With the Youth section having a successful season the future looks fairly bright for the club but the club could not afford to sit back on its laurels. A lot of hard work was always needed to maintain the clubs progress on the playing front, which was testament to the quality and commitment of the clubs’ coaches.
After hearing reports from the Clubs’ Secretary Ian Gilmour, Treasurer Philip Bertram and Coach Shaun McGauchie the office bearers for Season 2003-04 were elected.
President: Ronnie Anderson
Vice President (Rugby): Shaun McGauchie
Vice President (Admin & Finance): Don Barty
Hon Treasurer: Philip Bertram
Hon Secretary: Ian Gilmour
Fixture Secretary: Brian Peat
Team Secretary: Jack Thomson
Ordinary Members: Ian Black, Paul Carruthers, Gary Coupland, Norrie Galbraith, Mary Graham, Steve Jancey, Craig Johnstone, Paul Minto, Ali Murray, Alan Robertson, Bobby Robson, Graham Smith, Niall Smith.
Alastair Graham was elected 2nd XV Captain with Neil Bell his Vice Captain.
On Tuesday evenings, starting on 25th May, at 7pm touch rugby for all teams in the club. Ring Kenny Hogg (01461) 500301 or see club notice board for more details.
Speed and Endurance Training meet at the track on Thursdays starting on May 27th meet at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Contact: Alastair Graham ( Babe.) 07753720178
Weight Training for Seniors on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at the Club Gym with a 7pm start.
Induction Weight training course for U17s on Mon 24th May meet 7pm at the gym.
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Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
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Although relegated to National 1 for next season Annan will be looking to drag themselves out of the disappointment of last Saturday and finish the season with two further wins.
Annan 1st XV squad: P O’Donnell, P Carruthers, C Warrick , W Henderson, M Newton, C Moffat, N Moffat, S Clanachan, B Graham, N Smith, K Jones, A Render, K Jones, A Eggleton, M Rennie, K Hogg. Replacements: M Griffen, P Minto, D Fisher, J Gilmour
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, A Carlyle, A Gunning, N Bell, K Watret, L Vevers, S Murray, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, E Currie, A Muir, C Donabie, A Graham, D McKay, C McCann. Replacements: G. Brown, N Latimer, G Hogg,
Annan 7’s Squad: C Moffat, N Moffat, M Rennie, K Hogg, K Jones, A Eggleton, A Render, B Henderson, M Griffen, P O’Donnell, D Fisher
The Annan tries came from Mike Rennie and Stuart Clannighan but to no avail.
Anyway - National Division 1 was the only National League we have not been Champions in...so next year will do fine.
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In the second half Annan had the wind against them but produced some of the best rugby of the game keeping Garnock pinned in their own 22. Such was the pressure that a clearance kick by Garnock was kicked straight to winger Gavin Legg who caught and touched down to stretch the lead to 18-7, converted Andrew White.
Annan began to grow in confidence and there were more good passages as they began to pass the ball wide with Chis Waddell scoring another try to make the full time score 25-7. Pick of the forwards were Dwayne Barnes, Sam Rogers, Gordon Keenan. Pick of the backs was Andrew White, Andrew Jancey and Chris Waddell.
This result means that Annan will now meet Kilmarnock in the final of the Glasgow Bowl on 25th April all matches at this age group are to be played at Cartha Queens Park in Glasgow. Kick-off is at 12.30 pm.
With the Six Nations out of the way it’s back to league rugby for Annan this Saturday with the re re-arranged fixture against Royal High Corstorphine and with Annan’s survival in the Premiership still possible and with the visitors, the team which Annan must overhaul, this fixture, at Violetbank this Saturday, has all the ingredients necessary to provide a cracker of a match. The players are hoping that a big turn out of support will help them again provide the platform for a victory after their last win against Cartha Queens Park.
Although only beaten 23-10 at Union Park in September in the league Annan put up a dismal performance at the same venue in November in the BT Shield competition going down 49-5 so they will be all out to make amends on Saturday and redress the balance.
The Annan squad is without the services of wing forward Stephan Dreyer who is on holiday and centre Joe Crowther who is still injured (dislocated thumb) and their places are taken by Paul Minto and Michael Rennie respectively.
Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, W Henderson, M Newton, P Carruthers, C Moffat, S Clanachan, B Graham, N Smith, M Rennie, A Render, K Jones, K Hogg. Replacements: N Moffat, P O’Donnell, D Fisher, A.N. Other.
