Gentleman, the end of season paint balling war has now been booked for the 30th June at the broom from 11.00 am. Should have been £35 a head but due to fines money etc, we should be able to bring the price down to £25 ph. List will be up in the RC from thurs so any budding soldiers who fancies their chances or basically anyone who wants to do over steve kelly get your names down. All money to be paid on the day.

Tickets going quickly for the Presentation night and Ceilidh. So please get your ticket sooner rather than later.

A reminder that the Players' Player of the Year (for both 1st XV and 2nd XV)will be voted for on the evening of 19th May at the Ceilidh. Anyone who has played for these teams may vote (even if it was a cameo appearance as a replacement). Let's have a high turn-out of players.

Early notification. Autumn Tests are Scotland v Ireland, Aug 11th, 2.30, and South Africa Aug 25th, 5pm. Prices £30, £20 and £10, with concessions (OAP,Student & U18)at £15, £10 and £5.

Applications have to be with SRU by July 7th, so cut off date will be before that. Clubs get to keep 25% commission for these.

Notice will be in clubhouse in due course.

Today is gonna be the day that gonna throw it back to you, by now you should have somehow realised what you've gotta do, I dont believe that anybody feels the way I do, about you now.....
Backbeat the word is on the street that the fire in your heart is out, I"m sure you've heard it all before but you've never really had a doubt, I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now...

There will be an important meeting in the Clubhouse on Tuesday 15th May at 8.30pm for all existing coaches and any others who would be willing to become involved in some way with either coaching or assisting with the various tasks involved in running and organising teams.

No experience required - any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Past coaches who have "had a rest" would be most welcome in order that we can develop more teams at Youth level.

At Tuesday's Players' Meeting, nominations were put forward for next year's Captains and Vice-Captains. These will, of course, have to be officially approved at the AGM on 22nd June.
1st XV Captain - Paul Carruthers
1st XV Vice-Captain - Colin Warrick
2nd XV Captain - Kieran Watret
2nd XV Vice Captain - Gavin Lynch

was just wondering what the tally was for sending offs and sin bin this season? i know big andy got a red but cant think of any body else that got sent off, i know cash got his 1st ever yellow card in 30 yeras of rugby.
so it would be good to see who the bad boys are

Tickets now available for the Ceilidh & Presentation night on Saturday 19th May @ 7.00pm in Annan Academy Hall, Tickets cost £15 and are available from me. Dont leave it too late as there is only a limited number available.

I didn't expect to be back from Dalkeith to watch the game - but I was, and it was a privilege to be there for Billy's farewell appearance and all the banter in the Clubhouse afterwards. Try of the match? For me - Graeme Hogg's tremendous finish of an exciting move.

For all you who have signed to PC's stag do- myself and Bazz now require the final £100 ASAP. The players meeting on Tuesday night will be an ideal opportunity to cough up the coin. You are not allowed to get excited until you pay.

Scores on the doors
Annan 1sts 95 v Allan Glens 0
Dalziel 27 v Annan 2nds 5

I liked the one were billy joined the opposition huddle & had their captain yelling at him & telling him what he was going to do to that big lanky Annan 2nd row!!!!!

Thank you to all those who travelled to Currie last night to support the boys.The result did not go our way, but the commitment and endeavour shown was magnificent.Thanks lads. C.

So, tis with a tear in the eye that we shall watch, for the lat time, that old warhorse, Billy, turn out for the the first XV, on Saturday. No more will we see that hard, calloused hand thrust into some unsuspecting opponent's mush; no more will we hear that grizzled voice enquire of the verisimilitude of an adversary's parentage. Ah, Bill, when will we see yer like again? Fair fa' yer honest sonsie face, aye cheiftan o the brickie race.

Good luck to the Academy lads in tonights SS Bowl final.
We did hear a whisper that some bloke called 'Hairy' was looking for a game, could this be true?

Some good shots of Methuselah from Saturday's game.
Just shows that there's always an exception to the rule, here's a man that sank 8 pints of lager and 12 gin and tonics the night, before the game, had the full English with extra kippers on the morning of the match and still managed to amble about the pitch for a punishing 20 minutes, thus saving the day for Annan. Forget Superman, this guy's a real Alf Tupper. Hoorah!!

Happy birthday to Alex Dunbar - reaching the ripe old age of 17 on 23rd April.

Advance notice - the Club A.G.M. will take place on Friday 22nd June.

Congratulations to the Annan S1 S2 side whio have just won the Stewartry 7's

wher is this legendary violetbank slope?? the road to the pitches?

