Round 7: Rivarly match – South Darwin Rabbits v Casuarina Cougars
Don’t miss this Blockbuster NT Rugby Union Match of the Round when we take on the Casuarina Cougars at our home ground, Warren Park.
Their is a great rivarly with the Cougars and our last match up in the Hahn Super Dry First Grade Round 2 resulted in a 33-14 win to the Cougars. In that match, Souths were down to 14 men when the Cougars went on to score two quick tries in the second half to secure the match. Our Reggies 2nd XV had an emphatic victory in the ABLE Finance Reserve Grade competition to defeat the Cougars 17-5.
We encourage all South Darwin Rabbits Members and supporters to come down and support us for these matches against the Cougars on Saturday 17 May at Warren Park.
Venue: Warren Park, Marrara
3:00pm: Gates Open
4:30pm: JJ’s Car Hire South Darwin Reggies B Grade Kick off
6:00pm: Parap Tavern South Darwin Rabbits 1st XV Kick off
Entry Fee: TBC
Car Park: $8.00
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Old Boys Luncheon with Nathan Sharpe
The South Darwin Rugby Club wishes to advise that the Luncheon with Nathan Sharpe has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances as a result of back dating the event.
We will look to hold this event in the new year. All ticket holders will receive a full refund.
Former Wallabies captain and South Darwin Rugby Club’s Ambassador Nathan Sharpe will be joining us for the Old Boy’s Lunch with invited special guests, former and current players and sponsors.
This will be held at the home of the Rabbitohs, Parap Tavern Village Hotel on Friday 19 September.
Special Guest: Nathan Sharpe
MC: Martin Kelly
Start: 12.00pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Tickets: $150 per head
Includes: 3 courses and beverages
For any queries please contact Vice-President, James de Dassel via rugby@southdarwin.com.au
Top class rugby at AFA South Darwin 10s
The 2014 Australian Financial Advisers (AFA) South Darwin 10’s competition provided an all important hit out for Darwin rugby clubs before the official Northern Territory Rugby season commences on Saturday 29 March.
The AFA South Darwin 10s was held at Warren Park on Saturday 1 March. With over 350 in attendance and eight teams participating, the event was a huge success with the enthusiasm of the teams and spirit in which the competition was played.
AFA’s Executive Relationship Manager Jocelyn Cull said the AFA South Darwin 10’s was not only a success for South Darwin, but also the wider rugby union community. “It’s been a tremendous effort by the South Darwin Rugby Club’s Committee to put this together and there is a real energy amoung all the teams. We believe this event has the foundations to develop into a top class event to benefit rugby and attract teams outside of Darwin.”
Event Organiser and South Darwin Rugby Union Club Captain Steven Eardley said the support of the eight teams from Darwin’s rugby club made the event. “We were grateful for the involvement of our fellow Rugby clubs across Darwin. The event also featured the Grey Hares Over 35s team which was great to see. We also co-incided the event with South Darwin Rugby Union Junior sign on day and this ensured we could attract more fans to Warren Park for the AFA 10s.”
Casuarina Cougars took out the AFA 10’s competition 28-0 defeating Pacific Island 10’s in the Finals and AFA presented the Cougars with the winning prize money of $1,000.
The winner of the Hahn SuperDry 100m Sprint was new incoming Souths back line player Tom Hiramatsu. The 100m sprint was run in honour of former South Darwin Sporting League President Steve Heggen. The 100m Sprint also featured Heggen’s son and current South Darwin Rugby Union member Jud.
Thank you to all Sponsors and volunteers including AFA, Rydges Darwin Airport Hotel, Parap Tavern, Hahn SuperDry, Forrest Building Company, Digital Mojo, South Darwin Rugby Union Club Captain Steven Eardley, Fannie Bay Gourmet Meat, St John’s Ambulance, NT Rugby, Darwin ABC Grandstand’s Charlie King and Ian Butterworth, The NT News’ Grey Morris, Darwin’s Lord Mayor Katrina Fong Lim, all participating clubs and the fans.
Web: www.southdarwin.com.au
Twitter: twitter.com/southdarwin
Instagram: southdarwinrabbitohs
Email: rugby@southdarwin.com.au
Hashtag: #GoDarwinRabbits
Ladies Champas & Canapes
It’s time for all the South Darwin Ladies to get together before the season starts and enjoy a night out of Champas and Canapes at Rydges Darwin Airport Hotel from 6pm Friday 21 March. Great prizes to win including champagne courtesy of Rydges, Ella Bache and Intimo Lngerie! All SDRUC ladies are welcome including our friends and supporters. RSVP by Friday 14 March. Numbers are limited!
