Hello Pirates Members and Friends
The Rugby Club will be playing their first home game against Union on Saturday 20th April. Support for the boys would be greatly appreciated. There are some great Super 15 games as well so come down to the Club and have a good time with old friends.
PIRATES VS UNION – SATURDAY 20TH APRIL
Pirates are playing against Union tomorrow at the Club. The boys need your support for the first game of the Season so come down and enjoy the great atmosphere and meet old friends. There will be a Jukebox in the bar during the day so a good party should take place after the games.
Here are the schedule of games for the afternoon
| Time | A Field | B Field | |
| 13h15 | 3rds | U21 | |
| 14h40 | 2nds | U19 | |
| 16h00 | 1sts |
PIRATES GRILL IS ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU
The Pirates Grill is open from Monday evening through to Sunday. They are always willing to assist you and serve you some tasty meals.
Below are some specials they are offering
WELL DONE TO PIRATES IRON(WO)MEN
All our members did very well in the Iron Man Competition over the weekend in Port Elizabeth.
Alyna Wyatt, Karl Rogers, Mark Raubenheimer and Brian Malcomess
The race consists of a 3.8km swim, a 180km bicycle ride and then a 42.2km run which must be completed under 17 hours
Here are the results from the gruelling competition – Well done these are awesome results
| Pos | Name | Country | RaceNo | GenCateg | Time | Swim | Cycle | Run |
|
310 |
Karl Philip Rogers | South Africa |
694 |
M35-39 | 11:16:12 | 01:02:17 | 05:44:13 | 04:18:21 |
|
385 |
Alyna Erin Wyatt | Canada |
1607 |
F30-34 | 11:34:46 | 01:05:40 | 06:07:22 | 04:12:46 |
|
450 |
Brian Malcomess | South Africa |
159 |
M25-29 | 11:45:25 | 01:23:14 | 06:00:08 | 04:05:40 |
|
734 |
Mark Raubenheimer | South Africa |
1386 |
M50-54 | 12:34:53 | 01:26:54 | 06:13:43 | 04:40:52 |
Pirates Memorabilia
Please click here and see all the fantastic memorabilia available to members.
Here is another item which is available during the year
Tie for R120.00 per tie
BAR SPECIALS
The Club is running a Heineken Special at the moment. If you buy 2 Heineken Beers you will receive a scratch card which will give you a chance to win some great prizes, including footballs, bags and glasses. Ask the barmen for your TWO Heinekens and WIN.
The bar also has Drostyhof Extra Light in stock due to popular demand so please ask the barmen for the Extra Light wine if that is what you would prefer.
Come down to the Club and enjoy the great atmosphere by watching on the big screens
Saturday – Super Rugby
Reds vs Brumbies in Brisbane – Kick off at 11h40
Sharks vs Cheetahs in Durban – Kick off at 17h05
Southern Kings vs Bulls in PE – Kick off at 19h05
Lots of great Rugby to watch and look forward to seeing many people down at the Club
PIRATES CLUB GOLF DAY – FRIDAY 17TH MAY
Where: Parkview Golf Club
Cost: R1800.00 per 4-Ball
PLEASE DIARISE THE DATE NOW!!!
This is another function the Club is having to celebrate it’s 125th Birthday so we would like to make it a BIG one
NEXT CLUB DRAW – FRIDAY 3RD MAY
CLUB ACTIVITIES AND NEWS
- The Club Draw will take place on FRIDAY 3rd MAY. R1 500.00 to be won!!!
- Junior Rugby has started for U8’s to U13’s this takes place on Wednesday evenings
- Pirates Golf Day on Friday 17th May – more details to follow soon
- Pirates vs Union Saturday 20th April – the next home game is vs Wits on Saturday 4th May
Please click here to see all the great photo’s from the functions held this year.
Here are some photos of the rugby boys playing in the Festival against Centurion Rugby Club
Until I was thirteen, I thought my name was “SHUT UP”.
– Joe Namath
Till next week keep safe and warm
