SOUTHERNERS SPORTS CLUB

Please see below for the latest dates for touch rugby throughout December and January:

Saturday 3 December
NIST – 10:00-12:00 (Juniors 10:00-10:45)

Tuesday 6 December
Arsenal Grounds – 19:00-20:30

Saturday 10 December
NIST – 10:00-12:00 (Juniors 10:00-10:45)

Tuesday 13 December
Arsenal Grounds – 19:00-20:30

Saturday 17 December
NIST – 10:00-12:00 (Juniors 10:00-10:45)

Tuesday 20 December
TENTATIVELY ON – refer to the touch group email for this week to see if we have the numbers. If on, it will be held at Arsenal Grounds – 19:00-20:30

Saturday 24 December
NO TOUCH

Tuesday 27 December
TENTATIVELY ON – refer to the touch group email for this week to see if we have the numbers. If on, it will be held at Arsenal Grounds – 19:00-20:30

Saturday 31 December
NO TOUCH

Tuesday 3 January
TENTATIVELY ON – refer to the touch group email for this week to see if we have the numbers. If on, it will be held at Arsenal Grounds – 19:00-20:30

Saturday 7 January
NIST – 10:00-12:00 (Juniors 10:00-10:45)

Tuesday 10 January onwards
Arsenal Grounds – 19:00-20:30

Saturday 14 January onwards:
NIST – 10:00-12:00 (Juniors 10:00-10:45)

Saturday 28 January
Southerners Social Mixed Touch Tournament

Posted:30 Nov 2011   Topics : Touch

Before coming to Southerners rugby, Tim Evans was a scrawny Welsh farm boy in dire need of a pie and a protein shake.

Ten months later, and he’s playing in the Amlin Challenge Cup for the Spanish-based Rugby Club La Vila, against some of European rugby’s biggest names in what is a feeder into the Heineken Cup.

“When he came to the Southerners earlier this year, we knew we had a roughie on our hands. He was tall, but lacked bulk – some would say he still does. He also came to us as a Welsh P.E. teacher, which is never a great indicator of intelligence. But then there was just something about him that made me think I could mold him into a rugby superstar,” said coach Zorba.

Skipper Steve Bell thought the same. “My first impressions? I thought he had hands like a retarded arctic seal. Strange bloke. Orange from all that fake tan – I thought he may have actually been on dialysis or something. But we were able to teach him a few tricks – like catch/pass – and he did alright.”

Other boys in the club had other questions: “Is Rugby Club La Vila a gay club? His moustache makes him look like one of the village people,” said Southerners first-five Brett Clarke. “I knew that cuzzie could play, just knew it, ay bro. But still, it was strange how often he rupped his shirt off on Khao San Road.”

In Rugby Club La Vila’s pool are the UK-based Sale Sharks and French teams Brive and Agen.

In true Southerners style, Evans will get the opportunity to dominate players like Jamie Robinson, Andy Powell, Sami Tuitupo, Johnny Leota, Shane Geraghty and Jamie Noon.

Best of luck to the man the fellas affectionately call, “Tim”. Let’s hope he can manage a bit of time back in Bangkok between all those autograph signings.

Posted:29 Nov 2011   Topics : Rugby, Yesterday's Heroes

New Southerner Tristan, who it turns out is just as keen on writing as he is on the amber ale, has produced an epic tour report on Rugby section’s recent trip to Cambodia to contest the Phnom Penh Rugby 10′s…

Click here to read on, or see some photos from the tour

Posted:29 Nov 2011   Topics : Rugby, Social

A select group of Southerners Bangkok rugby luminaries are doing their bit for Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health research, raising funds for the Movember charity and slapping a filthy slug down onto their top lip.  By all reports, wives and girlfriends are naturally loving it.

There’s nothing quite like a bit of face spinach to get the competitive juices flowing, hence the rumoured use by some competitors of steroidal facial cream.

This year we’ve seen some cracking entries:

Click here to see some epic (and some not-so-epic) Southerners Mos…

Posted:16 Nov 2011   Topics : Club News, Rugby, Social

We would like to invite you to join us in a fab night in Bangkok ~ one which has become one of the best ‘cocktail nights’ and ‘End of Year’ celebrations in Bangkok within the expat community ~ so lock the date in now!

This is the sixth year the Southerners have held their annual Club Ball – this year offers a chance to celebrate 17 years of Southerners sporting and social success with Club members and friends!

