TOBERMORY DISTILLERY SEVENS Isle of Mull Rugby Club

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1 TOBERMORY DISTILLERY SEVENS Isle of Mull Rugby Club 2013 For 28 years THE WORLD S MOST SOCIABLE SEVENS Saturday 18th May 2013 Kick-off 1 p.m. Garmony, Near Craignure, Isle of Mull PROGRAMME & ENTRY 5 Programme 2

2 Main Sponsors MESSAGE FROM OUR MAIN SPONSORS Tobermory Single Malt Scotch Whisky is proud to be the official whisky sponsor of the word famous Isle of Mull Rugby Club Sevens tournament Tobermory Distillery is the only distillery on the Island of Mull and one of the oldest commercial distilleries in Scotland. Its old world charm reflects the Tobermory spirit to do things the old fashioned way, by hand. We would like to wish all the teams well and look forward to a great tournament. TOBERMORY DISTILLERS Club Sponsors (The Club, Youth Rugby, Club Wear, Food etc.) Tobermory Distillery, TSL Construction, Glengorm, Inverlussa Marine Services The Craignure Inn, Isle of Mull Soap IMPORTANT POLICE NOTICE Local police concerns are the need for a sufficient number of stewards to enforce licensing conditions on the premises. To work with the police club stewards will be readily identifiable by name badges. One particular worry is that younger club supporters (not being able to purchase at the bar) may try and bring alcohol onto the premises. The stewards are under instructions that only alcohol purchased on the premises can be consumed on the premises. Alcohol from other sources must not be brought into the club house.

3 1 ISLE OF MULL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB PRESIDENT S MESSAGE SEASON Welcome to the Tobermory Distillery Sevens. This is the 28th Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens. We look forward to a great day of excellent rugby from all the teams involved and hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful Island. We welcome new friends from Alan Glens, Jordanhill Phoenix and The Penny Drops. We are particularly pleased to see the return of Bue and Craig Dunain Women. We hope you all will easily find the well worn path to the bar. Special thanks to those who contribute in every way to ensure the continuing success of this very special event from the helpers, supporters, players and through to the ball boys. Very many thanks also to Eddie Crozier for organising the referees and to Marjorie for her understanding, support and catering through the season. A special welcome to Alan Lawson, President of the SRU and his wife Linda and our thanks to Graham Brown of Tobermory Distillery for presenting the prizes. I would also like to thank the many clubs who participate gallantly each year and particularly the outstanding women s teams. I also very pleased to see West Highland representation from five teams. Good luck and thank you for your continued support and friendship! Sunday 19th May, A Social Clean-up Garmony Club House from 12 noon AGM Mull Rugby Club Wednesday 29th May, 7.30 at Garmony a.m. Tag Rugby Finals 1.00 p.m. Kick-off men s first league tie 1.24 p.m. Kick-off women s first league tie 5.00 p.m. Finals 6.00 p.m. Presentation of trophies 9.00 p.m. Giant Celebration dance at the Club House 12 noon Sunday Clean-up. All help appreciated About the Day Page 14 Page 15 Mull Youth Rugby Update Page 8 Notice Board Page 12 Photo Gallery Page 18

4 2 TAKE ME TO THE MULL MULL Please: Organise your own transport from Garmony or contact: St Mary s Private Mini Bus Hire (Jimmy) Tel: Mobile Iain English Taxi Hire Tel: Mull Taxi Service (Alan Robson) Tel: Mull and Iona Taxi (David Greenhalgh) Tel: Mobile Or even better you can camp down at the club house.

5 3 ISLE OF MULL WEST HIGHLAND AND ISLAND RUGBY SEVENS TOURNAMENT Started in 1985 the Isle of Mull Sevens Tournament brings together rugby clubs from all over the West Highlands and Islands along with guest players. Rugby players from all walks of life and all levels of skill compete on equal terms of skill and enjoyment. By doing this we hope to promote rugby in Scotland s West Highlands and Islands. The very social nature of rugby and the fact that it is a game for all weathers makes it an ideal sport for our isolated rural areas where long trips and overnight stays are commonplace. Mull s geographic position in the centre of this remote area makes it the perfect setting for a competition of this nature. For these reasons the Sevens Committee award trophies to the best West Highland team in the tournament. As an added incentive these trophies are for the winning club to keep. The rules for this competition are on Page 26. In 1992 the Mull Sevens made rugby history by running a dual tournament for both ladies and men. This was the first of its kind anywhere in the world! This makes 2013 the twenty-eighth anniversary of the Worlds Most Sociable Sevens THE THEME OF THE 2013 SEVENS IS VAMPS AND VICTIMS MULL 7 s PRIZES Men s Winner Gruline Cup & Medals Women s Winner Pink Cup & Medals Best West Highland Team s ( Mens & Womens ) Trophies to Keep & Medals Players of the Tournament ( Selected by the Referees and Chosen from the West Highland Teams ) A great Social Seven s!!!! SOME Really BUM PRIZES BEST SOCIAL WOMENS TEAM AWARD A BOTTLE OF FAKE CHAMPAGNE BEST SOCIAL MENS TEAM ANOTHER BOTTLE OF FAKE CHAMPAGNE Best Sevens Mascot SLOWEST REFEREE