Thanks for the highlights of the Irving game gus isn't technology wonderful.Better than match of the day.Good as Scrum five or even those plonkers from sky.

Scores on the Doors
Caithness 3 v Annan 1sts 12
Annan 2nds 31 v Daziel 15

Updates to site

Video highlights of the Irvine game now online.

See link at top of page or via the Annan RFC in Action page to the left

Gus

just a quick ask, is that A,White on the bench for the 2nds on saturday the young boy thats running the show for Scotland under 18's? also mr A, Dunbar playing alongside the Stirling exiles should make it a very exciting backline! what thoughts?

AT LAST!
Scottish Schools Bowl Final.
Annan Academy v Portobello HS
Wednesday 25th April
Currie RFC
7.20pm kick off.
Any support would be greatly appreciated.

Hey Gus, what's happened to the caption compettion, I really miss those useless ****s trying to make me laugh?
Suppose it's went the same way as 'the Worlds Funniest Disasters', I used to like that too before it was pulled, grrr.

Terrain Aeration have now completed their work on the two pitches. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped - Committee members, Youths and non-committee members (particularly David and Rod Smith, Bobby Robison).

We need volunteers to fill holes with Lytag on the 2nd XV pitch - probably Monday afternoon, all day Tuesday + Tuesday evening. Can you spare a couple of hours?

Minto, the folically challenged Wonder, reckoned the only difference between Annan & Irvine was the sin- binning. I beg to differ; for the 1st quarter, most of our passing was sloppy, school-boy stuff. It should also be borne in mind that Irvine's first two tries came from turnover ball-one we can just about live with but two illustrated the difference between winning and losing at this level...Oh, it should also be noted that our lineout has not functioned to an acceptable standard in the last couple of games. Ah, the basics...

Having said this lot, it was the 2nd-best game I've seen at home this season. It was a super performance against a very good and physical bunch of lads with some slick backs. Yup, it must auger well for next season when, based on some of this seasons performances, we must, surely, be able to hold our own.

Roll-on next season.

Scores on the Doors
Annan 30 v Irvine 42

Good luck tomorrow lads - They dont like it up 'em

Updates to Site
Blast from the past time - relive the opening of Violetbank - see link at top of page.

How is the training going for the big game on Saturday? I hear Masher and Cash are polishing their boots just in case......

Will Dumfries rollover on Saturday to allow Newton Stewart promotion?

Scotland U18 20 - Italy U18 17
Andrew got on after 48mins according to write-up on SRU site.

The work on the first team pitch is progressing well. Terrain Aeration will, however, have to return on Monday to complete the second team pitch. "Lytagers" will be required on Monday (and probably Tuesday).

When is the Quarter Final??

We still need help - to fill bore holes with Lytag. This week, starting on Tuesday afternoon, major pitch works will start. We have a number of volunteer slots filled, but we particularly need volunteers for the 8am-11am and 11am- 2pm slots on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. If anyone can offer assistance, contact me on DonBarty@aol.com or telephone 202708. Thanks.

having watched scotland u18 v england today i thought andy white was one of not many scottish players with plus points in my opinion he played really well hairy mentioned a wee while ago that there must be some good players keeping scotty and bruce fae the toon out frankly i didnt see them michael would have given the back row an edge and aggression so badly missing and bruce could of carried the ball a bit better in the second row the scottish 4 and 5 far too easily knocked back for me well done andy white

Langholm 6 Annan 12?? I could have sworn it was 3-12...Not to worry. Sh one t game-do we care??

I was pleasing to see 3 appointed match officials "wired-up". However, some of the refereeing was a bit like the game; sh one t-do we care??

Scores on the Doors

Langholm 3 v Annan 1sts 12

anyone know yet if the 2s have a game for 2day?

What a weekend in prospect! Annan v Langholm in Round 2 of the SRU Shield:
Andrew White picked at stand off for Scotland U18 v England at Burnbrae on Sunday (8 April), kick-off 3pm. ADMISSION FREE AND Alex Dunbar picked at centre again for Scotland U17s for the match on Saturday morning against Wales at Millfield International Festival as I said WHAT A WEEKEND!!!! - enjoy!

Good mowning,

Félicitations to ze young Andrew Blanc in guiding Skitland youths to a woll deserved victory agonst ze French schills. ‘Is tictical kacking was superbe and ‘is pissing was auqually as bon, without a dripped ball in zite.

Boys, a big hand for all the jugglers. The promotion is well deserved and aboot time. If I'd had some notice aboot the Langholm game I would have mailed my inflatable sheep over to kick aboot the Muckle clubhoose. Any way here's a Langholm fan from Lagos.
Startled oot.

