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Moseley U19 v Stoke TBC KO @ Billesley Common

Sunday 16th

February

Leeds v Moseley 3.00pm KO @ Headingley

Meanwhile at Billesley

North Midlands Cup ¼ Finals

Moseley U16 v Luctonians 11.00am KO @ Billesley Common

…...EDF Energy Trophy holders: Carpe Diem! ……

THE MOSELEY BRICK-o-METER

Raising Vital Funds to Equip the New Stand

& Clubhouse

Week 1 = £1,700

£25,000

£50,000

To order yours Click Here

ACROSS THE CLUB

RESULTS……………

Date Team Competition Opposition Result

Fri 7th Feb 1st XV Championship Cornish Pirates Postponed

Sat 8th Feb Oak Midlands 2 WN Wolverhampton Postponed

Sat 8th Feb U19 Nat Plate 4 Paviors (Notts) Lost 39 - 26

Sun 9th Feb U16 – U15 Camp Hill

Sun 9th Feb U12 – U7 Nuneaton

Sun 9th Feb Ladies Midlands 2 Lakenham Hewitt Won 66 - 15

FIXTURES IN THE NEXT WEEK……………

Date Team Competition Opposition Time Venue

Sat 15th Feb Oak Midlands 2 WN Aston Old Eds 2.15pm Away

Sat 15th Feb Oak 2nd League DK Wasps Away

Sat 15th Feb U19 Stoke Billesley

Sat 16th Feb 1st XV Championship Leeds 3.00pm Headingley

Sun 16th Feb U17 Training 10.00am Billesley

Sun 16th Feb U16 NMC&P ¼ Finals Telford 11.00am Billesley

Sun 16th Feb U15 NMC ¼ Finals Luctonians 11.00am Away

Sun 16th Feb U14-U7 Training 10.00am Billesley

Sun 16th Feb Ladies Intermediary Cup Novocastrians Away

Due to the recent adverse weather conditions please check on club message board or with team managers before travel FIXTURES AT BILLESLEY IN THE NEXT MONTH.............…..

Date Team Competition Opposition Time

Fri 21st Feb 1st XV Championship Cornish Pirates 7.30pm

Sun 23rd Feb U17 Friendly Church Stretton 11.00am

Sat 1st Mar 1st XV Championship Bedford 3.00pm

Sat 1st Mar Oak Midlands 2 WN Bridgnorth 2.15pm

Sat 1st Mar Oak 2nds League Old Salts 2nds 2.15pm

Sat 8th Mar U19 Derby TBC

Sat 15th Mar U19 Whitchurch TBC

Sat 22nd Mar 1st XV Championship London Scottish 3.00pm

Sat 22nd Mar Oak Midlands 2 WN Crewe & Nantwich 2.15pm

EVENTS COMING SOON………………

Date Event Details Venue ‘Kick Off’

Every Wed Quiz Night All Welcome Clubhouse 8.00pm

Fri 21st Feb Music Quiz Fundraiser for Acorns Clubhouse TBC

Fri 21st Feb North Midlands Night

NM Clubs & Officials as guests of Moseley

Billesley @Pirates game

Sat 1st Mar Vice Presidents Day

Past Presidents & Vice Presidents Lunch

Clubhouse @ Bedford game

Sat 22nd Mar Dinner dance Moseley Community Foundation

Edgbaston CC

TBC

Fri 4th Apr Mods & Sods Live entertainment Clubhouse TBC

Sat 12th Apr Civic Day Billesley @Bristol game

Sat 19th Apr Club Annual Dinner

& Awards Clubhouse TBC

Sat 26th Apr MPA AGM & Reunion Lunch Billesley 12.30pm

Club Website Moseley on Twitter Moseley on Facebook

Contents (Click on article to navigate to it)

EDITORIAL .................................................................................................................................. 6

Stand Down For Moseley! ........................................................................................................ 6

CORNISH PIRATES GAME ........................................................................................................ 7

New Date ................................................................................................................................. 7

SPRING BALL - STAND UP FOR MOSELEY! ............................................................................ 8

Book Now Please! .................................................................................................................... 8

THE BIG MATCH PREVIEW ....................................................................................................... 9

Leeds v Moseley ...................................................................................................................... 9

BUY A BRICK SCHEME ............................................................................................................ 10

Make a Name for Yourself at Moseley ................................................................................... 10

CLUB NEWS ............................................................................................................................. 11

School of Hard Knocks Starts at Moseley .............................................................................. 11

SIX NATIONS @ BILLESLEY ................................................................................................... 13

Watch the games in the clubhouse ........................................................................................ 13

MINI SEASON TICKET OFFER ................................................................................................ 14

MOSELEY COMMERCIAL MATTERS ...................................................................................... 14

Opportunity to Earn Money Helping Moseley ......................................................................... 14

KNOW YOUR MOSELEY HISTORY ......................................................................................... 16

Nick Jeavons on the Pampas (Part One) ............................................................................... 16

YOUR CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GK KICKING COMPETITION ............................. 17

Saturday 1st March v Bedford ................................................................................................. 17

Rugby World Cup 2015 ............................................................................................................. 18

GREENE KING IPA CHAMPIONSHIP ...................................................................................... 20

Round 16 Preview .................................................................................................................. 20

GREENE KING IPA CHAMPIONSHIP ...................................................................................... 21

Fixtures this week .................................................................................................................. 21

Results Last Week ................................................................................................................. 21

Championship Table .............................................................................................................. 21

ANORAKS CORNER ................................................................................................................. 23

Top Points Scorers – Championship ...................................................................................... 23

Top Try Scorers – Championship .......................................................................................... 24

Team Points Breakdown – Championship ............................................................................. 25

Moseley Player Appearances to Date – All Competitions ...................................................... 26

Moseley Points Scorers – All Competitions ............................................................................ 28

MOSELEY WOMEN’S TEAM .................................................................................................... 29

Can You Help Find a Sponsor for the Ladies Section? .......................................................... 31

Results ................................................................................................................................... 32

MOSELEY OAK ......................................................................................................................... 33

Next Fixtures .......................................................................................................................... 33

Results ................................................................................................................................... 33

Table ...................................................................................................................................... 33

Moseley Oak 2nds ................................................................................................................. 34

MOSELEY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................ 35

Colts on Social Media ............................................................................................................ 35

MICRO, MINI AND JUNIOR SECTION ..................................................................................... 37

Our reporters won’t be beaten ............................................................................................... 37

U10's ...................................................................................................................................... 37

Under 8’s ................................................................................................................................ 38

MOSELEY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION ...................................................................................... 39

The MPA AGM & Annual Reunion – 26th April. Book the date! .............................................. 39

MOSELEY SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION .............................................................................. 40

Away Travel This Season ...................................................................................................... 40

MSA New SMS Text Message Service .................................................................................. 41

CLUB SHOP .............................................................................................................................. 42

Great selection of items ......................................................................................................... 42

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS .............................................................. 44

Two more great residential investments in the UK ................................................................. 44

BUY A BRICK APPLICATION FORM ........................................................................................ 46

Your Chance to be Part of Moseley ....................................................................................... 46

1st XV Fixtures 2013/14 ............................................................................................................. 47

SEASON TICKET APPLICATION 2013-2014 ........................................................................... 48

Mini Season Ticket Offer ........................................................................................................ 48

MOSELEY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FORM .................................................. 49

MSA MEMBERSHIP FORM ...................................................................................................... 51

SPRING BALL – CORPORATE BOOKING FORM ................................................................... 52

SPRING BALL – MEMBERS/ BOOKING FORM ....................................................................... 53

STAND UP FOR MOSELEY

EDITORIAL

Stand Down For Moseley!

They say a picture paints a thousand words so you will be relieved to hear that this weeks editorial will be light on letters and instead we thought we would show you some photographs of the first milestone in the new stand & clubhouse development as the current West Stand is taken down, to be re-located to the other side of the pitch. We must say a big thank you to the small but very dedicated team of volunteers who worked through the weekend to make this happen in very difficult conditions. They are the epitome of what makes this club great.

Thanks to Bob Brown and Tom Russell for this great record of the first part of the new development of Billesley Common. The views expressed in editorials are those of the team producing Moseley Matters and do not necessarily reflect those of Moseley Rugby Club.

CORNISH PIRATES GAME

New Date

The club has now confirmed that the game against the Cornish Pirates originally due to be played on Friday 7th February will now take place on Friday 21st February at 7.30pm

SPRING BALL - STAND UP FOR MOSELEY!

Book Now Please!

It's really important to get bookings in so we can work out numbers etc. You don't HAVE to have a full table of 10 or 12. You are welcome to book individually, in twos etc. Some people may be aiming for a table but have (say) only six firm attendees at present. Please book these six - we can always add further guests to your table closer to the time!

There will be a table for all sections of the club so don't worry about booking as ones or twos - we'll add you to the right table. Just highlight (for instance) 'Mini & Juniors table please' on your booking form.

