16th May: CLUB DINNER - The Club Dinner will be on Saturday 16th June. The cost will be approximately £20.00 with entertainment provided after the Dinner. Please contact John Dunleavy to confirm how many tickets you require – Partners welcome. Dress code – Shirt and Tie please! (Trousers and shoes optional)
16th May: Read Vince’s May Editorial for Cardiff East.
15th May: Apologies to those who have been unable to access the site for the last 24 hours… hosting difficulties.
13th May: A Superb performance at Tonyrefail where the Rocks scored seven tries (three conversions) to win the game 20-43. It’s not often any team / club can say that winning by such a margin does not raise a smile, but on this occasion the Rocks needed eight tries to finish the season with a good chance of promotion to Division Two. Many congratulations to the whole squad of players at St. Peter’s for cracking season – finishing very near the top of the division for the sixth consecutive season continues to show the strength of the club. A huge thanks also to Coaches John Dunleavy and Lee Smith along with Patches Houlahan, Trevvy and Baggsy for masterminding the season. Thanks also to Collette, Quincy, Mike Payne, Joe Dunleavy and Kevin Barry for their match day contributions. Off the pitch there are names too many to mention, Junior Section, Youth Section, Committee and helpers etc. who continue to work tirelessly for the club, its facilities, members and the general development of the club. So now it’s a few week’s rest before we look forward to season 2012-13. Watch this space for Baseball news and social events during the summer (if we have one) months.
12th May: Big game today at Tonyrefail 5 points needed to still have a chance to go up. If you want to come along and support the boys, the bus leaves at 12.45. Kick off 2.30.
11th May: Fixtures for Saturday 12th May… Firsts away to Tonyrefail 2.30pm kick off. – mmet down the club at 12.30pm. Social side to play a touring side. 1pm meet at the club.
7th May: The committee, members and friends of St. Peter’s RFC, would like to send their sincere condolences to the family of Billy O’Keefe who passed away on Saturday 5th May. Billy has been a life-long member of St. Peter’s RFC and was a formidable player, player of the year 1971-72, East District Player 1972, second team captain to name a few accolades. He will be sadly missed and we would like to wish his family our thoughts and respect at this sorry time.
6th May: Now THIS is how to score a try!!!
6th May: Tonyrefail game has now been rearranged for Thursday 10th May. It’s still an away – must win – game. We are still not sure how many teams are to be promoted from this division, but let’s get behind the team and coaches. 6.30pm kick off.
28th April: Last First Team Game of the Season… Thursday 3rd May – Tonyrefail away in the last league match 6.30 pm ko
27th April: Rocks win at the Rock! St Peter’s u16s finished their Spanish Tour with a win against Gibraltar.
22nd April: On Thursday 26th April St. Peter’s Under 13s will be playing in the Semi Final of the Blues Cup against Pontypridd RFC U13s at Pontypridd High School (CF37 4SF) Kick off 6.30pm. Let’s all get to Ponty and support the Patsy and his under 13s. Poster.
21st April: As the season draws to a close, thank you to Joe Dunleavy for supplying the remaining fixtures.
Saturday 21st April – at home all players welcome
Saturday 28th April – touring side Hillsford at home
Thursday 3rd May – Tonyrefail away in the last league match 6.30 pm ko
Saturday 12th May – it’s a touring side at home looking for a social vets type game ‘a good way to finish off the season and chill out with your mates every one players ‘non players’ water carriers and anyone else.
all welcome
20th April: Sam Parker (St. Peter’s player since he was seven) achieves a Wales Under 18 Cap. Well done Rock! More including photo.
19th April: The good news keeps rolling in! Following the performances of the Two Gang this year it comes as no surprise to announce that the Rocks Seconds have been crowned League Champions. Let the good times Roll – Well done to all.
19th April:
St. Peter’s Youth. 2011-2012 League Champions.
14th April: Youth overcome Penarth 30-21 to win the league (Photos). Congratulations to all. Meanwhile the first team win 14-11 against Nelson. Its a good day! Reports.
14th April: Last weekend’s Match Report
Youth are playing Penarth Youth at home today in our last League game. If we win, we will be crowned League Champions – so all to play for.
Under 17′s v Blackwood. Match Report from last weekend.
14th April: Three Rocks capped at under 16 level against England Wed 11th April 2012… Report by Matthew Sweeney
The three St Peter’s representatives in the 45 man Wales U16s Squad all managed to make the cut for the final squad for the Capped International against England on Wednesday at in Wellington College, near Windsor. There have been a number of international games at this Festival already this week with the boys appearing against the USA and France but the England game was the only recognised Full International. St Peter’s Captain and flanker Jordan Viggers made the starting lineup, while prop Rob Lewis and outside-half Callum Sheedy made an impact from the bench. This is a remarkable achievement for the Club and a great reward for these three talented players who have put a tremendous amount of hard work in over the last few seasons.
