Biarritz Goldie oldies seeking January fixture in Belfast
Negotiations are at an early stage to host a Biarritz Golden Oldies team in Belfast on the eve of the Heineken Cup game in January 2011. Blanco v Mercer, Berbizier v Oakes, Camberabero v Keith , Philippe Saint Andrew v Monteith – No contest. – watch this space.
Perennials v Carrick 31 October 2010
Our Halloween celebrations say a large turnout of Perennials enjoy an entertaining and hard fought match against a Carrick XV, that say Carrick edge a tight victory by five tries to four at a sunny Woodlawn.
The best turnout of the year saw some excellent tries from season debutants Sheldon Coulter, Rodger McAuley and Ian Killen with Kevin Simpson adding another one to extend his tally for the season.
George Neely also added to his tally for the season but this against us as he guested for Carrick in the final quarter.
A big thank you to Craig Addely who organized the game and to all the Carrick guys for the warm welcome and their hospitality on the day.
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Perennials v City of Derry/Londonderry YM 03 October 2010
Our annual fixture in support of Marty McIvor and Jim Huey drew a large turnout at a sunny Branch Road, were a very competitive match saw the combined Derry team win by a narrow margin of 6 tries to 5.
The opening session saw Derry establish a 3 tries to nil lead with some excellent running rugby being played by both teams.
The second quarter saw the Perennials recover from the effects of the aperitifs consumed on the bus journey from Belfast, by getting on the score sheet with three excellent tries, with Merv “the swerve” Brown running in a great solo effort from 50 meters, Peter Sandford similarly dancing his way over the line in another great solo effort and finally George Neilly showing all the grace and culture of a centre turned No 8 and barging over from 30 meters.
Further tries in the final session from Peter Sandford and Stuart Porter were not enough to get our noses in front, as the final whistle blew for a 6 tries to 5 victory for Derry.
A big thank you to Derry’s Emmett Deans for arranging the fixture and to his support team for providing a first class meal and hospitality. Special thanks to referee Colin McCandless who played the advantage rule to the full, ensuring that play flowed from end to end, although some of the older guys would have welcomed a few more stoppages to recharge their lungs.
