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Firstly a HUGE thank you to the Di-Lieto's. Both Sergio and Alison worked tirelessly to ensure everyone was entertained, fed and watered. Some were more watered than others!

Following the dismal display of English football, the squad were treated to a review of the 'History' and 'The Final' photos on the large flat screen TVs.

Food and drink was flowing throughout the day. And my oh my - weren't the puddings good!

The speeches section was quite emotional, both for the speech-maker and us all listening. Ron was nearly in tears, and so were we all. The 'end of era' speeches and the passing of the '(n)on tour shirts' brought closure on some 10 years of the squad. As the shirts were presented Ron recounted many tales of all the hard work, fun and merriment that occurred over the years. Strangely, and somewhat surprisingly, Ron never mentioned his career before the blue van, when he worked in an old department store.

Sergio recounted a few tales and also thanked Mark for all his efforts, time and commitment, without which, non of this would have been possible. Matt and Mark also made great speeches.

The shirt giving ceremony had an interesting twist, with Big Lee taking the prize for best wearing of the shirt! You know what I mean.

What a great afternoon, and what a great send off to what has been a superb squad and set of parents.

Let's hope the lads all continue with Welwyn RFC for the forthcoming years, so we, and they, can all continue to meet up.

Finally, if anyone is missing a CD set of photos (history and final) let me know and I'll burn you another.

Andrew

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Help 4 Heroes were really pleased with the £250 contribution to their fund raising efforts and sent the squad a H4H wristband each and a letter expressing their thanks and gratitude. The letter is on display within the clubhouse.

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Players entering a ruck must do so in accordance with the Laws of the Game. Referees are reminded that appropriate binding is a requirement, and charging into a ruck is dangerous play and must be penalised as such.

Click here to see the video clips

Law text...

16.2 JOINING A RUCK
(b) A player joining a ruck must bind on a team-mate or an opponent, using the whole arm. The bind must either precede, or be simultaneous with, contact with any other part of the body of the player joining the ruck.
Sanction: Penalty kick

10.4 DANGEROUS PLAY AND MISCONDUCT
(g) Dangerous charging. A player must not charge or knock down an opponent carrying the ball without trying to grasp that player.
Sanction: Penalty kick
(h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the arms, or without grasping a player.

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The session priced at only £35.00, and running from 17:45 - 19:45, is open to all players aged U8 - U16 and will provide an opportunity to work with Springbok players on a number of skill stations alongside Saracens award winning coaches. Each participant will be issued with a limited edition Saracens Springbok t-shirt to train in under the floodlights of Old Albanian pitches. The session will allow young players to work in fun and enjoyable environment developing individual concepts alongside players form the current World and Tri Nation's winning squad.

In addition to this each participant will also receive a FREE junior ticket to see Saracens vs South Africa at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday 17th November (19:45 Kick Off). The coaching session will be followed with an opportunity to collect autographs and mingle with the select players as they prepare for their autumn fixtures throughout Europe.

For full details or to book this event please click here.

Please note to book your place on this event only online bookings will be accepted. Spaces are limited at each age group and it is expected to sell out fast, we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.

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Page 58 contains a full page spread of Welwyns excellent turn out and subsequent results at this years Barnet Rugby Festival, with pictures of this years group winners the U9s, U10s and U12s.

Rugby Round up on p59 covers the results for the Senior teams just above the main piece for the 1st team and the U15s get a mention two weeks in a row thanks to Steve Hubbard's instant match reports.

Our triumphant Welwyn Warriors are also set to feature heavily this season as the U15s excellent 34 - 12 win against Guildford rounds of this weeks two page WHT WRFC feature.

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