6 QUALIFYING AREA WEST HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TROPHY Mull 2012 CHAMPIONS 4 Muileachs 2012 RUNNERS-UP Dundee 2012 CHAMPIONS The Worlds Most Sociable Sevens Deagh Chraic

7 5 WEST HIGHLAND AND ISLAND TEAMS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE ISLE OF MULL SEVENS ISLE OF MULL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Mull is the third largest of the Hebrides. The coast line, broken by sea lochs, bays and inlets is the amazing length of over 300 miles. On Sunday 30th July, 1978 the first game of Rugby was played and won on Mull! Shortly after, the Isle of Mull Rugby Club was formed and has thrived on what can only be described as arduous conditions. In 1989 the Mull Rugby Club won three 7 s tournaments. These playing achievements and the completion of the Garmony Sports pitches gained the club the honour of being MacEwan s Club of the Month in September In 1992 the Mull Club made history by running the first dual sevens tournament for both men and women. This tournament is now recognised as the "Worlds most Sociable Sevens". Shortly after the clubhouse was completed. In 2002 the club became the first Glasgow and District island side to be promoted to the National Leagues. Mull was the first club awarded the Hydro Electric Club of the Month in September This reward was given in recognition of the success of the junior section which had cumulated in winning both a National Tag Rugby Title and the Murrayfield tournaments Fair Play Award. A major refurbishment was completed in 2011 to upgrade the Garmony facilities to an Island Sports Hub. Mull are the holders of the Mull Sevens Trophy WOMEN S SECTION: Mull women s teams have won the main tournament once. The women s rugby team was officially constituted into the Isle of Mull Rugby Club in CLUB PITCH: Garmony. CLUB HOUSE: Garmony Clubhouse. ARRAN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: It is often said that Arran is Scotland in miniature - having wild mountains to the north and a fertile plain to the south. An ideal gathering ground for rugby players. Arran Rugby club was started in September 1975 and for 10 years the club played only friendly games. In that time the hospitality of these islanders became legendary with many a visiting team, long overdue when finally returning home! In 1985 the club took a major step and joined the Glasgow District League. By careful timing of kick-offs they are able to play and return by ferry on the same day. We wish them well for next season when they are competing in the same league as Mull. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 10 BENBECULA NOMADS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist have been linked by bridges and causeways to form a single long island. Benbecula is separated from its neighbours by stretches of shell sand and quick sand. On the southern slope of the largest hill Rueval, all of 408 feet high, is the cave in which Prince Charles Edward Stuart hid while waiting for Flora MacDonald. In 1977 some local lads and schoolboys got together and formed a rugby team. They have no home for the club; hence the name Benbecula Nomads. The locals found difficulty in sustaining a team and later combined with the army team. The number of civilians to service players fluctuated from year to year. Local players come from all three islands. The team have amazing travel difficulties. In fact on one occasion they left for a game in Edinburgh on Thursday and due to storms were not able to return until the following Wednesday! This perhaps explains why they play very, very few games. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 1

8 6 BUTE RUGBY CLUB CLUB HISTORY: With the mountains of Arran to the south and those of Argyll to the north, Bute is a lowland island in a highland setting. The capital is Rothesay, perhaps the best loved of all the Clyde resorts. Although closest of all the visiting teams to the main centres of rugby in and around Glasgow the Bute team is also restricted by a ferry journey across the Firth of Clyde to Wemyss Bay. In fact, players leaving for Mull do so by the less time consuming Rhubodach - Colintraive ferry. Bute Rugby Club was founded in They run one team. Bute stalwart, Ivan Cowie, has won a Mull Sevens award for Services to West Highland Rugby. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 19 ISLAY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Islay, the southernmost of the inner Hebrides, has a population of 4,000. Each year it pays the Exchequer the equivalent of 6,000 for each man, women and child on the island! The reason for such riches is uisge-beatha - the water of life! i.e. whisky, which Islay produces in large quantities. Islay R.F.C. joined the SRU in December Islay run their own great event, a beach rugby festival, that normally takes place in the warmer summer months. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 9 KINTYRE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Were it not for a tiny isthmus at Tarbert, Kintyre would be a member of the inner Hebrides. Principal town is Campbeltown - probably once the capital of the Celtic Kingdom of Dalriada; the name Campbeltown comes from the early 1600 s when Archibald Campbell was Earl of Argyll. Kintyre Rugby Club started in 1983 with a meeting at the Ardshiel Hotel, Campbeltown. In 1985 they joined the Glasgow and District League. Kintyre are, at present having a wee break. We are very much looking forwards to Kintyre coming back to the Mull Sevens. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 13 LOCHABER RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Travelling north when you cross the Ballachulish Bridge you enter Lochaber truly Scotland s grandest landscape. Lochaber is spread at the foot of the Great Glen and at the head of Loch Linnhe stands Ben Nevis. Between Ben Nevis and Loch Linnhe lies the chief town of Lochaber - Fort William. Lochaber R.F.C. was officially started in 1969, a good five years after Oban. Her officials point out, however, that the first team in Fort William was playing way back before the war in 1933 it ran for a few years and then folded. Lochaber is a strong West Highland team. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 22 MID ARGYLL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: In 1977 a few enthusiastic players started a team, based at Lochgilphead and called it Mid Argyll. Lochgilphead is a town of Victorian and later stone houses, standing on a slope at the top of Loch Gilp, an inlet off Loch Fyne. The Crinan Canal, which skirts the town, is a never ending source of enjoyment as boats journey backwards and forwards from the Sound of Jura. Mid Argyll have a great tournament record being twice winners and runners-up three times and also winning BWH Team Trophy. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 24 OBAN LORN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: By West Highland standards Oban is a large town, essentially where steamers meet road and railway. From the piers fishing boats are constantly coming and going; ferries for the inner and outer Hebrides as well as a host of smaller ports leave daily and various supply boats load and unload. During the summer tourists fill the rows of hotels along the front, attracted by Highland Games, Ceilidhs, Regattas or the general scenic splendour. Oban Lorn RFC have a showpiece Clubhouse. Oban are the most powerful of the West Highland sides. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 26

