352.

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3rd July'09 - It's Quiz Night at Haslams on Monday 6th July'09 at 8:30pm - Entry fee is £1 per person with a maximum of 6 people per team. Also on a Monday it's Specials night where you can enjoy a Meal and a drink for £6.

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1st July'09 - It's the final British & Irish Lions v South Africa Test Match this Saturday, 4th July! Don't forget to let Liffy know if you want a table for lunch this weekend, the last 2 Tests have been very busy at Haslams and this weekend will be no exception we expect. Come and watch the Lions take on the Boks for the final tour match, and let's hope we take the game this time!

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