Ards will be digging deep this week, when they field 4 Senior teams, two Youth sides and a full compliment of Minis at the weekend.
In the Senior section, the 1st XV will be hosting Navan in the AIL, the 2nds are away to near neighbours Holywood, the 3rds will be hosting Portadown. Meanwhile, the 4ths look to keep their impressive form on track when they travel to Ballyclare.
The Youth are on the road this week also when the U19s travel to Dromore and the U17s will be hoping for a reversal in fortunes when they face Larne for the second time in a week.
The Mini section will also be flexing their muscles a bit when they host Carrickfergus on Sunday 14th November at Hamilton Park. Players for this fixture should meet at the club at 1.30pm.
Kelly Takes Up Appointment
The clubs Executive Committee have appointed Laurence Kelly as the head coach at Ards RFC for the remainder of the current season.
Laurence is an IRFU level 2 accredited coach with previous coaching experience at Bangor Rugby Club and Sullivan Upper School, Holywood. The President and Executive Committee of Ards RFC would like to encourage everyone to now get behind Laurence and see the season through to the best of their playing ability. Good luck to Laurence and his management team for the remainder of the season and lets all look forward to better times ahead.
Savage Out For A While
Ards U19s player, Andy Savage suffered a broken arm during the U19s game against Ballynahich on Saturday.
Everyone hopes for a speedy recovery for Andy and look forward to seeing him back in action soon.
Whitla And Stewart Return to the Fold
Daniel Whitla and Conran Stewart have returned to action for Ards U19s after a spell with the Ulster U18s squad. Neal Armstrong also made the squad too before heading off to Uni, across the pond.
Congratulations to all three players on their excellent achievement and good luck to them for the future.
David And Becca Tie The Knot
Ron and Jan Wickens are delighted to announce the marriage of their son David to Becca McLean.
David is a former Youth and U20s player at Ards and is currently studying sports science at University in England.
The happy couple tied the knot at the Elim Pentecostal Church, Bangor on Friday 5th November and held their reception at the Strangford Arms Hotel, Newtownards. Everyone would like to extend their best wishes to the happy couple and wish them every happiness for their future life together.
Social
The club will be hosting a Table Quiz on Friday 12th November from 8pm. A maximum of 6 persons per team please, with prizes for the winners.
A Poker Night is also being organised for Saturday 27th November and more details on this will become available soon.
The Teams Christmas Dinner Night will be held on Saturday 11th December from 8pm, so make sure you have your placed booked through your team captains for a great nights festive craic.
Sunday 12th December sees the Mini sections Christmas party taking place from 2pm. More details on this event will be known soon.
Fixtures – Saturday 13th November
Ards 1st XV v Navan – AIL (Home)
Ards 2nd XV v Holywood – League (Away)
Ards 3rd XV v Portadown – League (Home)
Ards 4th XV v Ballyclare – League (Away)
Ards U19s v Dromore – League (Away)
Ards U17s v Larne – League (Away) Kick-off 11am
Fixture Sunday 14th November
Ards Mini Section v Carrick – Friendly (Home) Kick-off 2pm
All Saturday fixtures have a 2.30pm Kick-off unless otherwise stated.
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