Date: SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER
Where: Grand Millennium Hotel Asoke
Time: 7.30pm onwards ~ starting with drinks in the reception area before moving into the Grand Ballroom ~ where the party begins!
Tickets: 2500 THB Southerners members / 2700 THB Non-members

Inclusive of:

• International buffet meal ~ including Australian Angus Roast & all the trimmings!
• 8 bottles of wine per table
• Free flow beer
• Entertainment provided by DJ Russell Jay
• Door prize draw – BBQ up for grabs courtesy of Brad & the team at Barbeque Store on Sukhumvit Soi 39
• Raffle Draw Prizes to be won on the night!

**To reserve your tickets or book a table (10 pax) – please contact Dana Piggott or Mark Anderson.

Posted:4 Oct 2011   Topics : Calendar Events, Club News, Cricket, Netball, Rugby, Social, Touch

Please find information for the Southerners International Touch Tournament. If you would like to enter a team, please download and fill out the registration form and email back to Linda by 24 November 2011.

For a tournament information sheet (PDF), please click here.

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Saturday 28 January
09:30 Captain and referee meeting at the pitch
10:00 First game starts
17:00 Planned finishing time
19:30 Prize giving dinner at venue (to be determined)
(Times are tentative and may change depending on number of teams entered).

Field Location
Patana International School, Sukhumvit Soi 105. This is away from the center of town. We will provide transportation to the pitch from a central Bangkok location.

Saturday evening dinner and awards
A dinner and prize-giving function will be held at a location to be confirmed. Cost for dinner will be 1,000 Baht per person. After that you’re free to roam Bangkok’s exciting night spots!

Rules and regulations
Games will be played according to FIT rules.

Teams
Mixed teams only. If you are short on male/female players, please let us know and we will try to find additional players for you.

Food and drinks
Food and drinks will be available for sale at the pitch. Water fountains will be provided. Bring your own bottle.

Medical service
We are working on having a doctor/ambulance on site.

Cost
7,000 Baht per team, plus 1,000 Baht per person for the Saturday dinner.

Transportation
Transportation from a central location in town to pitch will be provided.

Hotel
We recommend you book your own hotel, as Bangkok has a lot of choice and online booking is often cheaper than any special deals we can get!! Let us know if you need suggestions.

Contact
Linda Belonje
lindabelonje@gmail.com

Posted:11 Sep 2011   Topics : Calendar Events, Touch

The dates for the upcoming Thaliand Rugby Union fixtures have just been announced – please see below and mark into your diaries:

Thursday 29th September
THAI ARMY @ R.B.S.C.

Saturday 1st October
THAI POLICE @ Police Stadium

Thursday 6th October
Wang Derm @ R.B.S.C.

Saturday 8th October
THAI NAVY 2 @ Police Stadium

Thursday 13th October
THAI NAVY 1 @ R.B.S.C.

Saturday 15th October
R.B.S.C. @ Kasetsart University [Campus map here]

Thursday 20th October
O.V. @ R.B.S.C.

Saturday 23rd October
Final 1st Div Winner vs. 2nd Div Winner

Thanks to Darrel who was able to negotiate our Thursday games from a 3pm kickoff, when most of us would be working (seriously, WTF?), to evening games.

It’s going to be a tough, busy season, with seven games in 21 days, so let’s dig in!

Posted:24 Aug 2011   Topics : Rugby

Welcome to all returning Southerners girls and of course to all of our new members joining Southerners Netball for the first time!

Monday 29th August will see the new BNL season get underway – our Southerners netballers are ready and awaiting some court time!

Over the past 10 years, Southerners have always played hard, had fun and continued to successfully dominate in the Bangkok Netball League – I believe this year won’t be any different with Southerners entering four teams!

The season will commence with two weeks of ‘Mix-in’ games, before moving into league games every Monday evening at NIST.

Upcoming dates/events

Southerners Netball training sessions – 7pm-8pm every Thursday evening during BNL season @ the NIST indoor courts.

For more information, email Jenny.

Southerners Netball Umpiring sessions – 7pm-8pm, Thursday 1st Sept & 8th Sept @ NIST – come along and learn in a supportive environment.

For more information, email Dee.

Southerners Netball Cocktail night – 7pm, Friday 2nd Sept @ Oskar Bar on Sukhumvit Soi 11 – come along to meet the Southerners netball crew!

Posted:24 Aug 2011   Topics : Netball, Social

Southerners Rugby are set to tour Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the ANZ Royal Angkor 10s - contact Darrel to get involved!!

Posted:16 Aug 2011   Topics : Calendar Events, Rugby

Please see below the updated times and venues for Southerners Touch. Contact Linda for more information or to become a member.:

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Tuesdays

Arsenal (Sukhumvit Soi 71, sub-soi 21 - Map)
1900-2030hrs
Paid members only (Not yet a member? Feel free to come try)
200Bt
Bring water

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Saturdays

NIST (Sukhumvit Soi 15 - Map)
1000-1200hrs
200Bt
Bring water bottle (free refills)

Posted:15 Aug 2011   Topics : Touch

Our good friends the South Africans in Thailand (Jabulani) are hosting their Origins Ball at the Amari Watergate Hotel on Saturday 8th October.