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, A Carlyle, A Gunning, K Watret, L Vevers, N Bell, S Murray, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, E Currie, A Muir, M Anderson, A Graham, D McKay, C McCann. Replacements: G. Brown,C Hay, G Hogg, J Tinning
Annan U16 Squad: J Callaghan, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, M Scott, N Coupland, J Garner, G Harkness, S Rodgers, C Waddell, G Dickman, G Glendinning, D Black, G Keenan, R Nicholson, E Black
Annan next vital league match in Division 3 of the Premiership in on 3rd April away at Coats Park against Cambuslang
With this coming weekend featuring the last of the Six Nations fixtures Annan are again left with a fixtureless weekend at all levels. Annan U16s friendly against Jed U16s has also been cancelled as Jed were unable to raise a team.
Annan Minis have no training this weekend but training will take place the following Sunday 4th April at Violetbank.
Although only beaten 23-10 at Union Park in September in the league Annan put up a dismal performance at the same venue in November in the BT Shield competition going down 49-5 so they will be all out to make amends on Saturday and redress the balance. Annan’s selectors have only made two change to the team which beat Cartha last Saturday with lock Michael Newton in the starting line-up replacing the injured Ian Thorburn and Duncan Fisher called up to the squad to replace the injured Joe Crowther.
Annan 1st XV squad from: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, W Henderson, M Newton, N Moffat, C Moffat, S Dryer, S Clanachan, B Graham, N Smith, M Rennie, K Jones, A Render, A Eggleton, K Hogg. J Tinning, D Fisher, P Minto.
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, A Carlyle, A Gunning, K Watret, N Bell, C Muir, S Murray, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, M Anderson, D McKay, M Griffen, A Graham, M Pattison, C McCann. eplacements: A Muir, E Currie, L Vevers, G Hogg
U16 Squad: J Callaghan, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, M Scott, N Coupland, J Garner, G Harkness, S Rodgers, C Waddell, G Dickman, R Gracie, G Glendinning, D Black, G Keenan, M Griffin, M Pattinson, R Nicholson, A Gunning, D Kerr, L Ogilvie.
RHC were beaten by East Kilbride - but picked up a bonus point. End result - Annan have to win their last 3 games - all with at least 4 tries. RHC must lose both games and not pick up a bonus point - Come on the Annan.....
Check - the run in page - for a mini table and what games are left.
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV - not yet updated
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Other Premier 3 Results:
Preston Lodge FP 13 v Edinburgh Academicals 34
Hillhead Jordanhill 18 v Dunfermline 13
East Kilbride 18 v RHC 13
Annan 1st Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, W Henderson, I Thorburn, C Moffat, S Dryer, S Clanachan, B Graham, N Smith, K Jones, A Render, J Crowther, A Eggleton, K Hogg.Replacements: P O’Donnell, M Newton, N Moffat, M Rennie.
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, A Carlyle, A Gunning, K Watret, L Vevers, C Muir, S Murray, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, D Fisher, M Pattison, M Anderson, M Griffen, A Muir, C McCann.Replacements: N Bell, E Currie, J Tinning, D McKay
Annan Squad: G Wylie, A Carlyle, A Gunning, K Watret, L Vevers, S Murray, N Moffat, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, D Fisher, M Pattison, M Anderson, A Graham, M Griffen, C McCann. Replacements: A Muir, C Muir, D McKay
U16 Squad: J Callaghan, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, M Scott, N Coupland, J Garner, S Rogers, C Waddell, G Dickman, R Gracie, G Glendinning, G Keenan, G Harkness, R Nicholson, D Black, S Houston
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
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Other Premier 3 Results:
Hillhead Jordanhill 6 v East Kilbride 21
Cartha Queens Park 30 v Musselburgh 32
Dunfermline 52 v Cambuslang 3
Edinburgh Academicals P v Berwick P
RHC 13 v Preston Lodge FP 12
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Annan U16 made a bad start to this game when they conceeded 3 tries in the first 20 min.Poor tackling,decision making and kicking were to blame.Eventually Annan got into their stride and began to play well producing some good rolling mauls and some great driving runs from Ross Gracie,Gordon Keenan and Jason Garner.
Rikki Ogilvie produced some nice kicks and Andrew Jancey charged down two clearances as Annan piled on the pressure.Eventually Annan were rewarded with a penalty try when Dumfries consistantly infringed in the rucks.However Annan were now playing catch up rugby and were unable to close the gap on a good Dumfries side.
On a brighter note Annan were presented with a Sheild for winning the Glasgow U16 Division 3 league.
The only changes to the team which took the field against Berwick sees Michael Newton back at lock who was unavailable and the return from injury of Andrew Eggleton to the wing spot.
