Rain fails to dampen H3 spirits

  The Under 18 girls from H3 were matched against a strong Folkestone side at Heathfield on Sunday in a Kent and Sussex league fixture. Playing in gale force winds and almost continuous driving rain, both teams put up strong performances in conditions more conducive to water sports than rugby.

  H3 dominated the first half by making excellent use of their fast back line to create scoring opportunities for Nina Crowther and Debs Harwood. The swirling winds made converting tries a real challenge, but Katie Bauer and Laura Baker both added to the points total.

  The heavier Folkestone pack set a real challenge for the H3 forwards and they had to work very hard at every set piece, showing great determination especially in the maul. As the game moved into the second half and the playing surface deteriorated into a series of puddles joined by mud, the Kent side found their rhythm and steadily chipped away at the home sides lead.

  The difficult conditions led to both sides making handling errors, but H3 were able to stick to the task and tries from Georgia Gray, Nina Crowther and Amy McCarthy, and conversions from Katie Bauer resulted in a 48 - 34 victory for the home side. Both teams showed a great deal of determination and  massive amount of good humour to keep the drenched and frozen spectators entertained.

11/29/2009 12:07:48 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)     

Quiz Nite Madness Hits H&WRFC Again!!!

On Friday 17th April The Clubhouse will again be the venue for the next fantastic Quiz Nite.  Hosted by the Junior section of the Club, compared by the Dynamic Duo Helen Goacher and Alison Bending, pencils will need to be sharpened, thinking caps put firmly on and a rallying cry of 'oooohhhh I know this one' at the ready!

Everyone is welcome, the atmosphere is always electric with excitement and anticipation of not being on the bottom of the scoreboard!

To enter your team all you will need is 4-6 players, a silly name, a £20 note, and to notify either your Squad Manager, Helen or Alison.  See Easy!

SEE YOU THERE!!!

3/25/2009 10:18:30 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)     

COME AND PAMPER YOURSELF AT THE CLUB 13.2.09

Forgotten Valentines Day is round the Corner????  Don't know what to get for your loved one?  Can't be bothered to trawl round the shops for that special gift???

Then luckily Your Club has come to the rescue.  Not only can you buy sexy tasteful lingerie, delightful jewellery and loads of other lovely things - but you can also have a pint (or two), see your mates, and whatever match is on the TV - whilst you buy!! BRILLIANT!(Rumour has it that Ann Summers will also be there!)  So lads come to the pamper evening at the Clubhouse on Friday 13th Feb - where all your Valentine present problems could be solved.........

For the lovely ladies who would like to come along.....  see all of the above plus there will be waxing and nails and even tarrot card readings!

See you there on the 13th February - 7.30pm onwards

2/5/2009 9:49:53 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)     

Junior Quiz Night Success at H&WRFC

Friday 30th January saw the clubhouse packed to overflowing for the Junior Quiz Night.  With 11 teams of 6 taking part the atmosphere was brilliant.  It was great to see teams from all age groups of the Junior Section of the club come together to make up this fantastic event. Over by the door there were the Beauties and the Beast (Mr. Wardle) ! who didn't put off the H3 Team and stuck over by the bar were the No Table Team - that's how busy it was!!

Despite the heckling from the bosterous crowd, the event was ably compared by Helen Goatcher and Alison Bending (they also put together the questions) and the evening was nicely rounded off with plates of chilli!

A great evening and over £200 made for the Club.  Thank you to everyone who took part to make the evening a success!

2/5/2009 9:29:37 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)     

Success for Heathfield Girls

Just a quick note to let you know that Heathfield have 4 girls selected in the South East of England regional squad of 25 players.

They play their first match against the East Midlands on Feb 8th at St Albans.

Sussex have 11 out of the 25 which is a great result compared to previous years- 6 of these are from H3 out of which 4 come from Heathfield.

Photo attached: from left to right – Georgia Gale, Charlotte Bird, Deborah Harwood and Georgia Gray.

Georgia Gale and Deborah Harwood played their way up through the Heathfield Minis, all the way from U8

1/26/2009 1:36:03 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)     

H3/South Sussex Barbarians U18’s v Gravesend

Battling Barbarians make it tough for Gravesend

After the rain and gales of last week the U18 girls from South Sussex and H3 Barbarians Rugby teams proved they are a side for all weathers when they fought a determined battle against Gravesend on Sunday in sunshine and heat more suited to sunbathing.  In only their second game together, the girls quickly showed the Kent side that they were a force to be reckoned with, scoring from their first possession of the game to take a 7 –0 lead within three minutes of play.  Gravesend were quick to respond to level the scores and throughout the first quarter the lead changed hands several times as the H3/South Sussex girls continued to demonstrate superior speed with several break-away tries from inside their own half. Gravesend used their height and weight advantage to good effect in close play but consistently strong tackling,  determined defence, and the greater pace and agility of the Barbarian backs resulted in the Gravesend team being only one try ahead at full-time.

The final score of 51 – 64 reflected the Kent sides’ ability to convert their tries.

Katie Baurer

Girl of the Match was Katie Baurer, the try scorers for the Barbarians were Barbara Cook, Katie Bauer (3) Nina Crowther (4) Molly Byrne

Any girls interested in playing rugby should check out the H3 website at www.h3girlsrugby.co.uk

10/26/2008 11:40:14 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)     

H3 Girls clean sweep at Lewes

In a three-way fixture at Lewes last Sunday the H3 U15’s started the season in impressive style.

H3 41  v's  Beckenham 0

A great result for the girls in their first game of the season. Excellent attacking lines from the backs with exceptional individual breaks from Georgia Gray, Deborah Harwood and Mary Cunningham, well supported by newcomers to this age grade, Beth Joslin, Millie Gale and Emily Morgan

The backs were provided with a steady supply of clean ball from the strong play from the forwards, especially newcomer Paris Fraser, well presented by scrum half Mel Ruffell.

