Perthshire Rugby Seek Colts Head Coach for 2021-22 Season

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Perthshire Rugby are looking for candidates to apply for the position of Colts Head Coach.

This is a pivotal role within the club and the desired candidate will be responsible for leading a group of coaches within the Perthshire Colts section, who currently play in the Top Shogun Conference In Scotland

We we are looking to recruit a coach who has enthusiasm, drive and commitment along with the ability to motivate, challenge and develop a group of Youth players who should want to aspire to perform at the highest level in youth and future adult rugby.

Full details – Perthshire Rugby Colts Head Coach Position

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your qualifications and demonstrating how your experience and skills match the role requirements by email to Sam Mountain, Director of Rugby, dor@perthshire-rfc.co.uk or for an informal discussion call 07494 944470

 

 

Join the BIG NIGHT IN

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Stay at home and get involved with the Perthshire Rugby BIG NIGHT IN on Saturday 6:30pm-late. The evening’s entertainment is for all the family and not to be missed.

There are many fun rounds some to watch, some are interactive and we welcome your active participation!

The Zoom invite code will be sent to you by your Section lead. If you haven’t received it but want to join in please e-mail clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk for the link.

It starts with Rhys Darlington for the first round of Play Your Cards Right, then the Mini Section test themselves at Wrong to be Right hosted by Aidan Watson & Georgina Adams. Up next Jeremy Wares will spare no criticism as he adjudicates the Omelette Showdown: speed, quality and consistency are the key!

Throughout the first half Mat Rae & Suzanne Rennie channel their inner Ant & Dec to host the 12 contestants over 3 heats and a final in the Masked Singer. You vote LIVE for the winner on the night! Can you guess who’s that behind the mask?

After the 9pm watershed the Iron Guts Challenge begins, a set of tasks set by Campbell Watson that would put Hercules to shame – those who have volunteered will battle it out for the title!

The evening will be punctuated with regular News bulletins from Dave Lewis and Heather with the Weather. There might be some surprises too!

DISCLAIMER
Please note the event is “family friendly” until 9pm which should be just after the final of the Masked Singer. After this time content comes with a parental advisory. The watershed will be clearly announced before and when it passes by the News Desk.
The evening will be recorded for a highlights video, if you don’t wish to appear you are welcome to keep your camera off but this may affect your ability to participate fully in some rounds.

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a fun night that brings Perthshire Rugby together.

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Level 4 Return to Rugby at Perthshire

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Training resumes on the North Inch from Saturday 20th March.

New Scottish Rugby guidance was published last week which paves the way for limited training to start again this weekend! Team managers and coaches will be in contact to confirm the training time(s) and pitch location for each team.

There are some rule changes that can be seen in the graphic, a summary are below. Otherwise it will be similar to before: hand sanitiser, equipment cleaning, pre-registration, Symptom Checker, Check-In/Out, no congregating, arrive & leave promptly. Remember the EAGLES Rules!

Children ages 11 & under:
• Touch Rugby (all formats).
• Maximum 30 people, in a bubble this including coaches.
• Coaches must remain physically distanced from all players & other coaches.
• Balls can be used (cleaned/sanitised before and after use).
• Max 1 parent/guardian can stay to observe their child train – they must maintain physical distancing at all times.
• Please note any child in P7 who is aged 12 cannot take part in this level of training.

Youth & Adult (ages 12 & over)
• Physically distanced non-contact rugby can resume.
• Non-contact does NOT allow touch rugby.
• Players and coaches must always stay >2m apart.
• Up to 15 people in a bubble, including coaches.
• Balls may be used and shared, hand hygiene and ball cleaning essential.
• No other equipment permitted.
• Max 1 parent/guardian can stay to observe their child train – they must maintain physical distancing at all times.

The Sports-Train App is essential for training to be safe & compliant with the guidelines. So please can all members check they can login to Sports-Train? If you have lost your login or are having issues DO NOT SET UP A NEW ACCOUNT instead e-mail clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

Everyone at the Club can play their part to create a COVID-19 safe and enjoyable return to rugby. It has been some time since last trained together so make the most of it and don’t forget to have fun! Any questions can be directed to your Team Manager, COVID-19 Team Lead or Coaches. The Club COVID-19 Safety Co-ordinator is Ewan MacKessack-Leitch.

New players welcome too! Senior men please contact Head Coach Alan Clark, for all other sections contact Director of Rugby Sam Mountain.

For a more in-depth account of the COVID-19 policies & procedures a full range of resources, risk assessments and protocols (aimed at the Team Leads but feel free to browse) are available on the COVID-19 page.

Sky’s the Limit for New 1XV Captain

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Mat Rae sees potential and aims to lead the Eagles to the top.

Perthshire 1XV have appointed Mat Rae as their new Captain for the remainder of this season and going forward to 2021-22. Mat started his rugby in the Perthshire Midi section before progressing to the Seniors where he has played over 11 years, including as part of the league winning team in 2013-14 and was the 1XV Player of the Year 2020.

He is ambitious for the next campaign, whenever it can begin, and is enthused about the prospective team he will lead – with a strong current core to be augmented by an exciting crop of Colts coming up after the summer and new players joining.

Following confirmation of his selection Mat said, “I couldn’t believe it when Clarky asked me! It’s been something I’ve wanted to do since I started playing. When I joined the Senior section there were a lot of older inspirational guys who played, many who now still come down to support. I’d love to give them and the wider Club good games to watch and to feel like the Club is moving in the right direction.”

“To get there I’d love to have the lads as physically and mentally prepared as possible. Clarky’s Rugby School and Val taking our S&C classes over Zoom are getting us in shape. We’ve discussed tactics and decided how we want to play as a squad and as players we’re keeping each other motivated despite the difficulties of lockdown.”

Head Coach Alan Clark is sure Mat will rise to the challenge saying, “Mat was the obvious choice for 1XV Captain this year for me. Over the past 2-3 seasons he’s really developed into a leader on and off the pitch. He has the respect of coaches and players alike and wears his jersey with pride every time he puts it on. What’s also abundantly clear to is the way he cares about the Perthshire family – something he’s proven time and again over the past 18 months. I’m personally very excited about what Mat can bring to the job!

Mat takes over the captaincy from Ryan Miller who has returned to Jedburgh. Thanking him for his 7 years with the Eagles (4 as 1XV Captain) Clarky said, “Ryan has been a terrific captain, player and friend since he came to Perthshire. Having someone with a similar rugby background as captain since I became Head Coach has been great for me and Ryan has been massively supportive of what we’ve been trying to do with the Men’s squad. As a captain Ryan leaves us in a better place than we have been for a number of years and I’d like to thank him for the time and effort he’s put in to building a positive culture with our young squad. I wish him, Lucy and Ruaridh all the best for whatever comes next!”

Looking forward to the return of training, then matches, Mat is in bullish mood, “Individually we have a huge amount of talent and potential, if we can link together and play as a team, I believe we can do a lot of damage. There’s no reason why we can’t win the majority, if not all, our games!”

All players, of any ability and experience, are welcome to come and join Perthshire. New and returning players keen to play 1st or 2nd XV rugby are encouraged to contact Alan Clark headcoach@perthshire-rfc.co.uk and get involved with the exciting season ahead.