Melbourne Players Selected for Fiji Brothers Waisea Nayacalevu and Avenisi Vasuinubu (Tuks)are the new faces in the 16-member Fiji sevens squad for the second leg of the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series. Both Waisea and Tuks played for Melbourne last year. Waisea played in the Firsts and scored 40+ tries for the season and was the VRU try and point scorer of the year. Tuks played in our Colts team. Congratulations to you both from everyone at Melbourne! Click here to read more.

Dewar Shield Draw 2012 Click here to see the draft 2012 First Grade draw.

President's Report Season 2011 The 2011 year has been a very exciting one both on and off the pitch. It is a year where the hard work of 2010 was built on and developed further, taking the performance of your Club to new levels. We have raised the bar in a number of areas allowing the Club to continue to grow, develop and improve into the future. The Club won the Premiership in the Premier Firsts, Third Grade and 2nd Division A Grade. For the Firsts, it was the third Dewar Shield victory in a row and the Club's 17th. A result that has emulated the 1948, '49 and '50 seasons. It was the first win for the Club in the 2nd Division A Grade. The Thirds put together a winning streak that extended out over two years. Click here to read more.

MELBOURNE FIRST GRADE PREMIERS 2011 Club Champions First Grade - Premiers and Minor Premiers Second Grade - Minor Premiers Third Grade - Premiers and Minor Premiers 2nd Div A Grade - Premiers and Minor Premiers 2nd Div B Grade - Finished Third in the Home & Away season Colts - Finished Fourth in the Home & Away season Under 16 - Finished sixth Under 14A - Finished sixth Under 14B - Finished fifth (combines team with Boroondara Under 12 - Finished fifth

Rebels Fixtures 2012 Click here to see the 2012 fixtures for the Melbourne Rebels.

23rd March, 2011 - Chris Slade a chance to join Melbourne Rebels KIWI back Chris Slade remains under consideration for a Super Rugby call-up as the Rebels continue to battle injuries before Friday night's clash against the Hurricanes. Slade, 26, has been playing with the Melbourne Unicorns but could win a spot with Melbourne if Julian Huxley joins fellow fullback Mark Gerrard on the injured list. Slade played in three of the Rebels' pre-season games. Unable to break into Wellington's provincial squad, Slade moved to Melbourne last year. He was recruited to the Rebels during the pre-season, offered a short-term contract and has since played for Melbourne's second XV, Rebel Rising. Although Huxley is likely to play this week despite an abdominal problem, the Rebels are considering applying to the Australian Rugby Union for dispensation to offer Slade - and possibly other players - a contract. "We're thinking about that (adding players) and we're right on the edge at the moment and that is a concern for us," coach Rod Macqueen said. "For instance, if Huxley was out this week, we'd be out there looking now. "The reality is that we're not allowed to get anyone else in unless we've got injuries, so we'll monitor that next week. "Obviously Slade is around at the moment, so he could be an option in the backs. Other than that, we'd be pulling something out of the hat." Melbourne is likely to regain flanker Michael Lipman but will still be without Gerrard (AC joint), James Hilgendorf (AC joint) and Hoani MacDonald (hand). Sam Cordingley (hip), Adam Freier (back) and Kevin O'Neill (calf) are more likely to push for selection. Freier last week made his comeback for the Unicorns. Prop Greg Somerville has warned the Rebels will again be punished unless their attitude improves against the Hurricanes at AAMI Park. "(They are) another dangerous team," Somerville said. "If we're sloppy like we were last week, they'll take advantage of the turnover ball, attack with the strike weapons they've got. "We didn't front up as a team (against Queensland). "Somehow we've got to find some consistency because when we do go out there wanting to win, then we can play some all-right rugby."

27th November 2010 - Premier Ted Baillieu Club member, Ted Baillieu , is the Premier of Victoria Ted is an architect by profession and he designed our clubrooms. The ladies, who have to go downstairs to the toilet, can now blame the Premier of Victoria for their troubles. He played 120 games for the club, scoring 15 tries from lock. Ted also captained the 1973 Colts premiership team, represented Victoria and coached the 1982 Colt's side He is a member of one of the more prominent families around Melbourne and he once hosted the club at the family compound in Portsea; a very brave thing to do.