Well Done Boys from everyone at St Peter’s RFC.
14th April: Many thanks to Kate Bush for providing the dates for the June tour to Australia
Saturday, 9th June 2012, K.O. 20:00 (11:00 a.m. UK)
Etihad Stadium (a.k.a. Telstra Dome, Colonnial Stadium & Docklands Stadium), Melbourne, Victoria.
13th April: First Team to face Nelson 14th April – here.
7th April: St. Peter’s Youth v St. Joseph’s Youth in the Youth Cup Semi Final – Hayley Park, Wednesday 11th April 6pm Kick Off.
7th April: Matthew Murphy ploughs through the Farmers defence to score the winning try on the Harlequins.
Rocks 22-18 Brecon. Match Report
5th April: Rocks seconds are looking for a game on Saturday 7th April. If you can accommodate, contact Joe on 07821922948.
5th April: Whatever your plans are for Saturday… cancel them! Make your way to the Harlequins for 2.30. The Rocks need all our support for the league fixture against Brecon. The season is drawing to a close amd yet again we are still in with a shout depending on the next few Saturdays.
31st March: Rocks return to winning ways overcoming Fairwater at the Harlequins 24-15. Well Done Rocks.
31st March: Further to the Jersey Tour in March, we have received the match report as seen by Jersey RFC.Read
31st March: First Team announcement to face Fairwater today.
24th March: Llanishen 15. Rocks 9.Photos. Seconds also lose 10-22 to Glamorgan Wanderers.
23rd March: First team for Saturday meet at the club for 12.30 we need to arrive at Llanishen together if possible
22nd March: It’s great news for Mike Baldwin and Mike Thomas… Read on
22nd March: Message from Tom Nolan, who is leaving us next week to take up a position in Doha… Good luck Tom
I would like to thank all of the players, coaches, supporters and committee of St Peters RFC for giving me the opportunity to captain the 1st XV this season. It’s been an honour to captain a team of such quality players that go out week after week to play for each other! I am truly gutted I wont be able to see the season out with the boys but I’m sure if we keep the family mentality and the desire to play for eachother we’ll get that promotion we’ve all worked so hard for. This Saturday will be my final game for now and who better to go out on than our local rivals Llanishen RFC, it will be an emotional game for me personally but what better way to go out than with a win against our local rivals and top of the league (fingers crossed) to finish on a high. I would like to say a special thank you to all the coaching staff who give up their time to help us better ourselves as a team, not an easy job at times!
Finally, a massive good luck to the boys for the final few games of the season, keep up the hard work, play for each other, keep the “family” mentality going and I want to be reading about Div 2 East next season!!
Good luck to everyone and good health. Take Care, Nolan
21st March: Thanks to Kate Bush who sent this email to the site…
Jack Whitehall show was on the tv last nite… Here are links to two clips from the show involving the boys and the link to the whole show - available for 30 days after the initial showing - which was quite funny, and shows some of the boys in the audience when they actually recorded the rest of the show.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/hit-the-road-jack/4od#3306316
21st March: More dates:
WALES V ARGENTINA – 10th November - 14:30
Further Australia tour dates not yet available… unless you have them. Email Kevin. Ta
20th March: It’s The Big What! Rocks Youth Day 24th March 2012. We will be having a fund raising Youth day at the club on the 24th March. We will be inviting as many friends family and members as we can. For £10, each person gets a ticket to watch the youth home game, a free cupper at the snack bar and later on admission to the upper bar where The Big What Band will be playing and a chicken curry, made by Paul Lane who is a top Chef.
Please pick up your tickets from behind the bar or contact Paul Ring & he’ll keep them for you.
Please come & support the boys.
20th March: Dates for your Autumn Diary
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| Wales v Argentina Saturday 10 November KO 2.30pm |
Wales v Samoa Friday 16 November KO 7.30pm |
Wales v New Zealand |
MEMBERSHIP:- Following the success of the Wales Grand Slam winning team, there have already been a number of enquiries to join the club. The Senior Committee is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Membership Secretary – to assure a full record of the membership is maintained. If you are interested in the post please contact the committee here.
TESCO VOUCHERS:- We will be collecting Tesco vouchers for schools (and clubs) for the duration of the offer. Please hand them in over the bar.
18th March: GRAND SLAM!!! Well done to all the members and guests of st. Peter’s Rugby club yesterday who respectfully observed the minutes silence for Mervyn Davies impeccably.