We’re very keen for all parts of the club to be represented at The Ball. If you wish to book individually, as a pair or more (but less than a table for 10) please advise on the booking form which table you’d like to be one (eg M&Js table; MPA table etc). As a quick update, the auction and raffle are looking terrific with some prizes that we expect to get a great deal of interest. There are also some great raffle prizes – buy on the night and the draw is the same evening. The prizes include:

· Golf · Champagne

· Wine

· Scotch

· Port There are also one or two other ‘interesting items’ and we’d welcome more. If you have a prize suitable for either the raffle or the auction please get in touch with Marianne. Contact details on the website and the booking forms. To Access a Member / Player application form click here

Auction Prizes (highest bid on the night wins) include

· 5*holiday in Marbella

· 4 ball at Wentworth · 4 tickets with full hospitality at any Man Utd match

· 4 tickets with full hospitality at any Chelsea match

· 4 ball at Forest of Arden

· Signed England Rugby Shirt · 1974 Lions picture signed by all squad

· Personal tuition and 18 hole playing lesson with European Open Golf Champion-Andrew Murray

· 4 ball at Stapleford Park

To Access a Corporate application form click here

THE BIG MATCH PREVIEW – by Glyn Barlow

Leeds v Moseley

Sunday 16th February After the unplanned week off due to the weather Moseley make a trip north this weekend to take on second place Leeds Carnegie (or Yorkshire Carnegie as they will apparently be known as, from next season). Never an easy side to play Leeds have only lost one encounter at home this season, way back at the beginning of November against London Welsh. Recent weeks have seen big wins against Ealing (11-46) and Bedford (50-6) in a season which has also yielded victories over fellow promotion chasers Bristol (twice) and Rotherham. Earlier in their campaign Leeds visited Billesley Common and held off a spirited performance to take the result 18 – 27. Following a very positive opening 40 minutes, which saw a well taken try for Chris Brightwell, Moseley allowed Leeds to build a lead after half time which they were unable to haul in. One of the key architects of the win was fly half Glyn Hughes who put his knowledge of the Common, from his two seasons in red and black, to good use scoring twelve points. Hughes has carried on this good form currently standing sixth in the league’s leading points scorers on 95, an impressive situation when you consider he is sharing kicking duties, and the fly half shirt, with Alex Lozowski who has one point less than him. So ensuring no kickable penalties are given away must be one of Moseley’s priorities on Sunday. Not that we can assume Leeds will just be a threat with the boot. On loan Wasps wing Jonah Holmes is equalling Rhys Buckley’s try scoring feats with seven to date and is being chased all the way by his fellow wing David Doherty. However it’s not just these two players who can create a problem for opponents as Leeds currently are the second highest team in terms of tries scored with 49. Since the two teams met in October Leeds have augmented their squad with the loans of 6’ 5” England U20 back row David Sisi from Bath and England Saxon centre Jon Clarke from Worcester Warriors. While Moseley’s players will probably have benefited from an extra week to rest bumps and bruises they will be keen to ensure they can start the game in the same good form that has seen wins over Ealing and Cross Keys (cup) and a close defeat away at Rotherham. Indeed it is the game at Clifton Lane which more than any underlines how far the squad has developed in the last few months, as the Moseley pack put considerable pressure on a big Rotherham eight and only just missed out on a bonus point in the last minutes of the match. If Moseley can produce the level of performance which they are clearly capable of for a full 80 minutes then they can challenge any team in the league. With just two points between 1st and 4th place and four points separating 7th and 10th place the league is proving to be very competitive. It is vital that Moseley look to secure any points on offer to rise to their targeted mid table finish, and more importantly pull further away from the bottom of league dogfight. Yorkshire could be a good place to do just that.

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CLUB NEWS

School of Hard Knocks Starts at Moseley

This week the School of Hard Knocks came to Billesley. Scott Quinnell, Will Greenwood and the rest of the team had a pretty chilly welcome to the Common as the snow came down on their first practice session.

There was a great turnout of enthusiastic participants wanting to be involved. Both Moseley & Moseley Oak are proud to be supporting this excellent initiative. The SOHN team have asked us to pass on their thanks to the staff at the club who have been so amazingly helpful and welcoming.

Billesley Police apprehend two shifty looking

characters hanging around the changing rooms (We are happy to report Will & Scott got off with a

caution this time.)

Via Moseley Matters we will keep you updated on the programme. For more information on the work of the School of Hard Knocks visit their website by clicking here

Moseley 1st

XV replica shirts available from the club shop (moustache not included)

Adults £49.00

SIX NATIONS @ BILLESLEY

Watch the games in the clubhouse

Coming up: Friday 21st February Wales v France – KO 8.00pm Saturday 22nd February Italy v Scotland – KO 1.30pm England v Ireland – KO 4.00pm

Sat 1st Feb

Wales 23 - 15 Italy 2.30pm Millennium Stadium

France 26 - 24 England 5.00pm Stade de France

Sun 2nd Feb

Ireland 28 - 6 Scotland 3.00pm Aviva Stadium

Sat 8th Feb

Ireland 26 - 3 Wales 2.30pm Aviva Stadium

Scotland 0 - 20 England 5.00pm Murrayfield

Sun 9th Feb

France 30 - 10 Italy 3.00pm Stade de France

Fri 21st Feb

Wales V France 8.00pm Millennium Stadium

Sat 22nd Feb

Italy V Scotland 1.30pm Stadio Olimpico

England V Ireland 4.00pm Twickenham

Sat 8th Mar

Ireland V Italy 2.30pm Aviva Stadium

Scotland V France 5.00pm Murrayfield

Sun 9th Mar

London Welsh V Moseley 12.00pm Old Deer Park

England V Wales 3.00pm Twickenham

Sat 15th Mar

Italy V England 12.30pm Stadio Olimpico

Wales V Scotland 2.45pm Millennium Stadium

France V Ireland 5.00pm Stade de France

Table

Team Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Points

1 Ireland 2 2 0 0 54 9 4

2 France 2 2 0 0 56 34 4

3 England 2 1 0 1 44 26 2

4 Wales 2 1 0 1 26 41 2

5 Italy 2 0 0 2 25 53 0

6 Scotland 2 0 0 2 6 48 0

MINI SEASON TICKET OFFER

Still a chance to save!

Tickets allow admission to Championship and B&I Cup games. Any quarter final, semi-final, final and other games may be all pay

10 Tickets £120

9 tickets £108

8 Tickets £96

7 Tickets £84

6 Tickets £72

5 Tickets £60

Contact the club via info@moseleyrugby.co.uk e-mailing the application form that can be obtained by clicking here

MOSELEY COMMERCIAL MATTERS

Opportunity to Earn Money Helping Moseley

Thank you to all the supporters and members who have been in contact with me with leads and money raising suggestions. Keep them coming. PLEASE continue to reach out to your business contact, community and suppliers and tell them what is happening at the club and the branding opportunities that exist with the new stand. We need their support. We have value packed sponsorship and branding offers Our Web site is growing with the number of visitors and in the last year has seen an increase of 36% on new visitors. It’s a very cost effective platform to get your products and company out into the market. Combine this with Moseley Matters extensive circulation, very active Facebook and significant number of Twitter followers Moseley Digital platform is expanding very quickly. Now is your chance to take advantage and promote your business and help your CLUB Seize the moment and get involved.

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Main Club Sponsor £25000

•Match day Hospitality Box for 14 home games

•Privilege Car parking

•Match Day tickets and Programme Branding

•Web Page and Perimeter signage

•Shirt branding

•Score Board Branding

• Branded Gilbert Ball

•Public announcement on match days

•Branded Moseley gift

•Corporate Membership

Hospitality Boxes £8400

•Match Day Hospitality for 14 home games

•Match Day Tickets and programmes

•Privilege Car parking

•Two course lunch

•Branded Gilbert Ball

•Moseley branded customer gift

•Corporate Membership

Score Board Sponsorship £15000

•Score Board Branding

•Match Day Tickets and programmes

•Privilege Car parking

•Two course lunch

•Branded Gilbert Ball

•Branded Moseley customer gifts

• Hospitality Box for 14 home games

•Corporate Membership

Player Sponsorship £9500

•Shirt Branding

•Hospitality Box for 7 home games

•Car Parking

•Programme Branding

•Match ball branding

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KNOW YOUR MOSELEY HISTORY - By Ewart Patrick

Nick Jeavons on the Pampas (Part One)

Having won his first three England caps in the 1981 International Championship Moseley back row forward Nick Jeavons was selected for that year’s summer tour to Argentina. The tour party, which was captained by Bill Beaumont, was not at full strength because the likes of Peter Wheeler, Mike Slemen, Phil Blakeway and Maurice Colclough were unavailable. Twenty-six players were selected for the tour, of which ten were uncapped, six of the debutants being tight forwards. In that particular area only Beaumont and props Colin Smart and Gary Pearce had previously been capped. The tourists’ first match was against San Isidro Club, who had won the Buenos Aires league competition for the previous four seasons and who fielded four Argentinean internationals in their side. Nick Jeavons was chosen for this game as blindside flanker the position, which he had occupied in the Five Nations Championship. As the game entered its final quarter the hosts were leading by six points to three but three tries and two conversions suddenly gave England a winning advantage even though an untidy finish allowed San Isidro to score twice in injury time to give the tourists a win by 20 points to 14. During the match Jeavons looked dangerous when he had the ball in hand, won good lineout possession standing at number five and also made some useful contributions in defence. On the eve of the next game, at a players’ court, Jeavons and Gosforth lock Steve Bainbridge were jointly convicted of sharing one brain and one hairdryer! This first midweek fixture was under floodlights in Cordoba against the Northern Region, Jeavons was named on the replacements’ bench but was not required during the match, which England won by 36 points to12. Jeavons returned to the side for the following game against the Buenos Aires provincial side. This match was played in oppressively hot conditions, which caused the players’ shirts to stick to their backs, and was dominated by the referee who in all awarded 30 penalties, 23 of them against the tourists. Despite this seeming disparity England won the game by 34 points to 25. After the sticky conditions in Buenos Aires the tourists were relieved to feel the Atlantic breezes during their next game, against the Southern Region, in Mar del Plata. In the first half of this encounter Nick Jeavons made a long, powerful burst which led to a try for centre Paul Dodge, one of eight which England scored during the course of the match which they won by 47 points to three. (to be continued)