13th September 2010 - MELBOURNE - Season - 2010 Club Champions First Grade - Premiers Second Grade - Premiers and Minor Premiers Third Grade - Premiers and Minor Premiers Fourth Grade - Premiers Colts Blue - Finished third and Minor Premiers Colts Green - Finished eighth Under 14 - Finished third Under 12 - Runners up

12th September 2010 - From the Sunday Age Property Section Finn Cross from our Under 8s helping his dad, Paul, to inspect a property

10th September - Club Videos on Youtube Click here to view the Melbourne Rugby Club - the best team in Victoria For the best try of 2009 click here And for the try of the week for 2010 click here

8th September 2010 - BRIGHTON HOLDEN The keys to the BRIGHTON HOLDEN Barina was handed over to Nick Walker   Here is Nick receiving the keys from Wayne Paola of BRIGHTON HOLDEN

6th September 2010 - Melbourne Club Champion for 2010 Melbourne has been awarded the Cowper Shield for the club championship for 2010 Melbourne finished No.1 with 451.5 points ahead of Harlequins and Endeavour Hills, who were equal second with 356.5 points. We last won the Cowper Shield in 2000 and previously in 1983, 1977, 1975, 1972, 1970, 1958, 1950 and 1949. The Cowper Shield is named after Dave Cowper, who was a member of this Club and captained the Wallabies in the Thirties.

14th August 2010 - Fund Raising Raffle The BRIGHTON HOLDEN Barina was won by                 Nicholas Walker                 Balwyn VIC 3103 Draw 9 - after Souths Match 14th August Glen Erin Voucher won by Marg Rush Middle Park Voucher won by Maree Shelmerdine Brighton Holden Service Voucher won by Laurence Clarke - Rosanna Draw 8 - after Box Hill Match 7th August Glen Erin Voucher won by John Ramsden - Hawthorn Middle Park Voucher won by Colin Woolhouse - St Kilda Brighton Holden Service Voucher won by John Pana - Preston Draw 7 - after Boroondara Match 24th July Glen Erin Voucher won by Middle Park Voucher won by Brighton Holden Service Voucher won by Draw 6 - after Harlequins Match 10th July Glen Erin Voucher won by Anton Pilli - Frankston Middle Park Voucher won by Tony Burge - Malvern Brighton Holden Service Voucher won by John Rosenhain - Hawthorn

7th August 2010 - Bob Gash At last some good news - Gashy is not here! He and Jilly are in South Africa and this is what is on the menu

1st August 2010 - Vale Darin Bice Darin was born on 25th September 1964 and passed away on Sunday 1st August 2010 He came to the Melbourne Rugby Club during the 2000 season and played a total of 62 games up until 2008 His funeral was on 5th August and our thoughts are with Sue, Claire, Lucy and Ashley A Tribute From His Mates Our dear friend and team mate of so many years, and so many games, Darin Byce (Bicey) has died at the tragically young age of 46. For all the guys who've played with him over the years this news was so sudden and so shocking, its very hard to come to terms with. The fact that we didn't know about his illness only makes it worse - it's almost as if we've failed him in fellowship. It's too late to do anything for him now, but we'll remember him before our games this weekend in the only way we can, with armbands and silence, we'll play our games this weekend in his memory and we'll always remember afterwards a great bloke, who loved his club, played his heart out, never took a step backwards, never complained and kept fighting, even for a lost cause. The way we'd all like to be remembered. Our thoughts and sympathy go to Sue and his children. We hope they understand and know the esteem in which their husband and father was held by his clubmates. This is a black day. We'll miss you Bicey. From all your team mates and club mates.

28th July 1910 - John Sweet John Sweet has undergone radical surgery for Parkinson's disease. Those who know Sweetie realise he has fought this disease for 14 years. Most do not make it past 5 or 6 years of struggle, but John refuses to be defeated. The surgery involved drilling holes in the brain for the installation of electrodes and then he should be able to control the brain using a remote control. It has been done overseas before and has worked. His last comment to Chunky was "I will see everyone at the 3rd Pres Lunch." And he was there, albeit, a little sleepy

28th July 1910 - Dave Parton Dave Parton is in Cabrini and is recovering well from a quadruple bypass He can be contacted on 0395988596 To quote Chunky Burge: "Geez I am shocked! I didnt know big, lumbering, neanderthal second rowers had a heart"

