Golf Barniville Cup & Mini’s trip
Weekly Newsletter ( 19-25 May)
GENERAL UPDATE
After Bective’s historic 2024/25 season, what a fantastic announcement this week on the continuation of our coaching team, Head Coach Ben Manion, Peter O’Donnell & Rory O’Loughlin for next season as we make our return to the AIL. Congratulations also to Wellington native Titapu Pairma-Lewington & Ben Ryan on their important appointments as 2XV team coaches. Preparations have started as Bective intend to hit the ground running for the 2025/26 season. Watch out for more updates!
READ FULL STATEMENT & INTERVIEWS
Our great Bective Minis are still in action, wearing the jersey proudly, see Paul Hatton’s Bective U11’s Minis flying the Bective flag in Valencia Spain. Updates and photos below.
BARNIVILLE CUP 2025
Thursday 19th June in Powerscourt Golf Club.
Shotgun start @2pm
There is no better way to round off our fantastic rugby season than to have a fantastic golf outing! The Barniville Cup is back with a new location and a new format. Here are the details:
- Shotgun start at 2pm with both a team and singles Stableford competition running concurrently
- Prize giving and BBQ in the clubhouse afterwards at 7.30pm
- €400 per team of 4
Purchase tickets below in the link:
AIL CELEBRATORY DINNER
We are delighted to announce the Bective back in the AIL Celebratory Dinner in the clubhouse on Friday 19th Sept, with special guest Johnny Sexton and a Q&A hosted by Bernard Jackman. There are only a few tickets left for this fantastic evening, so please click on the link below to purchase your ticket/s.
Mini’s & Youths
Results:
U12 AWAY Wanderers - This was the U12's first outing in a 15 aside training match. They played 3 x 15 minutes. The U12's performed really well considering this was their first outing at 15 aside and they battled hard in each of the 15 minute slots. No doubt they will be working hard over the summer months to learn everything about 15 aside and Head Coach Paul Hatton will be putting them through their paces.
U6/U7/U8/U9 Westmanstown - Last Sunday saw our young stars tackle a brilliant Westmanstown blitz before conquering Fort Lucan. Despite hard ground and roasting sun, the kids' energy was electric. They showed incredible spirit with great runs, super tagging and teamwork. The adventure then moved to Fort Lucan, where the excitement continued. Unsurprisingly, after a day of non-stop action on the pitch and at the playground, everyone was thoroughly exhausted but happy. Well done to all the children for their fantastic efforts and adventurous spirit.
U11 TOUR - Valencia - In glorious conditions, a travelling group of 24 players left Dublin on Thursday afternoon for Valencia. Friday started with a spell in the pool and then a private tour of the Mestalla Stadium (home to Valencia FC). After a hearty lunch, an evening training session was held with our hosts Rugby Club Valencia, followed by a soccer match between the clubs.
Saturday took us to Oceanografic (one of the largest aquariums in Europe), followed by an afternoon on the beach. The day finished up with a team dinner overlooking the beach.
A blitz had been arranged on Sunday morning, and the Bective lads lined up against Rugby Club Valencia and C.P. Les Abelles for a morning of matches in a searing heat (at least by Irish standards). The boys showed incredible spirit, teamwork and skills to come out with a fantastic record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, despite playing against U12 teams on several occasions. Our hosts showed great hospitality throughout and the players all shared a meal of paella after the matches, with more than one jersey swapped.
All in all it was a fantastic experience for the U11 squad who represented Bective with pride and they can all be rightly proud of themselves
CHUCK BYRNE HOSTING NIGEL OWENS
From the rain in Kilbogget Park or the wind of the Wicklow mountains to standing on an old shipping container against the Cooley mountains, all the way to living and breathing the highs and the stress of Bective commentary. Our very own Chuck Byrne has come a long way and now for one night only Chuck takes a break from embracing the Irish weather conditions and swaps his Bective commentary and fireside chats for an evening with the legendary rugby referee Nigel Owens.
On Friday the 27th of June in the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, join Chuck hosting Nigel Owens as he shares insights, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from his illustrious career. This exclusive event will feature an in-depth interview with Nigel, followed by a raffle and an interactive Q&A session, where you’ll have the chance to ask him your burning questions.
Secure your tickets now and be part of an evening filled with laughter, insight, and plenty of classic Nigel Owens and Chuck Byrne wit!
YEARBOOK 2024-2025
See link below to check out this year’s Bective Rangers Yearbook
BECTIVE MEN’S SHED
The ‘Bective Men’s Shed’ is for those retired members who can give an hour or two on a Thursday to devote to maintenance and development of our premises and for a meet up for tea/coffee. We are keen to develop the rear of the pavilion so that it can be used during the summer months for outside eating/drinking and the group are currently working on this project. The Men’s Shed meets on Thursdays at 12 noon in the clubhouse.