YOUR CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GK KICKING COMPETITION

Saturday 1st March v Bedford

Rugby World Cup 2015

Rugby World Cup 2015 Volunteer Programme ‘The Pack’ Launched From the RFU

6,000 volunteers will join ‘The Pack’- the volunteers for Rugby World Cup 2015

75% of volunteers will be recruited from rugby clubs in England and Wales

‘The Pack’ will also give members of the public, who are new to the game of rugby, the chance to be part of the tournament

England Rugby 2015 will recruit volunteers who are interested in supporting the game beyond 2015 as part of its legacy

Applications open March 17, 2014 and close April 17, 2014

The England 2015 Organising Committee has today launched ‘The Pack’ – the volunteer programme for Rugby World Cup 2015. ‘The Pack’, made up of 6,000 volunteers, will be the faces of the tournament, helping to deliver Rugby World Cup 2015 across England and in Cardiff. In line with the vision for Rugby World Cup 2015, ‘The Pack’ will have rugby at heart recruiting 75% of the volunteers from rugby clubs in England and Wales. In addition, ‘The Pack’ will bring 1,500 potential new volunteers into rugby through a national campaign, with the aim of retaining them beyond 2015 as part the tournament’s legacy. Volunteers will play a key role in the delivery of the six week tournament with a range of roles including transport, meet and greet, accreditation and way-finding which will all vary in duration. Recruitment will begin on March 17 through an online application process. Over 2,000 RFU and WRU clubs will nominate between one and two of their members to join ‘The Pack’, and take part in selection events (‘Try Outs’) across England and in Cardiff throughout 2014. Members of the general public can register their interest in joining ‘The Pack’ from today at www.Rugbyworldcup.com/volunteers and details will be sent directly to all those signed up to The Front Row – the official newsletter for Rugby World Cup 2015 (www.Rugbyworldcup.com/frontrow). The application process will be open for one month between March 17 and April 17, followed by ‘Try Outs’ from June-December, with successful members of ‘The Pack’ confirmed in early 2015. Chief Executive of the England 2015 Organising Committee, Debbie Jevans, said: “’The Pack’ will play a big role in the delivery of Rugby World Cup 2015, welcoming the world to England, Cardiff, and to the game of rugby. True to our vision, rugby is at the heart of our volunteer programme and we will recruit 75% of the 6,000 volunteer members of the ‘The Pack’ from rugby clubs in England and Wales, working with the RFU and WRU. This is a great opportunity to recognise those who support the game week in week out in their club and community. “In addition we want to bring new people into rugby and will run a national campaign searching for 1,500 volunteers to join ‘The Pack’ with the aim of keeping them involved in the game

beyond 2015. “Members of ‘The Pack’ will help us to provide the teams and fans with a fantastic experience in 2015 and we look forward to opening the application process in March.” England 2015 Ambassador and World Cup winner, Jonny Wilkinson, said: “Throughout my career I have seen the vital role that volunteers play in the running of rugby clubs at all levels. Whether it’s helping with club administration, coaching, cleaning kit, driving teams across the country or stewarding on match days, these are the people who allow the game to thrive. It is great to recognise the rugby community through the volunteer programme for Rugby World Cup 2015, and also use this as an opportunity to get more people involved in the game.” Minister for Sport, Helen Grant MP, said: “Volunteers are the unsung heroes in community sport who ensure that rugby takes place up and down the country at the grassroots. It is great that many people from local rugby clubs will get the chance to volunteer at the biggest tournament in the game, as well as there being spaces for people new to the sport to be part of ‘The Pack.’ I know all those that are selected will do a fantastic job welcoming both the teams and fans from across the world.” Steve Grainger, RFU Rugby Development Director, added, "Volunteers are a key part of rugby's unique heritage and culture and we rely on them 365 days a year to run our clubs and constituent bodies, referee our games, coach players and introduce people to our great game in schools, colleges and universities. It is fantastic that the involvement of these volunteers has been recognised in ‘The Pack’ and I am sure they will add greatly to the atmosphere of the tournament. Recruitment of volunteers from outside of the rugby community also offers us a great chance to boost the numbers of volunteers in our game. We'll be working hard to encourage and support all applicants - successful and unsuccessful - to join the rugby family and make our great game part of their lives." Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) Chairman Bernard Lapasset also reinforced the importance of a successful volunteer programme, "Rugby is all about team work and the successful delivery of a tournament of this scale could not be possible without a team of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, delivering the full range of services from transport, to welcoming supporters and teams, to accreditation. England has a rich tradition of excellent volunteers and being a superb host and ‘The Pack’ volunteers will have a key role to play in ensuring a memorable experience for all who attend England 2015." The Pack key dates: February 12 2014: Programme details launch, nominations in clubs made and public have a month to consider whether to apply March 17 2014: Applications open online April 17 2014: Applications close June – December 2014: ‘Try Outs’(selection events) held across England and in Cardiff January 2015: Offers to join ‘The Pack’ commence Q2/Q3 2015: ‘The Pack’ uniform launch, training and mobilisation

GREENE KING IPA CHAMPIONSHIP

Round 16 Preview

From the RFU The next round of Greene King IPA Championship fixtures begins with what appears to be a 'must-win' game for Ealing Trailfinders against Bedford Blues at Vallis Way on Friday night. Bottom-of-the table Ealing have yet to pick up a single point on home soil, Leeds Carnegie being the latest side to come away from a trip to west London with the spoils of victory following Saturday's crushing 46-11 win. Last season's National One champions have found try-scoring hard to come by at home, too, mustering just seven scores compared to 14 on the road. The good news for Ealing is that Bedford Blues have not travelled well this term, Mike Rayer's men winning just once in eight games away from Goldington Road and conceding 237 points in the process – the second highest total in the league behind Friday night's opponents. Blues had to come from behind to beat Ealing when the sides met on October 27, two tries from Ollie Dodge helping them to a 31-14 victory. Rotherham's position at the top of the Championship table was short-lived after they were well beaten by London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday. The Exiles leapfrogged the Titans into first place as a result of the 47-16 win, with Leeds second and Rotherham now third going into Saturday's fixture against London Scottish. To stay in play-off contention fifth-placed Scottish realistically need to win at Clifton Lane for the first time in two years. The Titans did the double over Scottish last season, although both were closely-fought affairs with the Exiles picking up a losing bonus point on each occasion. This season's clash at the Athletic Ground could not have been closer either, the Titans achieving the narrowest of victories (24-23) thanks, in part, to a brace of tries from hooker Tom Cruse. Last weekend's 38-27 defeat to London Scottish means Plymouth have still to achieve back-to-back wins this season. But Albion, having got their Brickfields account up and running in tremendous style against London Welsh a fortnight ago, will fancy their chances of making it two home wins on the spin against 11th-placed Jersey. Equally, Jersey will be buoyed by Saturday's narrow win at home to Nottingham - their first win in seven attempts in the league. This will be the third time the sides have met this season, Plymouth having won both previous encounters despite trailing at half-time. Albion scored four tries in the final 25 minutes to win 41-27 on the opening day of the season at Sandy Park and followed it up with a 23-18 win at St Peter. Sunday's triple bill could be significant in terms of the standings at the top end of the table as London Welsh, Leeds Carnegie and fourth-placed Bristol are all in action. Carnegie would appear to have the easier of the tasks, on paper at least, as they are at home to Moseley, while Bristol and Welsh must travel to Nottingham and Cornish Pirates respectively - the latter game being shown live on Sky Sports. Leeds are on a 12-game winning streak in the league against Moseley, who they beat 27-18 at Billesley Common back in October. Of the 15 matches played since Bristol were demoted to this level four years ago, Bristol have won nine to Nottingham's five and there has been one draw. Bristol scored five tries to win 33-18 when the sides met at the Memorial Stadium in Round 5. London Welsh enjoyed a comfortable 41-6 success when they last played Pirates at home. First half tries from Seb Jewell and Carl Kirwan saw the home side take a commanding 20-6 lead into half-time, with Rob Lewis' 47th minute try all but ending the game as a contest. Welsh wrapped up the bonus point through Andy Titterrell with Tom May's intercept try adding the icing eight minutes from time. All Pirates could muster in reply was two Kieran Hallett penalties.