22nd June 2010 - Vale John Edward Probert (22.11.1939 - 28.06.2010) John came to us in 1962, played 48 matches (all in the firsts) and scored 40 tries. He also represented Victoria and scored a try against the All Blacks. He was the club secretary in 1964 and Colt's coach of the 1973 premiership team Our condolences go out to Merryn, Chris, Andrew and David John's obituary appeared in The Age on 17th September 2010 Click here

19th June 2010 - Under 12 State Representatives Dylan & Antonio Faamausili Dylan and Antonio Faamausili have been asked to train with the Victorian Under 12 squad Both lads are the sons of Uita and Nam. A much slimmer Nam was our first grade centre at the end of the last millennium His sons are chip off the old block, Antonio plays inside centre, whilst older brother Dylan plays outside him. POSTCRIPT: Dylan has joined Tim Davis in the team whilst younger brother, Antonio, will have to wait another year.

14th June 2010 - Noel Levin OAM One of our distinguished and long-time club members, Noel Levin,has been awarded an OAM. The citation reads: For service to the Jewish community,particularly the St Kilda Hebrew Congregation, and to people with disabilities through the Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria.

9th June 2010 - Harroon Durrani-Our Latest International The Pakistan national rugby team defeated Indonesia by 13-11 in the opening match of the Asian Five-nations Div II tournament that started in Jakarta on Wednesday 9th June. Our Haroon Durrani played the full 80 minutes for Pakistan. That is 80 minutes more international rugby than anybody else in the Club For more information click here

6th June 2010 - Vale Ken Alexander Ken Alexander died in Sydney from a heart attack on Sunday 6th June 2010. Ken was a Welsh schoolboy international who immigrated to Australia as a teenager. He came to MRUFC in 1961 and played 21 first grade matches, 43 second grade and 5 third grade. He also scored 10 tries. From 1958 to 1960 he played for Melbourne University. Ken played for Victoria for a number of seasons, mainly in the back row starting in 1958. He played against the British Isles on 23 May 1959, and continued to play for Victoria throughout 1959, 1960 and in 1961 played in the Victorian team against Fiji. He also played in the Victorian team that on 10 May 1961 defeated Queensland 14-9 at Manly Oval and then they played against NSW the following week. Ken's grandson is a prop with Scotch College's Under 14 team Our condolences go out to Carol, David and Bronwyn.

5th June 2010 - Tony Booth 200 First Grade Games Congratulations to Tony Booth who played his 200th first grade match against Moorabbin on the 5th June Tony is well into his forties and should be playing in the Gerries with Yakka and Webby Tony has played in three first grade premierships and has won the club champion's trophy as well as other team prizes. He has also won the VRU best player award

22nd May 2010 - Harry Returns to Orrong Park On Saturday 22nd May 2010, John Harrison's ashes were returned to Orrong Park, his home ground during his career with Melbourne

22nd May 2010 - Max Slater Max Slater has been picked in the Victorian Colts Team to play NSW Country in Newcastle

21nd May 2010 - John Zarb Clubhouse Manager John is an ugly bloke and is reluctant to show us his golden looks. Your webmaster will try and sneak a photo of him soon He is not married yet but has a partner named Maria, and one daughter. He has lived in Frankston all his life. John has a radio spot on Casey Radio 97.7FM every sunday night during cricket season with the Cricket Victoria Show and has been at it for 21 years He has also worked on Radio 1116 SEN, featuring The Nightwatchman cricket show.

20th May 2010 - U12 State Rep Player Tim Davis Congratulations to Tim Davis who has been selected in the VRU U12 team for season 2010. Tim’s selection builds on his fine play last season in the premiership winning U12 and the hard work with this years U12 team, coached by Mark Bishop. 1998 - Born and grew up on the rugby field at Geelong Grammar School 2005 to 2006 - Had his first introduction to playing rugby in Scone (upper Hunter Valley of NSW) in Walla-rugby and rugby league 2007 - Returned to Victoria and tried his hand at AFL - did not enjoy at all 2008 - 2010 - played for Melbourne U10 & U12 Position 2010 - Centre, Wing and Fullback for Melbourne Selected to play wing for State Team The State team travel to Adelaide to play SA, Wagga to play the ACT, and Sydney to attend the NSW State Championships. There are significant costs associated ($1,300+) with being a VRU junior representative player and to assist the Davis family the junior section will have a fund raising bucket at the ground this Saturday. Please show you support and we wish Tim and his family all of the best as our latest state representative.