H3 scrum half Mel Ruffell

H3 24  v's  South Sussex 10

The H3 under 15’s knuckled down to win a strongly contested game against an excellent South Sussex team. The H3 backs carved through and made good ground with tries from Captain, Deborah Harwood and Georgia Gray as well as a fine individual effort from Scrum Half Mel Ruffell. South Sussex came back with a strong attack and Cassie Larcombe was only denied on several occasions by exceptional tackling from Deborah Harwood and Georgia Gale.

The H3 support play was well coordinated and both teams provided entertaining and attractive rugby.

Girl of the match award went to Mel Ruffell

10/26/2008 11:34:46 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)     

Sussex Festival

The H3 girls were very well represented in the county U15 squad who performed exceptionally well at the recent festival held at Crawley. On there way to the final they beat Middlesex, Eastern Counties, Oxfordshire and Kent only losing in the final in a hard fought game v Hertfordshire by a single try. On the day the girls only conceded three tries with H3 & Sussex captain Deborah Harwood being top try scorer.

Back Row: Charlotte Bird, Georgia Gale, Zoe Joslin, Beth Joslin, Sam Graham, Deborah Harwood, Georgia Gray
Front Row: Melissa Ruffell, Milly Gale

Any girls/ladies interested in playing rugby should please contact either

Claire Byrne on 07828 236386 website address www.southsussexbarbarians.co.uk

or Andy Baurer on 0774-0162367 website address www.h3girlsrugby.co.uk

10/25/2008 11:26:13 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)     

H3/South Sussex v's Central Weald

On Saturday as part of Brighton Rugby clubs 140th celebrations the South Sussex/H3 U18 girls played a short exhibition game against girls from Central Weald in an effort to promote girls rugby in Sussex. With many Sussex clubs now increasingly devoting time and effort to developing girls teams the girls game in Sussex continues to grow and flourish. Representing South Sussex/H3 were:

Back Row: Harri Neesam, Yas Eager, Kayleigh Leaney, Nina Crowther, Kat Cook
Front Row: Taylor Coade, Laura Baker, Becky Joslin, and Katie Baurer

10/18/2008 10:57:55 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)     

H3/South Sussex 0 v's Wimbourne 34

On a very windy and wet Sunday afternoon at Hellingly the H3/South Sussex U18 girls played their first match of the season against last years undefeated champions Wimbourne. The home sided started well matching Wimbourne and giving away few opportunities to their more experienced opposition. However as the half progressed Wimbourne gradually gained the upper hand and their superior strength began to tell scoring four tries as the half progressed.

In the second half the home team grew in confidence, holding Wimbourne at bay for long periods and they should have made this pressure tell as they camped on the opposition 5 metre line. However a quick turnover ball won by Wimbourne led to a breakaway try effectively ending the contest. The H3/South Sussex team never gave up and the experience gained should prove invaluable to them in the coming season. (Result 0 -34)

Back Row: Katie Baurer, Babs Cook, Kat Cook, Nina Crowther, Becky Joslin, Harri Neesam, Steph Walter, Leanne Brown
Front row: Yas Eager, Molly Byrne, Lizzie Francis, Laura Baker

10/6/2008 10:52:47 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)     

2008/2009 Season

9/1/2008 4:40:42 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)     

H3 Girls 85 v's South Sussex 0

Great End to Year for Rugby Girls

H3 U15 girls’ rugby team ended 2007 with an impressive 85-0 win over South Sussex at Hastings on Sunday.

Excellent teamwork denied South Sussex opportunities to make sustained attacks and determined defence on all parts of the field ensured H3 kept a clean sheet. Hard work at training paid off with H3 forwards showing particular strength at rucks and whenever the ball fell loose.  This allowed their backs to demonstrate their speed, with several tries run from inside the South Sussex 22.  Six different names appeared on the score sheet, demonstrating the depth of talent within the H3 side.  Try scorers were Debs Harwood, Nina Crowther, Katie Bauer, Georgia Gale and Mel Ruffel, with Laura Baker and Debs Harwood converting 9 of those tries.

12/18/2007 4:41:40 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)     

H3 Girls 34 v's Folkestone 29

Tough test for H3 girls

H3 U15 girl’s rugby team faced strong opposition in their opening match of the season against Folkestone, at Heathfield on Sunday.

With several young and inexperienced players in the side the H3 girls played determined but controlled rugby to lead 19 –10 at half time.  The forwards battled hard against a heavier Folkestone pack and the defensive line worked together very well. Strong tackling throughout the team denied Folkestone opportunities to play a fluent game and runs from Nina Crowther and Deborah Harwood from inside their own 22 yd area added to the H3 points score.  Folkestone started the second half strongly with two tries and briefly led 27-24 but a final push by H3 saw a well- deserved sixth try and a hard-earned 34-29 victory at the final whistle.

Other points scorers for H3 were Olivia Davis and Laura Baker.

H3 is comprised of girls from three local rugby clubs Hellingly,Heathfield and Hastings. Any girls or ladies interested in playing rugby please contact Andy Baurer on 0774-0162367.

Back Row : Mary Cunningham, Georgia Gale, Laura Baker, Stephanie Walter, Megan Curtis, Nina Crowther, Abbey Cleaver, Olivia Davis

Front Row : Mel Ruffell, Milly Gale, Becky Hope, Deborah Harwood, Becky Dorrill

10/22/2007 10:32:53 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)     

H3 Girls

7/10/2006 11:22:01 AM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)