Taunton RFC | Hyde Park, Hyde Lane, Taunton

Post Somerset Cup Final @ TRFC - 06/04/2008

The Club House will be open Sunday evening after the Somerset Cup Final. We hope that it will be a celebratory party but no matter what we plan to have a good evening and a few beers.

Hope to see you all there at the game and also back at our Club House.

Lee Waddon

Reminder - Somerset Cup Final - 06/04/2008

Taunton 1st XV have reached the final of the Somerset Cup competition for the first time in many years, having beaten Weston-Super-Mare in a closely fought contest in the previous round.

The final is to be played on Sunday April 6th 2008 at Weston-Super-Mare rugby club, kick-off is scheduled for 3:00pm.

Taunton's opponents will be Clevedon RFC.

The 1st XV team and coaching staff would very much appreciate the support of anyone that can come and attend the match.

As such a supporters bus has been organised for anyone requiring transportation to the ground from Taunton RFC.

This has kindly been organised by Robbie Miller (Snr), however seats are limited so Robbie has asked that anyone wishing to travel by bus from TRFC please contact him via the club (01823 336363) first so as to avoid disappointment.

The supporters bus is scheduled to leave Taunton RFC at 1:00pm.

Once again, all support is greatly appreciated. It promises to be a very enjoyable and memorable day.

Colts Som County Cup Semi Final - 09/04/2008

The Colts have reached the Semi Finals of the Somerset County Cup. This match is to be played at home against Weston. Kick off is at 7:30pm and we welcome all spectators. Match to take place on 9 April 2008.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Pete Stone

Taunton Under 9s Tournament 30th of March 2008 - 30/03/2008

Taunton are very lucky to be hosting the under 9s tournament this year . Some of our guest are

Cheddar Valley
Hornets
Walcot
Chew Valley
Keynsham
Winscombe
North Petherton
Yatton
Wells

We are pleased to welcome all of the above and any that I havent mentioned.

The club will be open from 0830, Parking is £1 so please car share if you can.

registration is from 0930 until 1015

Coaches / referees meeting will be at 1000

First game is at 1030

Have a great day and enjoy all the rugby there will be lots of it... also the under 13s will be hosting a touring side that will play on the first team pitch during the lunch break so show your support.

Club AGM - 23/07/2008

The Annual General meeting will be held on Wednesday 23rd July commencing at 7.30 p.m. Appropriate papers will be circulated to all eligible members at least 14 days prior to the event.

Somerset v Middlesex - County Championship....... - 17/05/2008

Somerset play Middlesex at Taunton's Hyde Park ground on Saturday 17th May (k.o 2.30p.m.). This match is the last fixture in the preliminary round of the Bill Beaumont Cup (South) when Devon also take on Gloucestershire at Plymouth Albion. Somerset are currently in second place after 2 matches, having lost the opening encounter against Devon 19 - 13 at Barnstaple, but picking up a very good win against Gloucestershire 29 - 23 last Saturday away at Lydney. Extract from the RFU website reads ......SOMERSET are predicting a thrilling weekend of rugby in the final round of pool games in the Bill Beaumont Cup. Somerset, just like their South pool rivals Devon and Gloucestershire, could all still qualify for the final so each team has something to play for. Middlesex, Somerset’s opponents at Taunton RFC, kick-off 230pm, meanwhile will be fighting to retain their place in the premier county competition next season. Head Coach Clive Book said: “Every team now has something to play for. Middlesex will be looking to survive in the cup so need a win, while Gloucestershire, Devon and ourselves need to win to keep alive our chances of getting to the final. It is going to be a big weekend of rugby. “For us, we know we have got to win and hope Devon slip up, but it’s going to be a tough game. Middlesex have been involved in two close games and although they have lost both they have pushed Gloucestershire and Devon. They’ll certainly be coming here to have a go at us. We can’t be complacent; we have got to be up for the challenge. “We have got a few more players available to us, so we will pretty much be at full strength. We are reasonably confident in our form, so now we are looking for a consistent 80 minute performance.” Somerset picked up their first win in the Bill Beaumont Cup on Saturday following an impressive 23-29 win over former cup greats Gloucestershire. The win gives them two vital points on the league table. Book added: “It was good to get our first win under our belts after the disappointment of losing so narrowly to Devon a week earlier. At half-time, we didn’t look like we were going to win it, but we turned it around and took our chances.”

Summer Soiree - 15/08/2008

At Taunton Rugby Football Club 3 Course Meal Casino Evening Live Band...Groov-a-licious. 6.30p.m. for 7.00p.m. Dancing until 12.00a.m Tickets £35.00 p.p Tickets available from either Gina Cooling 01278 661475 on behalf of the Social committee or Danny Ward 07751 524451 for the Friends of Taunton

Senior Player's Meeting - Male - 10/07/2008

A player's meeting has been arranged for Thursday 10th July, when this, for many, will be the first opportunity to meet new Player / Coach, Dave Sims, and to listen to his and Simon Martin's plans for pre-season training and the new season ahead. Please pass the word around to ALL senior players and Colts to ensure that as many people as possible attend.

Pre-Season Training - 15/07/2008

Training starts in earnest on Tuesday 15th July. Please ensure, that as a senior player, you turn up for training having already attained a good level of fitness. We must hit the ground running straightaway so PLEASE, don't wait for pre-season training, gym work and running is required NOW

"Come if you Dare!" Charity Ball - 13/06/2008

Friday 13th June 2008 @ TRFC from 7pm-1am Tickets are £30 each including a three course meal and live music from local band Area 52 the evening will include a raffle and an auction. All proceeds will go towards TRFC junior section and North Taunton Scout Group For ticket sales and more information please contact Katherine Taylor 01823 330369 or 07906 007282 If you can provide a raffle prize or something for the auction then please get in touch with Katherine ASAP

International game Taunton 3rds -v- Zimbabwe Expats (The Babwe Boozers) - 12/07/2008

12/07/2008 This is going to be a great day of International rugby. Kick off is at 1200. There will be a BBQ or Braai if you are a Zimbo. The aim of this game is to help raise enough money to kit out the junior section with some new balls and kit for the season. It will be a fun day out for all so please come along and show your support for the local and not so local Zimbo expats and one or two wana bees.

International game Taunton 3rds -v- Zimbabwe Expats (The Babwe Boozers) - 12/07/2008 - 12/07/2008

Taunton Mini Midi section summer camp. August 18th, 19th and 20th - 18/08/2008

This year we are running the summer camp again and all Taunton RFC players aged 6 to 12 are welcome. This is 3 days of rugby oriantated fun and games. This camp is run by Taunton rfc coaches and all monies raised goes to the mini midi and junior funds so come along if you can. All and any help is always welcome. Download Form Please send your completed form and cheque to Jason Wallis Weetree Nurseries West Buckland Wellington Somerset TA21 9LD hope to see you all there Jason

Taunton Mini Midi section summer camp. August 18th, 19th and 20th - 18/08/2008