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OBRFC Over 35s

The 08/09 season in OBRFC has started strong and it looks like we are in for another great year across all our teams.

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Old Belvedere have been chosen by O2 to be one of a select few rugby clubs who may take part in their latest promotion.

O2 ENGAGE lets you give 5% of your O2 bill directly to your rugby club.  Since O2 makes the contribution it won’t cost you a cent extra. All it takes is one simple text message.

If you are an O2 user all you need do is freetext RUGBY to 50308 and then reply as per instructions.  O2 will then give the equivalent of 5% of your monthly bill (excluding VAT) direct to Old Belvedere.  There are no hidden contracts or catches, Old Belvedere benefits directly from you simply texting as instructed. Terms and conditions can be found at www.o2.ie.

The first six people to sign up get a free ticket to a pre-match AIL lunch on Saturday, October 4th. Everyone who signs up before October 1st gets their name put into a hat for a brand new Nokia phone.

So if you decide to sign up email admin@oldbelvedere.ie to let us know and we’ll add your name to the free draw.

Finally, O2 corporate customers can also take part and help raise funds for Belvo.  Please email the office if you would like more details on the corporate aspect of this deal.

It’s a great way to support Old Belvedere for no extra cost, so GET TEXTING!

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Make sure you visit our 500+ photo pages at FLICKR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldbelvedere/

We’ll be adding new photos all the time and, more importantly, we want YOU to send us in your photos.

If you have photos from recent games, social events, past seasons, etc, please email them on to admin@oldbelvedere.ie or drop them into the office so we can scan them for all to see.

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The rugby season is starting to get into full swing and there are several Old Belvedere sides in action this weekend.

Firstly, the Belvo J1’s face Wanderers at 19:30 this Friday (26th Sept) at Anglesea Road in a friendly.

On Saturday the J2’s (captained by Aiden O’Brien and managed by Alan Linnane/Mick Lavelle) have their first league game of the season away to UCD (kick off 15:00, Sat 27th Sept).

Finally, the U20s have a friendly on Sunday away to Terenure (kick off 14:00, 28th Sept).

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Old Belvedere 1st XV Fixtures for 2008-2009

23 Aug             v Clontarf (A)             LC       W 16-17

06 Sep             v Bective (A)              LC       L   9-3

13 Sep             v Old Wesley  (A)      LC       W 6-32

04 Oct             v UCD (H)                   AIL        W 30-14     

11 Oct             v Young Munster (A)  AIL

18 Oct             v Dolphin (H)              AIL

25 Oct             v Galwegians (A)        AIL     

01 Nov            v Ballymena (H)         CUP

15 Nov            v Lansdowne (A)        LC

29 Nov            v Garryowen (H)        AIL

06 Dec             v Terenure (A)           AIL

13 Dec             v Blackrock (H)         AIL

17 Jan              v Ballymena (A)         AIL

24 Jan              v St. Mary’s (H)        AIL

31 Jan              v Clontarf (A)             AIL

21 Feb             v UL Bohs (A)            AIL

07 Mar             v Dungannon (H)       AIL

28 Mar             v Shannon (A)            AIL

04 Apr             v Cork Con (H)          AIL

18 Apr             v Buccaneers (A)       AIL

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Old Belvedere’s highly successful mini rugby section has begun training for the new season.

Nearly 350 children have registered to play this year and are looking for another bumper season.  Last year the there were major trophies for several of the Belvo teams.

Most notably, the Under 11’s won the London Irish Blitz for the third year in a row. A fantastic achievement.

Keep checking our website for more info on the mini section.

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Welcome to our regular look at the players in Old Belvedere. We’ll be adding new players each week.

Name: Richie Leyden (club captain).

Old Belvedere captain for 2008 - 2009

Age: 24 Height: 6′4′ Weight: 106kg

School: Old Belvedere

Position: Back Row

Representative Honours: Leinster

Favourite Food: Steak, Chips and Ratatouille

Favourite Film: Gladiator

Most like to Meet: Jessica Alba

Most embarrassing moment in rugby: Falling into a divot in the pitch miles away from the play and being caught on video.

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Old Belvedere Women’s rugby team are back in training for the 2008/09 season.  The squad are training each Tuesday and Thursday night at 19:00 sharp.

The season kicks off proper with their first game taking place against Malahide on Sunday, 5th October (away). Kick-off time to be confirmed. 

OBRFC Ladies' Team

The team is currently being managed and coached by Shannon Reid and captained by Julianne Stack.  Currently there are a mixture of experienced and new players on the team and we are always looking to welcome newcomers.  Whether you are someone who has never played before or are thinking of coming back to the game, Belvo is the club for you!

If you are interested in getting invloved send an email to admin@oldbelvedere.ie.

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After a stunning win away to Terenure by 34 points to 8 last Saturday, Old Belvedere have been drawn to face Lansdowne in the semi-finals of the Leinster Senior League Cup.  The draw is as follows:

St. Mary’s v Clontarf

Lansdowne v Old Belvedere

All matches are scheduled for Saturday, 15th November at 13.00; the early kick-off is to accommodate supporters travelling to Ireland v New Zealand (17:15) in Croke Park.
St. Mary’s College and Lansdowne will have home advantage.

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