SHORTLIST FOR CLUB AWARDS 2024 RELEASED!

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Get your tickets NOW for the Perthshire RFC End of Season Awards Dinner Friday 31st May.

The nominations are in for Awards Dinner! This night is set to be a celebration of all things Perthshire Rugby with: 14 awards presented.

Hosted by Club Captain, Rhys Darlington with awards and presentations from across Perthshire Rugby, you will be entertained by a review of the Men’s and Women’s Season from Mens Head Coach and Director of Rugby Graham “Smudge” Smith and Womens Captain Alex Ward respectively.

Join your whole Club to mark the end of the 2023-24 season, celebrate the silverware won and achievements of the players, coaches and wider Club. Arrive from 7pm to be seated by 7:30pm at the at the Salutation Hotel, Perth.

Tickets at £40 per head, can be obtained via the Club webshop for tables which will seat 8. Alternatively, they can be bought in cash given to the Club Captain Rhys Darlington Closing date for ticket sales is Monday 20th May.

Players from the U18s can claim a £10 discount off their ticket. Details of how to buy these will come from your Team Manager. 

The menu will be: Lentil soup (v); Steak Pie with seasonal vegetables and potatoes; Sticky Toffee Pudding with pouring cream. To advise of preferred table seating and dietary requirements (vegetarian/vegan alternative available) please write in the “Order Notes.” All other queries please e-mail: clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

The full list of awards & nominations:

Senior Men’s
Colts’ Player of the Year:
Leo Juggins, Angus Petrie, Ollie Atkin
Young Player of the Year:
Ben Marshall, Laurence Knight, Cameron Craig 
Most Improved Player:
John Kelly, Lewis Gray, Rabson Chipakupaku
2XV Player of the Year:
Rab Pittendreigh, Mark Morgan, Ross Alexander
Players’ Player of the Year:
Rory Bayne, Ross Goodison, Lewis Murrie
1XV Player of the Year:
Rory Bayne, Ross Goodison, Calum Chalmers 

Seniors Women’s
U18 Girls’ Player of the Year:
Grace Mathers, Lily Beaton, Grace Malcolm
Most Improved Player:
Emily Copas, Zoe Fummey, Paige Klinkman
Players’ Player of the Year:
Alex Ward, Anna Davies, Fiona Gordon
Player of the Year:
Lydia McGinley, Jessica Steel, Fiona Gordon

Whole Club
Coach of the Year:
Iona Coutts, Phil Leonard, Stuart Ferrier
Mini Team of the Year:
U8, U10, U11
Team of the Year:
U16 Girls, Senior Women, U13 Boys 
Club Person of the Year:
To be announced on the night

Well done to all those nominated. Be there on the 31st May to see who has won!

Invitation to the Perthshire End of Season Awards Dinner

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Tickets on sale NOW!

The 2022-23 season is coming to its conclusion, with success and excitement on & off the pitch. To celebrate all players, coaches, members and supporters are invited to the annual Awards Dinner. Its an evening not to missed with 14 awards to be announced and presented on the night across the whole of Perthshire Rugby Club.

Look out for the nominations being announced over the coming weeks on the website and social media.

It will be held in the Salutation Hotel, 34 South Street, Perth on Friday 26th May 2023. Arriving from 7pm to be seated by 7:30pm.

Tickets at £40 per head, can be obtained via the Club webshop for tables of 8. Alternatively, they can be bought in cash given to the Club Captain Ewan MacKessack-Leitch. Closing date for ticket sales is Monday 15th May.

Players from the U18s can claim a £10 discount off their ticket. Details of how to buy these will come from your Team Manager as they are NOT available online.

The menu will be: Lentil soup (v); Steak Pie with seasonal vegetables and potatoes; Sticky Toffee Pudding with pouring cream. To advise of preferred table seating and dietary requirements (vegetarian/vegan alternative available) please write in the “Order Notes.” All other queries please e-mail: clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

See you there for a great evening to end the 2022-23 season!

Burns Night Bingo

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Your Invitation to Perthshire Rugby Burns Night – Saturday 28th January 2023

Happy New Year! Perthshire Rugby invites you to join us for Burns Night Bingo at The Mexican. Doors open from 6pm with the first games played at 6:30pm. There are prizes to win and in between games there will be a few Burns recitals for your entertainment provided by specially selected members & players from across the rugby club.