Annan 1st XV Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, W Henderson, M Newton, C Moffat, S Dryer, S Clanachan, B Graham, N Smith, K Jones, A Render, J Crowther, A Eggleton, K Hogg. Replacements: P O’Donnell, N Moffat, M Rennie, I Thorburn, P Minto
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wylie, A Carlyle, A Gunning, K Watret, L Vevers, S Murray, N Bell, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, D Fisher, M Pattison, M Anderson, A Graham, M Griffen, C McCann. Replacements: A Muir, C Muir, D Irving, D McKay
U16 Squad: J Callaghan, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, M Scott, N Coupland, J Garner, S Rogers, C Waddell, G Dickman, R Gracie, G Glendinning, G Keenan, G Harkness, C Smith, R Nicholson, A Fraser, D Black, J Broach
At 1.00pm on Sunday at Park Farm both Annan and Dumfries will be presented with a trophy from the Glasgow District for winning their respective leagues this season. The coaches and players would be pleased to see as many supporters as possible for both the presentation and the match.
Annan 2nd Squad: from G Wyllie, A Carlyle, D Irving, L Vevers, J Tweedie, S Murray, N Bell, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, C McCann, D Fisher, M Pattison, E Currie, M Griffen, A Muir, C Muir, S Livingstone, D McKay, M Newton, M Smith, Match Reps: A Robertson, I Gilmour.
U16 Squad to play Stewartry: J Callaghan, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, N Coupland, J Garner, G Harkness, S Rodgers, C Waddell, G Dickman, S Goodwin, R Gracie, G Glendinning, D Hunter, G Keenan, M Griffin, M Pattinson, C Muir, D Fisher, C Smith, S Boertein, E Gemmell, I Dunlop
U16 Squad; J Callaghan, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, M Scott, N Coupland, G Harkness, S Rodgers, C Waddell, S Goodwin, R Gracie, G Glendinning, E Gemmell, Fraser, M Griffen, M Pattison, C Muir, J Garner.
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
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Other Premier 3 Results:
Cambuslang 18 v Cartha Queens Park 13
Musselburgh 5 v Edinburgh Academicals 27
Ross High 7 v RHC 32
Preston Lodge FP 8 v Hillhead Jordanhill 11
East Kilbride P v Dunfermline P
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This turned out to be a fast physical and evenly contested match, which both teams benefited from. It was well refereed and played in a good spirit. Annan opened the scoring after 15 min with a try from Scott Goodwin, converted by Rikki Ogilvie. Langholm struck back just before half time with a good score of their own which they converted to make the score 7 all at the break.
At the start of the second half a fired up Langholm piled the pressure on the Annan defence, who despite putting in some good tackles conceded two more tries. Annan hit back with a good driving effort by Ross Gracie again converted by Ogilvie. Then Langholm scored another good try and conversion. Annan had the last score in this game with a try that was largely down to the efforts of Graeme Glendinning who shrugged off 3 tackles before going to deck just short of the line, he then laid the ball back for Sam Rogers to charge over at short range.
Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, , W Henderson, I Thorburn, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, N Smith, P Minto, J Crowther, A Render, K Jones, K Hogg. Replacements: P O’Donnell, M Rennie, M Griffen, N Moffat
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wyllie, A Carlyle, D Irving, L Vivers, K Watret, N Bell, S Murray, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, C McCann, A Graham, M Anderson, D Fisher, M Pattinson, E Currie. Replacements: S Livingstone, A Muir, C Muir, D McKay
U16 Squad: Annan Squad: J Garner, G Dickman, R Gracie, N Coupland, G Keenan, S Rodgers, J Callaghan, M Scott, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, S Goodwin, C Waddell, G Harkness, D Hunter. Replacements: G Glendinning, J Garner, E Gemmel.
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Other Premier 3 Results:
All games postponded
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The selectors have named the same side as selected for last week’s game. Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, M Newton, W Henderson, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, N Smith, P Minto, J Crowther, A Render, K Jones, K Hogg. Replacements: P O’Donnell, M Rennie, M Griffen, I Thorburn
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wyllie, N Moffat, A Carlyle, L Vivers, K Watret, N Bell, S Murray, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, E Currie, M Pattinson, C McCann, M Smith, D McKay, A Graham, Replacements: D Irving, S Livingstone, A Muir, C Muir, G Brown, J Tweedie, D Wyllie, J Tinning
U16 Squad: Annan Squad: D Copeland, L Ogilvie, C Muir, J Callaghan, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, M Scott, N Coupland, J Garner, G Harkness, S Rodgers, C Waddell, G Dickman, R Gracie, D Hunter, E Gemmell, S Boertien, G Keenan, C Aird, J Garner, D Kerr
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Other Premier 3 Results:
Cartha Queens Park 3 v Edinburgh Academicals 8
Musselburgh 23 v RHC 12
Berwick 23 v Hillhead Jordanhill 15
Ross High 7 v East Kilbride 20
Dunfermline 32 v Preston Lodge FP 15
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Annan 1st XV squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, M Newton, W Henderson, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, N Smith, P Minto, J Crowther, A Render, K Jones, K Hogg. Replacements: P O’Donnell, M Rennie, M Griffen, I Thorburn
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G Wyllie, N Moffat, A Carlyle, L Vivers, K Watret, N Bell, S Murray, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, E Currie, M Pattinson, C McCann, M Smith, D McKay, A Graham, Replacements: D Irving, S Livingstone, A Muir, C Muir, G Brown, J Tweedie, D Wyllie, J Tinning
U16 Squad: Annan Squad: D Fisher, D Copeland, A Gunning, L Ogilvie, A Nelson, C Muir, J Callaghan, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, M Scott, N Coupland, J Garner, G Harkness, S Rodgers, C Waddell, G Dickman, R Gracie, G Glendinning, D Hunter, I Dunlop, E Gemmell, S Boertien, G Keenan, M Pattison, J Pattison
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Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Preston Lodge FP 23 v Ross High 11
Edinburgh Academicals 29 v Dunfermline 15
RHC 26 v Cambuslang 5
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Annan have made some changes from the side beaten at Raeburn Place last Saturday with James Gilmour returning to the front row, Paul Minto features on the wing with Kevin Jones and Keith Hogg at wing and full back respectively. Andrew Eggleton the normal fullback picking up a broken bone in his hand is out of contention for a few weeks.