I can't believe it's thursday night and no mention of saturdays game. Lets silence the "fish wives" with the same kind of game that blew them away at the tournament.

And now Scotland U17 beat France. See report on SRU site. Dunbar gets a flattering mention - but no try !

Well done U17. Now for England at Burnbrae for the U18s

Congratulations to Alex Dunbar who has been selected to play for Scotland U17S against France at Millfield International Festival tomorrow (Tuesday 3 April), kick-off 11.30am.

I have heard a rumour that PC has been asked to captain the Vaults pool team next year. Is this right?

Maybe after his performance on Saturday, in the famous 'lucky boots', Conor's Dad will now spring for a new pair of boots for the lad. Shame on you Mike, you old mingebag.
A mighty Well Done to both sides and also to wee Snowy in gay Paree.
Mint.

A huge thank you the the Annan 2xv for the win against irvine on sat! well done lads!

Thanks to all the youth players and coaches for the invite to your presentation night. It was very enjoyable, especially senior Haribos singing.
Well done this season and good luck for the next.

Welcome back Gus we missed ya I hope you had an enjoyable hol

Due to injury to young Conroy's foot, the gig is postponed until the end of May beginning of June.

Well done to all involved at Annan RFC. Was proud to be at Violetbank yesterday to witness 40+ players and coaches win 2 games of rugby and bring 1st Division rugby back to Violetbank.

All that and "Mini bashtard" scoring in Paris. Cant be bad

Stick in next week and a big day oot in Edinburgh would be no more than you deserve.

Could you get your deposit's in asap so we can book the hotel as the dates are now out. Fri 22nd Feb til Mon 25 Feb 2008, Russell Court hotel c'mon lads you know it makes sense hand over the cash especially those two tight twats in dumfries.

France Schools - 5 Scotland Under 18 -18 . Two penalties and one conversion from Andrew White. We're proud of you, kid!

Scores on the doors:
Annan 28 - Caithness 6 (bonus point) - yes we are promoted!!!!!!!

Annan 2nd XV 10 Irvine 2nd XV 3

Thanks to all members of the youth section for a great time yesterday evening

Good Luck to Andrew White today in his Scottish U18 match against the French Schools

Only 5 places left on the Oki Doki Dublin extravaganza left, so anyone wanting to go, pay your deposit now! 3 nights B&B in the Clarence Hotel (Temple Bar owned by U2) and a float of 4000 eu for the Sunday.

Sorry Lads have to go walkabout tomorrow so will not be able to cheer and generally hurle abuse but remember please it is an 80min. game too much stress like last week is not good for old folk!
Go for it Annan - get that result.
DIY Dave

was just wondering if the match report would be up this week or the team for this weekend or the video clips from last weeks game?

SQUAD OF HELPERS REQUIRED - From Tuesday 10th April - Friday 13th April our pitches will be undergoing major surgery. In addition to the company carrying out the work, we will require a squad to backfill bore holes with lytag. This is a plea to all Committee Members, Players (Senior and Junior) and other volunteers. Can you give up 3-4 hours on any of these days? It is not hard work, but we do need 3-4 people at Violetbank all the time from 2pm - 8pm on Tuesday and from 8am -8pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We require every able-bodied person we can lay our hands on for this important pitch work. Contact me DonBarty@aol.com and let me know when you are available

Regarding the scandalous revelations emanating from the cricket world cup, to whit, 'match rigging', are we seeing the same thing going on at Violetbank?

It all seems a bit too pat that once 'three', i.e. un-bonussed tries, are scored, the team visibly eases back on the gas. Saturday was a prime example, the first half being a breathtaking bravura display of inventive rugby, bamboozling the hapless visitors into chasing shadows. The second half was the exact opposite!! Is the fact that Paul Buckley was seen emerging from William Hill, later on, lighting a cigar with a tenner by any way related? I think we should be told.

Scores on the doors:
Annan 25 Linlithgow 14 (HT 18-0)
Garnock 2nds 62 Annan 2nds 10 (TBC)

Chocolate & Don, following my request to the SRU they've given me a rugby ball signed by the National squad for our fund raiser in May. It seems that they are trimming back on thier freebies and the signed shirt was too much. Any way, I'll deliver the ball to you via Iona at school.

Just to inform everyone that Annan RFC has now been registered by the Inland Revenue as a Community Amateur Sports Club. To many people, this will not mean a great deal - but those who know the background to our achieving this status will realise that it has significant financial advantages for the Annan Rugby Club.