GREENE KING IPA CHAMPIONSHIP

Fixtures this week

Fri 14th Feb Ealing V Bedford 7.45pm Trailfinders Club Sat 15th Feb Rotherham V London Scottish 2.00pm Clifton Lane Plymouth Albion V Jersey 3.00pm Brickfields Sun 16th Feb Leeds V Moseley 3.00pm Headingley Nottingham V Bristol 3.00pm Meadow Lane Cornish Pirates V London Welsh 3.45pm The Mennaye

Results Last Week

Fri 7th Feb Moseley Postponed Cornish Pirates Sat 8th Feb London Scottish 38 - 27 Plymouth Albion Bedford 19 - 32 Bristol Ealing 11 - 46 Leeds Jersey 17 - 13 Nottingham Sun 9th Feb London Welsh 47 - 16 Rotherham

Championship Table

Team P W D L F A Diff BP Pts Adjust

London Welsh 15 12 0 3 432 243 189 6 54 0

Leeds Carnegie 15 11 0 4 429 264 165 8 52 0

Rotherham Titans 15 11 0 4 462 319 143 8 52 0

Bristol Rugby 14 10 0 4 410 279 131 13 52 -1

London Scottish 15 10 0 5 363 229 134 7 47 0

Cornish Pirates 14 7 2 5 277 290 -13 5 37 0

Plymouth Albion 14 4 1 9 301 332 -31 10 28 0

Bedford Blues 15 5 0 10 285 386 -101 6 26 0

Moseley 14 5 1 8 251 334 -83 2 24 0

Nottingham 15 4 1 10 263 343 -80 6 24 0

Jersey 15 4 0 11 269 404 -135 3 17 -2

Ealing Trailfinders 15 2 1 12 181 500 -319 1 11 0

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Top Points Scorers – Championship

