This week is a very exciting week for the Ipswich Rangers Rugby Club with only two teams (Pegg cup (2) and Colts 2) away from home.

In the duration of this weekend we will have a number or great, fun enjoyable to watch rugby games from both our juniors and seniors. There will be a total of 10 games with 6 games on Saturday (4 juniors, 2 seniors) with 4 games on Sunday (4 juniors).

For more information on what time the games are and who the opposition just go onto the draw section in the website.

The Ipswich Rangers U15’s have capped a remarkable undefeated season with a 28-7 victory in last Sunday’s U/15s Division II Grand Final played at Ballymore #1.

The Rangers side brimming with representative talent skipped to a 21-0 half-time lead and were never really troubled throughout the match. Man of the match, Rangers fullback - Shaquel Adidi-Nixon (Australian U16 Indigenous Rep) was superb.

It wasn’t a one man show however, with all players putting in the effort required to take out the Premiership.

Coach Damian Roche had this to say after the match:

“I couldn’t really fault the boys, who were superbly led by Conor Mulheron with the backline spark provided by flyhalf Tom Schatz.

“Special mention must go to the parents for their commitment to the team, the coaching staff really does appreciates their support.”

Unfortunately the Rangers U14s who contested the Division 3 Grand Final the day before against Brothers, also at Ballymore couldn’t quite bring home the bacon.

Said Rangers U14’s Coach – Simon Turner:

“The guys attitude towards the game was positive before and throughout but unfortunately we failed in a couple of basic areas that allowed the opposition to get on top, and subsequently stay on top.”

It certainly hasn’t been all doom and gloom for the Rangers U14s team however, as they did finish the regular season as Minor Premiers.

On the day however, a combination of poor defence allowed Brothers to gain ground each time they ran the ball. This combined with a lack of aggression in attack saw Brother capatalise and run out 35-5 winners.

Congratulations to both teams and their various support networks for great seasons.

Not content with claiming the Minor Premiership and contesting a Grand Final this year, the Ipswich Rangers U14’s team has now set its sights on conquering France and the UK in 2012.

The team will be conducting a series of fundraising initiatives to help them in their quest, the first of which will be a ‘Social Race Night’ at the Club’s Woodend Road headquarters on Saturday 9th October 2010, from 6pm – 10pm.

This will not be your traditional race event however…

The team has put together a series of old DVD’s of chicken, pig, horse and sheep races. Keen punters will have the opportunity to bet on a race by buying a coloured ticket.

50% of the funds raised goes directly to the trip fund, with the remainder split for the night’s winners.

There will be a BBQ and punters will be able to purchase burgers and sausages sizzles, as well as soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits.

We will offer supervision of children at no charge so parents can relax and enjoy themselves.

Why not come along and ‘get close to the racing action’ and help out the team in the process.

More information from Simon Turner on 0418 659 582.