Knowing that the Press & Journal is somewhat parochial _ who else would report on the 'Titanic Disaster' with 'Aberdeen Man Lost at Sea' - I thought I'd check out the report in the Ellon Gazette:-

'Ellon pyed thae price fur thur hubris in the National Shield as it a came tae ail splekit craunch jest afare fill time. Expicted tae haummer thu wye Ainnan team, thi wur geen a bliddy neb.
Aye, ther mettle wiz treckelt doon whun lyte intae ainjury time, Annan's wye fill buck wi thu gey wye heid, Kevin Jones intercepted a gey slackit pauss frae oor ain loon, stand off Mark Ryan.
Yon wye fill buck run a thu wye frae unner hest ain posts, tae dyve ower thae Ellon line, aw thut thit lood centre Craig McCann hud tae dae wuz tae blooter thu ba ower, tae seal a 28-27 win.
Ellon’s heid bummer, Kevin Wyness wuz aw splookit oot whae hyes sides lack ae fecht, particularly uz thyed grimmelt back frae 18-3 doon. "Wye threw it awa, pauchlin back oan oor lead”.
Aye oo kent wye wur playin a foarm side but goat foonert ah thu syme. Oor lineoot plye wuz baiter thun Ainanan’s, bit still afy ah thu syme," said Wyness'

Shaz....

The winners of the Langholm v Annan Shield match will be rewarded with a home tie against Irvine in the Quarter Final on April 21st.

Having just read our match report on the Ellon game I'm pleased to note the humility and generosity of the writer. Personally I like a bit of gloating when it is deserved but I suppose we don't want to be caught out like the Ellon numpties in their pre-match report.

So back to the serious league business.Here's to some quiet confidence to pummel Linlithgow.

So 2nd round v Langholm...any chance of gettng it video taped so us ex-pats can watch the game on this site?

Been a few months since the last game. I need my fix!!!

Annan Fan #6

Hey Onny, Joe's just told me that all Oki Doki trip deposit cheques should be made out to him, is that correct?

From Monday's P&J

Ellon's march on Murrayfield in the National Shield came to an abrupt and dramatic halt deep into injury time when Annan's Kevin Jones intercepted a slack pass from stand off Mark Ryan. The full-back ran from under his own posts to dive over the Ellon line leaving centre Craig McCann with the easiest of kicks to seal a 28-27 win. Coach Kevin Wyness was livid with his side's capitulation, particularly as they had surged back from 18-3 down. "We threw it away sitting back on our lead. We knew we were playing a form team but got what we deserved. Our lineout play was terrible," said Wyness.

Let's have everyone out in force supporting the lads against Linlithgow and Caithness the next two Saturdays. If Ellon was anything to go by, we are now right in the mood to finish the league campaign in style.By the way, if the Annan lads had read the pre-match article in the Aberdeen Press and Journal, I think they would have taken even greater delight in rubbing Ellon's noses right in it!

Langholm v Annan (Shield Round 2) is scheduled for Saturday 7th April

Point taken Andy but with temp. at 30 ish at 12.000 miles the brain is getting a bit slow.
A great result at Ellon well don lads,
see you Saturday(brain permitting)
DIY DAVE

Scores

Ellon 27 v Annan 28 - get in.

Sneer and Snatch. The downfall of many a fine young Annan prospect. Maintain the focus young Skywalkers

the second team game is off tomorrow lezie cannot raise a team

whats this? young Barty running touch!The next thing you know he will be wanting his own whistle! the mind boggles! Anyway Don if you are suppervising the wild bunch try and make sure that they come back with plenty bonus points.
Good luck lads.
Dave Gordon present location Sydey Australia

Don, past it? Never, Sir. The lad is but a whippersnapper. Why, this painting of him was only done last year.

OK - let's get the craic going again! I hear that Don Barty is running touch at Ellon this week. Is he not getting a bit old for that kind of thing?

Just testing to see if this guestbook is still working.

How did the lads get on against Langholm last night min?

Everyone at the Club congratulates Andrew White for his inclusion in the Scotland Under 18 squad and Alex Dunbar for being selected for the Scotland Under 17 squad - a tremendous achievement by both of them.

Well done to Alex D for getting in Scotland U17s.

Scores on the Doors:

Falkirk 33 v Annan 1sts 13
Annan 2nds 13 v Greenock Wand. 10

2 x £45 tickets have become available from a member for the sell-out Scotland V Ireland game next Saturday. Anyone interested then contact me asap on 07881481023.

