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Issue 131 - 28 July 2010
News
Sideline Management
SA Rugby would like to thank all clubs for adopting the new sideline management directive. We are hoping that this can be maintained until the end of the season. As a reminder, please ensure that all match day report cards are completed and sent into SA Rugby.
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Finals Series
The dates for the 2010 SA Rugby Finals Series are as follows:
- 4 September – Seniors and Juniors Semi Finals
- 5 September – Seniors and Juniors Semi Finals
- 11 September – Junior Grand Finals (excluding U18) and Senior preliminary finals
- 18 September – Senior and U18 Grand Finals
SA Rugby would also like to bring your attention to the Competition Rule 34. Qualification to Play in the Finals Series. Please refer to page 16 of the 2010 SA Rugby Competition Rules: http://www.sarugby.com.au/documents/COMPETITIONRULES2010.pdf
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Rugby Competitions
2010 Over 35’s Golden Oldies
For up-to-date information about the Golden Oldies programme for 2010, please go to the Over 35’s Golden Oldies webpage: http://www.sarugby.com.au/golden_oldies.html
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State Representative Teams
U16 State Representative Team Update
A squad of 35 players that have been named for the U16 training - leading to a final squad of 23 to be named to travel to Sydney.
The next training run will be held at 10am on Sunday 8th August at Bailey Reserve, Clarence Gardens (Southern Suburbs Rugby Club).
Please be ready to begin at 10am and attend with mouthguards, head gear if worn, rugby boots and training clothing (not beach shorts, or good white tee shirts, etc). Come prepared!
If for any reason you cannot attend the session, please ensure you contact Brendan Deck via phone or email: 0418 845 676 or brendan.deck@croplands.com.au

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Previous News/Notices
Sideline Management Directive effective from 21 July 2010
All club grounds must now provide a technical area for both the home and away teams. All personnel that are not participating in the game are to remain outside the playing enclosure (perimeter rope) at all times. This does not apply to U8’s and U10’s. All team members who are not actually playing are to remain inside the technical area (to be clearly marked at all clubs) at all times during the match. These include the Manager, Coach, Medical Staff, clearly identified water runners (max 2) and Reserve Players.
For more information on this directive, please contact Carl Jones at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8150 or carl.jones@sarugby.com.au
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SA Rugby is now on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!
SA Rugby has recently joined Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Make sure you join our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Australian-Rugby-Union/127720673915465?ref=ts), follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/SARugbyUnion) and subscribe to our YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/SARugbyUnion) for the latest SA Rugby news, videos, event information and more!
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Club Highlights for Media
If your club has an interesting story, milestone or event coming up, please contact Mel at SA Rugby (mel.summers@sarugby.com.au) with the details. We will post the information in the SA Rugby Bulletin, on the SA Rugby website and distribute it to The Advertiser/Sunday Mail.
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Phil Hoffmann Travel Rugby World Cup 2011 Cruise
Cruiseco, an Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand has chartered Rhapsody of the Seas for two wonderful cruises combining the highlights of New Zealand as well as the major matches. As a member of Cruiseco Phil Hoffmann Travel Cruise Centre has access to these EXCLUSIVE packages.
The First Cruise will operate round trip from Auckland for 8 nights and will be in Wellington for both quarter finals on 8th and 9th October 2011. The Second Cruise will operate for 13 nights from Auckland to Sydney and will be in Auckland for both Semi Finals, the Bronze Final and the Final itself.
Bookings are now open for sale. Contact Phil Hoffmann Travel Cruise Centre on 1300 88 99 53 for full details on this once in a lifetime Rugby Cruise. Prices start from just $3,270 per person twin share for an 8 night cruise or from $8,130 per person twin share for a 13 night cruise. Phil Hoffmann Travel as Major Partners of SA Rugby will make a donation for all bookings received via SA Rugby Members
This is one Rugby event not to be missed!
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Gilbert Ball Orders
Gilbert is the official ball of SA Rugby. We encourage all clubs to use Gilbert balls and support our fantastic sponsors. To order your balls for the 2010 season contact Cathy at SA Rugby on (08) 7224 8150 or go to the following link for an order form: http://www.sarugby.com.au/corporate_merch.html
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KooGa – Official kit provider to SARU
Please note that KooGa remains the official stock merchandiser for SA Rugby in 2009 and gear is available through SA Rugby or KooGa at www.wrskooga.com. Contact the South Australian KooGa Sales Representative, Richard Wasley, on 0410 434 224. KooGa are also suppliers of Silver Fern training equipment www.silverfernaust.com.au
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Dates for the Diary
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 November
Level 2 Coaching Course
6pm Fri – 4pm Sun
Sat 2 - Sun 3 April 2011
International Rugby Sevens Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
More information at www.adelaidesevens.com.au
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