10th May 2010 - Another Flying Winger for the Lucmorts Our mighty flying frog, Maxime, has sired another sibling snot machine for Paul. The photo shows Sabine and Max with their children

1st May 2010 Today we registered our 100th junior.

26 April 2010 - Vale Michael John Grant Mike Grant passed away at the Alfred Hospital on Monday 26th April after a fall. Mike has been a stalwart of the club since he joined in 1971, both as a player and an administrator. Even though he only played two third grade and fourteen fourth grade matches, he served us for many years as a committee member, coach and team manager. He was on the side line every week cheering on the players and he will be missed by the Club and his mates. Mike was also an active member of the Yarra Yarra Rowing Club Our thoughts are with his partner Lorraine and sister Terri.

10th April 2010 - The Young Bull is in the Victorian State Team Congratulations to Elliot Bull for making the Victorian state team

13th March 2010 - VRU Tens Competition Melbourne defeated Harlequins in the Bowl final Click here to view the photos

28th February 2010 - International Touch Competition New Zealand 3 Australia 2 To read Gillie's report Click here To view the photos Click here

24th February 2010 - First Premiership for 2010 Fawkner Park Mens Touch Pool 1 Grand Final MRUFC Rowzy's 10 defeated MRUFC Unicorns 7. Another classic Grand Final with MRUFC having both their teams make it through to the grand final and the Rowzy's coming out triumphant over the minor premiers in the grand final. The first Premiership of what we hope will be a huge 2010.

1st February 2010 - Bill McLarens Funeral All rugby followers have heard the great voice of Bill McLaren Our Michael Graham was a pallbearer at Bill's funeral Michael is the red head in the centre of the photograph

22 January 2010 - Vale: John Samuel Harrison Harry passed away on 19th January 2010, aged 75, after a long illness. He started playing with the Club in 1964. He thought he was training with Melbourne University and nobody bothered to tell him any different. He played a total of 426 games , including 68 in 1st Grade. His position was No 8, however, in his later years he graduated to the front row. He scored a total of 1259 points, made up of 40 tries 243 conversions 211 penalties 1 field goal He was our statistician from the 1960s to 2005 and he is the reason why we now have statistics on every player who has donned a Melbourne jersey since 1926 Our condolences go out to his sisters Wendy, Robyn & Julie and brother Richard

17th December 2009 - A Brat for the Roys It is a pity that the headline was not A ROY BOY - maybe next time! Jim & Jo Roy have announced the birth of the beautiful Emily May Roy born 03:57am on Thurs 17th Dec after a swift 30hours of labour She weighed in at 8pounds 10 ounces and luckily, looks like her mum.....THANK GOD!!!!!! She also has more hair than her dad

25th November 2009 - Committee 2010 Patron - Jonathon Ramsden President - John Rosenhain Secretary - Michael Gillard Assistant Secretary - Colin Woolhouse Treasurer - Owain Stone Junior Coordinator - Nick Farnan Assistant Treasurer - Paul Boyes Committee Member - Nick Farnan Committee Member - Simon Webster Committee Member - Fraser McMillan

25th November 2009 - John Rosenhain, President John was a member of the 1973 Colt's premiership team, captained by Ted Baillieu and included past president - Chunky Burge He played a total of 53 games and scored six tries John is the managing director of The Building Works     Our president asked your web master to replace the photo on       the left with the much younger version above.     We must point out that the photo on the left is a much better       likeness and more typical of him in the new millenium