9 7 PORT-RIGH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - Ellen a Cheo CLUB HISTORY: The name of Port-Righ is the gaelicised form of Portree, which means King s Harbour - conferred on the town after the visit of James V s fleet in Eilean a Cheo means island of mist or the Misty Isle - a bit less of a mouthful than an-t eilean Sgiathanach (Isle of Skye). From the sea the clouds clinging to Skye can be seen long before its craggy peaks; thus the Norsemen called it Skygo or Isle of Clouds. It is a land of mountain and moor. Tourism apart, crofting is the main occupation of its 7,500 population. Port-Righ was founded in January 1987 with the aim of promoting rugby in the island of Skye. Only a few friendlies were played until the beginning of the 87/88 season when the club applied for and was accepted, to play in the Highland B League. Port-Righ is on a sabbatical at present. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 5 SKYE AND LOCHALSH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Skye and Lochalsh are one of the few rugby clubs whose name encompasses both island and mainland players. An island player has to cross by ferry at Kyleakin to play, for it is on the mainland that the club has its facilities. Kyle of Lochalsh is a bustling little township which has a constant feeling of coming and going. Skye and Lochalsh was founded in 1975 and initially played only friendlies. The team now play in the Highland League. Skye and Lochalsh were the first winners of our trophy with a superb team performance. Who will ever forget the dramatic tie-break situation against Mid Argyll in the final. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 5 STORNOWAY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Stornoway is the metropolis of the Western Isles and the only town of burgh size in the Hebrides. It is situated towards the north-east of the single island of Lewis and Harris. Though some 25,000 people live on Lewis and Harris the island contains huge barren areas. Stornoway with a good natural harbour is a fishing port, a market and a centre for the Harris Tweed industry. Tweed manufacturers gave rise to strong border connections; Mills management often trained at the textile college in Gala. Not surprisingly this link led to the founding of Stornoway R.F.C. in The club played for ten years, stopped for ten years and then revived. Stornoway R.F.C. runs one team based in the town with access to a council playing field (they lost a previous field to NATO when a runway was extended). They do not play in a league because of problems with winter ferry timetables but do play in the Brin Cup. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 1 COLL CLUB HISTORY: The Isle of Coll is to the north west of Mull. It is a stunning island with many white shell-sand beaches down the west coast. Even though the population is very small, Rugby on the island took a turn for the better when Scotland international player and team captain, Rob Wainwright, moved their in The Coll team have a very famous history of appearances at the Mull Sevens. They did in fact win the competition on their first appearance (albeit boosted by several internationalists). NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 10 Faultless Commentary MUILEACHS Names like Jackson, Cameron, Carmichael, Noble and Swinbanks sent shivers of fear down the opposition in When they re-appeared in 1990 only Carmichael remained of that first magnificent seven. The 2012 Mull Sevens brought the Muileachs their finest hour. The team reached the Sevens final. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE SEVENS 8

10 Sevens Tag Finals Fair Play Trophy Winners 2012 Bunessan Primary School TAG HONOURS Year Team Award 2007 Mull SRU National Tag Cup Winners 2007 Mull SRU National Tag Fair Play Trophy 2007 Salen PS Golden Ball League Winners 2007 Salen PS Torloisk Tag Rugby Cup 2008 Salen PS Golden Ball League Winners 2008 Salen PS Torloisk Tag Rugby Cup 2008 Salen PS Garmony Quaich 2009 Salen PS Scarlett Cup 2009 Lochdonhead PS Garmony Quaich 2009 Lochdonhead PS McGochans Fair Play Cup 2010 Dervaig/UF Orcas Golden Ball and Cup 2010 Tobermory Tornadoes Garmony Quaich 2010 Lochdonhead Swans McGochans Fair Play Cup 2011 Salen Sea Eagles Scarlett Cup 2011 Bunessan Bulldogs Garmony Quaich 2011 Lochdonhead Swans McGochans Fair Play Cup 2012 Salen PS Golden Ball 2012 Tobermory PS Scarlett Cup 2012 Lochdonhead PS Garmony Quaich 2012 Bunessan PS McGochans Fair Play Cup

