The Melbourne Rugby Club would like to congratulate Ikapote Tupai on being selected in the BMW U20s Australian side to play New Zealand at the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship at Bond University, Gold Coast this May.
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Round four of the #DewarShield confirmed the Melbourne Unicorns as one of the teams to beat, whilst the Footscray Bulldogs showed they have room to improve. The game was well played by both teams and hung in the balance up until the last 15 minutes. Eventually, the visitors collapsed and the Unicorns ran away with a 37 – 21 victory. The Unicorns were able to use their reserves to good effect, whilst the Dogs showed their lack of depth and fitness.
Ladies’ day brings a touch of elegance to the Melbourne Rugby Club. Ladies and partners of players are invited to attend this beautiful Luncheon and High Tea at the Toorak Bowling Club. Club Captain, Steve Craven said “The day is about giving back to the Club’s volunteers, officials and partners that support us throughout the rugby season.”
Pride in Sport ‘Rainbow Round’ was all about how you perform on the field and the Unicorns and Broncos put on a fitting display at Orrong Romanis Reserve. Melbourne’s Premier 1 team had to fight until the last second to hold back a late attempt by Box Hill to steal a win.
It was the second game for the Unicorns and the first at home after enjoying a comfortable 40-point away win against Power House in the opening round of the 2016 Direct Connect #DewarShield. They carried their momentum through the Easter break against the visitors, who had a bye in Round One.
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This Saturday sees legendary Unicorn Stavros ‘Yakka’ Iakovidis make his 500th appearance in a Melbourne Rugby Club jersey. In fact, a large proportion of the 500 in the last few years have been in the same Unicorn jersey – the individualised ‘Yakka’ jersey with additional side panels built in for the added comfort of the larger gent.
Yakka first played at the Melbourne Rugby Club in 1986 after his AFL career came to a screeching halt due to a run-in with the powers that be. He was meant to go to (Melbourne) Uni, but went to the wrong place for training on his first night and has been at the centre of Unicorns culture, on and off the field, ever since.
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The Melbourne Chargers, Melbourne’s gay and inclusive rugby team, kicks off its season this Saturday at Orrong Romanis Reserve. Making their opening game particularly special is that it coincides with Pride in Sports ‘Rainbow Round’, which aims to help raise awareness for LGBTI athletes at all levels.
This weekend the 2016 Direct Connect #DewarShield season will commence with the Melbourne Unicorns taking on Power House at Mossfiel Reserve, Hoppers Crossing. Tumai Edwards, Melbourne’s Premier 1 Head Coach reflects on the Pre-season activities and the impact they will play on the year ahead. “Pre-season has been great this year – all the coaching staff have been blown away by the numbers at each training and the positive attitude amongst the players, which has made choosing the top team very tough.
It is an exciting time for Women’s Rugby, with two forms of the Game, 7s and 15s, now being played in schools and Clubs right across the country. Girls can play Rugby at school and Club level in all-girl or mixed gender teams up to the age of 12, starting with U6s Tag or non-tackle Rugby. Teenage girls can participate in school-based competitions provided by their State Union, while females aged over 18 can participate in Club-based competitions.
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The Melbourne Rebels are hoping to strengthen the pathway to Super Rugby for local talent with the Direct Connect Dewar Shield Ambassador program evolving in 2016. Every contracted Rebels player has been assigned as an ambassador to a local Rugby club, where their role will vary from playing for their Club, attending functions, junior registration days and engaging with all stakeholders.
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The Melbourne Unicorns continue to develop and support up and coming talented players. Four players will represent the Club and Victoria this Sunday as they kick-off in the Junior Gold Cup campaign for the Melbourne Rebels U15 and U17 teams at ‘Quins.
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