Player Team Conversions Penalties D G Tries Points

Juan Pablo Socino Rotherham Titans 32 46 0 3 217

Matthew Jarvis Nottingham Rugby 9 36 0 0 126

Niall O'Connor Jersey 19 29 0 0 125

Gordon Ross London Welsh 21 23 0 1 116

James Pritchard Bedford Blues 8 23 0 4 105

Glyn Hughes Leeds Carnegie 15 20 0 1 95

Alex Lozowski Leeds Carnegie 21 14 0 2 94

Kieran Hallett Cornish Pirates 13 21 0 0 89

Lee Millar London Scottish 15 13 1 1 77

Alex Davies London Welsh 11 15 0 1 72

Miles Mantella London Scottish 0 0 0 14 70

Declan Cusack Plymouth Albion 15 13 0 0 69

Dan Mugford Plymouth Albion 12 9 0 3 66

George Watkins Bristol Rugby 0 0 0 13 65

Dan Newton London Scottish 12 12 0 0 60

Tom Bowen Plymouth Albion 0 0 0 11 55

Nick Robinson Bristol Rugby 18 1 0 3 54

Tristan Roberts Bristol Rugby 12 3 0 4 53

Oliver Thomas Moseley 6 12 1 0 51

Caolan Ryan Moseley 5 12 0 0 46

Top Try Scorers – Championship

Player Team Tries Points

Miles Mantella London Scottish 14 70

George Watkins Bristol Rugby 13 65

Tom Bowen Plymouth Albion 11 55

Mark Bright London Scottish 9 45

Phil Chesters Ealing Trailfinders 8 40

Seb Stegmann London Welsh 8 40

Tom Kessell Cornish Pirates 8 40

Rhys Buckley Moseley 7 35

Jonah Holmes Leeds Carnegie 7 35

Matthew Williams Moseley 6 30

David Doherty Leeds Carnegie 6 30

Tom Cruse Rotherham Titans 6 30

Brent Wilson Nottingham Rugby 6 30

Michael Keating Rotherham Titans 6 30

Tom Brown Jersey 6 30

Freddie Burdon Leeds Carnegie 5 25

Luke Eves Bristol Rugby 4 20

James Pritchard Bedford Blues 4 20

Kieran Goss Cornish Pirates 4 20

Anthony Carter Moseley 2 10

Simon Hunt Moseley 2 10

Scott Armstrong Moseley 2 10

Adam Parkins Moseley 1 5

Alex Day Moseley 1 5

Buster Lawrence Moseley 1 5

Chris Brightwell Moseley 1 5

Cory Hill Moseley 1 5

Craig Voisey Moseley 1 5

Greg King Moseley 1 5

Sam Brown Moseley 1 5

Team Points Breakdown – Championship

Team Conversions Penalties Drop Goals Tries Penalty Tries Points

Rotherham Titans 34 48 0 48 2 462

London Welsh 39 38 0 46 2 432

Leeds Carnegie 36 34 0 49 2 429

Bristol Rugby 39 9 0 58 3 410

London Scottish 31 26 1 43 1 363

Plymouth Albion 27 24 0 35 0 301

Bedford Blues 17 32 0 31 0 285

Cornish Pirates 22 26 0 31 0 277

Jersey 21 34 0 24 1 269

Nottingham 13 44 0 21 0 263

Moseley 16 27 1 27 0 251

Ealing Trailfinders 14 16 0 21 0 181

Statistics Above Courtesy of www.rugbyroundup.co.uk

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Championship 8 5 1 14

B&I Cup 3 2 5

Oliver Robinson 17 2 19

Championship 14 14

B&I Cup 3 2 5

Buster Lawrence 4 7 2 6 19

Championship 4 4 1 4 13

B&I Cup 3 1 2 6

Craig Voisey 11 8 19

Championship 10 4 14

B&I Cup 1 4 5

Scott Armstrong 11 5 2 18

Championship 9 4 1 14

B&I Cup 2 1 1 4

Mike Powell 15 3 18

Championship 11 2 13

B&I Cup 4 1 5

Greg King 12 6 18

Championship 9 5 14

B&I Cup 3 1 4

Will Owen 1 9 7 17

Championship 5 6 11

B&I Cup 1 4 1 6

Rhys Buckley 16 1 17

Championship 14 14

B&I Cup 2 1 3

Anthony Carter 10 4 3 17

Championship 9 4 13

B&I Cup 1 3 4

Matt Williams 2 1 14 17

Championship 1 13 14

B&I Cup 1 1 1 3

Sam Brown 15 2 17

Championship 13 1 14

B&I Cup 2 1 3

Ben Evans 11 5 16

Championship 8 4 12

B&I Cup 3 1 4

Chris Brightwell 12 3 15

Championship 8 3 11

B&I Cup 4 4

Adam Parkins 7 8 15

Championship 6 4 10

B&I Cup 1 4 5

Tom Warren 6 8 14

Championship 4 7 11

B&I Cup 2 1 3

William Evans 3 11 14

Championship 10 10

B&I Cup 3 1 4

Simon Hunt 2 6 1 2 2 13

Championship 2 4 1 2 9

B&I Cup 2 2 4

Alex Day 5 7 12

Championship 1 6 7

B&I Cup 4 1 5

Alex Woolford 9 2 11

Championship 6 2 8

B&I Cup 3 3

Will Hooley 9 1 10

Championship 5 1 6

B&I Cup 4 4

Caolan Ryan 5 5 10

Championship 5 1 6

B&I Cup 4 4

Mike Penn 6 1 1 2 10

Championship 2 2 4

B&I Cup 4 1 1 6

Stefan Thorp 3 1 5 9

Championship 4 4

B&I Cup 3 1 1 5

Cory Hill 6 1 7

Championship 5 1 6

B&I Cup 1 1

David Brazier 7 7

Championship 3 3

B&I Cup 4 4

Oliver Thomas 2 4 1 7

Championship 1 4 1 6

B&I Cup 1 1

Nigel Burrows 2 2 3 7

Championship 2 3 5

B&I Cup 2 2

Joe Carpenter 3 3 6

Championship 2 2

B&I Cup 3 1 4

Matty Williams 1 4 5

Championship 1 1

B&I Cup 1 3 4

Danny Herriott 1 3 4

Championship 2 2

B&I Cup 1 1 2

Greg Charlton 4 4

Championship 2 2

B&I Cup 2 2

Scott Browne 2 1 3

B&I Cup 2 1 3

Ryan Glynn 1 1

Championship 1 1

Semisi Taulava 1 1

B&I Cup 1 1

Will Hafu 1 1

B&I Cup 1 1

Jack Lea 1 1

B&I Cup 1 1

David Evans 1 1

B&I Cup 1 1

Moseley Points Scorers – All Competitions

Tries

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Total 40 41 1 23 372

Oliver Thomas 1 17 1 7 73

Caolan Ryan 14 5 52

Will Hooley 1 7 8 42

Rhys Buckley 8 40

Matt Williams 6 30

Chris Brightwell 4 20

Scott Armstrong 4 20

Scott Browne 5 2 19

Simon Hunt 3 15

Anthony Carter 2 10

Greg King 2 10

William Evans 2 10

Adam Parkins 1 5

Alex Day 1 5

Buster Lawrence 1 5

Cory Hill 1 5

Craig Voisey 1 5

Mike Penn 1 5

Sam Brown 1 5

Oliver Robinson 1 2

Alex Woolford 0

Ben Evans 0

Danny Herriott 0

David Brazier 0

David Evans 0

Greg Charlton 0

Jack Lea 0

Joe Carpenter 0

Matty Williams 0

Mike Powell 0

Neil Mason 0

Nigel Burrows 0

Ryan Glynn 0

Semisi Taulava 0

Stefan Thorp 0

Tom Warren 0

Will Hafu 0

MOSELEY WOMEN’S TEAM

RFU Championship Midlands Division 2

Moseley Ladies Squad 2012/13 The Ladies are looking for you As part of the Ladies squad preparations for next season they need to secure vital sponsorship as soon as possible. While being cost conscious and controlling their finances the team cannot function without the support of an external sponsor or sponsors. Without such funding the team may not be able to continue in its present form. Ladies rugby is an exciting, expanding aspect of the game and a great opportunity for a business to be associated with a unique part of rugby. In 2016 ladies rugby will be included (in the 7s format) in the 2015 Rio Olympic Games and is poised to become part of the IRB World 7s Series. At Moseley the team has consolidated their position in Midlands 2 and now boasts one of its healthiest playing squads in terms of numbers. The team has contributed players for Greater Birmingham, North Midlands & Midlands squads, as well as being title holders at a number of 7s tournaments across the country. This is an ideal opportunity for a company to associate themselves with a successful team in one of the fastest growing areas of rugby. If you know someone who would be interested in this opportunity please contact via info@moseleyrugby.co.uk and we will pass the details on to the team Match Report Moseley 66 – 15 Lakenham Hewett

Moseley welcomed Lakenham Hewett to Billesley Common where they were keen to avenge the defeat from earlier in the season.

Moseley were without some players due to injury, however the performance of the entire squad would not have suggested this. Lakenham started the game with 14 players and Moseley looked to exploit the overlaps in attack. Moseley started strongly and put together some brilliant passages of play, however it was Lakenham who were first on the scoreboard, with their centre intercepting a loose pass and sprinting in from half way to score. This was unconverted.

Moseley didn’t panic and carried on playing well, tightening up the passes which was difficult in the swirling wind and patches of hail. The support play from Moseley was excellent throughout the game, whenever anyone broke through the line there was always someone on her shoulder to offer an offload or rucking support. Moseley’s first score was a typical Emma Shields try with swift hands down the backs, releasing Shields in space to outsprint the defence. This was converted by Nicola Sykes.

Moseley scored again soon after, with possibly their best try of the season. The forwards set up the ball through a solid ruck, Emily Dove passed to captain Ashleigh Aiston, who fed Laura Redhead at inside centre. After breaking the line Redhead was tackled and offloaded back to Aiston who fixed the defender to release Nicola Sykes into space. When she was caught the fullback then offloaded to blindside flanker Pas Holden, who was tackled and offloaded to Katie Boot to fix another defender with a perfectly timed pass to Michelle Finch, who wriggled through two defenders to score in the corner.

The forwards worked tirelessly all game in both attack and defence, dominating the breakdown and with Olly Gough, Susan Mabbett and Kerianne Meadowcroft putting in bone crunching tackles. Steph Warner and Boe Meaton were excellent and very effective in turning over the ball and setting up the next attack.

Emily Dove carried on her quick tap success, running in a try from outside the 22. Katie Boot has grown in confidence over the past few games and was running excellent lines from outside centre. This led to her first try for Moseley and four minutes later her second. Moseley finished

off the scoring for the first half with Ashleigh Aiston stealing the ball in her own 22 and sprinting almost the length of the pitch to score.

Hal Time: Moseley 34 – 5 Lakenham Hewett.

Lakenham rallied at half time and, after a few injuries, and started to make progress up the pitch. Their inside centre always looked dangerous with ball in hand and crashed through the Moseley defence to score her second try.

Moseley went straight up the other end and scored through prop Kerianne Meadowcroft outpacing the Lakenham defence. This was swiftly followed by Emma Shields’ second try after good hands from the backs releasing her into space and she stepped the final defender.

Moseley then started to use their bench with and immediate impact. Caz Goodman came on at 12 and broke through the line to set up the next attack. She fixed the final defender with a perfectly timed pass to Ashleigh Aiston to finish off the move.

Moseley’s discipline started to falter, with a number of offsides in quick succession. They regrouped though and the defence was excellent, particularly around the fringes of the rucks and mauls. Moseley then made a triple substitution with Beks Rothnie, Laura Knott and Sham Begum coming on to provide fresh legs. All three got stuck in immediately and assisted in setting up Emma Shields for her hattrick. Nicola Brown then came on for the final ten minutes, with Moseley defending strongly to make yards out of their 22. Clare Bowyer continued to work hard in attack, offloading the ball to Kerianne Meadowcroft to be able to power over the line for her second try.

Moseley’s final try came through further excellent support play with Caz Goodman dummying through the defence, offloading to Emma Shields, who passed off to Nicola Sykes to run in her 17th try of the season, which she duly converted.

To Lakenham’s credit they never gave up throughout the game and were very physical in both attack and defence. This brilliant attitude was rewarded right at the death with their 12 crashing over from short range to secure her hattrick.

Final score – Moseley 66 – 15 Lakenham Hewett

This game really showed the progress that has been made by the squad this year. The passing and support play has really improved, as well as the determined defence. We’ve had a lot of new players into the squad, some with experience, some without and all have really settled into the team. It was the best game I’ve seen Pas Holden, Kerianne Meadowcroft and Michelle Finch play. Laura Redhead and Megan Satterley have really grown into their roles and are looking more and more confident each week. Special mention to Olly Gough who played whilst looking grey for most of the game (great commitment!) and to Ashleigh Aiston for ably stepping in as captain and leading the team.

Back of the match went to Katie Boot for her excellent space creating lines of running and fearless tackling. Forward of the match went to Susan Mabbett who was everywhere making hard hitting tackles and leading the defence.

Moseley travel to Novocastrians next week in the Quarter Final of the RFU Intermediate Cup. The final league game is then away to Lichfield on 2 March where Moseley will look to finish the campaign on a high!

Nicola Brown

Can You Help Find a Sponsor for the Ladies Section?

As part of the Ladies squad preparations for next season they need to secure vital sponsorship as soon as possible. While being cost conscious and controlling their finances the team cannot function without the support of an external sponsor or sponsors. Without such funding the team may not be able to

continue in its present form. Ladies rugby is an exciting, expanding aspect of the game and a great opportunity for a business to be associated with a unique part of rugby. In 2016 ladies rugby will be included (in the 7s format) in the 2015 Rio Olympic Games and is poised to become part of the IRB World 7s Series. At Moseley the team has consolidated their position in Midlands 2 and now boasts one of its healthiest playing squads in terms of numbers. The team has contributed players for Greater Birmingham, North Midlands & Midlands squads, as well as being title holders at a number of 7s tournaments across the country. This is an ideal opportunity for a company to associate themselves with a successful team in one of the fastest growing areas of rugby. If you know someone who would be interested in this opportunity please contact via info@moseleyrugby.co.uk and we will pass the details on to the team

Results

Sunday, 09 February 2014 Buckingham Swans Ladies 5 - 12 Worcester Ladies II Moseley Ladies 66 - 15 Lakenham Hewett Ladies Shelford Ladies 5 - 24 Loughborough Ladies Next Fixtures Intermediary Cup Sunday 16th February Novocastrians Ladies v Moseley Ladies League Sunday, 02 March 2014 Lakenham Hewett Ladies Vs. Buckingham Swans Ladies Lichfield Ladies II Vs. Moseley Ladies Shelford Ladies Vs. Olney Ladies Worcester Ladies II Vs. Loughborough Ladies League table 2013/14

Team P W D L F A Diff B P Pts Adjust

Loughborough Ladies 12 12 0 0 532 116 416 10 58 0

Worcester Ladies II 13 9 0 4 376 241 135 7 43 0

Moseley Ladies 13 6 0 7 381 350 31 8 32 0

Shelford Ladies 12 6 1 5 277 258 19 6 32 0

Lichfield Ladies II 9 4 1 4 199 190 9 8 26 0

Buckingham Swans Ladies 13 5 1 7 152 270 -118 3 25 0

Lakenham Hewett Ladies 13 4 1 8 257 465 -208 4 22 0

Olney Ladies 11 0 0 11 111 395 -284 5 5 0

MOSELEY OAK

“THE SENIOR AMATEUR TEAM @ BILLESLEY”

The recommended route for progression Moseley Oak RFC has the full backing of Moseley Rugby Club evidenced in the clear statement from Moseley’s new Chairman of Playing, John Richards, and from Moseley’s previous President, John Beale. “Moseley Oak is the designated route in the career progression of Moseley players leaving the Under 19 Colts as well as former players who wish to return to rugby at Billesley. Oak players of the right standard will get priority to play in Moseley Development matches”. Playing the 2013/14 season in Midlands League 2, new players are welcome – please visit either the Moseley club website or the Oak website for contact details or Call Jack Richards on 07970 868 039.