Just been round to watch the glasgow under 17s at Murrayfield seeing i live only 100 metres away, they beat edinburgh in a stop and start kinda game, think it was close but not sure of the score. Annan lads played well etc

Special General Meeting - Tuesday 13th March at 8.45pm. Business - minor change to the Constitution to satisfy the requirements of obtaining CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club) status. Meeting should only last a few minutes. We require a quorum of 15 people. Details of the proposed change are posted in the Club.

Sorry folks Bowl final postponed. To be played at a later date probably in conjunction with the Plate which is still at the semi final stage.

If you check out the glasgow district webpage, 6 annan players in the u17 and u18 starting line ups and also mark clark frae moffat playing scrum half for u17. Well done to all the lads and the hopefully our future looks good with this amount of representative rugby.

Sorry folks still no answer. The head groundsman at Murrayfield not at work today. He will be asked tomorrow morning.
The saga continues!!!!!

Sorry if we've all moved on from the look a likeys but I just had to share the fact that, in addition to Family Guy's Stewie Griffen, Paul Minto (although clearly white and straight) bears a striking resemblance to Derek Laud - the black homosexual Tory toff from Big Brother 6

Bowl update - SRU still having problems finding a club willing to allow us to play on their pitch after the weekend rain.
It looks like if we are to play on Thursday, it could be on the back pitches at Murrayfield.

i hear mr barty does not like salad. My source tells me that mrs mc cann asked if mr barty would like salad with his lasange and he threw it the bowl onto the floor.
any comment mr barty!!!!

It would appear that Glasgow U18 might have beaten Edinburgh today, to judge by the league table on the District pages. Can anyone shed light ?

Update- As of this afternoon, both schools have agreed on next Thursday, 1st March as suitable for final.It is now up to the SRU to find venue, referee etc.. After all this rain, who going to give us a pitch?
I will know on Monday whether it is on, and if so where.

Big feast of rugby on the big screen in the Club on Saturday - a big turn out would be great. All your inner needs catered for - "lasagne al forno", cooked to a secret recipe, on sale after the Scotland match just to set you up for the cracker from Croke Park.

Sorry folks, due to problems at Portobello!!!!! (don't ask) the bowl final is no longer on Tuesday 27th. It may now be on Thursday 1st March venue still to be decided.If not, then it may not be until April!!. My apologies for any inconvenience caused but it is very definitely not our fault. I will let you know as soon as possible.

Well done Glasgow U17 in seeing off the Reivers last night. Well done to Alex Dunbar who scored the only two tries. Does he get more for respresentative games ? See report under Borders on District page.

Change of e-mail address

Just thought you would like to know you have a follower in Ottawa-my connection is a brother in Annan(and a grandfather who I see was a founding member-John Roddick)-such claims to fame!

seen as the club is puttin on food on saturday and all three internationals are on i think as many people should make the effort to pop in for a while and enjoy a pint or 2 or ok, maybe even 3

Easter Sunday confirmed for the Tizer Chiefz. All in aid of club funds, so hands into pockets and cough up. The boys in the band are giving up their Easter Sunday, be there or be square.

Scottish schools under 18 Bowl final to be played on Tuesday 27th February at Selkirk RFC with a 7.15 ko.
Any support would be greatly appreciated

Stu Wylie went to college, spooky man

Scores on the doors

Annan 1sts 22 v Kilmarnock 0

The first team match will be at the Everholm tomorrow - 3pm kick-off

john parrot os smithy?

Awright...my faither and Captain Kirk...I reckon we got a winner.

Legend

It is too obvious who my old man looks like....

What about Bellys resemblance to the Aardvark with the Manhattan accent who appeared during the legendary Pink Panther cartoons?

Reminder to players- 6 o'clock on Thursday at Violetbank for pitch repair. Any other volunteers welcome. Buckets and barrows for carrying sand required.

Following on from the latest trend of annan lookalikes, does anyone else see the resemblance between donald 'tich' watson, and boss nass, who was ruler of the gungans in the much reviled star wars the phantom menace?

Who else thinks Paul Minto looks like Family guy's evil baby genius Stewie Griffin?

I cant believea club the size of annan cant field a 2nd team on a sat when there is no league games for there firsts.As for the for the frozen pitch story 'MY ARSE'

the seconds game at langhlom is off

Just in case anybody wants them - tickets for the rugby world cup back on sale

http://www.ticketnet.fr/ - skip the intro and follow the links (change to english is small flag top right)

5000 left for the Scot v NZ game (only 1 at £35 and around 330 for the £50)

The Academy will be playing Portobello HS. Venue and date still to be arranged.