This is a whole club social event and everyone (members, players, supporters from all sections) is welcome to attend. Tickets cost £10 and include the 2-course meal: haggis, neeps and tatties (vegetarian alternative available) and chocolate fudge cake. Bingo tickets sold separately on the night.

Sales are open now via the web shop or from Club Captain Ewan “Macker” MacKessack-Leitch in person or e-mail: clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk please get your order in by Monday 23rd January. Any questions or special requirements please e-mail.

See you there!

For a’ that, an’ a’ that,
It’s coming yet for a’ that,
That Man to Man, the world o’er,
Shall brothers be for a’ that.

Friends of Perthshire Lunch

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Perthshire 1st XV v Murrayfield Wanderers
Saturday 26th November 2022
Kick off 2pm

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On Saturday 26th November, Perthshire 1st XV will play Murrayfield Wanderers on the North Inch.  Murrayfield Wanderers commissioned a trophy in memory of Adam and the winning team will be presented with the Adam Pattinson Memorial Trophy on the day.  To mark this event, we would like to invite you to the North Inch to get behind the Eagles, and with your support help them soar to victory.
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FRIENDS OF PERTHSHIRE LUNCH
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Perthshire Rugby would like to invite friends, supporters and ex-players to join them in the Mexican for lunch before the game. Your day will start when you arrive at the Mexican from 11.30 am.  A two-course hot lunch will be served at 12 noon.  You will then make the short walk to the North Inch for kick off at 2pm, where you and your party will be pitch side for the Tennent’s National League Division 3 game.  Afterwards, please join the teams and officials for drinks and the presentation of the trophy.    The cost per head is £30.
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For more information and to reserve your place please contact Carol Ann Rose admin@perthshire-rfc.co.uk by Friday 18th November.
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On behalf of everyone at Perthshire Rugby thank you very much for your continued support.

Invitation to the Perthshire Christmas Party

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26th November 6:30pm for 7pm at the Station Hotel, Perth.

All members and supporters are invited to join the Perthshire Rugby Christmas Party on 26th November. A 3 course meal, DJ, dancefloor, raffle and maybe a game or two – come and join the fun!

Tickets at £40 per head, can be obtained via the Club webshop; depending on numbers, tables will seat 8-10 guests. Alternatively, they can be bought in cash given to the Club Captain Ewan MacKessack-Leitch. Closing date for ticket sales is Sunday 13th November. The dress code is formal black tie attire.

The menu for the evening is below and you will be asked to pre-order your choices:

Starter
• Teriyaki-cured salmon winter slaw served with sourdough crispbread.
• Veggie and cheese arancini served with arrabbiata sauce.
• Spiced pumpkin soup served with rustic bread.

Main
• Pork, sage and chestnut stuffed ballotine of turkey served with carrot puree.
• Pan seared cod served with pancetta and broad beans risotto with pea velouté.
• Vegan Wellington served with Brussels sprouts and Parisienne potatoes cranberry juice.

Dessert
• Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.
• Quenelle of mousse served with salted caramel and a crumble of nut.
• Vegan chocolate tart with raspberry sorbet.

That Saturday the 1XV play Murrayfield Wanderers on the North Inch, why not make a day of it? Watch the matches, join the fun in the Bowling Club afterwards and then celebrate Christmas in style at the Station Hotel.

Perthshire Rugby Quiz Night, Saturday 22nd October

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Announcing the Perthshire Rugby Quiz on Saturday 22nd October at 7pm.

Come along for a night to test your knowledge, against fellow members and supporters of Perthshire Rugby. Quiz master for the night our very own Club Captain, as seen on TV’s UNBEATABLE, Ewan “MacKa” MacKessack-Leitch, has prepared some mind bending and tricky questions for you to answer. Can you beat the unbeatable?!

Doors open at Perth Bowling Club from 6:30pm for a Quiz start at 7pm. Teams of up to 6 players permitted. Entry for this Club fundraiser is £10 per player, payment on the night. Jackpot prize for the winning team.

