Perth Academy rugby players defeat Balfron

Nov 6 2009 by Gordon Bannerman, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

Balfron HS 12

Perth Academy 20

Brewin Dolphin Scottish Schools Rugby U15 Cup Round 2

THIS was a great game played in a torrential downpour with big hits and dynamic running from both sides.

However, the Academy Blues kicked their conversions and showed great determination to score a late try to close out the game and secure a well deserved victory. The team now plays The Glasgow Academy in Round 3 on November 10 with a 2pm kick-off (TBC).

U18: The Academy Blues progressed into the second round of the plate as unfortunately Arbroath HS could not raise a team.

The Academy will be seeking a warm up match prior to the next round being drawn.

Forthcoming fixtures and events: Ladies night in aid of 1st XV Rugby Tour to Canada tonight at Perth Academy Assembly Hall from 7.30-10pm. The cost is £6 per ticket and includes two glasses of wine and nibbles. Tickets on the door.

Perth Academy Rugby will support Scotland against Fiji at Murrayfield on November 14.

A coach will leave the school at 12.30pm and return at 6.30pm. The cost of the trip is £12 per pupil this includes ticket and transport.

Should parents wish to accompany their son or daughter they can. Adult tickets are available at a cost of £17 including transport. There are only 53 places so it’s first come first served! Consent forms are available from the Academy PE department.

U16: This Sunday, Glenrothes visit the North Inch in the next league fixture.

The two sides met earlier in the year in the first round of the Scottish Cup, with the Eagles winning easily. But Glenrothes were missing a number of key players and this Sunday’s game should be a closer affair.

The squad should be ready and changed by 12 for a 1pm kick-off.

NOVEMBER 28 is the Youth Race Night which will be held in the clubhouse and restaurant.

The evening will kick-off at 6.30pm with starters orders at 7pm.There will be 10 races on the night, a mixture of DVD and wind -up, finishing with the Auction Grand National.

There is an opportunity to be a horse owner and coaches from the youth teams will be selling horse/jockey combinations for £5, with a prize for each winning owner on the night.

Anyone wishing to provide a prize and sponsor a race should contact their respective coaches.

Entrance on the night will be £2.50 per person and all proceeds will go to club and youth funds.

Numbers are limited.