The club welcomes new players for both teams – please see www.moseleyoakrugby.co.uk or email info@moseleyrugby.co.uk

Next Fixtures

Saturday, 15 February 2014 Aston Old Edwardians Vs. Moseley Oak Bridgnorth Vs. Ludlow Camp Hill Vs. Leek Tamworth Vs. Stafford Willenhall Vs. Crewe and Nantwich Wolverhampton Vs. Old Saltleians

Results

Saturday, 08 February 2014 Crewe and Nantwich 29 - 5 Camp Hill Leek 3 - 0 Bridgnorth Ludlow P Aston Old Edwardians Moseley Oak P Wolverhampton Old Saltleians P Tamworth Stafford P Willenhall

Table

Team P W D L F A Diff B P Pts Adjust

Leek 16 15 0 1 629 200 429 9 69 0

Crewe and Nantwich 15 13 0 2 564 199 365 10 62 0

Moseley Oak 14 11 0 3 428 189 239 10 54 0

Bridgnorth 16 11 0 5 438 204 234 10 54 0

Ludlow 13 8 0 5 336 238 98 7 39 0

Old Saltleians 14 8 0 6 334 230 104 7 34 -5

Wolverhampton 12 5 0 7 315 278 37 7 27 0

Tamworth 15 4 0 11 259 349 -90 6 22 0

Stafford 14 4 0 10 222 316 -94 5 21 0

Camp Hill 14 3 0 11 261 368 -107 7 19 0

Willenhall 14 4 0 10 167 504 -337 1 17 0

Aston Old Edwardians 15 0 0 15 94 972 -878 1 1 0

Promotion & Relegation 1st – Promoted to Midlands 1 West 2nd – play off with 2nd in Midlands 2 West South winner promoted to Midlands 1 West. 11th & 12th - relegated to Midlands 3 West North.

Moseley Oak 2nds

Midlands West Reserve Division 3 Next Fixtures 15th February 2014 Dudley Kingswinford Wasps XV Moseley Oak 2nd XV Old Saltleians 2nd XV Ludlow 2nd XV Malvern 3rd XV Bromsgrove 3rd XV Luctonians 3rd XV Droitwich 2nd XV Sutton Coldfield 3rd XV Aston Old Edwardians 2nd XV Table

Team P W D L F A Diff Pts Adjust

Dudley Kingswinford Wasps XV 12 10 0 2 295 120 175 42 0

Bromsgrove 3rd XV 11 10 0 1 472 138 334 41 0

Moseley Oak 2nd XV 11 9 0 2 358 167 191 38 0

Sutton Coldfield 3rd XV 11 5 1 5 185 216 -31 27 0

Old Saltleians 2nd XV 11 5 0 6 194 263 -69 26 0

Ludlow 2nd XV 11 4 0 7 205 249 -44 21 0

Luctonians 3rd XV 9 3 1 5 168 153 15 18 0

Malvern 3rd XV 11 3 0 8 109 110 -1 14 0

Aston Old Edwardians 2nd XV 9 2 0 7 106 344 -238 14 0

Droitwich 2nd XV 10 1 0 9 74 406 -332 13 0

Website Visit http://moseleyoakrugby.co.uk/ to see all that is happening at the club including player profiles, match reports and much more. For more information on Oak please contact John Richards, Ben Jowett or Jack Richards on 07970-868039. Moseley Oak are sponsored by:

MOSELEY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

“A PROUD TRADITION”

(Under 17 through to Under 20)

New Players

We train on Tuesday and Thursday, meet at 6.30pm at the clubhouse, Billesley Common.

For a preliminary conversation please contact Simon Bartlett, Moseley Youth and Development Manager: mailto:moseleycolts@virginmedia.com 07590 424785

Or for more information visit our website at www.moseleyrugby.co.uk and follow the link to our "Youth and Development" pages.

Colts on Social Media

We have finally come out of the dark ages and now have a Twitter feed – follow us @moseleycolts Next League Fixtures Saturday 1st March 2014 Lichfield vs Old Halesonians 15:00 Stoke vs Burton 15:00 Whitchurch vs Derby 15:00 Worcester vs Moseley 15:00 Table – North Midlands Colts League (U19)

North Midlands U17 League 2013/14

Home Away All Walkovers Points

# Team Pd W D L W D L W D L Wo Co F A Diff LB

4+T

FTH Pts Adj

1. Worcester 11 4 0 1 6 0 0 10 0 1 1 0 363 135 228 8 0 0 48 8

2. Burton 10 5 0 0 4 0 1 9 0 1 1 0 334 89 245 9 1 0 46 10

3. Moseley 10 3 0 2 5 0 0 8 0 2 1 0 169 106 63 3 0 0 35 3

4. Derby 10 3 0 2 3 0 2 6 0 4 0 0 245 194 51 3 1 0 28 4

5. Luctonians 11 2 0 2 3 0 3 5 0 6 1 1 195 176 19 5 2 0 27 7

6. Stoke 10 3 0 2 1 0 3 4 0 6 1 1 141 178 -37 2 1 0 19 3

7. Whitchurch 10 3 0 3 0 0 4 3 0 7 1 0 130 178 -48 3 2 0 17 5

8. Lichfield 11 0 0 3 2 0 3 2 0 9 0 3 103 250 -147 1 1 -2 8 0

9. Stourbridge Lions (Withdrawn)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10. Old Halesonians 11 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 0 11 0 1 69 443 -374 0 0 -2 -2 -2

Position Team Played Won Drawn Lost Void /

Conceded

Points For

Points Against

League Points

1 Malvern 5 5 0 0 0 149 40 10

2 Sutton Coldfield

5 5 0 0 0 86 58 10

3 Birmingham & Solihull

5 4 0 1 0 153 36 8

4 Moseley 4 4 0 0 0 116 64 8

5 Old Halesonians

5 2 0 3 0 101 91 4

6 Bromsgrove 5 2 0 3 0 33 75 4

7 Church Stretton

5 1 0 4 0 78 97 2

8 Worcester 4 0 0 4 0 36 157 0

9 Dudley Kingswinford

2 0 0 2 0 15 35 0

10 Droitwich 5 0 0 3 2 5 99 0

MICRO, MINI AND JUNIOR SECTION

Under 6 to Under 16

“Proud Holders of the RFU Club Mark Award”

Match Reports

Our reporters won’t be beaten

Is there is no ends our intrepid M&J reporters will go to to get us a report? This week the U8’s found themselves without a piece of paper to write on. Did that stop them? Of course it didn’t!

Well done guys Now if we can just recruit some more like you to cover all the age groups that would be great.

U10's

Boys and girls played very well. Nuneaton brought over 20 players, we had 12! Game 1 - Nuneaton 2 v Moseley 1 Try scored by Hugo Game 2 - Nuneaton 0 v Moseley 2 Tries Hugo and Elliott Game 3 - Nuneaton 6 v Moseley 0

(we ran out of steam ! ) Cheers Rich

Under 8’s

Moseley 130 Nuneaton 130 Moseley Yellow’s (Game 1) 20 Nuneaton 15 Jonathan D, Louis, Stanley, George W, Joe, Sam & Ethan Nuneaton start the game, good defensive work from Stanley helps to turnover the ball for Joe to go close only to put a foot in touch. Nuneaton ball, good defence from Louis and Joe quickly turnover the ball for Stanley to score in the corner, 5-0. From the restart good pressure forces Nuneaton into touch, Moseley quickly restart and Joe runs the length of the pitch only to be tagged on the line but good support from Jonathan to go over and score, 10-0. Nuneaton reply with a quick try of there own to make it, 10-5. Another quick restart and Joe makes a weaving run to score and make it 15-5 at half time. Moseley start the second half and are forced into touch, Nuneaton respond with good teamwork but persistent tagging by Louis and Jonathan holds them up only for Nuneaton to change direction to go in the other corner but George races across to tag, but to no avail Nuneaton score a good team try to make it 15-10. Moseley restart but are quickly turned over. Nuneaton reply and score to make it 15-15. With time running out Moseley restart quickly and great teamwork from Ethan and Louis set up Stanley to go over in the corner as the final whistle goes to make it 20-15 to Moseley, a great game played in a great spirit by all. Try scorers for Moseley Yellow’s: Stanley 2, Jonathan 1 and Joe 1 Moseley Yellow’s (Game 2) 30 Nuneaton 25 Moseley start and quickly attack with good support from Jonathan and George help to set up Joe to go over in the corner, 5-0. Nuneaton restart and good tagging from Louis slows them down but couldn't stop them from scoring to make it 5-5. From the restart Louis gets the ball and goes on one of his jinking runs and scores a great individual try 10-5. Nuneaton bounce back with a good team try of there own to make it 10-10. Sam receives the ball from the restart and runs the length of the pitch to restore Moseley advantage 15-10. This is end to end stuff and Nuneaton bounce straight back to make it 15-15 at the break. Nuneaton start the second half, aggressive defence forces Nuneaton in touch, Moseley gets the ball to Sam who goes over in the corner to make it 20-15. Nuneaton return with a quick try of there own 20-20. Moseley restart and Sam is on fire today again scoring an impressive try to regain the advantage 25-20. Nuneaton restart but great team pressure from Moseley turnover the ball and good running and support from George and Louis set up Jonathan to power over in the corner to stretch the lead to 30-20.Nuneaton quickly attack and score a good team try to make it 30-25 as the whistle goes on a great end to end match, played in a great spirit. Try scorers for Moseley Yellow’s: Jonathan 1, Louis 1, Sam 3 and Joe 1 Moseley Blue’s (Game1) 35 Nuneaton 30 Jonathan B, Harvey, Henry, Noelie, Aled, Josh & Jack H An even first half with the score 20:15 at the break, some great running and passing kept the momentum going in the second half. With Moseley coming out narrowly on top by the end Try scorers for Moseley Blue’s: Aled 3, Noelie 1 and Josh 1 Moseley Blue’s (Game2) 30 Nuneaton 5 The second game saw a lot of very good tagging resulting in a lot of turnovers in Moseley’s favour. Try scorers for Moseley Blue’s: Harvey 1, Josh 2, Henry 1, Aled 1 & Jonathan 1 Moseley Red’s (Game1) 10 Nuneaton 30 Nathan, Daniel, Oscar, Cian, Marcus, Thomas, Theo, Caliss & Jacob Having spent the first 20 minutes running through drills whilst the other teams played there was plenty that had been learnt taken into the game with strong tagging and good support play