Shield draw: Strathendrick or Langholm v Ellon or ANNAN
Hot cakes!

I have 2 spare tickets for saturdays game against Wales. East stand £60 each, any takers give me a call 07709492515 or 205326

The re-scheduled date for the away match against Caithness is April 21st.

Annan U16s 32 Dumfries U16s 15
Well done lads

Scores on the doors -
Annan 22 Stewartry 14 - The Chisholm Cup returns home

is th 1st game stil on 2 day????

ARFC is the scene for a totally groovedacious occasion this evening as local rockers "The Tizer Chiefz" provide the entertainment at a private party.

Well known local raconteur Edward Woodman is quoted as saying "Not arf mate"

Marcel Conroy (drums), Dave Mackenzie (guitar), Colin Taylor (guitar), Deke Campbell (Bass) accompanied by the soothing tones of GB on vocals.

Returning to the Clubhouse soon for a fundraiser - get your tickets early and start saving the beer tokens.

Annan WILL be playing Stewartry on Saturday at Violetbank (fingers crossed) with a 12 noon KO. This re-arranged game will also be for The Peter Chisholm Memorial Cup. Go on be there - you know you want to!

seconds game against lenzie is off they cannot get a team

I don't know when the final is as there are still two oustanding games to play. Buckhaven HS v Dalziel HS with the winners away to Portobello HS in the other semi final.
The final will be played on a neutral ground which will be decided when the other finalist is known.
I hope as many people as possible will come along and support the boys as their performance yesterday, especially in the first half was excellent.
I will keep you informed as to where and when as I receive more information.
Thanks.

Annan Academy 35 Kinross Academy 0

Bowl Final here we come!!

Well Done Lads

Ardrossan U16s 7 Annan U16s 31
Well played lads

Good pics at Howe of Fife, but I personally think Nelly could of got me a couple of inches higher at lineout.

The SRU have re-scheduled our away match against Caithness for next Saturday, 3rd February! We feel that this is grossly unfair and unreasonable at such short notice and have made representation to the SRU. We realise that the backlog of postponed matches has to be cleared and, as such, Stewartry have agreed to play Annan next Saturday with a 12 o'clock kick-off and we have also put this to the SRU. We await their response.

Also, the 2nd XV have been asked to fulfil their home fixture against Lenzie on the above date.

Scores on the Doors

Howe of Fife 15 v Annan 1sts 15

just wondered when us 2nd boys will get a chance to have a bus for 1 or 2 off our away games this season????

Draw for National Shield Round 1

Edinburgh University or Ellon v ANNAN (tie to be played on 3 February)

Three Annan players - Andrew White, Bruce Blower and Michael Scott - are in the Glasgow Under 18 squad of 22 players for the forthcoming Inter-District matches.
Another three Annan players - Euan Braid, Ryan Gracie and Alex Dunbar are in the Glasgow Under 17 Development squad of 21 players.

Thanks to Billy Jardine - I have now put the SRU Bowl Final 2003 on the pages.

Relive the day

See link at top of page or via Annan RFC in Action

WITH REGARDS TO PAULS STAG DO . ON THE OUTWARD BUS JOURNEY ONCE EVERY ONE HAS SUITABLEY REFRESHED YOU WILL ALL B REQUIRED TO PROVIDE 2 MINITES OFF ENTERTAINMENT ON THE MIKE . B IT JOKES OR SONGS ETC.NON COMPLIANCE IS A SLUSH FUND FINE POOR ENTERTAINMENT IS ALSO A FINE . PLEASE NOTE ONNIE THERE IS TO B NO MENTION WORRIERS

Scores on the doors:

Annan 26 v Dunfermline 29

I'ts official! The Annan v Dunfermline Cup game is ON at the Everholm K.O. 2.00pm

1st XV v Dunfermline - pitch inspection at 8.30am on Saturday morning - we are hopeful that the match will be on.

Whats the chances of the games being on this weekend???

Observing these arrangements from a distance I can see that Bazz needs guidance from a time-served master like Onnie. Perhaps Onnie you could take him on as an OkiDoki Co Ltd apprentice? Does Bazz have a name for his travel company?

Hey, Kinross r about 2 play Annan Academy in the Bell Lawrie Bowl! just browsing to get some info you guys look like a really good team!

PC’s stag do 08/06/07 – 11/06/07 – to keep costs low we are now travelling to Cardiff by coach, we have estimated this will take the same amount of time as flying from Glasgow and allows us much more flexible departure times. To ensure a place on the trip please supply myself or Pud with a £50 (preferably cash) deposit a.s.a.p.