Annan Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, J Nelson, W Henderson, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, N Smith, P Minto, J Crowther, A Render, K Jones, K Hogg. Replacements: P O’Donnell, M Newton, M Griffen, I Thorburn
Annan 2nd XV Squad from: G Wyllie, N Moffat, A Carlyle, L Vivers, K Watret, S Livingstone, N Bell, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, M Rennie, M Pattinson, D Fisher, A Rae, A Graham, C McCann, D Irving, E Currie, D McKay, S Murray, A Gunning, A Muir, C Muir
DA Blues U15’s have a fixture against Hawick Albion U15s on Sunday at Park Farm Dumfries.
Annan Tigers Mini Section. Mini rugby training and coaching sessions recommence on Sunday at Violetbank at 10.30am.
Full Match Report - 1st XV
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Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Cambuslang 20 v Hillhead Jordanhill 8
Musselburgh 10 v East Kilbride 11
Berwick 44 v Preston Lodge FP 7
Cartha Queens Park 17 v RHC 26
Dunfermline 60 v Ross High 0
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Annan Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, P. O’Donnell, J Nelson, W Henderson, C Moffat,, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, N Smith, M Griffen, A Render, J Crowther, M Pattison, A Eggleton. Replacements: G Wyllie, D Fisher, M Newton, A.N. Other
Annan Squad: J Gilmour, A Carlyle, G Brown, D Irving, N Bell, K Watret, L Ogilvie, I Thorburn, N Halliday, S Livingston, L Vevers, E Currie, A Muir, C Muir, D McKay, A Graham, M Rennie, A Rae, J Tweedie, D Wyllie, J Tinning, K Jones, N Moffat, K Hogg, N Latimer
Full Match Report - 1st XV
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Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Ross High 7 v Berwick 61
Preston Lodge FP v Musselburgh - tbc
East Kilbride v Cambuslang - Postponded
Hillhead Jordanhill 31 v Cartha Queens Park 12
RHC 3 v Edinburgh Academicals 33
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Team selection has not yet taken place so all players should make their availability known to their coaches.
Team selection has not yet taken place so all players should make their availability known to their coaches.
Annan Team: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J. Gilmour, M Newton, J Nelson, W Henderson, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, N Smith, M Pattison, A Render, J Crowther, M Griffen, D FisherReplacements: P O’Donnell, T Paulin, C Moffat.
Annan 2nd Squad from G Wyllie, A Carlyle, D Irving, K Watret, N Bell, N Halliday, L Vevers, I Thorburn, N Latimer, E Currie, P Quinn, C Donabie, C Muir, A Nelson, A Graham, S Livingston, J Tinning, A Muir, D McKay, S Earl
Annan Team: G Wyllie, A Carlyle, C Warrick, K Watret, J Nelson, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, I Thorburn, D Fisher, C McCann, A Muir, A Graham, M Griffen, M Pattison, E Currie Replacements: M Smith, D McKay, D Irving, N Bell, L Vivers, C Muir, G Brown, J Tweedie, J Tinning, S Earl
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Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Berwick v Musselburgh - Abandonded
Ross High 14 v Cambuslang 22
Preston Lodge FP 44 v Cartha Queens Park 15
East Kilbride 11 v Edinburgh Academicals 6
RHC 10 v Dunfermline 38
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Annan Squad: P O’Donnell, P Carruthers, J. Gilmour, M Newton, W Henderson, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, N Smith, M Griffen, A Render, J Crowther, M Rennie, A Eggleton Replacements: C McCann, C Warrick, D Irving, J Nelson
Annan Team: G Wyllie, A Carlyle, J Tinning, K Watret, S Murray, N Bell, P McCall, I Thorburn, L Ogilvie, E Currie, D McKay, A Graham, C Muir, M Pattison, A Muir Replacements: G Brown, N Halliday, M Leicester, S Earl, L Vivers, J Tweedie
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV - it is actually uptodate now!!!!