16th March: Message from Don: It’s St. Patrick’s Day and Six Nations Super Saturday, so to mark the occasion it’s Guinness £2.50 per pint, selected bottled lagers 3 for £6 and Pears Bulmers 3 for £7. Other beers are available. Don’t forget to drink sensibly!
16th March: Dinky Poo have cried off for Saturday, so it’s a traditional Rocks v BRC game. Meet at 9.45am, kick off 10.30. If you are walking, breathing and own boots (not necessary) get down to the Harlequins for the game
15th March: ”Who here is the Dolphin?”
14th March: SONGBOOK from Gwladrugby.com which may be of use for Saturday’s game against France. We could also use it in the afternoon.
13th March: BRC (Barbarians Rugby Club Champagne) and St.Peter’s will be playing together against Dinas Powis RFC on Saturday morning at 10.30, at the Harlequins. This will be a true Barbarians team and will involve, youth, experience and some of our 1st and 2nd team players as well.
11th March: I counted them all out and I counted them all in again. The Jersey Boys have all returned safely home with… as you would expect… no stories to tell at all… honest officer! Jersey 12 Rocks 17. Photos
9th March: Whilst the Club go on Tour to Jersey, we’ll leave you with a look forward to the next fortnight in Wales. You can start by going to the Italy game… Wales v. Italy ticket for sale – £25 – contact Brendan on 07967 594-701
8th March: Jersey Tour Itinerary has changed slightly. Please check. Don’t forget your Travel Insurance!!
7th March: First Team Report from Gwernyfed game last weekend and… an alternative report as seen from the Gwernyfed point of view. It’s well worth a read and a similarly good account of a good game.
4th March: Today it was the turn of the Under 13s to shine. Well done to the Under 13s who overcame Llantiwit Major 55 – 0 in the quarter final of the Blues Cup. Nice one lads!!
4th March: Accommodation Request from a travelling rugby playerRead
3rd March: Well done to the senior teams of St. Peter’s today. The Firsts played Gwernyfed (and the elements) today with a bonus point win of 30-12. The Seconds overcame Cambrian Seconds on Heath Park. Apparently we scored well, but no one quite new how many. The Youth had a narrow defeat at the hands of Pentyrch, on the Harlequins, going down 15-22.
29th February: On a proud day for St Peter’s Under 16s three of the boys made it through to the Final Wales Squad. Captain Jordan Viggers, Star Outside-Half Callum Sheedy and outstanding Prop Rob Lewis all made it through and can now look forward to a taste of international rugby in the next month or so. Unfortunately a fourth St Peter’s player Rory Harries just missed out on the final selection. (MSweeney)
27th February: Don’t you just love what happens to kids and their love of rugby when we beat England? This email was received today through the website. Hi, can you tell me from what age you take juniors please, and how much it costs? I’m looking for a club for my two sons, age 3 and 5. Thanks.
27th February: We are having an Elvis tribute singer at the club this Friday (2nd March) to raise funds for the Juniors. If you would like tickets call Tim Carless or You can pay on the night (£5). Great fund raiser and good revenue for the club.
24th February: Advance notice of Rocks Youth Day 24th March 2012
22nd February: Saturday 25th February… It’s time for the Big One!! St. Peter’s Under 16′s will be hosting Huntingdon RFC, Cambridge, Under 16s. 12.30pm Kick off. Bottled lagers and ciders available (3 for £6) for the over 18 supporters and guests of Huntingdon RFC. Then you could watch the other game at 4pm. Bring it on!!!
20th February: Question… Who are the heart of the club – First Team, parents, committee? Answer… Read Denfa’s Report and remember – they are only six years old!!
18th February: First XV fixture cancelled. A combined First / Second XV overcame Rogerstone on the Harlequins 47 -7. Many thanks to Rogerstone for agreeing to this fixture.
17th February: Jersey Tour Itinerary now available.
17th February: Two games at home tomorrow. Firsts v Heol y Cyw and Seconds tbc. Both Kick offs will be at 2.30pm.
15th February: Drop Kick King Mullane wins for 2 gang in Pencoed. Report
14th February: Read Vince’s latest Cardiff East Editorial here
13th February: New stock now available in the club shop.
11th February: The First XV game was off today, but the seconds traveled to Pencoed where they scored three tries and a last minute drop goal by the – ever talented - Jimmy Ray won the match 15-18.
9th February: What’s on this weekend?
Saturday 11th Feb: First XV away Tonyrefail. Second XV away Pencoed. Youth XV home Llanishen.
Sunday 12th Feb: Welsh XV home Scotland.
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