Onny, I hear you have booked a flight to Cardiff so to get back on the Sunday? If you want to cancel your outbound flight and come on the bus then I’m sure we can come to a financial arrangement that is equally beneficial.

Obliged.

Garnock move into second place in the league after drawing 6-6 away to Glasgow Accies. Garnock are now one point ahead of Annan. Annan have a game in hand.

The games tomorrow (13th January are OFF. Despite the best efforts of the Sports and Leisure Trust in lining the Everholm and erecting posts for us (for which we are extremely grateful), the heavens have opened once again and rendered even the Everholm unplayable. I have been a bit dismayed by some of the posts in another thread regarding Violetbank. We have been as proactive as we could have been over the years, bearing in mind finances available at any given time. You can rest assured that professional experts will be consulted and money spent at the end of this season as far as our budget will allow. That, at the moment, is the Club's top financial priority. If there are any other amateur experts of the armchair variety who would like to advise the Club on the best way forward, please "out" yourselves and come and come and talk to us face-to-face. Your additional input would be very much appreciated.

Having had a wee look at the new creichton pitch and others around recently, and in view that they have all had the same amount of rain that Annan has, why is the violetbank pitch not only waterlogged but, judging by the smell all around the pitch, dying?? Allegedly, some eastern asians were shooed off on tuesday night after attempting to plant rice. Is it drainage to blame, it is an elevated position above the town so there should be an element of natural gravitational drainage. The same problem existed this time last year. It seems there will be no recovery until the spring at least and with the backlog of home league games at all levels, the lads will surely be playing until june! Is there a review underway of the drainage system or are heads being buried in the sand ,[or violetbank mire]. Not being critical but concerned that, at the end of the day, we are losing out on games.

A bit of nostalgia for some of the older Annan supporters and players on Saturday with the Everholm being confirned as the venue for the Annan v Allan Glen's fixture. IT'S OFFICIAL

Keep you eyes peeled to the website - this Saturday's match is unlikely to be at Violetbank due to pitch conditions. Colin McCann is currently negotiating for the use of the Everholm.

we are sad to report that there have been no sightings of Don's pig, but we did have bacon for breakfast.

p.s. is it snowing in Souze D'oux Muff.

p.p.s. anyone got the nail in yet.

I see in Garnocks report they think it was sad that we would suggest they intentially used an old ball, as their backs had 'outstanding hands' with the same ball.

January Caption Comp is now online.






December winner (chosen by Grumpy Gilmour): Paul Minto

Alas not one of you (even the winners) managed to make Grumpy smile...you must do better!!

Paul - Extras DVD will be behind the bar ASAP (or just speak to the old man)

Good Luck today Annan

If any non-player fancies taking a regular turn on the bar on a Tuesday or Thrusday night (no more than once a month - less frequently the more volunteers we get!) please let me know ASAP. Thanks

Aw ra best lads, hope ye's are aw still blootered. Guid luck fur 07.

What was everyones favourite part of 2006 & any hopes for 2007? To get thing going, my favourite part of 2006 was Scotland winning the Calcutta Cup & my hope for 07 is Alex Dunbars mam starts paying out for try assists!!

Thanks very much to all the youths and adult helpers who were involved in the bag packing exercise at Somerfield on Friday 29th December. This realised the excellent sum of £857, £100 of which was donated back to Somerfield for forwarding to their chosen charity MacMillan Cancer Support. Well done to all involved.

any games this weekend?????

wat was th carlisle score

Gus & Alan at AnnanRFC.com wish everyone a very Merry Christnas & keep on surfing in 2007

black eye friday ill show u whhat a black eye is im still the beast looker in tit club sea u aground loosers

Merry xmas to all....but the question on all Annanites lips is....where is the Bertie? - Whats has happened to the mighty man?? Bertie......where are you???

Annan RFC lapel pin badges are now in the Club - on sale at £1.50

Iv heard that there will be nothing on in the club on new years eve. Is this true? And if so y?

Just checking if anybody can confirm the garnock score on sat. SRU have it the other way round with Garnock winning. Just interested with our next league match a tasty one away to them. Time to kick ass and get revenge.

if we cant get any teams to play us can we just not have a game against each other it has been 5 weeks and counting since the 2nd team players last had a game!!

Thanks to everyone who sold Bottle Draw Sheets and who donated bottles. A list of the prizewinners has been posted on the Club noticeboard.

Thank you to the big burly policeman who helped me on the party train from Carlisle on Friday night. There were hordes of rampaging women and I was worried for my safety.