Other Premier 3 Results:
Cambuslang 10 v Berwick 3
RHC 8 v Hillhead Jordanhill 47
Edinburgh Academicals 37 v Preston Lodge FP 5
Cartha Queens Park 42 v Ross High 7
Dunfermline 20 v Musselburgh 16
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Full Match Report - Youth XV's
Annan Squad: P O’Donnell, P Carruthers, J. Gilmour, M Newton, W Henderson, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, N Smith, M Griffen, A Render, J Crowther, S McCann, A EggletonReplacements: J Tinning, C Warrick, I Thorburn, M Rennie
Annan 2nd XV from G Wyllie, A Carlyle, G Brown, J Nelson, K Watret, S Murray, P McCall, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, E Currie, A Muir, D McKay, A Graham, D Wyllie, M Pattison, N Bell, L Vevers, J Tweedie, A Nelson
Under 16 Squad: J Garner, G Dickman, R Gracie, N Coupland, G Keenan, S Rogers, J Callaghan, M Scott, G Glendinning, A Jancey, D Hunter, R Ogilvie, G. Harkness, C Waddell, C Smith, S Boertien, D Black, C Grant, I Dunlop, E Gemmell, S Goodwin
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Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Musselburgh 33 v Cambuslang 10
Berwick v Cartha Queens Park - Postponded
Ross High 0 v Edinburgh Academicals 27
East Kilbride v RHC - Abandonded
Hillhead Jordanhill v Dunfermline - Postponded
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Full Match Report - Youth XV's
Annan Squad: P O’Donnell, P Carruthers, J. Gilmour, M Newton, W Henderson, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, C. McCann, M Griffen, A Render, A Eggleton, J Crowther, S McCann Replacements: G Wyllie, J Nelson, I Thorburn, P Minto
Annan 2nd XV Squad: D Irving, A Carlyle, C Warrick, K Watret, L Vivers, N Bell, S Livingston, N Halliday, L Ogilvie, M Rennie, A Muir, A Graham, D Wyllie, D McKay, E Currie Repacements: G Brown, P Quinn, S Tinning, J Tweedie
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Annan Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, G Wyllie, M Newton, W Henderson, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, B. Graham, M Rennie, M Griffen, A Render, J Crowther, C McCann, A Eggleton, Replacements: D. Irving, C. McCann, A.N. Other
Annan 2nd XV Squad: from G Brown, L Vivers, A Carlyle, K Watret, J Nelson, S Murray, N Halliday, I Thorburn, D McKay, S Livingstone, E Currie, A Graham, A Muir, D Wyllie, D McKay, M Pattison, L Vivers, L Ogilvie, E Hay, P Quinn, S Tinning.
Annan U16s are away this Sunday 23rd November to Cumbernauld Under 16s at Auchenkilns leaving the Clubhouse at 10.45am picking up at Lockerbie at 11.00am.
U16 squad: J Garner, G Dickman, R Gracie, N Coupland, G Keenan, S Rogers, J Callaghan, M Scott, A Jancey, R Ogilvie, C Grant, C Smith, C Waddell, I Dunlop, D Hunter Replacements: D Black, S Thorburn, S Boertien, E. Gemmel
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Annan 1st XV Squad: C Warrick, P Carruthers, J Gilmour, M Newton, W Henderson, C Moffat, S Dreyer, S Clanachan, S McCann, M Rennie, M Griffen, A Render, J Crowther, C McCann, A Eggleton, Replacements: G Wyllie, B Graham, P O’Donnell, J Nelson,
Annan 2nd XV Squad: from D Irving, S Wyllie, A Carlyle, K Watret, J Tinning, N Bell, N Halliday, G Coupland, S Murray, S Livingstone, N Latimer, I Thorburn, E Currie, A Graham, A Muir, D Wyllie, D McKay, M Pattison, L Vivers, L Ogilvie.
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Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Annan 1st XV Squad: P. O’Donnell, P. Carruthers, J. Gilmour, J. Nelson, W. Henderson, C. Moffat, S. Dreyer, S. Clanachan, B. Graham, N. Smith, M. Griffen, A. Render, M. Rennie, C. McCann, A. Eggleton, Replacements: G. Wyllie, D. Irving, A.N. Other, J. Crowther.