Try scorers for Moseley Red’s: Nathan 1 and Theo 1 Moseley Red’s (Game2) 5 Nuneaton 25 The second game again saw a lot of good tagging and some strong passing. Try scorer for Moseley Red’s: Theo 1 A big thank you to Nuneaton who had to travel to us in the event that their pitches were waterlogged. Another great morning of rugby with everyone having fun. Ian Walsh & the coaches

MOSELEY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

Past and Present Players of Moseley Rugby Club

“Keeping the spirit alive”

Membership of Moseley Players Association (MPA) is open to anyone who has played for ANY Moseley team, including MWRFC and Moseley Oak. This includes anyone who has had a

significant involvement with managing, coaching or providing on-field care to the players and was therefore an essential part of the playing team. The MPA plays a key role in keeping former players in touch with each other and involved in the Club and assisting the Club in any ways it can. Please contact the Membership Secretary Roy Kerr (contact details are at the end of this

section) for details and a membership application form.

We are always pleased to receive any snippets of information about any old players from any of your eras. Please email Moseley Matters at info@moseleyrugby.co.uk.

The MPA AGM & Annual Reunion – 26th April. Book the date!

Yes, the date for the next AGM and Reunion Lunch is booked by us, so do make sure that it is by you! Saturday 26th April is the 1st team’s last home match, when Moseley plays Plymouth Albion. After the early part of the season’s extraordinary fight-back down at Brickfields, when Moseley recovered from being 6-31 down to earn a 34-34 draw, this should be quite some match! Watch out for further announcements about this increasingly popular event during the next few weeks. Last year, we had a record attendance (by a huge margin) of 130 MPA members, guests and friends. Perhaps we can beat that record this year!

Once again, Jonathan Hill will be organising the now traditional Touch Sevens Tournament in the morning. Someone needs to stop Pete Shillingford’s team from making it three tournament wins in a row! If you fancy your chances, or just want to play in it for laughs (but Shilly won’t be!), contact Jon on 07896 623388 or jonbhill@btinternet.com.

Bits and Pieces

MPA Ties & Bow Ties – three designs of MPA ties and one bow tie are available for purchase at £10.00 each including postage. Please contact Bryan Skeeles for details and orders.

Moving house or changing e-mail addresses Please remember to let us know if you have changed your address - either home or e-mail; and if you haven't provided us with an e-mail address, please let us have the details - it is quicker, cheaper and we only send out a few messages each year, so we won't be filling your inboxes! Roy’s contact details will be found at the end.

Contact Details Peter Veitch (Chairman) – pv@investabroadproperties.com, home – 0121 449 3710, office – 0121 616 5108, mobile – 07801 800201 Roy Kerr (Membership Secretary) – roy.kerr@btinternet.com, home – 01675 464648, mobile – 07889 175377

Jeremy Summers (Hon. Secretary) – jns888@virginmedia.com, home – 020 8292 2237

George Walters (Hon. Treasurer) – pgwalters@yahoo.co.uk , home – 0121 355 1283

MOSELEY SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION

Away Travel This Season

The MSA have booked coaches for the following away games: London Welsh Sunday 9th March. MSA Members £12.00 Non Members £14.00 Under 16's. £5.00 For further information or to book a seat contact Ken Hall, e-mail

travel@moseleysupporters.co.uk or see us at the MSA desk on match days. The MSA runs the away coaches to try to give the fans the best experience regarding away travel. Please support us by using the coach. It's the most relaxing way to get there, and we're a great crowd.

MSA New SMS Text Message Service

Get all of the Moseley breaking news, fixtures, results and much more direct to your mobile phone for only £2 a season.

If you are interested in joining this service or would simply like more info then please email info@moseleysupporters.co.uk. MSA Website and Social Media Sites www.moseleysupporters.co.uk Don’t forget to keep checking the MSA website for updates and news. Plus the MSA score centre will keep you up-to-date with any games you cannot attend. If you have any ideas or suggestions for our website then please let us know. www.facebook.com/MoseleySupportersAssociation The MSA has launched a new Facebook page, we are hoping that this page will be as interactive with fans as possible, starting with an ‘Email Us Your Photos’ section. To have your photos displayed then please email them to info@moseleysupporters.co.uk. You will need to register with Facebook in order to use this site. www.twitter.com/moseleyfans We also have a twitter page, so if you’re a Twitter member be sure to follow @moseleyfans for news and score updates. The Moseley Supporters Association Committee Hon. President - James Morris-Adams Chairman - Graham Male - chairman@moseleysupporters.co.uk Secretary - Dean Wilson - secretary@moseleysupporters.co.uk Treasurer - Neil Marklew - treasurer@moseleysupporters.co.uk Away Travel - Ken Hall - travel@moseleysupporters.co.uk General Contact/Enquiries - info@moseleysupporters.co.uk & 07907603919 Officers Barry Male - Chris Male - Steve Elmes - Mike Caves If you would like to get in touch with any of the above committee members then please use the email address supplied next to their name. If you are an MSA member and have changed address or contact details then please let us know. Without up-to-date records we will not be able to send you documents or offers. All monies raised by the Moseley Supporters Association are used on projects for you, the fans, and Moseley Rugby Club. If you have any ideas or suggestions on what you think we should spending the money then please email us your suggestions. Please bear in mind that we are a small supporters association and don’t the bank balance of a Saudi Prince

CLUB SHOP

Great selection of items

Cuff Links Moseley DVD’s £12.00 £10.00

Boot Bag Moseley Mug £10.00 £7.00

Moseley Sports Bag

£29.50

Rucksack Moseley Tankard £15.00 £3.00

Other club shop stock

Gift vouchers are available £5, £10 & £20

The club shop will be open:

Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm

(Please contact Bill Redwood on 07515 294312 in advance to arrange collection)

Match days 1.00pm to 5.30pm

Sundays during the season 10.00am to 12.30pm

Childs 1st XV shirt £30.00 Moseley Shorts Adult £25 Child £20

Moseley Socks Adult £12.50 Child £10.00

Moseley Track Suit Bottoms

Adult £35 Child £22

Air Freshener £2.50 Baby Beanie £9.00

Babygro £10.00 Baby T shirt £9.50

Bib £7.50 Boots Various prices

Car Sticker £1.50 EDF Final Print Framed

£45.00

EDF Final Print unframed

£15.00 Gloves £10.00

Moseley Key Ring £2.50 Mouth Guard £4.00

Moseley Pen £1.50 Moseley Pin Badge £3.00

Moseley Sweater £45.00 Moseley Tie £12.00

Moseley Umbrella £25.00 Moseley Christmas Cards

£6 / Pack

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS

A Marketing Partnership between Moseley Rugby Club and Investabroad Properties

Sponsors of the National Colts Cup

Introduce a buyer – we get paid, you get paid, Moseley gets paid – simple! New & resale properties in over 40 countries, plus ‘Alternative Investments’

Two more great residential investments in the UK

UK, Birmingham – newly released conversion of former office block, designed to meet the city’s housing needs; this £3.4million project will comprise 38 one and 2 bed apts and is located within walking distance of the city centre, close to all essential facilities and amenities, including shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. The city is named as a ‘Yield Hotspot’ for investors. From £90,000

UK, Glasgow – newly released project of students’ studios on the banks of River Clyde; offering 9% assured net yields for the first two years, this period building will be extensively refurbished and ready to accept students for September 2014; the developer has already completed two highly successful projects for new student accommodation; modestly priced at only £57,500

UK, Plymouth – a large scale refurbishment project by an experienced developer of 65 luxury studios, this complete transformation of a derelict Grade II listed former Victorian prison will house over 60 students. In an area of high rental demand, on site lettings & management office, 9% assured net yields for 2 years, completion ready for September 2014 intake. Price £54,950.

UK, Middlesbrough – being extensively converted from offices to 230 studios plus communal facilities including fully equipped gym, entertainment room, lounge, laundry and secure bicycle storage. Options of standard, premium & deluxe units. Completion ready for September 2014 intake. Up to 9.5% assured net returns for 2 years. Very competitively priced from only £33,995.

