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League positions of Denia RFC Teams
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Players representing Denia RFC at higher levels

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We are  non-playing members and supportersof Denia Rugby Club..Armchair?... because we (not all of us I might add) hung up our boots rather a lot of years ago. However we enjoy watching our Club and the "crack" is wonderful. We not only support our sides from Under 7's to Veterans from the stands, but also arrange fund raising events...usually of a very social nature.. and help out around the club in whatever capacity we are able. Anybody who enjoys their Rugby or would like to be a part of the social side of the club is most welcome to join us. If you are interested,  leave a message in our guestbook with a telephone number or email address and we will get back to you. Alternatively you can contact Dave Blackmore on 0034 629 351 266. We are based on the Costa Blanca, Spain. Support Rugby on the Costa Blanca .Will any local Clubs on the Costa Blanca who would like a link to their club web site or contact number, please sign our guest book with a number or web site link. Any UK clubs as well!!  DENIA RUGBY CLUB NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!!

 

 

 

 DENIA OLD BOY

Matt Cook, ex Denia Player who now plays Spanish Premier Division Rugby with La Vila is in the Spanish squad this Saturday Feb 6th  away to Rumania. Hopefully  he will be in the squad next weekend too when the Spanish side are playing against Russia in Madrid. Matt's father Colin is an Armchair International....Good luck Matt and best wishes from us all at Denia. Unfortunately for Matt this game was postponed...let's hope he gets on next week!!

Feb 13th...Matt came on for the last few minutes against Russia...hence winning his first cap...the first of many we hope!!

Denia RFC …League Champions

 

Denia travelled to Torrevieja on Saturday 6th March and sealed the Valencia 2 Sud Liga Champions position with a 57 v 7 win. The game played in cold windy conditions was both entertaining and lively with a spirited Torrevieja who should have scored more than the one try in the first half. Torrevieja opted to play against the wind in the first half but  they were soon a score down following an excellent move from the Denia three quarters ending in a try by Yovanni converted by Gonzo. Torrevieja soon replied and scored a fine try from a driving maul set up from a practiced penalty move making the score 7 v 7. After this it was Denia who showed their superiority with both the backs and forwards supporting each other resulting in tries from Yovanni (2), Gevinno (2), Andoni (2), Leo (2), and one forAriel, with conversions from Gonzo. Denia now have set their sights on  winning  the play off games against teams from the Valencia 2 Norte Liga and gaining promotion to the Valencia Primera Liga with the first quarter final game  in three weeks time. This Sunday coming Denia will be playing East Leake, a touring side from the UK,  at  the Deportivo in Denia, Kick off at 12.00 noon. For further information please contact Les on 638408107

 

 The day started with late cry offs from both prop forwards and the No 8 did not turn up, also we did not know if one of the wingers had cried off or was coming later in a car. We had a forty seater bus booked for the extra players and Armchair Internationals but in the end we had only seventeen on the bus. Obviously we were  late in arriving so a quick warm up on a chilly cold day was just what we needed. The lads were  up for the game as we knew that we had come to win and win well. Great start by our three quarters…they just cut through the Torrevieja back line for a good score. After this Torrevieja spoiled well and upset the ref who kept penalizing them. We were  busy trying to get the ball to the backs and succeeded in the second half when the flood gates opened and we did put ona good show with good support and passing moves. Well deserved win and celebration after starting in Torrevieja and then on the bus back home.The only unfortunate thing was we ran out of time because we were all supposed to go back to the Bull and Bear but the driver had to be back in Denia for ten thirty. Les

 

Denia RFC 'B' Entertain M.A.G.O.S. Sunday 28th February

 

Marina Alta Golden Oldies are a group of gentlemen of 35 years and above who still play rugby in the area.They are a multi national team made up from representatives of La Vila, Javea Bulls and Denia.Last  Sunday morning they all gathered for a training session and then a game against Denia RFC 'B'. The game was a close contest. M.A.G.O.S. decided,due to their experience and age to keep the ball close so that  they did not have to run far but the younger and fitter Denia players had a different plan and started to pass the ball wide and play open flowing rugby. These different game plans enabled both teams to play some entertaining rugby where the score was kept close all game. M.A.G.O.S. finished winners on the day by scoring six tries to Denia,s five. Final score M.A.G.O.S 30 v 25 Denia 'B'. This game was good preparation for M.A.G.O.S. who are scheduled to play against Cambridge Veterans in two weeks at the Deportivo in Denia followed by two Veterano rugby tournaments in Elche and Sitges near Barcelona. You are most welcome to come along either to support or play with this group of aging athletes who still enjoy playing rugby. Phone Les on 638408107

 

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Denia Silence Javea Bulls in a 8 v 10 Victory at La Safor

 

On a very wet afternoon last Saturday  Feb 13th, Denia completed the double over Javea Bulls and in doing so secured the position of Champions of Valencia 2 Sud Liga  with two games still to play.

