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2012 Yeomen Annual General Meeting - January 14 (January 6, 2012)

We will be holding our AGM where we discuss the status of the club, plans for our upcoming season and our future. This is an open meeting to all interested in learning about or contributing to the club, including juniors.

The meeting will be held on Saturday January 14, 2012 in room 106 at St Joan starting at 12:30pm.

We hope to see many of you there.

Yeomen U16 are 2011 Ontario Champions! (November 1, 2011)

In September the Yeomen U16s played in the Ontario Blue Plate Championship Game and won! This year's team was amazing in so many ways; they played hard practiced hard and also liked to have fun. We started the season with 28 good athletes and we ended with 28 Yeomen. They started gelling almost from the first practice and continued to improve every week. In the final we played Barrie RFC who where a big and well coached side. The game was played with true Yeoman grit and spirit to the joy of the Alumni in attendance; in particular Smitty and Carlos. In the end we were victorious by a score of 27-5; it was the perfect end to a perfect season.

Larry and I thank our players for working so hard and making this summer a very memorable one for both of us. A special thanks also to Rob, Mark and Dave for directing there players to the club, keep them coming. Last, but certainly not least, the parents for all there enthusiastic support; in particular the "YOMAMAS" who were amazing!

Coach Rick Bria

2011 Yeomen Awards (October 31, 2011)

We held our annual Awards Night on Oct 28 were we gathered to celebrate successes at all levels.

U16 Award Winners:

Most Valuable Player – Massimo Nardone
Most Dedicated Player – Julian Nestico


U18 Award Winners:

Most Valuable Player – Peter Vaccaro
Most Dedicated Player - Matthew Mollicone

Mens Award Winners:

Larry Nancekivell Award - Awarded annually to the player or coach who makes
the greatest contribution to the club both on and off the field – Luciano Pagano

Taffy Harris Award - Awarded annually to the best new player to our club –
Graham Reid

Bill Abbott Award - Awarded annually to the player who best ememplifies the
spirit of the club – Anthony Perri

Doug Williams Award - Awarded annually to any player who is selected to play
representative rugby for Ontario – Andrew Anichini

Yeomen U16 in Rugby Ontario Plate Division Final! (August 29, 2011)

Our U16 boys continued their great play in a playoff tournament on Saturday. Although we lost the first game 7-5 on the last play of the game against Peterborough, we roared back to beat Ajax 24-5 and then the Saracens 19-5. Coach Rick Bria and the boys are now preparing for the final to be held on Sept 11 at Fletcher's Fields vs Barrie. Kick-off time is at 2:30 pm.

Yeomen U18 Great Season Ends in Semis (August 26, 2011)

The Yeomen U18 played a semi-final game against a well prepared and more experienced Georgian Bay team. We started well and played solid defence through the end of the first half, unfortunately, as the second half took shape we were somewhat starved of possession and were unable to execute the game plan. All in all, there is a great deal to be proud of as this was a turnaround season for the U18 team as we continue to build the program moving forward. Great effort this year from the boys which was matched by an outstanding work from coach Trevor Figueira.

Yeomen go 3 for 3! (August 15, 2011)

This week the U18s earned a tough win over the Cru 17-5 in their first playoff game1 They were followed by our U16s playoff debut which they won convincingly, 36-0!! The week was capped by our Mens side beating the Blues 29-12 and lock in a playoff spot and another shot at Bay Street on Saturday.

ORU President Calls out for Respect in Rugby (July 22, 2011)

In an open letter to the rugby community ORU President David Nelson reminds us that rugby is a culture built on respect for the game and all those involved, including referees. We all must show respect to earn it.

Click HERE to view the letter.