Annan 2nd XV Squad: C. Warrick, S. Wyllie, J. Tinning, N. Bell, G. Coupland, S. Murray, S. Livingstone, I Thorburn, S. McCann, E. Currie, A. Muir, D. Wyllie, D. McKay, M. Pattison, E. Hay. Replacements: A. Carlyle, D. Copland, K. Carter, L. Vivers
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Annan will be hoping to carry on where they left off in their last encounter in the league when Annan put in a terrific second half performance to almost steal an unlikely victory. Accies will be hoping to rebound from their surprise defeat last weekend by Cambuslang in the league.
Annan 1st XV Squad: P. O’Donnell, P. Carruthers, J. Gilmour, J. Nelson, M. Newton, W. Henderson, S. Dreyer, S. Clanachan, B. Graham, N. Smith, M. Griffen, A. Render, M. Rennie, C. McCann, A. Eggleton, Replacements: C. Warrick, C. Moffat, S. Williamson, J. Tinning
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G. Wyllie, S. Wyllie, D. Irving, K. Watret, N. Bell, S. Murray, D. Wyllie, I Thorburn, S. McCann, E. Currie, A. Muir, J. Crowther, A. Graham, M. Pattison, D. Copland. Replacements: N. Halliday, D. McKay, G. Coupland, L. Vivers,
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Annan 1st XV Squad: P. O’Donnell, P. Carruthers, J. Gilmour, M. Newton, G. Smith, A. Renwick, C. Moffat, S. Clanachan, B. Graham, N. Smith, S. Williamson, A. Render, M. Rennie, C. McCann, A. Eggleton, Replacements: J. Tinning, M. Griffen, W. Henderson, D. Irving
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G. Wyllie, S. Wyllie, C. Warrick, J. Nelson, N. Bell, S. Murray, S. Livingstone, I Thorburn, S. McCann, E. Currie, D. McKay, A. Graham, D. Wyllie, M. Pattison, D. Copland.Replacements: A. Carlyle, K. Watret, G. Coupland, A. Muir,
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Other Premier 3 Results:
RHC 14 v Musselburgh 13
Hillhead Jordanhill 17 v Berwick 13
East Kilbride 32 v Ross High 0
Edinburgh Academicals 45 v Cartha Queens Park 7
Preston Lodge FP 21 v Dunfermline 21
Annan 1st XV Squad: P. O’Donnell, P. Carruthers, J. Gilmour, M. Newton, W. Henderson, A. Renwick, G. Smith, S. Clanachan, B. Graham, N. Smith, S. Williamson, A. Render, M. Rennie, M. Anderson, A. Eggleton, Replacements: J. Nelson, C. Moffat, C. McCann, C. Warrick
Annan 2nd XV Squad: G. Wyllie, A. Carlyle, D. Irving, S. Murray, N. Bell, D. Wyllie, S. Livingstone, I Thorburn, S. McCann, E. Currie, A. Muir, A. Graham, J. Crowther, D. McKay, D. Copland. eplacements: J. Tinning, K. Watret, G. Coupland, K. Bell, L. Vivers
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Ross High 6 v Preston Lodge FP 38
Berwick 53 v East Kilbride 14
Musselburgh 16 v Hillhead Jordanhill 30
Cambuslang 39 v RHC 20
Dunfermline 14 v Edinburgh Academicals 20
Full Match Report - 2nd XV
Full Match Report - Ladies XV
Annan 1st XV: Forwards: P. O’Donnell, P. Carruthers, J. Gilmour, M. Newton, G. Smith, A. Renwick, S. Dreyer, S. Clanachan. Backs from: B. Graham, M. Griffen, A. Render, M. Rennie, A. Eggleton, C. McCann, J. Crowther. Replacements: W. Henderson, J. Tinning, D. Irving.
Annan 2nd XV: G. Wyllie, A. Carlyle, C. Warrick, J. Nelson, I. Thorburn, N. Bell, C. Moffat, N. Halliday, S. Livingston, S. McCann, P. Bertram, S. Williamson, S. Murray, M. Pattinson, A. Graham. Replacements: D. McKay, L. Ogilvie, K. Watret, D. Copland
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Hillhead Jordanhill 49 v Cambuslang 3
East Kilbride 12 v Musselburgh 24
Preston Lodge FP 25 v Berwick 26
RHC 16 v Cartha Queens Park 32
Ross High 5 v Dunfermline 35
Full Match Report - Youth Teams
Other Premier 3 Results:
Berwick 78 v Ross High 0
Musselburgh 17 v Preston Lodge FP 33
Cambuslang 32 v East Kilbride 11
Cartha Queens Park 23 v Hillhead Jordanhill 10
Edinburgh Academicals 49 v RHC 6
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Preston Lodge FP 48 v Cambuslang 21
Ross High 0 v Musselburgh 52
Hillhead Jordanhill 14 v Edinburgh Academicals 35
East Kilbride 16 v Cartha Queens Park 18
Berwick 18 v Dunfermline 11
Full Match Report - 2nd XV to follow
Annan 1st XV Squad: 1. P. O’Donnell 2. P. Carruthers 3. J. Gilmour 4. M. Newton 5. J. Nelson 6. A. Renwick 7. C. Moffat 8. G. Smith 9. B. Graham 10. N. Smith 11. M. Anderson 12. M. Rennie 13. A. Eggleton 14. A. Render 15. C. McCann Replacements: J. Tinning, G. Wylie, W. Henderson, M. Griffen
2nd XV Squad: 1. C. Warrick 2. S. Robertson 3. A. Carlyle 4. M. Pattison 5. N. Bell 6. N. Halliday 7. K. Goss 8. I. Thorburn (C) 9. S. McCann 10. N. Latimer 11. A. Muir 12. E. Hay 13. D. Wyllie 14. P. Bertram 15. E. Currie Replacements: D. McKay, S. Earl, J. Lake, S. Murray, A. Copleland
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Musselburgh 38 v Berwick 14
Cambuslang 65 v Ross High 13
Cartha Queens Park 20 v Preston Lodge FP 3
Edinburgh Academicals 40 v East Kilbride 25
Dunfermline 35 v Royal High Corstorphine 19
This Saturday sees the return to the fold of Graham Smith, Andy Renwick and James Gilmour from injury, which has eased the coaches selection problems.
