Visit New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup and support the Wallabies (on current form they will need it!).

A couple of Kiwi Rugby guys have set up a website (www.stayinnz.com) listing rental accommodation in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup next year (2011).

The site is based around helping overseas visitors experience a bit of Kiwi hospitality through staying with a Kiwi family, or renting a Kiwi home for the World Cup.

The Qantas Wallabies are inviting you to attend their Open Training Session

Watch the team train under coach Robbie Deans as they prepare for their next Tri Nations match. Once training is over, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the players, grab autographs and photos. There will be lots of giveaways and you could win a signed 2010 Qantas Wallabies jersey, Test match tickets or a Qantas Wallabies showbag.

When: Monday 26 July (3.30pm to 5.00pm)
Where: Ashwood Reserve, Power Avenue, Holmesglen

The development and implementation of a national talent identification and recruitment program for rugby union has been identified as a key element within the design of the Australian Rugby Union’s (ARU) High Performance Player Pathway and the game’s ability to provide high level access to as many players as possible. The development of the program will allow Australian Rugby to differentiate and dominate on the back of prioritized factors of competition.

See the attached ARU document.

The Harlequin Colts tour started well with most of the boys arriving on time at Melbourne airport for a 7.15am check-in on Friday morning. Sporting the new polo shirts the team looked cohesive and relaxed. After arriving in Canberra we had a light training run followed by lunch back at the accommodation. The accommodation worked well with five guys per room and everyone getting on well over the course of the tour. Transportation for the whole weekend was via minibus driven by Jeff Cornford who deserves huge thanks. The afternoon before the first game was taken up with a team meeting and game preparation including rubs and strapping.

A total of 32 Quins journeyed up the Calder Highway on Saturday 27th March to take on Bendigo as part of our pre-season program. The weekend proved to be an outstanding success with Bendigo proving to be great hosts and some good rugby having been played.

The tri-nations draw and kickoff times can be seen by downloading the document attached.

The following players represented Harlequins at the Victorian 10’s tournament held at HMAS Cerberus on the 13th of March.

Forwards: Martin Richomme, Maclu Vosa, Brendan Norris, Ray Ryan, Denis Sua, Troy Drew, Nadeeshan Kariyawasam, Peter Dawson, Luke Wright, Alex Ross, Aaron Porima

Backs: Siof Tulanga, Pana Ravouvou, Michael Rabach, Osea Valentini, Sam Davey, Matt Moore, Tom Mills, Villi Rokotuibau.

Again this year we have invited Sportsafe Australia, the leading custom made mouth guard manufacturers, to be present at the clubrooms on  Wednesday 31st March (training night) to take impressions and orders for any of our players who require a new or replacement mouth guard for the upcoming season.

Australian Rugby Union is offering Junior Rugby Club and Schools the chance to purchase advance tickets to the 2010 Qantas Wallabies domestic Test season. In recognition of Junior Rugby Club’s and School’s loyalty and support, any player, administrator, coach or referee registered at a School or Junior Rugby Club will have access to discounted tickets to any Qantas Wallabies domestic Test match played in 2010. Click here for details on the VRU website

Training is every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6.50pm. Players are welcome at all stages through the season.

For further information contact Brock Parker on 0417 014 971 or by email.