Cayman Islands – reserve your plot for just £1000 and enjoy a 3 year 0% interest payment plan for a plot with planning consent in place; huge projected capital growth boosted by infrastructure upgrade and new $2 billion medical tourism facility; tax free in the Cayman Islands; retain the plot as an investment or have your dream villa designed and built. Prices from only £49,995.

UAE, Dubai Business Quarter – simple, rewarding SIPP approved alternative investment in the booming Dubai Business Quarter, where car parking is at a premium; prices 26% below market value and a 5 year guaranteed income is available; a hugely successful investment with capital growth record; owners are able to sell at any time. £26,000 a space now, £27,000 in January.

Note – all prices, availability and financial offers are subject to alteration without notice. Details and images of the above are available from Investabroad Properties. Remember – Every sale benefits Moseley Rugby Club financially

So tell all your friends, relations, colleagues and other contacts

Personal Payments from £100 to £1000 for every successful Introduction

Investabroad Properties Ltd. Lonsdale House, 52 Blucher Street, Birmingham B1 1QU 0121 616 5108 or PV mobile 07801 800201. info@investabroadproperties.com

www.investabroadproperties.com

CONTACTS

MOSELEY RUGBY CLUB, Billesley Common,

Yardley Wood Road, Billesley,

Birmingham B13 0TP

(T) 0121-443-3631 (F) 0121-443-3631 For Clubhouse bookings and enquiries please contact: Bill Redwood – Club General Manager

07515 294312 info@moseleyrugby.co.uk For Sponsorship please contact: Iain Hall - Commercial Director

07967 468822 iain.hall@moseleyrugby.co.uk Further details on sponsorship packages available are on the club website. Click on ‘commercial’ All contact details for all sections of the club can be found on the club website. www.moseleyrugby.co.uk . If in any doubt about who to contact, email info@moseleyrugby.co.uk or ring the club office on 0121 443 3631 In the highly unlikely event that anyone wants to unsubscribe to Moseley Matters, simply email info@moseleyrugby.co.uk with ‘unsubscribe’ as the subject heading.

BUY A BRICK APPLICATION FORM

Your Chance to be Part of Moseley

1st

XV Fixtures 2013/14

Date 1st XV Match KO

Sat 17/08/2013 Newport Home 40-23 Friendly 3.00pm

Thu 22/08/2013 Northampton Saints Home 32 - 38 Friendly 7.30pm

Fri 06/09/2013 Hartpury College Home 42 - 7 Friendly 7.30pm

Sat 14/09/2013 Rotherham Away 24 - 42 Championship 1.00pm

Fri 20/09/2013 Plymouth Albion Away 34 - 34 Championship 7.45pm

Sat 28/09/2013 Rotherham Home 21 - 47 Championship 3.00pm

Fri 04/10/2013 Cornish Pirates Away 28 - 13 Championship 7.45pm

Sat 12/10/2013 Cross Keys Away 20 - 16 BI Cup 3.00pm

Sat 19/10/2013 Leinster A Home 22 - 24 BI Cup 3.00pm

Sat 26/10/2013 Leeds Home 18 – 27 Championship 3.00pm

Fri 01/11/2013 Ealing Away 6 - 15 Championship 7.45pm

Sat 09/11/2013 Nottingham Home 29 - 15 Championship 3.00pm

Fri 15/11/2013 Bedford Away 13 - 26 Championship 7.45pm

Sat 23/11/2013 London Welsh Home 8 - 24 Championship 3.00pm

Sat 30/11/2013 London Scottish Away 38 - 17 Championship 3.00pm

Fri 06/12/2013 Ealing Home 28 - 10 BI Cup 7.30pm

Fri 13/12/2013 Ealing Away 21 - 18 BI Cup 7.45pm

Sat 21/12/2013 Jersey Home 10 - 3 Championship 3.00pm

Sat 28/12/2013 Bristol Away 29 - 8 Championship 3.00pm

Sat 04/01/2014 Reserve Weekend

Fri 10/01/2014 Leinster A Away 23 - 13 BI Cup 6.00pm

Sat 18/01/2014 Cross Keys Home 31 - 17 BI Cup 2.00pm

Sat 25/01/2014 Ealing Home 22 - 17 Championship 3.00pm

Sat 01/02/2014 Rotherham Away 16 - 6 Championship 2.00pm

Fri 07/02/2014 Cornish Pirates Home Postponed Championship 7.30pm

Sun 16/02/2014 Leeds Away Championship 3.00pm

Fri 21/02/2014 Cornish Pirates Home Championship 7.30pm

Sat 01/03/2014 Bedford Home Championship 3.00pm

Sun 09/03/2014 London Welsh Away Championship 12.00pm

Sat 15/03/2014 Reserve Weekend

Sat 22/03/2014 London Scottish Home Championship 3.00pm

Sat 29/03/2014 Jersey Away Championship 3.00pm

Sat 05/04/2014 Quarter Finals BI Cup

Sat 12/04/2014 Bristol Home Championship 3.00pm

Fri 18/04/2014 Nottingham Away Championship 8.00pm

Sat 26/04/2014 Plymouth Albion Home Championship 3.00pm

MOSELEY RUGBY CLUB

SEASON TICKET APPLICATION 2013-2014

Adult £160……………….. Adult couple (at same address) £240……………….. Senior (over 60) £110……………….. Senior couple (at same address) £185……………….. Junior (16-21) Date of birth………………….£50…………………. Child (under 16) Date of birth…..……………..£25…………………. Player Team…………….…………...£40…………………. Coach Team………………..…………£40…………………. Seat in stand (for 14 games as below) £30……………….... Life Members...Donation of at least £80 £………………….... Season ticket books contain 15 tickets, allowing admission to 11 Championship and 3 B&I Cup games plus one extra ticket. Any quarter final, semi final, final and other games may be ALL PAY.

Mini Season Ticket Offer

10 tickets for £120……………….. 9 for £108……………….. 8 for £96……………….. 7 for £84……………….. 6 for £72……………….. 5 for £60………………..

Moseley Matters by post £80…………………. TOTAL £...............................

Cheque payable to ‘Moseley Rugby Limited’ or

Bank Transfer – Sort Code 30-19-14, Account Number 03629698

Name of payee, if different from below..................................................... Please post the completed form, (No staples please) to :- Tickets, Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham B13 0PT. CAPITALS PLEASE (The details below will not be supplied to any third party.)

Title…..….Forename……………………Surname………………….……………. Address………..……………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………Post Code…………………. Telephone: Home…………..…………….Business……..………….…………. Mobile……………..…………email………………..…………….. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Date received………….Payment…………..Cheque details……………….. Category………………..Number……………Date issued……………………..

MOSELEY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FORM

I wish to apply for membership of the Moseley Players Association. I enclose my life membership fee of £25. Please complete the details below:

Title

First Name

Surname

Address

Postcode

Home Telephone

Mobile Telephone

Business Telephone

E-mail Address

Moseley Career (Which teams or other activities

connected with playing and what

years?)

Contact details are used only for Moseley Players Association purposes but we are sometimes asked for contact details so that past team-mates can get in touch. Please indicate if you are happy for us to pass on this information. I am/am not happy for my details to be passed only to other members of the MPA

Signed: …………………………………. Date: ……………………………………. Please return this application form by e-mail (if separate payment arrangements have been agreed), post or personally to: Roy Kerr MPA Hon. Membership Secretary E-mail: roy.kerr@btinternet.com Address: 32 Brendan Close, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 3EF

The Moseley Rugby 300 Club

Supporting Moseley Colts and Development Teams

Managed by the Moseley Players Association Committee

Every month for 12 months – Prizes of £150, £75, £50 and £25

Plus major & minor additional prizes from time to time

And all this for just £5.00 a month!

So what are you waiting for? Join now and be a Winner!

Your Draw number will be entered into the Monthly Draw. Winners will be notified and names displayed in the Clubhouse, in ‘Moseley Matters’ and on the message board of the Club website

Subscription is £5.00 per month or £60.00 annually, payable by monthly or annual standing

order Please complete the Bank Mandate and select the monthly or annual figure

Please complete the form below and return by post (scanned copies are not acceptable) to Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham

B13 0PT. Thank you for your support

The Moseley 300 Club Bank Standing Order Mandate Bank Sort Code Branch Address Please debit my/our account number with £5 monthly/£60 annually (delete whichever is inapplicable) commencing on ………………………..and continuing until further notice

Pay to: HSBC, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield Sort Code 40-12-24 In favour of Moseley 300 Club Account Number 81373730 Reference ………………………… Signature ……………………………………………… Date ……………………………………… Name (please print) ………………………………………………………………………………….. Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Post Code …………………….Email ……………………………………………………………..

Moseley Supporters Association

MSA MEMBERSHIP FORM

Name............................................................................................................... Date of Birth............................................................................................................. Street Address 1..................................................................................................... Street Address 2...................................................................................................... Town/City............................................................................................................. County............................................................................................................... Postcode................................................................................................................ Email................................................................................................................ Phone................................................................................................................

Adult □ (£10 per annum)

Under 16 □ (£5 per annum)

Life Member □ (£150)

Signed................................................................................................................ Date................................................................................................................ Please return to clubhouse or: Moseley Supporters Association Billesley Common Yardley Wood Road Birmingham B13 0PT Please make cheques payable to Moseley Supporters Association

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