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Written by Bernardo Rodrigues
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Thursday, 04 September 2008 |
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Ladies and gentlemen,
And it's finally upon us, the first game of the season.
After a great performance last Sunday in the preparation game, the Babas are ready to start off their league campaign with a bang as they take on Antwerp. With plenty of support from juniors and many news faces joining this year, this first match should be a first determined step to a great season, on a special year for the club celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Kick-off is at 15.00 on Sunday in the Elephant Pitch and we would like to have as many friends supporting us as possible. Bring on the cheerleaders, the streakers, the drums & trumpets and Mexican waves. Every friendly face counts!
We look forward to seeing you all there for some fine rugby!
Bernardo Rodrigues
Joe Buxton
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Written by Bernardo Rodrigues
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
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With pre-season concluded with a convincing win over Schilde on Sunday, it's time to prepare this weekend's league kick-off against Antwerp at home!
Training sessions will go back to the usual schedule of Tuesdays (20.30-22.00 – be there from 20.00) and Thursdays (19.30-21.30) AT THE BRITISH SCHOOL ARTIFICIAL PITCH. Bring suitable footwear (no metal studs).
All those taking a car from Brussels are kindly asked to stop in Montgomery Roundabout (on the right-upper side, when coming from Cinquantenaire) in front of the White Night shop.
All those needing a lift should meet there 30 minutes before practice time, which means:
at the latest 20:00 on Tuesdays and 19.00 on Thursdays.
Others can take the 44 Tram to Tervuren from Montgomery station and walk to the school.
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Written by Bernardo Rodrigues
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 |
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Brussels Barbarians got the new season off to a flying start yesterday with a convincing win over 4th division opposition Schilde. Taking to the field under the new captaincy of Bernardo Rodrigues and with a large British School contingent, the Babas complimented the hot, dry conditions with some great running rugby.
Split into 4 quarters of 20 minutes and refereed according to the new experimental laws, the match was well fought and kept the large crowd at the elephant pitch entertained on what was a sweltering Sunday afternoon. The Barbarians started brightly, the half back pairing of Patrick Start and Sam Rowlands working well and resulting in the first try of the afternoon as the Babas number 10 skipped through for an early try - which became a familiar sight by the end of the match. Three more tries followed in the quarter and the Babas had their tails up heading into the second period. As was too often the case last season though, Schilde were allowed to get back into the game with two tries of their own and the Babas went into the third quarter determined to take back control of the game.
This they did successfully but only after some gritty defence on their own line, with some great hits coming in from the forwards and Karl Meiring making some crucial tackles in the centre. The Babas responded with some great running rugby; backs and forwards interchanging well and mixing pace and agility with brute strength and aggression.
By the time the fourth period started it was clear that the pre season training sessions had been worth it as the Barbarians superior fitness allowed them to open up the Schilde defence. Some great work by the pack led to a quick turnover in the middle of the park, followed by an injection of pace by the backs who sent the ball wide to Shane Massinon who went over in the corner to score. As the clock ticked on, so did the score line and Schilde looked genuinely relieved when the final whistle was blown. The Babas will go into their next match, the first league game of the season at home to Antwerp, with a lot of confidence. However, their second division opposition will be a far tougher test and the Babas will have to step up their contact skills if they want to get the league season off to a good start. Nevertheless, it was demonstrated yesterday that there is no substitute for pace and if Babas can set a solid platform for the backs to work off, there are tries in this team. Report by Joe Buxton
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Written by Bernardo Rodrigues
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Monday, 18 August 2008 |
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As of this week, we’re back practicing in Tervuren. The next two weeks of practice will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 19.30 to 21.00 in the Elephant Pitch.
Practice session in the British School of Brussels will only start from 2 September on.
With only 3 weeks left before the first league game (7 September) and a friendly game already on the 30-31 of August, we need everyone at these next sessions to hit the season flying! Pre-season recruitment this year has been excellent and many new players will be joining the team. You can find directions to the pitch in left hand-side menu: “Directions to Parks”, or more detailed info (including information on public transport and car lifts) here. The address of the pitch is Bijlkensveldstraat (Tervuren) and you can see a map here.
Any problems just contact
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Please note that we will practice on grass pitch so bring your stud shoes. See you all there!
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Written by Bernardo Rodrigues
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Thursday, 31 July 2008 |
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The first game of next season will take place on Saturday, 7th of September. But before returning to rugby trainings, some fitness sessions are in order. The team will be meeting at 7pm every Tuesday and Thursday (starting next Tuesday, 5 August), at the Parc du Cinquantenaire, (at the entry portal on Merode side, see map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=porte+de+tervuren,+bruxelles). Spread the word and bring colleagues and friends: everybody is welcomed! These first sessions will include running and cardio exercises but no contact. See you all there. The season starts now!!!
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