Nov
21
Yesterday players from the Australian rugby team visited Meggetland to support Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club (BRCSC) by coaching and refereeing local school pupils participating in the 2013 Rugby Festival.
The 2013 Rugby Festival saw 175 boys and girls, aged 9-10, taking part from 6 different schools and Boroughmuir Rugby. The schools taking part were Bonaly, Oxgangs, Sciennes, Colinton, Longstone & Pentland. The children enjoyed drill sessions, mini games and a question and answer session with the Australian Players.
Australian players present were - Dave Dennis, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Liam Gill, Benn Robinson, Michael Hooper, Nick Phipps
what was it like playing against the lions? (All 6 players were involved in the Final Test in Sydney when the Lions clinched the Series)
"a great joy, an honour, difficult, lost the last game"
how long have you been playing?
"Since I was six"
What was your biggest victory?
"49-0" Dave Dennis playing against Benn Robinson!!!!
What was your worst injury?
"Getting injured when you play rugby is part of the game, but a great thing about playing is that you get to be with your mates all the time"
How many trophies have you won?
"thousands! well, our team manager has won the rugby world cup!"
If you didn't play rugby, what sport would you play?
"High jump, cricket, long distance running, gymnastics, rowing" - (No one quite believed Benn Robinson with his long distance runner answer!!)
How did you get into rugby?
"My dad"
Have you played against the All Blacks?
"we all have" but
Adam Ashley-Cooper - "I have played against the All Blacks 22 times and won only 4 times!"
This festival forms part of BRCSC’s youth development programme in the local community. The service provided to schools and the local community sees children are supported to develop skills, values and health through rugby. Boroughmuir development work also provides a link between the local community and the rugby club. Rugby Development Officer, Chris Pacey commented,
“It is an exciting time to be part of Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club, and having the Australian players attending the Rugby Festival has helped make the day memorable for the kids.”
The event saw Boroughmuir partner with Active Schools teams and young sporting leaders from local high schools in the Boroughmuir area to deliver opportunities for children to get involved in and develop themselves through sport.
The rugby development team deliver sessions to local schools, community events and the Boroughmuir Rugby Youth Section.
Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club have a strong Youth Section for children aged 5-18. For more information on Youth Rugby contact youth.rugby@boroughmuirsports.co.uk
