Autumn Events
29/10/08 09:28
No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face
Now that the season is in full swing,
check out the events page to see what autumn will bring
PreMatch Lunch
14/10/08 14:53
Every 1st Team Home Game
£6 For 2 Courses
Roast followed by a Sweet.
SERVED FROM 1PM TO 2.30PM
MIGHTY Oakmeadians
07/10/08 17:44
MIGHTY Oakmeadians maintained their unbeaten start to the season with an emphatic 61-5 victory over league rivals Ivel Barbarians at Meyrick Park.
The fourth successive victory, however, was marred by injuries as the Oaks completed the final stages of the game with just 13 players having made their three replacements.
Continue reading more at the Bournemouth Echo
September Newsletter
04/10/08 14:18
After the
successul launch of the newsletter last month
Septembers edition has now arrived hot off the
presses...
With a moving tribute to Jenny Phillips as well as a round up of all the latest news..
You can download the newsletter here.
With a moving tribute to Jenny Phillips as well as a round up of all the latest news..
You can download the newsletter here.
A very Fijian feel for Oaks
03/10/08 19:34
MAIKI Bunny'
Burenivalu may have had a poor harvest in the fields of
North Dorset, but Oakmeadians' rise from the Southern
Counties South ashes looks set to continue with a very
Fijian feel.
While Meyrick Park-based Oaks were toiling towards a hard-fought football score victory at Slaughtergate at the weekend, coach James Croker was putting the finishing touches to a new-look back line described by captain, and brother Will, as "devastating".....
Continue reading more at the Bournemouth Echo
Article by Neil Meldrum
While Meyrick Park-based Oaks were toiling towards a hard-fought football score victory at Slaughtergate at the weekend, coach James Croker was putting the finishing touches to a new-look back line described by captain, and brother Will, as "devastating".....
Continue reading more at the Bournemouth Echo
Article by Neil Meldrum
Heineken 10s Cancelled
01/10/08 11:22
CANCELLED
Due to lack
of interest from other clubs the Heineken 10s
competition on the 18th October at Meyrick park has
been cancelled
Oaks make the news!
26/09/08 08:59
MAIKI Bunny'
Burenivalu ran in five tries on his Oakmeadians debut
but coach James Croker didn't feel the England Sevens
player was the star in an 81-5 romp over Sherborne.
The Fijian-born three-quarter was a class act on his Southern Counties South bow for the ambitious Meyrick Park club.
As Oaks supporters left the ground most of them were talking about Burenivalu's spectacular 70-metre solo effort in which he ran past all 15 Sherborne players to touch down in the first half......
Read the rave match review over at the Bournemouth Echo
The Fijian-born three-quarter was a class act on his Southern Counties South bow for the ambitious Meyrick Park club.
As Oaks supporters left the ground most of them were talking about Burenivalu's spectacular 70-metre solo effort in which he ran past all 15 Sherborne players to touch down in the first half......
Read the rave match review over at the Bournemouth Echo
New Faces at Oakmeadians for 2008-9
20/09/08 11:29
Oakmeadians are delighted to welcome five home debutants today. England Sevens international Maika Burenivalu ("Bunny") makes his first start for Oaks not is his usual position on the wing but at full back due to an injury to Sam Collins. Bunny was outstanding playing for Oakmeadians at the Bournemouth Sevens and coach James Croker rates him as a National One or even Premiership winger and should figure regularly on the score sheet this season.
Read the up beat article over at the Bournemouth Echo
Perfect Start for Oaks
17/09/08 09:07
OAKMEADIANS
got their Southern Counties South campaign off to the
perfect start with a resounding 30-3 victory at
Oldfield Old Boys.
James Croker's charges were in fine form in Bath, with full-back Sam Collins bagging two tries and Will Croker and Ollie Hare one each in a sublime second-half blitz...
Continue read more at the Bournemouth Echo...
Article by Neil Meldrum
James Croker's charges were in fine form in Bath, with full-back Sam Collins bagging two tries and Will Croker and Ollie Hare one each in a sublime second-half blitz...
Continue read more at the Bournemouth Echo...
Article by Neil Meldrum
Missing Ladder
26/08/08 19:08
It has come to the attention of the committee that a certain stepladder has been perloined!
Rumour has it that it is taking a well earned break or moonlighting around the globe having escaped the confines of the club house. If you have seen it on your holidays please forward any pictures or reports of its where abouts ...
Should anyone have any concrete news please contact Alan Reed on 07795 417873
UPDATE: It now appears that this fellony seems to have been carried out by a highly orgnaised and motivated gang with the most devious black mail in mind. A copy of the demands can be found here in an attempt to help bring these perpetrators to justice.
Oaks reach GO PLAY final 10!
31/07/08 19:55
Oakmeadians have recently entered the O2 sponsorded
competition for 'GO PLAY RUGBY' and so far have reached
the
final top 10 in the country.
For getting this far we will be presented with a signed
England shirt, with continued judging for the overall
winner still in progress so keep coming back for
updates on our progress.
For now you can check out Oakmeadians
Go Play page here
or
the office 02 and RFU site here
Bath Charity 7's
08/07/08 16:54
Oakmeadians themselves had 9 Fijian army players in their squad, but were blown away by the Krusaders sheer pace and power. The winners walked away with the £500 prize money, with Oakmeadians taking the £200 runners-up fee, all donated by Wilts Electrical Wholesalers.