11 17 9 Tag Finals Day Welcomes the Sacred Isle Today s Tag Rugby Finals complete the seventh year that the Island wide Tag Rugby Programme has been running. The development of Rugby on Mull is continuing to flourish thanks to the fantastic family support these competitions are attracting. It is with your help and the fun we see the youngsters having that makes this all worthwhile. We are more Coll steal the show than delighted to welcome Iona Primary School into our Programme this season. The support from both school and family has been outstanding, reflected in the way the youngsters have burst onto the Tag Rugby Circuit. We welcome Arinagour Primary School from the Isle of Coll to our Finals Day once again, making this year the first Tri-Island Tag Rugby Tournament. Arinagour Primary School is this year entering one team into both the Cup and the Quaich competitions. This is a fantastic effort from the Coll Squad involving a huge amount of expense having to hire, not only a charter boat, but also a 52 seater bus to take them to Garmony. We would love to return the complement of all our Tag Teams visiting Coll as part of next year s Programme. This year s Tag Finals Day will witness the opening of a new chapter for the Isle of Mull Rugby Club as we become the 17th club in Scotland, the 1st Island and 1st Argyll & Bute Club to become accredited to the Positive Coaching Scotland Programme in association with the Bill McLaren Foundation. We are delighted to welcome Linda Lawson, daughter of the late Bill McLaren, husband Alan Lawson, President of the Scottish Rugby Union and PCS Manager, Bosman Du Plessis. During today s celebrations there will be a short Parent s workshop which Bosman ensures us will be great fun, enlightening and he promises you will be returned to the Rugby sidelines as quickly as possible. The Club takes this opportunity to thank the Head Teachers, Staff and Parents of all the Islands Primary Schools for their support and amazing hospitality shown throughout the season, Active Schools for their continued support, the Volunteer Coaches for their time and dedication and also the Local Businesses who have invested in the future successes of our Club. Fergie

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15 13 MULL NOTICE BOARD 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY In 1993 Mull rugby Club had firmly established the the world s first men s and women s Sevens tournament. The Clifton team from Bristol became firm favourites for many years and honoured the tournament with many fine players including internationalists. Last year they returned for a visit. Wonderful to see you again girls. THE HALL John MacIntyre Neil Williams Donald MacLennan James MacPhail LEGENDS OF MULL RUGBY To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Silver Sevens, the Isle of Mull Rugby Club introduced a Mull Rugby Club Hall of Fame. To qualify for the Hall of Fame a player must: 1) Have been an outstanding club player and personality. 2) Not played for the Club for at least 10 years (if you re remembered that long on Mull you must be good). Players are inaugurated to the Hall only once a year. This year James MacPhail enters the Mull Rugby Hall of Fame. James was one of the first players to come through the Mull Minis. At sixteen he started playing for the senior side and was a prolific try scorer. The club strongly recommended James for national honours. The following year James was capped for Scotland at U18. NEWS FROM BELOW THE GRASS ROOTS

16 28th MULL SEVENS Men s Winners: Gruline Cup & Medals. Women s Winners: Pink Cup & Medals Best West Highland Team s, Champagne Play-off s and Most Sociable Teams The day has both a men s and women s rugby sevens tournament. The two competitions run side by side. Due to the occasional team missing the ferry or getting waylaid on route the format and draw of the tournament is on an insert At about 5pm the finals are played CHAMPAGNE FINALS (Champagne to the winners) BEST WEST HIGHLAND TEAM V Women s Play-of if required BEST WEST HIGHLAND TEAM V Men s Play-of if required WOMEN S FINAL MEN S FINAL V V PRESENTATIONS Men s West Highland Teams Colours Women s West Highland Teams Colours Bute Blue & Yellow Oban Green Coll Royal Blue Mull Red, Black & Silver Oban Green Mull Black & White Visitors Visitors Helensburgh Green & Gold Lismore Red Bakinis Highlanders Green & Red Grangemouth Red & Black Lismore Red & Blue Oban Green Stirling White, Black & Red Stirling Red and Black Penny Drops Red with White Craig Dunain Red Stobswell Blue & Yellow Ellon Maroon & Gold Livingston Red Todays Referees Eddie Crozier, John Ferry, Jim Stevenson, Alan Izatt, Dave Mathias and Graeme Fisher. Medical Staff: The British Red Cross Physios: The physios in attendance on the touch line are for those playing only. If requiring first aid or medical attention at other times please report to the First Aid Shed (between the two pitches). Our sincere thanks to all the volunteer members of the Red Cross medical