I note from the SRU website Fixtures for Division 2 that the rescheduled dates for the Caithness(A) and Stewartry (H) are 17th March and 7th April respectively

Scores on the doors:

Annan 16 v Highland 6

Dalziel 2nd XV v Annan 2nd XV game is OFF. Waterlogged pitch.

Don has just informed that Saturday's game is definitely on, but at Annan Academy

Merry Christmas everyone. x

im beck will bee at fancy drees night onsat how much is annd do you half two be a member i know who isnt but is playing poor rugby

How come this is the "Unofficial Site" when it has more info than the "Official Site"?

Annan have been drawn at home to Dunfermline in Round 4 of the SRU National Cup to be played on 20th January

With Highland planning to set off at 4pm on Friday, the pitches will be inspected Friday lunchtime and a definite ON/OFF decision made at that time.

Just wondering what the festive fixture list looks like? Is the Chisholm cup up for grabs as usual?

Of the eight cases of Club wine ordered, only three remain - get your Christmas bottles soon before it is too late!

Scores on the Doors

FT: Annan 1sts 76 v Strathclyde 3

what's this i read of muff gettin a hatrick. there's got to be a mistake there.
i'm flabbergasterd

Good luck on Saturday

Hope Violetbank holds up...hows it looking just now? - Chances of the game being on?

The Bottle Draw, as you know, takes place on Sunday 17th December. In addition to selling your sheet, this is an appeal to all Players, Committee, Family and Friends - could you rummage around in your drinks cupboards and find something which you could donate for the draw, the give it to Tich before the 17th. Many thanks.

does anyone know if there are any 2nd team fixtures or games on after the 16th of december that i could get a run out in?

Right lads, the flights are out for PC's Stag do to Cardiff so I need deposits now to get them nice and cheap. Will be asking for £100 in order to pay for the flight and book the hotel. No excuses please, just pay up or you wont be going. Dont let your captain down -he needs you. Give the money to me or Baz or leave it behind the bar. Punishments will be handed out on tour for rubber cheques.

Whit's aw this aboot bad English an aw that ither pap. We's aw talk jist braw, an onywey the English language is fu o continental wurds an his bin fur ages an ages.

Hello Guys Look forward to a cracking cup game next week

Best wishes from the Men in black

how come we started the weeekend 10pts behind falkirk, we won wi bonus bt and they lost by 9pts and we are still 6pts behind them. Can this be clarified?

Is it still possible to get hold of six nations tickets from the rugby club?

Scores on the Doors

Duns 7 v Annan 1st XV 31

Muff gets a hatrick -

Some photos of the game - now online - see link at top of the page

Having met someone from your town (Michelle Lennox who is now a close friend) and being a big lover of Rugby as all Kiwi's are I was very interested to learn Annan had a Rugby club. I look forward to watching your progress this season and glad to see you are doing very well Me I use to play for Te Atatu in Auckland and are a strong follower of the Auckland Blues and The All Blacks well now you got a fan over this side of the world Go the might Annan. I would also like to find out if at all possible if I could buy some club gear from you. that would be cool look forward to hearing from anyone of you

Good luck tomorrow boys, wonder if Billy will enjoy the show now that he has been found out?
Im sure you will make him pay bazz mm not long til Ireland 2008

the seconds game tomorrow is off waterlogged pitch

Club wine here on Sunday (£5.60)....Lapel Badges MIGHT be here before Christmas (£1.50)...Car Stickers coming soon (£1.50 or £1.00 depending on design)

I have it on good authoratah that two players will miss the Duns game because they are going to see the Billy Elliot musical (or is it the BooBoo Elliot musical). Keith Hogg told me that if he done that Boss Hogg would have beaten him to an inch of his life, which in a quirky way mirrors the Billy Elliot tale. Discuss.

Posters now up in the club and at Violetbank for the players xmas night out.

Theme: Pirates
Venue: Rugby club
Date : 16th Dec
Time : 7pm

Advance notice - the Club will be open on Friday 22nd December and Friday 29th December from 3pm.

lets get as many people 2 rc 4 poker nite. the more the go then the more money 4 us gretna boys 2 win!!!

Caption Comp
November Winner - Ally Muir - Bottle of Smirnoff Vodka is behind the bar for pick up

December pic is now up

The exquisite Club wines - a Sauvignon Blanc and a red Cabernet Sauvignon will be in the Club as from Sunday 3rd December - only £5.60 a bottle - the ideal Christmas present or bottle to garnish your Christmas/New Year dinner table. Alternatively, you can have a glass of the aforementioned elixir in the Club at a mere £1.20 per glass.

Is the game still on tomorrow?