In total 40 teams took part in the event, 32 in the men's competition and 8 in the ladies tournament. Teams travelled from all over the UK for the one day event, organised and ran by the Bath Rugby Community Foundation at the University of Bath. Games were played over 5 pitches from 10.00 until 19.00, and a total of 100 games of 7's were played during the tournament. There were approximately 400 players present, and 17 referees from all over the UK.
In the ladies competition, the Pink Ba-Ba's, who included current Wales wing Non Evans, defeated ex-England captain Susie Appleby's West Country Cavaliers Ladies in the Wilts Cup final, that included a large number of other international players. Other ladies teams involved in the competition included Oxford, Camp Hill and Lakenham Hewett ladies, who travelled from Norfolk for the tournament.
In the men's Plate competition, sponsored by Blackthorn cider, the Bath-based Smashtown Cavaliers put on a superb performance in the knock-out stages to finally overcome a strong Withem's Elves outfit from London in a tense final. In the ladies plate competition, also backed by Blackthorn, a strong Oakmeadians ladies team defeated the Pink Ewes to win the silverware.
The men's Player of the Tournament went to Oakmeadians' Fijian winger 'Bally' after his excellent try-scoring performances throughout the day. Current England prop Rochelle Clarke won the ladies Player of the Tournament award. Both awards were selected by the day's referees, and were sponsored by Havaianas flip-flops.
Summer Fun in the Sun
31/05/08 17:33
There is a full program of social events and competative rugby ahead of us this summer both at the club and in the surrounding area. Check out our Up and Coming Events Page for full details as things will be updated regularly.
Highlights include the following:
Senior Welcome BBQ - 14th June
Acorns BBQ’s on the 20th June & 25th July.
An entire weekend which is the Beer Festival (one not to be missed) with music on the 11th and music with homemade curry on the 12th July
Proms in the Park 1st & 2nd August
We have our inaugural Touch Rugby Festival at the club on the 25th August.
Beach Tag Festivals are also up and coming on the horizon. Kicking off with the O2 sponsored Bournemouth Beach Rugby Festival on the 12th July and the Poole Beach competition on the 30th August.
Weymouth Beach Festival
24/05/08 20:25
Congratulations to all the
U16 players, parent and colt for, not only winning, but
for also representing the Oaks the day after the dinner
dance but also for keeping up our tradition of doing
well in these tournaments.
13 hardy teams braved the inclement weather at Weymouth seafront on Saturday May 17th and battled it out on the beach to see who would be the first beach champions of the season.
Purple Sharks (Weymouth RFC) took the cup in a close game against Valley Commando’s (Ebb Vale RFC), Tom’s Tornados (Weymouth RFC) won the Plate against RTB Steelers (Ebb Vale RFC) and Double O Podge (Oakmeadians RFC) beat another Weymouth club side, Hoxly Gone to get his van, in the bowl competition.
In co-operation with Weymouth seafront team and the Rugby Football Union, Weymouth RFC organised the beach festival for the sixth year running.
“This is a great opportunity for our club to get together at the end of the season and promote the values of rugby away from our clubhouse,” said Chris Davies, Weymouth RFC Club Secretary.
The RFU will be organising over 30 beach festivals this summer in partnership with rugby clubs, councils and other local partners.
For further information on beach rugby, visit www.rfu.com/leisurerugby or email beachrugby@therfu.com.
13 hardy teams braved the inclement weather at Weymouth seafront on Saturday May 17th and battled it out on the beach to see who would be the first beach champions of the season.
Purple Sharks (Weymouth RFC) took the cup in a close game against Valley Commando’s (Ebb Vale RFC), Tom’s Tornados (Weymouth RFC) won the Plate against RTB Steelers (Ebb Vale RFC) and Double O Podge (Oakmeadians RFC) beat another Weymouth club side, Hoxly Gone to get his van, in the bowl competition.
In co-operation with Weymouth seafront team and the Rugby Football Union, Weymouth RFC organised the beach festival for the sixth year running.
“This is a great opportunity for our club to get together at the end of the season and promote the values of rugby away from our clubhouse,” said Chris Davies, Weymouth RFC Club Secretary.
The RFU will be organising over 30 beach festivals this summer in partnership with rugby clubs, councils and other local partners.
For further information on beach rugby, visit www.rfu.com/leisurerugby or email beachrugby@therfu.com.
Oakmeadians Win RFU Technology Award
17/05/08 08:33
Bournemouth Oakmeadians RFC were honoured with their President’s XV Award for Technology award, which has been awarded for the the most innovative use of ideas to meet the Community Rugby themes of More People, Better Places, Access for All and Enjoyment.
On Friday May 16th Rugby Football Union immediate past President Bob Rogers presented the club with the award of £500 and the trophy at the end of season dinner dance.
Oakmeadians RFC have been recognised because they created their own website as a hub communicating with members as well as streaming video and sharing coaching resources. An overhead projector has also allowed them to watch big games, analyse match and training footage and enhance the club’s quiz and social evenings.
The awards were decided by a panel of judges consisting of RFU President Bob Taylor, Senior Vice President Brian Williams, Junior Vice President John Owen, Rogers, RFUW President Gill Burns, England’s most capped player Jason Leonard and Rugby World Editor Paul Morgan.
We need your help !
18/04/08 20:46
We are petitioning them not to go ahead with this idea and to leave it as it is, enabling us to continue coaching the very youngest members of the club in a secure, confined environment. We'd like to collect as many names as possible to enable us to approach the council to ask them to reconsider their plans.
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23/11/07 21:09
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