17 TEAM NOTICE BOARD The Penny Drops Due to the marriage of a lovely girl called Penny, this ramshackle group of elderly Highland RFC players, and others who used to be good, has assembled to enjoy the delights of Mull. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see if they still are good at 7s and to mark the unavailability of another eligible lady. Players in the line up to look out for include: Gareth High who has received the SRU fair play award 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, a Gary Linker celebrity look-alike, and one of the stars of hit 90s Canadian TV show Due South. A notable omission from the playing ranks is ex professional Euan Mackintosh who sadly had to retire recently due to antiginger campaign groups in northern france (not the Nazis). Despite his affliction, we welcome him as coach and hope that he won't have to deal with any xenophobic sentiment whilst visiting the Inner Hebrides. Despite persistent calls for our mascot (and team 'hardman') to follow Gareth Thomas along the gay (happy) path to rugby league, Richard Sim has stuck with his dream and became a dancer for lesser known Hawaiian pop duo 'Brothers Cazimero', he hopes to show off his moves to some of the boys on the rugby field. News: The wedding is on the 28th of June at Advie Church, near Nethy Bridge at 2pm. Anyone still standing by Sunday morning is more that welcome to come along, please see team mascot Mr Richardson for details. Aloha. The Coll team In its new strip of Navy and Green with Gold trim, has enjoyed intensive training sessions once or twice a week since last May. It has also benefitted from the marvellous new facilities at An Cridhe, Coll's new community centre and this year boasts considerably improved skills and fitness, allied to a fierce desire to win. That's the primary school team, of course. Meanwhile the men's team is delighted that Zimmer has renewed its sponsorship deal and has celebrated with a couple of gentle runouts this week. Ably led as ever by Rob Wainwright, it's an all-coll team this year - surely a first. Watch out for a couple of youngsters under 40 and enjoy the endorsements for rheumatism cream and viagra. Highland return to Mull after going AWOL last season. It's always hard to know what team will turn up, giving we are arriving on the Friday night. Look out for some ridiculous banter, with Big Kenny " What's the frequency" Cameron being allowed back onto the island! It was also rumored that Scuba's nose is bigger than is c*$k, however after he measured it, he informs us that this is not true. There should be plenty of pace in the team with the inclusion of both Findlaters and Rory Cross, who is still saddened by the destruction of his lair at the club. Snitch and Irvine reduce the speed somewhat and are probably two of the fatest backs you will see. The Gentlemen of Ellon The vanguard of marauding disassociated degenerates hailing from the greater Ellon metropolitan area. The Gents are currently on a worldwide quest to seek new paddocks for code, watering holes for scooping and breeding grounds for Jimmy Mcjockney. The GOE are a non-for-profit, non-for-charity, non-affiliated with Ellon RFC organisation. Gents Director of Rugby, Scott "Goatbags" Johnstone, (not that Scot Johnson) has the players will drilled for the tournament and feels confident they might actually score a try. Players of note include veteran centre Eddie Adie who has a solitary cap for Estonia, which he gained by accident during a stagger, scoring 2 tries in the process. Another valuable member of he squad is stand off Alix Scooper MacDonald, fresh from a recent stint inside after he accidentally bored a young lady to death, he will be looking to exploit his pace and vision on the vast open spaces of the sevens pitch. He might even get through a game without getting charged down. Having discovered a canny knack of scoring during a preseason trip to Dundee, Ov has gone from strength to strength this season and will be looking continue his rich vain of form this weekend, watch out ladies.. Stobswell Basking Sharks Our team has been assembled from the finest players available but they missed the ferry so this lot had to step up, we are sorry. Club captain - Craig Shearer, tall, blonde and... Sadly happily in a relationship ladies so stay away from him as is our new vice captain Mark Gibson. Been in a relationship for ages so again ladies your out of luck. Joining them is our birthday boy Andy "it's grim up North" Taylor. Sadly our spiritual leader and head cheerleader, Jamie Scott couldn't make it this weekend but we aim to up hold the traditions he brought last year and drink until the sun comes up. Other than that see you in the clubhouse after if certain tourists make it that far this year...written by Nathan Smith (come and say hi ladies I'm the one with the funky hair) Livingston Neil Gibson (El Managerio), Connor Clark (El Capitanio and Chief Organiser Controlling Kit), Clinton Lundie (SA International), Blair Milner (Scottish national), Callum Gillespie (Mull virgin), Thomas Jackson (Mull virgin), Gavin McQuillan (Mull virgin), Iain Day (Mull virgin), James Campbell (soon to be known as "Daddy"), Gibby possibly and a few other guys from the Isle or places.we're bringing beer!!! Team Livingston support staff; Elaine Evans, Sharron Kerr, Demi Lundie, Helen Powley, Lucas Van Der Merwe Team: S. Lawrie, K. Smith, K. Brown, J. Digney, c. Fulcher, A. Canavan, D. Gaston, J. Jordan, R, Bond, A. Fielding(Tour Queen), J. McPherson, M. Rodger. Bute Bute Rugby is back after 3 years in exile! The Club have recently reformed and have big plans for its future including starting a Mini/Midi Section, a tour to Wales and Beach Rugby! Today's squad is a mix of old and new players which is an interesting combination!" Lismore ladies Red bakinis (on the strip not actual bakinis). Mentions fiona Wylie and Lindsay booth to say thanks for organising the trip over. We are all very excited for this weekend. We have the following comments to make - Ruck me maul me make me scum. Most of us are single and ready to mingle. Win or lost we re on the Booz. And as always our tour team tour Moto: Getting our slag on since Lismore love Xx Stirling Ladies won Premier 2 with a 100% winning record, they will be moving up to the Premiership this next season. The Ladies also received a silver in the RBS Women's Plate Championships. Melrose Ladies invited Stirling County again to play against them at the Melrose Sevens in April, right before the final, this game was played to help bring notice to the Women's side of the game. The Ladies also hosted their first annual Stirling County Women's Sevens Tournament, which they placed second in the Cup. The day was very successful and included tournaments for the Under 12s, 15s, 18s and Women's. Visit and Last year at Mull the Ladies won the most social-able team award...may be aiming for a repeat this year. Thanks to Mull RFC for such a great weekend of sevens! Mull Women One of our team Kara Mckee had her baby in December 2012, still loving motherhood so she will not be returning to play this year. We have been training on and off and would like to thank Charlotte Peacock, Frankie Ratcliffe and Eilidh Mitchall for coming down and helping bring the numbers up for training. Lydia Hosdal, Rhia Edwards, Lucy Langford, Iona Whyte & Special Guests. Good luck Mull Ladies.