18th September 09 - Trophy Winners 2009 Club Champion - Mitch Canning (J.D STEVENSON CUP) Clubman - Mike Gillard (K.A.W KENNINGTON CUP) U8 Green Best Team Player - Bud Trevillian (Greg & Maria Fergus Award) Most Improved Player - Nicholas Fergus U8 Gold Best Team Player - Hayden Rees (Greg & Maria Fergus Award) Most Improved Player - Ethan Cockburn U10 Blue Best Team Player - Pius Bonjui (CTM Consulting Award) Most Consistent Player - Hamish McIlroy U10 Green Best Team Player - Campbell Jones (CTM Consulting Award) Most Consistent Player - Stephen Wylie U12 Best Team Player - Jack Chapple Best & Fairest - Felix Dunphy Junior Front Rower of the Year - Matthew Dudgeon Best Back - Dylan Faamusil The Tony Kastelan Junior 'clubman' Team 2009 - Under 6 Colts Most consistent - Dan Corcoran & Lachy Fenton (J.W RAMSDEN CUP) Most improved - Max Barrows Best Player - Chris Ling (THE SECRETARY CUP) 3rd Grade Most Consistent - Drew Dalton (DOUG GEORGE TROPHY) Best Player - Rob Ivory (ALFRED TILLEY TROPHY) 2nd Grade Most consistent - Benny Hibell (IAN SHIACH AWARD) Best Players - Brian Roberts & Charlie Bowler (J.J KING TROPHY) 1st Grade Most consistent - George Linn (H.H RIGG TROPHY) Best Player - Tom Lucas (N.B WILSON TROPHY) Other Awards Medicare Award - Anthony Meurer (Man of a Thousand injuries) (MEDICARE AWARD) Tryers Trophy - Haroon Durrani (INFAMOUS TOILET SEAT) Junior Fratust - Dan Corcoran (FRATUST TROPHY) Senior Fratust - Graham Scott (FRATUST TROPHY) Club Rising Star - Chris Ling (FRATUST TROPHY) Most Improved Club Player - Elliot Bull (A.H GIBBS TROPHY)

12th September 2009 - MELBOURNE FIRST GRADE PREMIERS 2009 First Grade Grand Final: Melbourne 27   Box Hill 17 Tries: James Slattery 2, Ben Jones Goals: Ben Jones 3 Penalties: Ben Jones 2 MELBOURNE UNDER 12 PREMIERS 2009 Under 12 Grand Final: Melbourne 39   Maroondah 12 Click here to view the photos

20 August 09 - Michael O'Brien-The First Streaker All rugby followers are aware of the famous photograph taken at Twickenham during the England/France test of 1974. Mike was the first person to streak at a sporting event and he started a phenomenon that has encircled the western world. Newer club members may not be aware that Michael is a member of the Melbourne Rugby Club and has been for many years. Michael was a hooker, who played 207 games from 1978 A new photograph has been unearthed that shows our Michael running on the field, before he was apprehended by the gendarmerie If you look closely you will see that it was very cold that day. Click here for more details on the legend that is Michael J O'Brien

5 July 09 - Our Bazza Mouths Off Click here to read Barry Bowler's thoughts, from the Sydney Sunday Herald, on who should get the next Super 15 franchise There is also a photograph of somebody, who is definitely not Sir Edward Dunlop

1st July 09 - New Club Additions The Rowzies who comprise the third grade are usually old and married. Recently three of them have helped in the production of snot machines. Here we have Tim "Two Bums" Austin with Olivia Jane born on the 25th June and weighing 7 pounds 3 Ounces Next we have Guy Sawly-Cookson with Harriet Eve - birthday and weight unknown And last, but not least, Olly Garside, who managed to put a spout on his. - here he is with Henry Charles born on the 30th June and also weighing 7 pounds 3 Ounces

13th June 09 - Dylan Faamausili Dylan played his first game of rugby for our Under 12s and scored three tries Dylan is the son of Nam Faamausili, a first grade centre at the end of the last millennium Dylan played in his dad's shorts, which proves that either Dylan is a big boy, or Nam's playing weight was a lot less than he is now; or both. Dylan is the lad on the right. The fat one on the left is his father, who cannot fit into those shorts anymore. To view the Under 12 photos and some of Dylan's running ability, click here

16th May 09 - Emily Stewart-Jack - Administration Manager You will have noticed Emily around the clubrooms, mainly because she is much better looking than her predecessor. Emily is our new Administration Manager. She has a masters degree in business administration plus an undergraduate diploma in recreational management.

