Love from Ruggers

So yo, those b-ball shorts you've been rockin' down at the playground may make you look off da hook as you execute your No-Look, Go-Rilla Earthquaker Shaker Dunk You Very Much, but they ain't going to cut it when it comes to playing rugby....'specially in the lineout. While we're on the subject, those Keds and that Wifebeater probably aren't going to hold up much better either.

So, if you find yourself in the market for some new shorts, boots, jersey or a scrum machine, click on the link below and score the club a 5% kick-back for your efforts. Of course, pay your effin' dues first, or there'll be no training for you to wear your brand new kit too.


BTW, don't call or mail your order in. It won't count and your kit won't be as shiny.

Download Your Spring Schedule

In order to avoid all of those, "the dog ate my training schedule" lame excuses, you can now download an up-to-date copy at any time by just clicking on this simple link. You can also do the same thing from our home page.



One less reason to sit on the couch while your good years pass you by.

4,325,459 to go.

Donate

For those of you wishing to make a contribution to the flowers we sent to the wake for Tractor's dad, or to help the club make a charitable donation in memory of both Tractor and Mike Quinlan's recently departed family members, please click below.

Any amount, no matter how small, is welcome. Thanks.

Poor Old Johnny

Spare a thought for those lucky English kids who instead of having to watch Friday Night Slimetime and Spongebob Squarepants are instead blessed with episodes of the wholesome yet dull "Johnny's Hotshots".

For those of you unfamiliar with this high point in television history, the accident-prone Johnny Wilkinson, who's barely played more than 80 minutes of rugby since the World Cup in 2003, gets to share his wisdom and knowledge with a bunch of mute 10-year olds. Well, injury-time-drop-goal-kicking-hero he may be, but TV personality he ain't. Poor old Johnny delivers his top tips with all the charisma of mortician, while the kids are left to shift around waiting for their turn. No wonder all the kids in England prefer sniffing glue and smashing up bus shelters.

But its not all fun, games and a rugby masterclass. We also get to learn a little about the real Johnny through his video profile. Johnny shares such intimate secrets as his favorite food (fruit scones) and his favorite colors (grey and brown). Phew, never let it be said that this guy was a one-trick pony. Grey and brown! What a character!

I understand that as a follow up the BBC has planned an all-action series of "Stamp Collecting with Johnny". I can't wait!

Despite my digs, Johnny's show does provide some useful tips on the basics, albeit with a monotone delivery. So, if can keep yourself awake, you might all still learn a little from Sensei Johnny. Otherwise we'll have to trade you in for a 10-year old English kid.

...like Evan.

Pics up the ying

I've finally gotten around to uploading all the great pics that Jes took during the Fall, so check them out in the Gallery.
I've used up all my bandwidth for the month, so you'll have to wait 'til next month for the Final with the Wolfhounds and pics from the Lobster Dip. Try to contain yourselves.

Spring Fever

As you can see, the new Spring Schedule has been tentatively published, based on what we know today about playoffs and the possibility of getting back to D2 for the Fall. At the time of writing, NERFU is still screwing-the-pooch about whether to expand D2 to accommodate 9 or 10 teams, or for us to challenge the last place team (apparently Newport) in a playoff. If the latter comes to pass, then this could see us playing Newport on April Fools Day and moving Seacoast to the week before. Fortunately we play Seacoast on the cushy artificial pitch in Amesbury, so either way we are guaranteed some game time prior to our home playoff with Hudson Valley, which takes place on the same day as the Maine Collegiate Tournament.

Hopefully by now you've got a sense that it's going to be a busy, and competitive Spring, so all the more reason for you to get in the gym now so you can take full advantage of the precious indoor field time that we have reserved. If you didn't receive a copy of the training schedule I mailed out, drop me a line and I'll make sure you have a copy to stick on your fridge so that you might think twice before you reach for that second helping of ice cream.

Also, as I mentioned, the Portland Athletic Club (in Falmouth) is offering a $22-a-month, no contract, no monthly minimum deal to club members. Since this is where we'll be having our weekly fitness sessions, and you'll have to pay a few bucks extra to attend if you're not a member, this'll practically pay for itself. Besides, nothing gets you off the couch like a workout buddy, so sign up and call someone out. Again, drop me a line and I'll peep you the details on this sweet hookup.

Lastly, the geeks among you will have noticed that we have a midweek fixture lined up for late May. This is against a UK touring side, Holmes Chapel, who are apparently just down the road from that other touring side who came over a few years back. If you got the their website and sign up for their message board, you'll see that they're practically wetting their pants in excitement already, and they don't get here for another five months. I'm sure you'll let them know how excited you are about meeting them too.

So that's a quick update. Put down the remote, the pint glass and the bong and get some exercise.