18 16 Inverlussa Shellfish is one of Scotland s leading producers of rope grown mussels, our shellfish is supplied to Tesco s, Waitrose, Sainsbury s etc, as well as local hotels and restaurants. Inverlussa Marine Services provides efficient and reliable workboat services in and around the West Coast. With services including public car ferry relief, coastal transport such as fish feed delivery and non-standard cargo transport. We are all rooting for Mull Rugby team again this year!! Inverlussa Shellfish Co Ltd Craignure Isle Of Mull PA65 6BD info@inverlussa.com

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22 20 PAGE OF HONOURS WINNERS OF THE MULL SEVENS BEST WEST HIGHLAND TEAM PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT 1985 Skye and Lochalsh West Highland Teams Only Mark James (Skye & Lochalsh) 1986 Mid Argyll West Highland Teams Only Robin Riddly (Mid Argyll) 1987 Mull West Highland Teams Only Neil Williams (Mull) 1988 Mid Argyll West Highland Teams Only Donnie MacKinnon (Islay) 1989 Mull West Highland Teams Only Roddy Scott (Mull) 1990 Selkirk Open Tournament Ian MacDougall (Islay) 1991 Stirling Mull Donald MacLennan (Mull) 1992 Selkirk Kintyre Dougie MacKay (Kintyre) 1993 Stirling Mid Argyll Brochan (Mid Argyll) 1994 Exiles Mull Ivan Cowie (Bute) 1995 Hawick Mull Angus MacColl (Mull) 1996 Tobermory Single Malt 7 Lochaber Graham MacNab (Lochaber) 1997 Stirling Lochaber Richard Anderson (Mid Argyll) 1998 Stitling Mull Gerry Ralston (Mull) 1999 Heriots Lochaber Stan Whittaker (Lochaber) 2000 GSP Very Occasionals Mull John MacIntyre (Mull) 2002 Heriots Mull James MacPhail (Mull) 2003 Selkirk Oban Douglas Pender (Oban) 2004 Selkirk Oban Gavin MacDonald (Oban) 2005 Selkirk Oban Kevin Anderson(Oban) 2006 Rodents Mull David MacLennan (Mull) 2007 Stirling Mull Angus MacColl (Mull) 2008 Black Watch Mull Dave Downham (Mull) 2009 Stirling Mull Phil Speirs (Bute) 2010 Black Watch Mull Colin MacPhail (Mull) 2011 Stirling Mull James Gibbons (Mull) 2012 Mull Mull Andrew Maclennan WOMAN S TOURNAMENT WINNERS PINK CUP BEST HIGHLAND TEAM PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT 1992 Edinburgh Accies Mull Shona MacKay (Mull) 1993 Clifton Mull Marianne MacKenzie (Mull) 1994 Edinburgh Accies Mull Babs Whyte 1995 Clifton Mull Sandra Buchan 1996 Edinburgh Accies Inverness Stella Mathieson (Inverness) 1997 Edinburgh Accies Mull Sandra Buchan (Mull) 1998 Glasgow Southern Mull Babs Whyte (Mull) 1999 Mull Mull Rachel Nikolson (Lochaber) 2000 Inverness Inverness 2002 Atlantis Inverness Katrinka Blunt (Atlantis, USA, overseas award) 2003 Kirkcaldy Inverness 2004 Watsonians Inverness Rachel Nikolson (Lochaber) 2005 Basque Weavers Oban Rachel MacDonald (Oban) 2006 GHA Oban Audrey Barr (Oban) 2007 Kirkcaldy Oban Dee Bradbury (Oban) 2008 Dundee University Mull Rhia Edwards (Mull) 2009 Cartha Mull Donna Smith (Oban) 2010 Cartha Mull Kara MacKee (Mull ) 2011 Cartha Mull Rhia Edwards (Mull) 2012 Dundee Oban Wendy Andrews (Mull) INTERNATIONAL GUESTS WHO GOT THE AMAZING MULL SEVENS GOING John Rutherford, Gerry McGuinness, Andy Irvine, John Beattie, Steve Munro, Jim Gossman Jim Pollock, Roger Baird, Euan Kennedy, Gordon Hunter, Pete Steven, Roy Laidlaw, lan Paxton GUEST TEAMS WHO HAVE PLAYED IN THE MULL SEVENS Finlay Calder s Tobermory Single Malt team in 1996, 1997 & Rob Wainwright s Scottish Sea Farms Select in 2000 and VERY SPECIAL AWARDS 2003 Outstanding international prospect: Fraser Harkness (Selkirk) Services to West Highland Rugby: Ivan Cowie (Bute)