16th May 09 - Victorian Under 20 Representatives Congratulations to Ben Stokes, Alex Pappas, Dan Corcoran, and Will Chalmers who have been selected in the Victorian Under 20 side to play NSW Country Under 20s

21st April 09 - Vale John Kingdon John Kingdon, Melbourne Rugby Club player, manager and coach passed away on 19th April John was member of our club for over 30 years and was an extremely popular clubman who had coached the second & third grades throughout the late 70's & early 80's. John was a regular attendee on the sideline at matches throughout each season and has always maintained a regular & enthusiastic interest in our Club. John had been suffering from Motor Neurone disease for a while, however his health deteriorated rapidly after suffering a bad fall last Friday We extend our thoughts & prayers to Libby and John's family and friends.

8th April 09 - Gordon Campbell Mk2 Gordon Campbell played for Melbourne from 1979 to 1988. We had two Gordon Campbells - Mk1 was a prop, therefore, Mk2 was relegated to lock He is currently head coach of the University of South Florida Rugby Club, based in Tampa, Florida (Website) On the 29th March, they won the USA Rugby South Championship in Tuscaloosa, Alabama On Saturday, March 28, USF defeated Appalachian State 19-14 in the semi final and on Sunday, March 29, USF defeated the 2008 USA Rugby South champions by 27 to 24, meaning USF are now the 2009 USA Rugby South Champions.

10th March 09 - Junior Coordinator Our new junior coordinator is Caitlin Hayman. Caitlin can be contacted on 0413118296 or by email A big thankyou to Katrina Coltman who stepped into the breach last year at the last moment

8th February 09 - Stan Bullock Ex-President and past player, Stan Bullock, has been in the news in Colac . To find out more Click Here

18th December 08 - John Dennett John and Jenny have returned to Australia after living and working in Kuwait and Belfast. To read their Christmas letter Click Here

9th December 08 - 2009 Committee Patron - Jonathon Ramsden President - Jed Macartney OAM Secretary - Michael "Gilly" Gillard Assistant Secretary - John Rosenhain Treasurer - Owain Stone Assistant Treasurer - Paul Boyes Junior Co-ordinator - Katrina Coltman Social Secretary - Holly Ames Committee Member - Robert "Gabba" Gash Committee Member - Colin Woolhouse Committee Member - Charles Leyland

1st December 08 - 2009 Season The Pillar Cup is defunct. Under the leadership of Jed Macartney the club presidents made a recommendation to the VRU Click Here The VRU has decided to revert to the previous format of two divisions. The premier division will have eight teams. Click here and here for further information

6th November 08 - Vale Ronald Brian Booth Ronnie Booth played for Melbourne during the 50's & 60's He also coached 1st Grade during the 70s

6th October 08 - Trophy Winners 2008 Under 18s Best Forward - Rob Sartain (R.GASH TROPHY) Best back - David Hardisty (D.WALKER TROPHY) Clubman - Lindsay Smith (J.MACARTNEY TROPHY) Colts Most consistent - Gerdus Buitendag (J.W RAMSDEN CUP) Most improved - Steven Glagau Best Player - Charlie Cruickshank (J.S HARRISON CUP) 3rd Grade Most consistent - Richard Ferguson (DOUG GEORGE TROPHY) Best Player - Mitch Hardisty (ALFRED TILLEY TROPHY) 2nd Grade Most consistent - Jeremy Wood (IAN SHIACH AWARD) Best Player - William Renton (J.J KING TROPHY) 1st Grade Most consistent - Tim Lindsay (H.H RIGG TROPHY) Best Player - Tom Lucus (N.B WILSON TROPHY) Other Awards Junior Front Rower - Charlie Cruickshank (FRATUST AWARD) Senior Front Rower - Benjamin Nash (FRATUST AWARD) Medicare Award - Simon Blair (MEDICARE AWARD) Tryers Trophy - Scott Morgans INFAMOUS TOILET SEAT Club Rising Star - Paul McConnochie (FRATUST TROPHY) Most Improved Club Player - Lewis Wright (A.H GIBBS TROPHY) Clubperson of the Year - Holly Ames (KENNINGTON CUP) Club Champion - Simon Webster (J.D STEVENSON CUP)

12 September 08 - The Father Bob Maguire Foundation The guest speaker at the last president's lunch was Father Bob Maguire Father Bob was very satisfied with our donation Click here

11 September 08 - The Doctor Lives Mike Grant, AKA Dr Grunt, is alive and well and home in Malvern. Members will know that Mike had a problem last Saturday night. He found that his left leg took shorter steps than his right and he started going around in circles. Some unkind people, who know Mike, stated that he was pissed again. He spent two days in the Alfred and he is now back to normal