Annan 1st XV Squad: 1. P. O’Donnell 2. P. Carruthers 3. J. Tinning 4. M. Newton 5. W. Henderson 6. A. Renwick 7. S. Dryer 8. G. Smith 9. B. Graham 10. N. Smith 11. M. Anderson 12. M. Rennie 13. A. Eggleton 14. A. Render 15. C. McCann Replacements: J. Gilmour, G. Wylie, J. Nelson, J. Crowther
2nd XV Squad: 1. A. Carlyle 2. S. Wylie 3. S. Robertson 4. M. Pattison 5. N. Bell 6. N. Halliday 7. C. Moffat 8. I. Thorburn 9. S. McCann 10. E. Currie 11. A. Muir 12. D. Wylie 13. D. McKay 14. P. Bertram 15. A. Copland
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Berwick 20 v Cambuslang 19
Hillhead Jordanhill 39 v Royal High Corstorphine 3
Preston Lodge FP v Edinburgh Academicals - Abandonded
Ross High 11 v Cartha Queens Park 37
Musselburgh 17 v Dunfermline 28
Strathaven replied with a well worked try of their own and competed well throughout, but it was to be Annan’s day. The coaches were pleased to see the moves and lineout calls that had been practiced on the training ground bearing fruit on the pitch.
A quick try from the kick off by Andrew White, which he also converted, saw the Blues step up the pace of their game but Accies stood firm and then took the opportunity to score against the run of play to maintain their lead. Further pressure fro the DA forwards created space for Daniel Henderson to squeeze in at the corner to ensure that the game was still within their grasp. Unfortunately the Accies players dug deep and their defence maintained their line and an interception try brought the game to an end with the final score of DA Under 15s 12 Glasgow Accies Under 15s 35 being recorded,
This score certainly did not reflect a true picture of the game. DA had long periods of possession but they must play as a team, keep control of the ball and make the correct decisions more often. Once again the team showed determination for the whole game and the coaches will work hard to ensure this is maintained and that the team reach their true potential required to play in this tough league.
Annan are obviously eager to kick start their league campaign after last week’s disappointing performance and will be hoping for an improved performance this Sunday.
Annan 1st XV Squad: 1. C. Warrick 2. P. Carruthers 3. J. Tinning 4. M. Newton 5. J. Nelson 6. W. Henderson 7. S. Dryer 8. P. O’Donnell 9. B. Graham 10. N. Smith 11. M. Anderson 12. M. Rennie 13. A. Eggleton 14. A. Render 15. C. McCann Replacements: A. McDonald, G. Wylie, J. Carlyle, S. Wylie
Annan 2nd XV Squad: J. Lake 2. S. Wylie 3. A. Carlyle 4. G. Coupland 5. N. Bell 6. N. Halliday 7. K. Goss 8. D. Wylie 9. C. Rodger 10. N. Latimer 11. D. McKay 12. E. Currie 13. S. Earl 14. P. Bertram 15. A. Copland Replacements: S. Livingstone, C. Muir, S. McCann, C. Moffat Match Reps:M. Tulley, I. Gilmour Meet at Clubhouse at 1.15pm for a 3.00pm K.O.
Team: 1. J. Garner 2. G. Dickman 3. R. Gracie 4. N. Coupland 5. G. Glendinning 6. S. Rogers 7. J. Callaghan 8. M. Scott 9. A. Jancey 10. R. Ogilvie 11. C. Grant 12. G. Harkness 13. C. Waddle 14. D. Black 15. S. Thorburn Replacements: 16. S. Goodwin 17. I. Dunlop 18. R. Nicholson 19. D. Wylie 20. E. Gemmell 21. S. Clow.