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24 22 MORHAM & BROTCHIE Chartered Quantity Surveyors QUANTITY SURVEYING PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLANNING SUPERVISION PROPERTY VALUATIONS Are pleased to support Mull Rugby Club and wish them every success for the future. 5 Stafford Street Oban Argyll PA34 5NJ Tel: Fax: admin@morhambro.co.uk Asssociated Office: Edinburgh

25 23 GARMONY SPORTS HALL The campaign is continuing for an Island sports hall at Garmony. This all weather facility is a much needed amenity for the Isle of Mull. Garmony is in a central position on the Island and in keeping with all facilities built by the Mull Rugby Club the Hall will be available to all users. For further information contact: Duncan Swinbanks, Tom Nelson or Fergus Whyte. MALCOLM ELLIOT STORES LTD SALEN ISLE OF MULL sparsalen@gmail.com SPAR SALEN

26 24 RULES OF THE CONTEST 1) Games will last 6 minutes each way with no interval. Semi Final 7 minutes. The final is 8 minutes each way. The final, if drawn at full time ends will be changed and so on every 5 minutes until a side scores, and that side shall be the winner without further play. 2) The tournament shall have leagues, each team playing each other; 2 points for a win, I point for a draw. If a league is drawn the team with the greatest points difference shall be top. If this is also equal the team scoring the greatest number of tries will go through. 3) Each playing team shall comprise of 7 players plus replacements (Guests are OK). 4) The referee s decision shall be final. TROPHY FOR THE BEST WEST HIGHLAND TEAM 1) Only West Island or West Highland teams are eligible. 2) The trophy is awarded to the team progressing furthest in the tournament. 3) In the event of a drawn position between two teams a play-off will occur before the final of the Gruline Cup. 4) If there is a draw between more than 2 teams the teams scoring the most tries will play-off. 5) If a tie still occurs the number of points scored will be considered. 6) The player of the tournament can only be selected from teams eligible for this competition. REPLACEMENT OF PLAYERS 1) Players may be replaced at any time during a tie as long as this replacement does not interfere with the flow of the game. 2) Replaced players for non-injury must come for your team or teams. 3) The replacement player, if possible, should come from the same club. If less than seven players are available from the club the replacement can come from any team. REPLACEMENT OF INJURED PLAYERS 1) Injured players must be replaced immediately. 2) No injured replaced player may play in any future tie unless allowed by the Tournament Medical Officer. In all cases of interpreting the rules the Committees decision shall be final!!!

27 25 PAGE OF THANKS Club members have been grateful over the years to everyone who has contributed to the Club s success. Should anyone - and there have been so many - who has helped in this enormous task, been inadvertently omitted from the list below, please accept our sincere apologies and a big THANK YOU List of Thanks Iain Thomson, Torloisk Estate, Hugh and Elizabeth MacPhail, Mrs JM and Johnny Howard, Mr and Mrs David MacKee, Mr John Craig, Mr James Harmer, Glen & Jessie MacKellar, John and Alison Bartholomew, Ted Brockie, Jeannie MacColl, Lt Cmdr R M & Mrs E G Tapply, Round & About, KFT Ltd (Brian and Chris Swinbanks), Tackle & Books, The Mini and Midi mums and all who helped with food and rotas, Those that helped with the bar, The Isle of Mull Pipers, Touch Judges and Referees. Fabulous Food Donations Glengorm Castle, The Tobermory Fish Company, Inverlussa Mussels, Isle of Mull Cheese, Dervaig Pork, Lochbuie, Isle of Mull Scallops, Island Bakery Organics and all the bakers for kind donations of cakes Programme photos Innes Weir, Dr Clegg and Ewan Baxter The Medical Team of: Mid Scotland and Argyll Area, British Red Cross Major Benefactors In Memory of Noel Charlier, Inverlussa Shelfish Co Ltd Mrs Helen Morrison, Dr W H Clegg, Mr Rory Forrester Patron Dr G A & Mrs S M Clark Club Sponsors TSL Construction, Glengorm, Inverlussa Marine Services The Craignure Inn, Isle of Mull Soap SEVENS & MAIN SPONSOR Tobermory Distillery Dave Pool give thanks to our sponsors in the traditional way