Javea had done a lot of pre match talking stating the game was a big grudge match and that old scores would be settled on the field. These threats only set Denia in the mood to go and play, take the win and silence the big talkers.

Saturday was a cold and very wet day which did prevent both teams from playing any sort of open rugby. After 34 minutes Denia opened the scoring with a well executed three quarter move finished off by Yovanni and converted by Gonzo. The second half was the same as the first with both teams struggling in the mud playing with a ball which was like handling a bar of soap. Ten minutes into  the second half Javea took advantage of the slippery ball to score. The referee at first was not sure the ball had been grounded and took a while before making his decision. The conversion was missed, leaving the score 5 v 7. The game continued with both sides trying to play some resemblance of rugby resulting in first Denia and then Javea kicking penalties making the final score 8 v 10.  

Denia was slightly the better side on the day, happy with the win and hence able to celebrate their league position. Javea said they were happy to to have kept the score line down which was not the case on the first encounter between the two sides. Denia believe that on a drier day it would have been a completely different story.

Denia's next game is against Orihuela on  Sunday 21st February, kick off 12:00 noon at the Deportivo in Denia, please come along and get involved with a very friendly club. For any other information contact Les Campbell on 638408107  

 

 

 

The weather did prevent both teams from playing any rugbylthough Denia was the better team on the day. Our forwards adapted to the conditions well and competed in the scrums in so much as we came out on top with Javea props coming off allegedly injured. More the case they could not keep the pace after scrummaging against Alejandro, Edu, Gerry and Pato. The ref was bad for both sides very indecisive and kept stopping and starting the game. Not what you want on a very cold and wet day. Although we played most of the game in the Javea half the score was always close and any slip up could have been costly. The ref did blow up about 4 minutes early preventing Yovanni and Andy from returning to the field after both were  given yellow cards. Andy did what Andy normally does by instigating numerous off the ball foul play cheap shots. The final whistle was well accepted by Denia who straight away celebrated the league position and happy in the knowledge that they had shut up the Javea big talkers.

Les

Denia Rugby Club celebrated the end of 2009 on a high and are now looking forward to 2010 with more success. At the halfway stage of their FRCV Territorial Sud Liga campaign they are top of the league with five wins out of five and every game have added bonus points. An excellent achievement from the players, supporters and committee, considering the team had to be rebuilt in the summer following and exodus of players to a newly formed club. The junior section are also celebrating because four of their players Juan Acuna, Pedro Acuna Daniel Sala and Aitor Josa have been selected by the "Acadamia Nacional Rugby, which puts them in a strong position of earning selection into the Spanish National Team for their age groups. On 28th December Denia forwards had a chance to talk to Nacho Rouyet, Italian International prop forward and brother of Mariano and Rodrigo. Nacho who already this year has played against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and plays his club rugby for Treviso, passed on some useful tips to the Denia forwards. Nacho is standing fourth from the right on the team photo attached his brothers are fifth and sixth. Finally the players have requested a full playing schedule over the Christmas period and the following games have been arranged. On 3rd January, Denia A will play an inter club game against the Denia team who are going on tour to London on 5th - 9th February 2010. This tour consists of a game against Ealing RFC and then travel to Twickenham to watch England v Wales. On 9th January Tavernes RFC invited Denia to play a return fixture followed by a BBQ. This will be good preparation for the next league game at home against Orihuela the following week. There will be no training next week because of the Los Reyes fiesta. Any player who is interested in joining a team who have ambition please  contact the club through Coach Les Campbell,  mobile 638408107.

Nacho playing against the All Blacks 2009

              


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International Day..6 Nations


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Has the ball just hit him on the head?
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Beach Sevens Tavernes August 2009



Saturday 12th September 2009


Saturday 12th September 2009
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Eddie's Bash

Angela enjoyed it too!!

Thank You Eddie

So did they!!

I didn't know you cared!