For those who have not attended an ‘Origins Ball’ before, the idea is to dress in your national dress (e.g. Kilt, Sari, Sulu or Toga if you’re a Ancient Greek time traveler).

There will be a top 10 selected for best dressed and a prize for the overall winner.   For those less adventurous types, black tie, cocktail/ball dresses are all welcome!

Tickets are Bt 2,800 each, with proceeds going to charity.

If you are interested in organising a table or after individual tickets then please contact Lynda.

NB:  For rugby fans, the Ball will not clash with Rugby World Cup matches!  Games that day are scheduled for 12.30pm and 2.30pm (Thailand time) – which will give plenty of time to powder the nose before the Ball!

Posted:4 Aug 2011   Topics : Social

The Southerners annual race day has come around the corner again, with preparations now in the final straight!!

So dust of those hats (theme!) and gather your gambling money ready for a great day out!

This year’s horse racing event will be held at Royal Bangkok Sports Club (click here for a map) on Saturday 6th August from 12pm. We will be located in the Grandstand area, but please obtain your tickets from the cashier at the main entrance to the club.   Once you enter the Grandstand area you will not find it difficult to spot the festive group of farangs!!

Thai food, beer & soft drinks will be available, but please feel free to bring additional food/drinks if you would like to.  You may also wish to bring a mat or cushion to sit on.

All are welcome so please feel free to bring partners/husbands/kids/friends…

For any further info regarding the event please email Jenny.

Posted:3 Aug 2011   Topics : Calendar Events, Social

Eight players…only six required.

BTS station identified…exit was not.

We played…we won.

Short words indeed to describe a great fun day of indoor cricket for the Southerners. After a little mix-up in the actual team numbers required, the Southerners got kitted up and Nadeem and Khun Lek sat out the first game.

Paul W lost the toss and was put into bat….what a mistake! With the great experience of Trent and Mehul, Southerners put on the runs….it was net-touch, run, net-touch, run, with Mehul getting a 6 and 4 (no small feat). The total was an awesome 100 for 6 in 11.2 overs, which was easily enough for us to secure the match.

While still recuperating from the wonderful win, the Southos went straight into their next match with Paul and Chicken sitting it out. Again we batted first, this time losing 3 wickets in the first 2 overs!!!! The pressure was on…but some fantastic batting from Zeb, Mehul, Faheem and Khun Lek helped us put on a very respectable 88.

The other team then chased…small mistakes really cost you in indoor cricket, with wides worth 2 runs (the Southos gave a lot away)…it was like Xmas! But after some superb bowling and catching by Faheem, the opposition fell, as others have fallen, and the Southos won with heads high and spirits and singha beers all round. See you next weekend!

Words: Paul Williams

Posted:12 Jul 2011   Topics : Cricket

A crew of 11 Southerners descended on Singapore to take part in the annual Asian Champs Touch Rugby Tournament on 11 & 12 June. The mixed open competition included teams from Shanghai, Singapore and Bangkok, with all teams playing each other twice in the group stages on day one, before playing off for the silverware on day two.

Click here to find out how our touch team fared…

Posted:17 Jun 2011   Topics : Touch

The Southerners’ last round of the 2011 20/20 Tournament saw them pitted against the age and experience of the British Club.

On a wet and soggy morning at Harrow, both teams decided to get a start on the field (instead of the bar) and get on with the game – shortened run-ups were the order of the day.

Winning the toss and electing to bowl, the Southerners kept some tidy bowling and fielding against the British Club, who were comfortable at 3-59 at the 10-over break.

With the British Club’s skipper Vaughany back in the shed, the Southerners were thinking about early lunch. In came James Moss to change that. With a few wayward overs sent down by the Southerners bowlers and a few determined innings from the British Club’s old guard, the British Club finished their 20 overs at 7-158 with James Moss on 56 retired including 2 massive 6s off the last Jason Ellis over.

The Southerners set about the run chase with relative ease and at the break were 1-78, well in front of their target. Some tight overs by young Fergus Ellis, on loan for the day by the British Club, and a few too many dot balls by the Southerners batsman, saw the game come down to the wire, with Southerners requiring 4 off the last over to seal victory.

Skipper Graeme settled the sinking ship to steer them home with 2 balls to spare and leave the British Club team winless for the tournament.

Man of the Match was Madan from the Southerners for his 51 retired, also picking up the vital wicket of the British Club skipper!!!

Words: Vaughan McClear

Posted:8 Jun 2011   Topics : Cricket