Email: stefwolfe@hotmail.com
Nathan Sharpe official season welcome
The Club’s Ambassador Nathan Sharpe will officially welcome our sponsors, media supporters, committee and invited guests to the South Darwin Rugby Union Club as we commence our 2014 season.
This event will be a unique opportunity for our Sponsors and Media supporters to meet with Nathan, Head Coach Tim Atkinson, Club Captain Steven Eardley and Commitee Members.
For details contact James de Dassel via rugby@southdarwin.com.au
BBQ Fundraiser at Bunnings
South Darwin Rugby Union Club will be hosting the famous Bunning BBQ on Monday 21 April at Bunnings, corner of Bagot and Osgood Road.
Thanks to Bunnings, the South Darwin Rabbitohs will be down there cooking up the extremely popular Bunnings Sausage Sizzle. Register to Volunteer
2014 South Darwin Rugby Union Fixture
The NTRU Darwin competition commences Saturday 29 March, with South Darwin Rabbits playing away to Darwin Dragons at Rugby Park, Marrara.
There’s plenty of top class action to look forward to and here are some of the big highlights for Rabbits supporters:
Round 1: Opening Round away against Darwin Dragons at Rugby Park
Round 7: Rivalry Round at home against Casuarina Cougars at Warren Park *
Round 14: Corporate Day (TBA) at home against Palmerston at Warren Park *
Semi Finals: Commence weekend of 26 July
NTRU Grand Final: Saturday 9 August
* Either Round 7 or Round 14 will be the Club’s corporate marquee day. Further details to be advised.
Click here to view the Parap Tavern South Darwin 1st XV Draw
Click here to view the JJ’s Car Hire Reggies South Darwin Reserve Grade Draw
The Juniors and Women’s Draw will be published as soon as the NT Rugby Union confirm the schedules.
Hashtag: #GoDarwinRabbits
Twitter: twitter.com/southdarwin
Instagram: southdarwinrabbitohs
Web: www.southdarwin.com.au
Email: rugby@southdarwin.com.au
ARU’s State Representative Challenge
Memorial 100m Hahn Super Dry sprint in honour of the great Steve Heggen
South Darwin Rugby Union Club will hold the newly revamped Hahn Super Dry 100metre sprint in honour of former South Darwin President Steve Heggen.
This event will be run at the South Darwin’s Tens Rugby competition on Saturday 1 March at Warren Park.
The Club’s Committee want to ensure the history of the Club is duly recognised particularly as the Club heads towards its 40th year in 2016.
Steve Heggen was a committed Club President and Player, and played for the Club during XX years. He served as President for XX years.
His son, Jud Heggen is a current player and endorsed the Club’s initiative to make this Hahn Super Dry Spring in his honour.
”Dad loved the Club and so much that he had his ashes laid on the South Darwin turf at Warren Park. He’ll think it’s kind of appropriate that you’ve name him after a 100m sprint because he’d avoid speed work at all cost. I think he’d be very pleased to have this event in his honour,” said Jud Heggan.
The South Darwin Rugby Club Committee will be holding an Old Boys Network Event later in the year. We are encouraging all those involved with the Club over the past 38 years to contact the Club and provide their email address so we can keep them up-to-date with all the latest news.
The AFA South Darwin’s Tens competition gets underway at midday Saturday 1 March and features 8 teams with $1,000 prize money. It’s free entry for children and it also co-inciding this event with the Club’s 2014 Junior sign on.
The Steve Heggen Memorial 100m Hahn Super Dry Sprint will get underway at 5.10pm.
Junior Sign on Day is on Saturday 1 March at Warren Park
This event co-incides with the AFA South Darwin Tens competition and there’ll be free entry for the children as well as modified junior games and water slide.
South Darwin Rugby Union Club has a decided Junior Committee, headed by long time supporter Judy Carne, with Tamie Devine, Jack Forrest, Ray Wilde and Wade Jensen all assisting. We are committed to building a strong Junior base and are confident of securing teams from Under 7s to Under 15s.
We encourage all parents interested in signing their children to play Rugby even it is for future years, to come down and find out more about our family club.
All Souths Junior officials will be on board to assist with any queries and don’t forget your $75 Northern Territory Government Sports Voucher which can be redeemed for your registration fees!
Ella Bache Ladies Champas & Canapes at Rydges (ella bache logo)
Save the date – Friday 21 March! The South Darwin Ladies night will be held this month on Friday 21 March from 6pm at Rydges Airport Hotel.
Dress up in your favourite frock and treat yourself to the best champas and canapes all put on by our sponsors, Rydges.
There’ll be great prizes to win and Intimo Lingerie will also be on hand. The event is open to all South Darwin Rugby Club women, so whether you are in the women’s team, a volunteer, partner or a friend associated with the Club – you are all welcome.
RSVP essential by Friday 14 March and first in, first served. Email: rugby@southdarwin.com.au