El Caracol Ist Armchair Social 2009

El Caracol October 2009

El Caracol October 2009

El Caracol October 2009

El Caracol October 2009

   

Forthcoming  Fixtures

League Fixtures for 2009 - 2010

DATE FIXTURE VENUE KICK OFF TIME RESULT
18th October v Novelda Home 12.00 Midday  WIN 56 - 3
25th October v Orihuela  Away    WIN 50 - 6
8th November v Elche Home 12.00 Midday  WIN 97 - 0
15th November v Javea Away 12.00 Midday at Denia    WIN 43 - 12
29th November v Torrevieja Home 12.00 Midday    WIN 71 - 14
24th January v Novelda Away 12.00 Midday    WIN 29 - 13
31st January v Elche Away 11.00 am      LOST 10 - 15
13th February v Javea Away 4.30pm at Polideportivo de Gandia WIN 10 - 8
21st February v Orihuela Home 12.00 Midday WON 50 - 0
6th March v Torrevieja Away   WIN 57 - 7

CURRENT LEAGUE POSITIONS OF DENIA RFC TEAMS..7th March  2010

SENIORS
CLASIFICACION Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Bonus Points

DENIA

10

9

0

1

473

76

8

45

JAVEA

10 

6

0

3

304

130

7

36

ELCHE RU B

9

6

0

3

194

216

4

28

ORIHUELA

9

5

0

4

148

187

4

24

TORREVIEJA

10

2

0

8

123

403

4

12

GIGANTS

10

0

0

10

81

311

3

3

JUVENILES

CLASIFICACIÓN

Played

Won

Drawn

Lost

For

Against

Bonus

Points

LA VILA

8

7

0

1

258

66

6

34

DENIA

7

6

0

1

180

61

4

28

ELCHE RU

7

3

0

4

80

128

2

14

UNIV ALICANTE

8

2

0

6

71

210

2

10

ORIHUELA

8

1

0

7

59

183

2

6

CADETES

CLASIFICACIÓN

Played

Won

Drawn

Lost

For

Against

Points

DENIA

5

5

0

0

191

37

10

LA VILA 6

4

0

2

127

97

8

ORIHUELA

6

2

0

4

89

182

4

ELCHE

5

0

0

5

37

128

0

INFANTILES

CLASIFICACIÓN

Played

Won

Drawn

Lost

For

Against

Points

DENIA

5

5

0

0

192

85

10

LA VILA 4

2

0

2

125

135

4

ORIHUELA

5

1

0

4

67

150

2

ELCHE

2

0

0

0

14

128

0



Players from Denia RFC representing the club at higher levels
At the moment, we participate with the following players in the COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA or VALENCIA teams ( Federación Valenciana de Rugby - FVR) :
 
Cat.JUVENILES:          Juan Acuña
Cat.CADETES:             Aitor Josa, Daniel Sala, Pedro Acuña
Cat. INFANTILES:        Valentino Iannuzzi
HTwo  more DeniaRC boys have been called up for
the Com.Valenciana Under 16 side: Andresito(full back) and Carlitos(left wing).
Both will travel next Saturday  Feb 27th to face Cataluña XV.
 
Next 3rd and 4th of January, these Cadetes and Juveniles will be training in a very advanced sports facility at Alfaz del Pi.
 
On the other hand, there is the ACADEMIA NACIONAL de RUGBY, organised by Federación Española de Rugby (FER). There are 5 centres in Spain, looking for players who can be selected for the Spanish national team. They are trying to maintain 50 players at each age group throughout the country, training and testing them periodically.  In this selection, Denia have 3 players:Juan Acuña (juvenil), Daniel Sala (cadete) and Pedro Acuña (cadete)"

 

 

Costa Blanca Area Rugby Clubs

Torrevieja

Elche

Orihuela

La Vila

Tavernes

Cullera

La Safor

Alzira

CAU Valencia

Tecnidex Valencia

Les Abelles Valencia

Tatami Valencia

Ciencias Valencia

Cartagena

Akra Barbara Alicante

University of Alicante

Murcia

Javea Bulls

 

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Gloucester Rugby

Worcester Warriors

Saracens

London Wasps

Northampton Saints

Harlequins

London Irish

Sale Sharks

Leeds Carnegie

Leicester Tigers

Guinness Premiership Table:   2009 - 2010    Sunday 7th March 2010

Position

Team

Played

Won

Draw

Lost

Points

1

Leicester Tigers

17

11

1

5

54

2

Northampton Saints
16

12

0

4

52

3

 Saracens

16

10

1

5

46

4

London Wasps

16

10

0
6
43

5

London Irish

16

8

3

5
43

6

Bath Rugby

16

7

2

7

38

7

Gloucester

16

6

1
9

32

8

Harlequins
16

6

2

8 32  

9

Newcastle Falcons

16

4

4

8

28

10

Leeds Carnegie
16

5

1
10 27

11

Worcester Warriors

16

3

4 9

25

12

Sale

15

4

1

10

23

                            









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