30th July 08 - Vale John Stevenson   Major General John Dennis Stevenson AO CBE passed away on Wednesday     30 July 2008, two weeks short of his 83rd birthday.   John was a former player, club captain, patron (for 12 years over two terms)   and a life member. He was captain of the 1954 premiership team.   In the Seventies, the Combines Services Rugby Club was formed. His heart was with Melbourne, however, his subordinates played with Combined Services and he was an executive of that Club. It is due to his management skills, that a strong off field bond developed between Melbourne and Combined Services and when they folded, many of their players came to Melbourne

26th July 08 - Bledisloe Cup We now know why they were not at the game on Saturday. Note the broad smile from Barry Bowler, the lad from the North Island. If you watched the end of the last test, you would have seen that same smile in the crowd at Eden Park

13th June 08 - Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop honoured with Wallaby Hall of Fame induction "Weary" Dunlop has been inducted into the wallaby hall of fame Click Here Sir Edward played with the Old Boys Rugby Club, who united with Melbourne in the Thirties "Weary" designed the club emblem, as a rampant unicorn, ie with appendages in the appropriate area .

12th June 08 - ‘Unicorn' born in captivity A DEER with a single horn in the centre of its head has been born in an Italian nature reserve, sparking talk of unicorns. Oh deer, this young buck sports the unicorn look "This is fantasy becoming reality,'' Gilberto Tozzi, director of the Centre of Natural Sciences in Prato, told The Associated Press. "The unicorn has always been a mythological animal.'' The roe deer was born in captivity in the research centre's park in the Tuscan town of Prato, near Florence, Mr Tozzi said. The condition is believed to have been caused by a genetic flaw; the deer's twin has two horns. Mr Tozzi, who had never seen the condition before, said such anomalies may have inspired the myth of the unicorn. The unicorn, a horse-like creature with magical healing powers, has appeared in legends and stories throughout history. "This shows that even in past times, there could have been animals with this anomaly,'' he said. We at the Melbourne Rugby Club do not know what all the fuss is about. Our members have produced half a dozen unicorns over the past 12 months, including a unicorn frog (see below)

7th June 08 - Neishy got Married That is all we know! Your webmaster has know idea, who he got married to or whether it was a shotgun or not. He is condemned. No rugby player worth his salt, should ever get married during the season. Winter is for playing. Spring and summer is for rooting. We expect a unicorn snot machine within the next 9 months Here is some photos of the drunks that aided and abetted this crime.

2nd June 08 - An Aussie Frog is Born Paul Lucmort has arrived in Australia via his mother Sabine with minimum help from father Maxime Max was heard to say that it was a pleasure to help out

14th March 08 - Anton's Latest Achievement
Maali May Pilli was born on 10 Oct 07 to Keren and Anton	The other baby in the house is shown at a Bon Jovi concert

20th February 08 - Rowzy's Touch Premiership Win The first premiership for 2008 was won last night with the Rowzy's defeating Powerhouse Barbarians in the men's touch at Fawkner Park. Final score was 7-5 in a close affair with Rob Weaver scoring a hat trick, to get the guys home and "Goalie Rob" giving a memorable celebration after scoring one in the corner also. The Barbarians were minor premiers but were smacked by the Rowzy's in the 1st semi 16-3 and then stacked the GF squad with PH 1st grade ring-ins, all to no avail as the Rowzy spirit prevailed & the lads came away with another premiership and a heap of hangovers today. Back: Olly, JT, Kaz, T-Train, Browny, Goalie Rob, Weaver & Gibbo Front: Fiji Lee, Benny, RickyBro, Gilly, FatarseAustin, Rimjoy & Bales Absent: WobbleFergus & LeprachaunQuinn

10th January 08 - Peter Roberts Peter is our sports therapist. He is at the games every week and is on the field when you are hurt. He is the bloke who wipes your nose and the tears from your eyes. Peter holds a clinic in the clubrooms every Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:30PM during season for the poor lads who are convalescing. Peter W Roberts BSc(Hons) Sports Therapy Remedial Massage Therapist Reiki Treatment Practitioner 80 Dorcas Street South Melbourne Victoria Tel: 0401538713   Email: peter.roberts40@hotmail.co.uk