Full Match Report - 1st XV
Leading point scorers - 1st XV
Other Premier 3 Results:
Cambuslang 15 v Musselburgh 19
Cartha Queens Park 17 v Berwick 41
Edinburgh Academicals 110 v Ross High 3
Royal High Corstorphine 17 v East Kilbride 17
Dunfermline 29 v Hillhead Jordanhill 11
Annan competed well in this game with some committed tackling from all the players. The match was a useful first outing of the season giving coaches a good idea of what areas need to be improved on in training. For the record it was Chris Waddle who kicked the penalty (so his practice over the summer has paid off). The squad will be pleased to see the return of Rickie Ogalvie at fly-half this week who was out injured which caused a realignment of the backs just before kickoff.
The first game for the combined Annan and Dumfries under 15s took place at Violetbank on Sunday against a bigger Carlisle XV. The team playing in royal blue put up stiff resistance for the whole of the game, however the experienced Carlisle side ran out worthy winners 46 points to 12.
The AD side’s points came from Alex Halliday and Andrew White with a try apiece. Andrew converting one of the tries. All players will take heart from this game and when their basic skills are built upon the side will certainly produce entertaining rugby. Special mention this week goes to Dwayne Barnes whose tackling was top class.
U15 team: Paul Anderson, Dwayne Barnes, Lee Barnes, Jamie Court, Innes Carruthers, Jonathon Crombie, David Crosbie, Alex Halliday, Daniel Henderson, Sam Henderson, Robert Lang, Stephen Lethardy, Tomio Kitanosono, Elliot Smith, Conor Trant, Richard Walker, Andrew White and Alastair Young.
Annan Coach Kenny White had the following comments to make on the coming season: -
“If you believe everything you read in the last Sunday’s Sunday Herald Annan are already relegation candidates without a ball being kicked. I suppose we just managed to gain promotion by being placed 6th in National League 1 last season so the professional scribes do their “homework” and decide Annan are favourites for the drop.
Had the scribe been more thorough in his homework he should have backed his theory with some detail. Being favourites never sits well with being Scottish, however I am sure that title can be turned on its head as being “underdogs” is the way in which we can look at it and turn it to our advantage.
No one has to tell us that this season will be tough you only have to look the fixture list to see the quality of the teams in Premier 3. All the players and coaches appreciate what lies in front of them and are looking forward to the challenge. The combination of experienced players in vital positions, good enthusiastic young players coming through, the return of players back to the fold and the introduction of new players will certainly make sure the opposition know they will have to perform at their best to get any kind of result against us.
Over the close season the committee, coaches, physio, groundsmen and players have all been working hard to make sure that the club will enjoy their time in the Premier Divisions, which I feel will be for a lot longer than the time suggested by the scribe in the Sunday Herald.”
The team for Saturday’s game sees several new faces in the 1st XV with new recruits Stephan Dryer (wing forward) and Joe Crowther (wing) making their Club debut and ex colts Craig McCann and John Nelson getting their first taste of Premiership rugby at scrum half and lock respectively.
Annan 1st XV Squad: 1. C. Warrick 2. P. Carruthers 3. J. Tinning 4. W. Henderson 5. J. Nelson 6. S. Williamson 7. S. Dryer 8. A. Renwick 9. C. McCann 10. N. Smith 11. J. Crowther 12. M. Rennie 13. A. Render 14. M. Anderson 15. A. Eggleton Replacements: P. O’Donnell, A. McDonald, M. Newton, G. Wylie Meet at Violetbank at 1.45pm for 3.00pm K.O.
Spectators please note that admission for the 2003/04 season is £3 with a season ticket available for £25 for all home league and cup games.
U16 Team: 1.J. Garner 2. G. Dickman 3. R. Gracie 4. G. Glendinning 5. N. Coupland 6. S. Rogers 7. J. Callaghan 8. M. Scott 9. A. Jancey 10. R. Ogilvie 11. D.Black 12 G. Harkness 13 C. Waddle 14. C. Grant 15. S. Goodwin Replacements: I. Dunlop, E. Gemmel, D. Wylie, R. Nicholson
The Most Improved Player Award was presented to Paul O’Donnell
The Player of the Year Award was presented to Niall Smith and The Players Player of the Year Award (voted for by the players) was awarded to Niall Smith
The gates open at 12 noon with the first tie kicking off at 1.30pm. Entry at the gate is £3 with under 18s free. The tournament is sponsored by M & S Engineering Eastriggs with Annandale Architectural Services sponsoring the medals. There will be entertainment for children and a beer tent and food available throughout the afternoon. Annan RFC are hoping that a good turnout will see a successful event kick start a successful season for the club.
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