28 26 CLUB HISTORY Season Team Standard President Captin Secretary Treasurer Friendlies Cameron Whyte Cliff Gorman Cliff Gorman Jim Tolmie Friendlies Cameron Whyte Jim Tolmie Cliff Gorman Jim Tolmie GDLD III Cameron Whyte Angus MacColl Cliff Gorman Jim Tolmie GDLD II Jimmy McKeand Angus MacColl David Howarth Cliff Gorman GDLD I Jimmy McKeand Alan Cameron David Howarth Jim Scott GDLD I Jimmy McKeand Pete Walker David Howarth Jim Scott GDLD II Cameron Whyte Creon Carmichael David Howarth Jim Scott GDLD II Cameron Whyte Iain McKeand Duncan Swinbanks Pamela Williamson GDLD I Cameron Whyte Iain McKeand Duncan Swinbanks Susie Goldie GDLD I Cameron Whyte Fergus Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Susie Goldie GDLD I Cameron Whyte Fergus Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Audrey MacLennan GDLD I Cameron Whyte Fergus Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Nikki Williamson GDLD I Cameron Whyte Donald MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Nikki Williamson GDLD I Cameron Whyte John MacPhail Duncan Swinbanks Jean Dunlop GDLD I Cameron Whyte Reay Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Jean Dunlop GDLD I Cameron Whyte Reay Whyte Duncan Swinbanks Jean Dunlop GDLD I Andrew Stephens Donald MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Jean Dunlop GDLD I Andrew Stephens Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane GDLD I Roddy Scott Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane GDLD I Roddy Scott Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane GDLD I Norman Macfarlane Gerry Ralston Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane GDLD I Norman Macfarlane James Gibbons Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane GDLD I Norman Macfarlane James Gibbons Duncan Swinbanks Sheila Macfarlane National League Norman Macfarlane John MacIntyre Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GLD 1 Norman Macfarlane John MacIntyre Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GLD 2 Norman Macfarlane James Greig Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GLD 2 John Clayton James Greig Iain Smithson Duncan Swinbanks GLD 2 John Clayton James MacPhail Iain Smithson Duncan Swinbanks GDW 3 John Clayton Alex Craig Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GDW 3 Tom Nelson Alex Craig Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GDW 3 Tom Nelson David Downham Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GDW 3 Tom Nelson David MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GDW 2 Tom Nelson Derwyn Hewitt Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GDW 3 Tom Nelson Andrew MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks GDW 3 Tom Nelson Andrew MacLennan Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks Club Honours Date Event Personal Honours Winner 1980 Lochaber Sevens Hon Vice President Cameron Whyte Winner 1982 Lochaber Sevens Hon Vice President James MacKeand Winner 1982 Machrahanish 7 s Hon Life Member Duncan Swinbanks Winner 1984 Lochaber Sevens Hon Life Member Jean Dunlop Winner 1985/6 GDLD II Hon Life Member Jeanie MacColl Winner 1987 Mull Sevens Scotland U18 James MacPhail Winner 1988 Lochaber Sevens Seasons most Tries Richard Henderson 18 Winner 1988 Oban Sevens Oban Sevens P of the T 1988 Neil Williams Winner 1989 Highland Sevens Glasgow U Ciaran Whyte Winner 1989 Clydesdale Sevens Winner 1989 Mull Sevens Winner 2007 National Fair Play Award Winner 1989 September McEwan Club of the Month Winner 2009 Chieftain of the Sevens Winner 1993 Clydesdale Sevens Winner 2009/10 GDW 3 Winner 1999 Mull Woman s Sevens Winner 2012 Highland Sevens Winner 2007 September Hydro Club of the Month Winner 2012 Lochaber Sevens Winner 2007 National Tag Champions Winner 2012 Mull Sevens

29 27 MULL RUGBY CLUB OFFICE BEARERS AND CONTACTS Members of the Club Committee PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER LADIES SECRETARY Tom Nelson Duncan Swinbanks Duncan Swinbanks Kara MacKee Home Phone Business Phone COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER PLAYERS COMMITTEE Gerry Ralston James Greig Innes Weir Graham Brown COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER PLAYERS COMMITTEE Tim Williams Naomi Knight Flora Corbett Sally Swinbanks FIXTURES SECRETARY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN Derwyn Hewitt Fergus Whyte Andrew MacLennan Colin MacPhail Phone David MacLennan players Rep. CHILD PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL TICKETS SCHOOL LIAISON MEMBERSHIP Babs Whyte Babs Whyte Alan Makeham Graham Brown GROUNDS MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGERS FACEBOOK WEB-SITE Cameron Whyte Various Innes Weir Duncan Swinbanks MULL LOTTERY DRAW MULL LOTTERY TICKETS 100 CLUB CARETAKER Club Members Jeanie MacColl Susie Carmichael Iona Whyte HEAD SENIOR COACH HEAD JUNIOR COACH WOMEN S COACH BOOKINGS Gerry Ralston Fergus Whyte Alan Makeham Tim Williams MATCHED AT THE WORLDS MOST SOCIABLE SEVENS To date (we think) 18 couples have met and got married at the Worlds Most Sociable Sevens. We have decided to start a wall plaque to couples who meet at the sevens and subsequently get married. If you are one of these couples or know the names any please me know. Thanks Duncan (duncanswinbanks@gmail.com) We can cover missed ferries or need to get back soon on Saturday night or Sunday morning. The boats can be booked for the whole team. Only 20 minutes to Mull. Please call for more info on Coastal Connection T M /7 Colin, Andy, David and Stuart

30 28 A massive prize if anyone can predict the outcome of this relationship! See you next year!

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