As per previous years the Annual Xmas Exiles v Ards Select will compete for the Michael Taylor Cup
Michael was a talented Ards rugby player who came through the ranks of mini and junior rugby at Ards and Regent House along with the likes of Stewarty Paul, Gareth Paden, Colin Ritchie, Stewart Johnston, Richard Cull and Paul Thompson to name but a few.
In 2002 when Michael was 21years old he was diagnosed with leukemia; despite a valiant battle Michael succumbed to the illness in 2005.
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Since the passing of Michael, his friends and family have tirelessly raised monies for Northern Ireland Leukemia Research and the Anthony Nolan Trust; as part of this fund raising an annual rugby match in memory of Michael has been played at Ards Rugby Club.
All rugby players, past or present no matter what club you are from are invited to play along with any exiles or students returning for Christmas, while all friends, family and supporters of the charities are also welcome.
We would ask all interested in playing in this game of social rugby which will be played in a festive spirit to contact the Ards RFC website or Gareth PADEN (aka Pudsey) or Stevie Nutt.
Mini Rugby Xmas Party – Sat 8th December
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On Saturday morning Ards Mini Rugby enjoyed our morning at Dundonald Omniplex watching Rise of the Guardians.
At the end of the movie there was a special visit from the big man with the red suit (Santa!!) and he even brought a Smurf as his helper!!
Many thanks to Ian and Julie Ann for organising the party and all their work during the year!
From all the Coaches of Ards Mini Rugby, be good and have a Merry Christmas!
Ards Rugby Club Xmas Party – Sat 15th December
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Players, Coaches, Managers, Committee Members and Wags are all invited to the Ards Rugby Club Xmas party in the clubhouse from 730pm!!!
All players, coaches, managers and partners are invited to attend the annual Xmas Dinner on Saturday 15th December at Hamilton Park from 730pm.
Come early and watch the Ulster v Northampton Heineken Cup game on the big screen from 6pm (Dinner will be served after the Ulster game).
Xmas dinner will be followed with Live Music and a disco.
Buy your ticket early from Colin McCLURE, Tim McCANDLESS or Ian PRESHO; cost is £15….limited numbers, admission by ticket only.
The Ards Rugby Xmas Party is this Saturday from 730pm; the cost is £15 a head for 3 courses and live entertainment afterwards.