Why not make a day of it? Come to the North Inch and support the 1XV who are playing Royal High RFC and the 2XV who are playing Rosyth Sharks, both kick-off at 3pm.

Invitation to the Perthshire End of Season Awards Dinner

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Tickets on sale NOW!

The 2021-22 season has nearly concluded, what a year of ups & downs on & off the pitch. To celebrate all players, coaches, parents, members and supporters are invited to the annual Awards Dinner. Its an evening not to missed with 12 awards to be announced and presented on the night across the whole Perthshire Rugby Club.

Look out for the nominations being announced over the coming weeks on the website and social media.

It will be held in the Salutation Hotel, 34 South Street, Perth on Friday 27th May 2022. Arriving from 7pm to be seated by 7:30pm.

Tickets at £40 per head, can be obtained via the Club webshop and tables will seat 8 people. Alternatively, they can be bought in cash given to the Club Captain Ewan MacKessack-Leitch. Closing date for ticket sales is 16th May.

Concessions and Colts can claim a £10 discount off their ticket. As a thank you for all your hard work over the season Club coaches can claim this discount. Please ask your Section Head for the discount code for the webshop.

The menu will be: Lentil soup (v); Roast sirloin of Scottish beef, red wine gravy with vegetables and potatoes; Sticky toffee pudding; Tea or coffee with dark chocolate mints. To advise of preferred table seating and dietary requirements (vegetarian/vegan alternative available) please write in the “Order Notes.” All other queries please e-mail: clubcaptain@perthshire-rfc.co.uk

Discounted room rates for guests will be available from the Salutation Hotel. Details to follow.

Invitation to the Perthshire Christmas Party

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11th December 6:30pm for 7pm at the Station Hotel, Perth.

All members and supporters are invited to join the Perthshire Rugby Christmas Party on 11th December. A 3 course meal, DJ, dancefloor, raffle and maybe a game or two – come and join the fun!

Tickets at £38 per head, can be obtained via the Club webshop (individual or a table of 8). Alternatively, they can be bought in cash given to the Club Captain Ewan MacKessack-Leitch. Closing date for ticket sales is Thursday 2nd December. The dress code is formal black tie attire.

The menu for the evening is below and you will be asked to pre-order your choices (please advise of any dietary requirements):

Starter
• Ham hock pickled carrots and wholegrain mustard terrine
• Salt cod fritters served with pil-pil sauce
• Emmental and caramelized onion quiche
Main
• Duck leg confit served with fondant potatoes, sweet pot puree and red berries jam
• Smoked salmon and sea food risotto
• Beetroot and goat cheese tortellini served with green pea velouté
Dessert
• Ruby chocolate fondant served with vanilla ice cream
• Spiced apple tart served with maple walnut ice cream
• Blackberry and yoghurt panna cotta served with chocolate mouse

That Saturday there are 2 homes fixtures for the Seniors the 1XV v Berwick and the 2XV v Montrose, why not make a day of it? Watch the matches, join the fun in the Bowling Club afterwards and then celebrate Christmas in style at the Station Hotel.

The Station Hotel are offering a special rates for rooms on a bed & breakfast basis for us that night:
 • Single room £60 per room per night
 • Double/twin room £75 per room per night
 • Book by e-mail events@perthstationhotel.co.uk quoting HLAC-071021.
Station Hotel accommodation is closed for 3 months so rooms cannot be booked.

BIG NIGHT IN HIGHLIGHTS

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More than 3 hours of entertainment condensed into 2x 12 minute episodes.

Last week Jeremy Wares & MacKer assembled a team from Perthshire Rugby to produce an unforgettable evening of entertainment for the whole Club to enjoy. If you missed out or want to relive the best bits, the highlights are published for you here.

Episode 1: Play Your Cards Right, Wrong to be Right, Heats A & B of the Masked Singer plus News & Weather updates.

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Episode 2: Heat C and the Final of the Masked Singer, the Omelette Showdown, Iron Guts Challenge, plus more News & Weather (including an explosive interview).

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Huge thanks to all involved: Rhys Darlington, Dave Lewis, Heather Kirkman, Aidan Watson, Georgina Adams, Suzanne Rennie, Mat Rae, Campbell Watson and of course both Jeremy and Makka for putting the thing together and running the show!

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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