SENIOR RUGBY TRAINING
starts 7pm Thursday 9th June 2011
and every Tuesday and Thursday afterwards at 7pm

Nelson Column for the 2010/2011 Season

It is with great pleasure that I can report to you all that Lowestoft and Yarmouth have secured promotion to London League 2 North East.

I cannot be happier with this season especially when all the lads involved have been local boys. It is testament to all involved after the disappointment of last season’s campaign we have grown as players and I believe that if we can take the same attitude and squad into next season we have a real chance of doing well. With new recruits this season only being Tom Dare coming up through the youth system and Dave Palmer moving back to the area. It was a big boost to the side having Russell Chapman return after missing all of last season and it’s great that he has come back stronger.

A couple of thank you's need to be made. Our physio Phil has done a good job keeping the boys on the pitch and with a turnover of only 28 players in the 1st team squad this shows his credentials. The supporters who week in week out sacrifice their Saturday afternoon to watch us play at home and on our travels to exotic locations (Mersea Island, Campion). To Colin and bar staff for always making sure we celebrate in style and mainly I thank every single squad member for making this a very successful season for Lowestoft and Yarmouth RUFC.

Now for next season London 2 rugby!!! On the recruitment front we have managed to entice a former International and professional player to join us not only by pulling the jersey on but by taking up the role of Rugby Development Officer. Dave Tiueti is a former Osprey player of the season and has been capped for Tonga 21 times. Dave will be moving with his family from Wales and will be here in time for pre-season and I'm sure we are all going to learn a lot from him.

Pre-season training will resume Tuesday 9th June and I hope to see you all there for plenty of fitness.

The Annual Ball

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What a cracking season the club enjoyed last year, here it is broken down into a few stats for you
24 games played, 3 walkovers.
19 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses
838 points for, 324 against
Average score 35-14
Tries 126
Conversions 83
Penalties 14
Highest Points scorer - Russ Chapman 217 (average 9 per game)
Top Five try scorers - Thomas 30, McAlone 18, Titterington 14, Nelson 10, Howe 9
Kicking completion 66%
Remarkably ONLY 28 players used.
Oldest - Russ Wilkinson - 16,883 days or 46 years, 2 months and 23 days
Youngest - Tom Dare - 6,388 days - 17 years, 5 months and 23 days.

Award Winners were: Top Points: Russell Chapman
Top Tries: Marc Thomas
Most Appearances: Chris Howe and Russell Chapman
Most Improved: Steve Powles
Best Young Player: Tom Dare
Coaches Player of the Season: Russell Wilkinson
Players Player of the Season: Chris Howe

Scott Nelson